Astrobrights by Neenah Cardstock Review: A Craft Room Staple

Cardstock needs to be thick enough to hold its shape for cards and crafts, but still feed through a home printer without jamming — a balance a lot of cheaper cardstock gets wrong.

Who it's for

This suits anyone making greeting cards, invitations, or printed crafts at home who needs a weight that still feeds through a standard inkjet or laser printer without jamming. It's a weaker fit if you want a noticeably stiffer, thicker card stock for structural projects (like scrapbook covers) — 65 lb is on the lighter end of the cardstock range, so those users should look at 80-110 lb options instead.

What we liked

• 96 brightness gives a genuinely crisp white, better than the slightly dull tone of lower-brightness cardstock.
• Feeds through home inkjet and laser printers without jamming, which isn't guaranteed at this weight.
• Smooth premium finish takes ink and marker cleanly for cardmaking and invitations.

What could be better

• 75 sheets goes quickly for larger batch projects like wedding invitations — you'll likely need multiple packs.
• 65 lb weight is on the lighter side for cardstock; those wanting a stiffer feel may want a heavier option.

Key specs, explained

• 65 lb weight sits at the lighter end of the cardstock spectrum (versus 80-110 lb heavier stocks) — light enough to reliably feed through home printers, but still noticeably sturdier than standard 20 lb copy paper.
• 96 brightness is measured on a 100-point scale used across the paper industry; anything above 90 reads as a crisp, true white rather than the slightly warm or dull tone of lower-brightness paper.
• 75 sheets per pack is enough for smaller batches (a handful of cards or a small craft project) but goes quickly for anything at wedding invitation scale — plan on multiple packs for 50+ piece projects.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Will this jam in a standard home printer? No — 65 lb is specifically in the range most inkjet and laser printers handle without special settings, unlike heavier premium cardstocks that sometimes need a printer's "thick paper" or manual-feed mode.

Q: Is it thick enough for wedding invitations? Yes for most invitation styles, though if you want a noticeably stiffer, more premium feel, a heavier 80-110 lb stock will feel more substantial.

Q: How many sheets will I need for a batch of cards? Each 75-sheet pack yields roughly 37 cards if you're folding sheets in half — plan purchases accordingly for larger projects.

Should you buy it?

For cardmaking, invitations, or printed crafts, this is a reliable, printer-friendly cardstock that holds up better than typical office-grade paper without the cost of premium art paper.

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