Many customers ask for “concord paper”, but the paper they mean is Conqueror. This small spelling mistake is so common that we have lost count of how often we explain it. This guide clears up the concord conqueror paper confusion once and for all.
You will learn the correct spelling, how to say it, where the paper comes from and how to ask for it correctly.
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Concord or Conqueror: the correct spelling
The correct name is Conqueror. “Concord” is a different word, so a printer who searches for it may find something else entirely. When you write or say the paper’s name, use Conqueror. In day-to-day speech people shorten and blur the word until it sounds like “concord”, which is how the mistake spreads.
How to pronounce Conqueror
Say it like the English word “conqueror”, meaning someone who conquers. It begins with the sound “kon”, as in “conquer”. Once you hear that, “concord” stops sounding right.
Where Conqueror paper comes from
Conqueror is a long-established paper brand. It dates back to 1888 and became known for quality letterheads, as the history of the Conqueror brand describes. In 2022 Antalis took over the brand from Arjowiggins and relaunched the range in 2023, with Laid and Wove finishes and a set of white and off-white shades. Read the details in the Conqueror relaunch announcement.
What Conqueror paper looks and feels like
- Texture. It is embossed or ribbed. Some areas feel smoother, but it is never completely smooth.
- Colours. The ones we work with are cream and white.
- Feel. Formal and executive, which is why offices and hospitals use it.
See Conqueror paper for letterheads for what it suits, and printing on Conqueror paper for the printing tips.
How to ask for it correctly
- Write “Conqueror paper” on your order, not “concord”.
- Say the colour you want: cream or white.
- Tell us the size, for example A4, and the quantity.
- Tell us if there is solid colour in your design so we can plan the printing.
For a comparison with ordinary paper, read A4 paper and Conqueror paper.
Why the concord conqueror paper mix-up happens
The mix-up is easy to understand. In busy shops the word is said quickly, concord is a more familiar word to many ears, and the paper is often ordered by sound rather than by name. The result is that the concord conqueror paper mistake appears on order forms, WhatsApp messages and even product listings. Using the right name helps you search for it online and get the right paper from any printer.
If you hear someone say concord paper, you now know they almost certainly mean Conqueror. For more on the history, see the history of the Conqueror brand.
Is it Concord or Conqueror paper?
The correct name is Conqueror paper. Concord is a different word.
How do you pronounce Conqueror?
Like the English word conqueror, beginning with the sound kon.
Where does Conqueror paper come from?
It is a brand dating back to 1888, relaunched by Antalis in 2023 after it acquired the brand from Arjowiggins.
What colours does Conqueror paper come in?
We work with cream and white.
Need printing on the right paper?
Tell us the job, the quantity and the paper you have in mind. If you are not sure which paper suits it, ask before you print.
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