| Paper Type | Weight (gsm) | Texture | Best For | Cost (per A3 sheet) | |------------|--------------|---------|----------|---------------------| | Giấy Ford (uncoated) | 80–120 | Smooth, matte | Text-heavy zines | $0.02 | | Giấy Couché (gloss) | 150–250 | Glossy | Photo zines | $0.05 | | Giấy Kraft | 120–200 | Rough, brown | DIY/punk zines | $0.03 | | Giấy dó (handmade) | 40–100 | Fibrous, translucent | Covers, single-sheet zines | $0.15–0.30 | | Giấy tái chế (recycled) | 100–180 | Speckled, soft | Eco-themed zines | $0.02–0.04 |
Vietnam is a zine printer’s paradise if you embrace its informal, flexible, and low-cost ecosystem. The combination of Riso availability, cheap handmade paper, and a hungry young audience makes it one of the best places in Asia to self-publish small-run artist books. Report prepared based on field research, printer interviews, and artist surveys conducted in HCMC, Hanoi, and Da Nang (Q1 2026). zine printing vietnam
A5, 28 pages (14 sheets), full color cover, black & white inside, 50 copies. | Paper Type | Weight (gsm) | Texture
Phuc Tuong Printing (HCMC) – bring a local interpreter. A5, 28 pages (14 sheets), full color cover,
Xưởng In Riso Hanoi (self-print option is unbeatable for learning).