Paper Recommendations:
80# Gloss Text is your choice for brochures that need the professional look of a glossy finish, need more than 2 folds, and that should be lightweight but still strong enough to hold their shape. This is an economical and very common choice for brochures.
Secondly, what is the best font size for a brochure?
Brochure fonts are best for reading within the nine to twelve-point range. If your brochure is targeted towards those over the age of sixty, than a font between twelve and fourteen may work better.
Also question is, what weight is thick paper? 32/80 lb text weight is a thicker paper that is used for wedding programs, menus, fine brochures, and more. A popular paper choice among the 80 lb text paper is the Stardream Metallic paperand envelopes.