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Paper Weight Guide
Paper weight is mass per area. It cannot, by itself, establish how your ink will behave.
Read beyond gsm
| Check | What to record |
|---|---|
| Paper | Named product, weight if supplied, surface and intended use |
| Pen and ink | Exact combination, tip and amount of ink |
| Writing result | Drying, feathering, show-through and bleed-through |
| Use | Single/double-sided writing, layout and page size |
Understand the result
- Feathering: ink spreads at the edge of a stroke.
- Show-through: writing is visible through the paper.
- Bleed-through: ink reaches the other side.
- Drying and smudging also depend on the pen, ink and use.
Read product-specific evidence
See MIDORI’s original paper information and Hobonichi’s paper and ink FAQ. These are examples of named papers, not universal guarantees. Compare notebooks and pens using your intended combination.
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