I have been fortunate in acquiring a large selection of fine handmade writing and drawing papers. They are mostly English and date from 1589 to around 1972, when the last commercial mills shut down in Britain. All papers listed here are handmade unless otherwise specified. Sizes and weights are approximate, but are as close as we can determine. Sizes do not include deckles. Quantities are very limited so check on availability. No samples are available except for WSH Creme Laid where I have some small trim pieces.
(Discounts for calligraphy teachers or active members of a calligraphy
society – let me know when you order.)
A ninteenth century Chinese handmade paper that is folded twice like bolts
of silk. Taken from eastern China in 1949 by an antique dealer fleeing the communist
takeover. Delicate and fragile with folds that iron out, and it contains occassional
small fiber lumps. It takes a light touch of the pen with crisp strokes and
suits watercolors as well. A test of the delicacy of your hand. I usually tear
it along the folds into three tall pieces.
20.75" x 21.5"
75 gsm
Internal sizing
$9.00/sheet
I have a large quantity of assorted hot-pressed papers from the mid 20th century, all in small quantities but up to double elephant size. Enquiries encouraged.
A reference list of papers that are now sold out.