Hand and Mouldmade Papers for Calligraphy & Book Arts
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.)
Barcham Green Cobham Medium
This paper was created for calligraphers and is my personal favorite writing paper.
It is white, smooth, accepting of ink and immensely strong. The deckles are very
subtle and small, as they should be in well made paper. From the Barcham Green
mill at Maidstone, Kent.
18" x 22 1/2"
120 gsm
Hot Press
$25.00/sheet
Clan Toned
Saunder's Clan Toned Medium is mould-made and was produced by WS Hodgkinson at
Wookey Hole. Light weight and smooth it is a calligraphers paper that likes pen
and ink.
17 3/4" x 22 1/2"
70 gsm
Cold Press
$17.50/sheet
WSH Double Cap Creme Wove
Writing paper from the Wookey Hole mill of William S. Hodgkinson. Dates from around
1968 and is smooth off-white and with a laid finish.
17" x27"
115 gsm
Hot Press
$18.00/sheet
WSH Double Cap Creme Laid
Some folded folios of Creme Laid left over from a book project never completed.
Folded 11 3/8" x 13 3/8", opens to 22 3/4" x 13 3/8"
115 gsm
Hot Press
$14.00/sheet
J Green Double Cap
A white writing paper from Barcham Green, only made in small quantities. Dated
in the watermark "1966".
18 1/2" x 22 3/4"
120 gsm
Hot Press
$25/sheet
Maidstone
A lightly toned HP paper by Barcham Green. These sheets were purchased by an Australian
artist in 1966 who then died in 1967. Magnificent writing surface for pen and
ink — smooth, crisp and fully tub sized..
18 1/2" x 22 3/4"
100 gsm
Hot Press
$18/sheet
Ogmore
A mould-made, light weight drawing paper by Barcham Green. A toned golden shade
that is easy on the eye when working and gives an antique look to the page. Pen
and ink drawings and calligraphy suit it.
23 1/2" x 20 1/2"
55 gsm
Hot Press
$17.50/sheet
Whatman Double Foolscap
A cylinder mould made paper which is even sweeter to write on than the Cloister.
Smooth, white and perfectly sized for writing but will not take heavy erasures.
17" x 27"
110 gsm
Hot Press
$25.00/sheet
Whatman Medium Lightweight
A cylinder mould made paper with a glassy smooth, hotpress surface and a snappy,
light weight body like the paper money is printed on. Dated 1958 in the watermark.
A bagain sheet of paper by a great maker.
17.5" x 21"
65 gsm
Hot Press
$9.00/sheet
Other Papers Available
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.
On orders under $100 please add $10 packing and shipping charge. Larger orders
will be billed at cost.
Sales by check, money order or major credit card.
Stephen Herold
4262 Fremont Avenue North
Seattle, Wa 98103, USA
206-547-2330
Email to: Stephen Herold.
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