Aoba Thick Hanshi

Low Smearing, Firm Brush Touch

This paper is characterized by its firm fibers, which give it a translucent feel while allowing ink to flow easily.
The white fiber knots found here and there add to the unique character of the paper.
The paper's large variations and rough surface create a sense of resistance, resulting in minimal ink bleeding and a lack of ink penetration.
It's also suitable for creating a worn look, making it ideal for those seeking a distinctive style. Great for illustrated letters.

Differences in Expression Depending on Thickness

Normal-thick paper allows the ink to spread easily horizontally, requiring less ink, allowing for lighter brush strokes.
It is also more prone to bleeding than thick paper.
If you want to avoid bleeding, choose thicker paper.
To minimize bleeding, you can increase the ink concentration.

Thick paper allows the ink to penetrate deeper into the paper, resulting in less bleeding and a sense of depth in the ink color.
Thick paper requires more ink, and because it minimizes bleeding, it is easier to create rubbing effects.
If you want to avoid rubbing, choose normal-thick paper.

We recommend that you try out normal-thick and heavy-thick paper to compare their respective advantages.