Red Star Brand Four-Shaku Cotton Double-Layer Layered Xuan, Hansetsu

"Paper Thickness Affects the Expressive Power of Ink"

The writing feel varies slightly depending on the thickness of the paper.
The thicker the paper, the deeper the ink penetrates. This creates depth in the ink color and makes it easier to express strength.
On the other hand, because it absorbs ink well, brush strokes can be heavy.
It requires a larger amount of ink, and at the same time, it tends to be more prone to smearing.

Thinner paper allows the ink to reach the back of the paper more easily, making it easier to express sharpness.
Furthermore, because it absorbs ink less well than thicker paper, brush strokes can be lighter.

Double-layered cotton paper is thicker, resulting in deeper ink colors. It is suitable for expressing powerful expressions.
When drying, two layers of paper are stacked on top of each other and dried as a single sheet.
Because of its thickness, the ink penetrates deeper into the paper, reducing lateral spread.
It allows for even more powerful expressions than cotton paper.