What do you include in a fountain-pen paper test?

Started by inkandmoss, Oct 23, 2026, 05:06 PM

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inkandmoss

GSM is easy to compare, but it doesn't tell me how a particular ink will behave. I'd use the same nib and ink on each sheet, write a few lines, add a swab and note feathering, show-through and drying time. Paper weight still tells you something about bulk and feel, but I wouldn't use it as a proxy for performance. What do you include in a paper test?