Description
Tomoe River Tomegawa paper
Tomoe River Tomoegawa is a special niche paper line designed for the fountain pen user, both with 52gsm and 68gsm paper for whatever writing style. The whole design philosophy behind these papers is exceptional smoothness and, above all, the right association between the smoothness and absorbency and bright ink contrast, always with inks.
This 52gsm version is meant to be thin and engineered to minimize feathering and bleed-through. The sleek textural surface allows fountain pen ink to glide effortlessly, laid down neat and smooth with definition, and still allows details to show. This weight gives it good application for note-taking, sketching, or practice work in which the pouring of ink and its absorption is most critical. This version’s slight resistance to excessive spread permits wetter inks to perform well in this regard, although the perception is an increased-paced drying time in comparison to heavier.
The Tomoegawa in 68gsm is thicker and more substantial in the feel. The increased weight gives this paper extra durability and stability, making it ideal for journaling, calligraphy, or archival writing. The surface is designed to hold the ink back for a bit, thus preventing feathering and ghosting, while still allowing for the most vibrant, nuanced rendering of each line. This additional heft helps keep the paper flat, thus ensuring an enjoyable writing experience through and through, even with all-day usages.
Both incarnations celebrate the art of writing by finding that narrow point of equilibrium. They remain smooth enough for an effortless flow of ink yet absorbent enough to maintain defined, sharp lines. Thus, either – the elegant simplicity of the 52gsm and the strength and reliability of the 68gsm – killer in all aspects: The Tomoe River Tomoegawa exemplifies paper-engineering craftsmanship and assures an exciting experience with the fountain pen.
