Do rice paper "Red Star" and "Five Stars" belong to the same family?

Not from the same family. Anhui Hongxing brand Xuan paper has a long history, which is not only suitable for painting and calligraphy, but also a high-grade paper for mounting, rubbing and restoring ancient paintings and important documents. The "five-star" you asked is just heard, so it's hard to comment, but I heard that there are also "red five-stars".

In 2003, "Red Star Xuan Paper" was approved and registered by the National Office for the Protection of Geographical Origin, and was allowed to use the special logo of People's Republic of China (PRC) geographical origin products, becoming the first product in Four Treasures of the Study to enjoy geographical protection. Also recognized and certified are: Wang Liuji of Jingxian County, Anhui Province, Xuan Paper Co., Ltd.; Cao Shi of Zijinlou Xuan Paper Factory in Jingxian County; Millennial ancient rice paper mill in Xiaoling County, Anhui Province; Xing Congxuan Paper Mill, Jingxian County, Anhui Province; Yuquan of Anhui Yuquan Xuan Paper Co., Ltd. and Shuanglu of Jingxian Shuanglu Xuan Paper Co., Ltd.

Personally, I have used Red Star (the quality is naturally not mentioned, which can be considered when creating works at a high price), Six Chapters of Wang (with good feel and reasonable price) and Double Deer 10 for many years. (It is difficult for beginners to master it because it can resist water and ink stains, and it is difficult to distinguish accumulated ink from pen. Besides, Cao Shi is not bad. An unknown "Fuxing" is also of good quality (cheap price). In fact, as far as we are concerned, you are also at a loss. Use your own experience!

You asked again, "Can Xuan paper be made of recycled paper? Or are they all made of recycled paper now! " It's hard to say that nowadays, unscrupulous businessmen reduce the cost of process improvement and skillfully use famous brands to confuse the fake with the real. I think the disposal of recycled paper will definitely have an impact. I also hope that people in the industry can give some advice (to be honest). Thank you here!