How many kinds of paper are there in the world? Which is difficult to write and which is easy to write?

The main raw materials for papermaking are mostly plant fibers, mainly bamboo and wood, and the fiber of wood is flexible, so the paper made has strong ink absorption; Bamboo fiber is brittle and hard, and the paper made of bamboo fiber has weak ink absorption, so it can be divided into two categories:

Weak blotting paper:

Mostly made of bamboo fiber, the paper is smooth, the ink floats on the surface, and it is not easy to open slowly, so the color is bright. Mainly paper, such as Cheng Xintang paper, clay paper and foreign paper today also belong to it.

Tang paper:

The famous paper used by Li Houzhu in Southern Tang Dynasty is as famous as Listening to Ghost Ink. It is characterized by smoothness and compactness, and is known as "as slippery as spring ice and as dense as a seal". It is the top product of weak blotting paper, almost called the product of jade water paper, and the second worst product is called Lengjinyu. "Light and crisp" is its characteristic.

Shu Gui:

It is said that Cai Lun's ancient papermaking method has been passed down in West Shu, and the Shu Gui produced by it has been quite famous since the Tang Dynasty, such as Xue Taogui and Xie Gonggui. It is said that its water quality is pure, so its paper is great. "Thank you official document" is named after the teacher's creativity, because it has ten colors, also known as ten-color text. "Snow Pottery Reed" is named after pottery, but this kind of colored paper is made according to ancient laws, which is easy to dye and cannot be circulated for a long time. Just for fun.

Tibetan scripture paper:

Tibetan scripture paper is the paper used by Buddhist temples to write or print Buddhist scriptures, also known as Jinsu language, and there are two kinds of yellow and white.

Clay pots and wax pots commonly used in Ming and Qing dynasties are rare today, and cold light pots are rare even in the lowest appearance. Today, bird paper made in Japan is widely used, but it is expensive, not durable and really not practical.

Strong blotting paper:

Most of them are made of wood fiber, which has strong ink absorption and rough surface, and is easy to spread when the ink falls off the paper. Writing is often made of paste or wax, the luster is not as bright as paper, and it is more subtle, mainly based on rice paper. Although it appeared late, it has replaced paper as the most valuable writing paper.

Xuan Paper and Imitation Xuan:

Today, the most valuable stationery is the poster of tracts. Yupanxuan, Mulberry, short wood, straw and sandalwood bark are all made of lime, which has the strongest ink absorption and the best texture. Xuan paper was named after Xuancheng, Anhui Province, but Xuancheng itself did not produce paper, but all the paper around it was declared scattered.

Let's continue to talk about the announcement of the treasure jade plate. Not everyone can use this kind of paper, because it absorbs a lot of ink, so it is very hard for people who use it slowly: as long as the pen stops, the ink will seep out and form a big ink ball! However, some people use its characteristics to write distinctive characters, such as Bao's light ink book and Qi Baishi's freehand brushwork.

Because Xuan paper is too ink-absorbing and difficult to write, some people have improved it: either calendering, adding rubber alum or adding pulp. After improvement, the ink absorption of Xuan paper is slightly reduced, making it easier to write.

Wool paper, metal writing paper and cotton paper;

Xuan paper is expensive, so it is often used in calligraphy. This kind of paper was originally used to print books, but because of its good quality, some people bought books and cut them to practice writing, so it was called "pleated paper". The raw material used in this paper is mainly bamboo, which is yellow in color and excellent in texture, which is very different from the machine-made selvage paper used by primary and secondary school students today. Yuan Shu paper is similar to fringed paper, but it is unknown today. The cotton paper produced in this province can also be regarded as this kind, with good texture, good toughness and low price, which can be used as calligraphy.

Paper: the selection method of paper

Soft and dense texture:

When choosing paper, texture is the most important. Poor quality paper is not only easy to damage the pen, but also difficult to keep. Famous papers in ancient and modern times are famous for their quality, such as "Integrity Hall paper is as dense as a seal", and the jade board claims to be "flexible and durable". The toughness and compactness of paper are the best, which can be understood by visual inspection when choosing.

White:

If the paper is not white, it is not good, because the raw materials are not good or the water quality is not good. Extremely white jade board is made of sandalwood, and Shu Gui is made of "flower bed water", both of which are examples. If it is dyed, it must be pure white, and it is a paper with good properties. However, the dyed paper is not easy to spread for a long time. If you want the work to be placed in the Palace Museum in a hundred years, you'd better avoid using it. White is not white, you can understand it with your eyes. I don't need to say more about this.

Moderate surface smoothness:

The surface of paper can be divided into smooth and rough; A smooth and firm pen, but if it is too slippery, the pen will pass lightly, and if it is rough, it will be easy to get the pen force, but if it is too rough, it will be difficult to apply the pen and damage the nib. The so-called "fine but not astringent" is also true. This can be distinguished by vision and touch, so I won't say much.

Medium ink absorption:

The paper must be able to enter the ink, otherwise the ink will float on the surface of the paper, which is easy to fall off and cannot be stored for a long time. Generally speaking, Xuan paper has strong ink absorption, while paper is the opposite. Ink absorption is too strong. If you use the pen slowly, dots and paintings will become ink balls. But if the ink absorption is too weak, the ink is not easy to enter the paper, so it is not suitable. Therefore, when choosing paper, we should consider the style of the book and the speed of personal pen. It is better for the ink to enter the paper but not a "ball". If the store allows, we can only try it in ink when we try it.

According to the inscription, choose paper:

If you want to copy the tablet, you should pay attention not only to the pen, but also to the paper. When choosing paper, you should first distinguish its ink absorption, which depends on the degree of the original paper. When inputting paper, you should choose paper with strong ink absorption, and vice versa. If you can't get a glimpse of the actual situation of entering ink, such as those printed on slate, you can also distinguish their customs. Those with sharp edges and bright colors use paper. Gentle and reserved people can choose rice paper.

Choose paper according to your personality:

Of course, you should also consider your personal preferences, otherwise if you buy paper you don't like, you may not want to use it. If you are in a hurry, you should choose strong blotting paper so that ink can enter the paper. If you write slowly, you can choose weak blotting paper, otherwise the ink will jump out of the paper, which is not good.