Darling Paper Changed Their Recipe

March 1, 2015

Darling paper was one of the best papers I was able to buy locally. It was either a choice of copier paper that wasn't fountain pen friendly, 90gsm drawing paper that was a bit too toothy,or darling paper that was good for even the mist feather inducing ink. At only 70gsm it was light weight too. To make it even better it had no OBA and the grain ran in a way that made it great for bookbinding.

But that all changed when the company expanded. Now the shelves at the local stationery store are full of Darling products. The paper that I was using is now not fountain pen friendly and the direction of the grain has changed. What I have left of this paper will now be reserved for my typewriter.

But I have found something else to fill the gap left in my paper shelf. Carson Croquis drawing paper. At 90gsm it's a little heavier, but it has no OBA and is acid free. Also the grain runs across the page so u can use it for bookbinding.

March 1, 2015

Just out of curiosity, why does the OBA bother you? Florescence an issue?

March 1, 2015

I don't like OBA,optical brightening agent, because I use invisible uv reactant ink for making noted on paper I have already written on. If the paper itself glows under uv light then this won't work. Also I think off white looks better.

March 3, 2015

Ahhh... Thanks for the clarification. I never thought of that, always thought the consumer wouldn't be able to tell much unless they were in certain light conditions.