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    Default FS - Tomoe River Alternative: FP Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    Hi all,

    I want to share my findings after many failed attempts to buy Tomoe River paper to load into my 20ring binder. I went on to hunt for paper makers that make specific fountain pen friendly Chinese Caligraphy paper and one that sells me at a reasonable price. So I finally found one. Here are some of my writing samples on the paper. The paper is in chinese 16k sizing (260mmX180mm)


    writing side


    reverse sides


    examined under a 30x illuminated loupe

    I am trying to ship in larger volume to keep the price as low as I can to fellow fountain pen enthusiasts. Currently, I can do per 100 sheet for USD10 USD12 Shipping Included - US from Singapore). I hope to be able to really increase the volume so that I can further reduce the price for everyone.

    For those who wants to custom cut the paper like me to fit into A5 binders with 20rings. I have the option to do so, let me know if you need the service. I can now offer custom bulk hole punch 5mm

    For those who are interested, please kindly post in this thread and drop me an email at hammondkuek@gmail.com

    Cheers
    Hammond
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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    Hi Hammond, very interesting paper! What's the drying time like?
    I'd be keen but I'm in New Zealand. Would the cost be the same?

    Cheers,
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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    Hi Elizabeth,

    Let me do a dry time test for you on this. As the price for NZ shipping can be reduced by 10% to 9USD

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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    Is it a similar weight to tomoe river? I'd need to calculate price but I'd love ot have something light and thin but FP friendly to use to print my Filofax inserts. My current paper is so heavy and thick I can't fit much in my compact binder.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tandaina View Post
    Is it a similar weight to tomoe river? I'd need to calculate price but I'd love ot have something light and thin but FP friendly to use to print my Filofax inserts. My current paper is so heavy and thick I can't fit much in my compact binder.
    This paper is even thinner and lighter than TR which is 52gsm I think.

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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    Hi Hammond, I'd like to try 100 sheets. My address is in Australia till September if you would post to here?

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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    Quote Originally Posted by tandaina View Post
    Is it a similar weight to tomoe river? I'd need to calculate price but I'd love ot have something light and thin but FP friendly to use to print my Filofax inserts. My current paper is so heavy and thick I can't fit much in my compact binder.
    Hi Tandaina, the paper is almost half the weight of Tomoe River [30gsm vs 52gsm]. The per piece can be cheaper if you buy whole ream (600pc per ream) as I get bulk rate for that volume. Do let me know if you are keen to try 100pcs. It's quite good after testing writing on it for a week. I am changing all my paper in my 20 ring binder for it. If you need it cut to your compact binder, just let me know the dimensions, I am sure I can work out something for you.

    Cheers
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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    Quote Originally Posted by migo984 View Post
    Hi Hammond, I'd like to try 100 sheets. My address is in Australia till September if you would post to here?
    Sure Migo, if you arrange paypal payment. I will be happy to mail that to you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by luminesce View Post
    Hi Hammond, very interesting paper! What's the drying time like?
    I'd be keen but I'm in New Zealand. Would the cost be the same?

    Cheers,
    Elizabeth
    As promised, here are some of the drying time tests that I have done


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    Default Re: FS - Tomoe River Alternative: FP Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    Email sent.

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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    All emails replied. I currently only have limited quantity. If I more folks are interested in this paper, I will go ahead to order more in retail quantity from the chinese paper factory.

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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    An update - all orders have been sent out.

    As the final shipping weight exceeded my expectation, I have to adjust my price to accommodate the higher shipping cost. Please refer to my first post for updated price.


    All the paper that I sent out are sealed in custom-sized ziploc bag to ensure it reaches you in dry and pristine conditions.

    For those that have bought from me, I hope you like the paper when you received it and please post a review on it here!

    Cheers!
    Hammond
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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    Hi Hammond - thanks for the drying time test.
    Sounds like I missed out - sorry I couldn't get back to this in time. If you put another order in count me in for sure

    Elizabeth

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    Default Re: FS - Tomoe River Alternative: FP Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    I'd be interested in some too and I'm in Australia.

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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    I am shipping another batch and its on its way here to me. Likely next week. Will post my updates here

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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    New stocks just arrived at my location. I am sending out all backlogged order by tomorrow. Anyone keen to order, please drop me a email (fastest response) or post here/pm me.

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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    Quote Originally Posted by Zeroxevo View Post
    New stocks just arrived at my location. I am sending out all backlogged order by tomorrow. Anyone keen to order, please drop me a email (fastest response) or post here/pm me.
    email sent.

    Thank you for this !

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    Default FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    Quote Originally Posted by Zeroxevo View Post
    I am shipping another batch and its on its way here to me. Likely next week. Will post my updates here
    PM sent

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    PM sent - thank you

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    Default Re: FS - Fountain Pen Friendly Chinese Caligraphy Paper [30gsm]

    From current stock, I have about about 700 pcs left. The paper factory made a mistake in the quantity and halved my order.... so resupply in 2 weeks. Do let me know your interest, I will supply you what I have and any backlog can be fulfilled in about 2 weeks.

    Cheers and thanks everyone for being so supportive in trying out this alternative to Tomoe River paper!

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