Nippon Sangoku Raw Link

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Most commercial papers undergo extensive chemical treatment to look sterile. Nippon Sangoku does the opposite.

To understand its value, compare it to two common "natural" papers: nippon sangoku raw

| Feature | Nippon Sangoku Raw | Hahnemühle Bamboo (Natural) | Fabriano Tiziano | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Bleach | None | Low | None (but heavily sized) | | Surface Sizing | None | Light | Heavy | | Ink Absorption | Extreme (Soft) | Moderate | Low (Hard) | | Best Use | Sumi-e, Pencil, Wet-in-wet | Pen, Ink wash | Pastel, Chalk | | Tooth | Velvet/Spongy | Gentle grit | Rough honeycomb |

Where Nippon Sangoku wins is sensitivity. It is the most reactive paper on the market. If your hand sweats, the paper absorbs the oil. If you drag a dry brush, you get a dry waterfall effect. If you are looking to read this in

If you have only ever used standard sketch paper (like Canson or Strathmore), the first time you touch Nippon Sangoku Raw you will be surprised.