MEGREZ Raw Xuan Rice Paper Chinese Japanese Sumi Calligraphy Painting Sheet | Blank grid-free, raw sheng xuan, bamboo pulp, great ink absorption, ink wash painting, 13.4X 26.7inch, 100 sheets

This is inexpensive practice paper. I'm new to sumi-e, and have only gone through one other student "practice roll." This is one of 4 new papers I purchased recently to learn the differences. I do use high quality stick ink and good brushes. The first practice roll was a bit thicker, but I definitely prefer the results from this paper. I find the water a bit easier to control, and the ink didn't seem to spread quite so easily. I also played with watercolor, which seemed to work and dry fine. Of course the paper is very fragile when wet, but I believe calm and gentle handling is a part of the zen experience with this type of art.

I’m thrilled with this rice paper! As someone who grew up practicing Chinese calligraphy, I can confidently say this product matches the quality of the traditional materials I used back home. The texture is just right—smooth enough for fluid brushstrokes, yet with enough "tooth" to hold ink beautifully without bleeding. It’s durable enough for repeated practice but still captures the delicate elegance that makes calligraphy so rewarding. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced artist refining your technique, this paper is a fantastic choice. It’s also great value for the quantity you get in one pack. Highly recommend to anyone serious about mastering Chinese calligraphy—it truly feels like the real deal!

Raw is harder to print on as it is more porous than semi raw but more authentic

I have been using various Chinese imported paper brands over the years for my Chinese brush writings. This brand as good or better than any other ones that I have ever used. It has a smooth side and a slight coarse side. I can clearly see the beautiful fibers of paper well. It takes ink well. I am very grateful that this Megrez vendor is making this high quality papers available from China to us in U.S. in a matter of 1 day !!

My wife paints and teaches watercolor and is impressed.

This is not expert-quality paper. But, this is the nicest student-quality paper that you can buy for an excellent price. When you are in the process of learning a new Chinese-Brush painting technique or working on a new subject, you don't want to use up your expensive paper. Yet, most lower-priced papers don't give you the absorbency or liveliness that this paper gives. And, if your "practice" piece turns out to be a masterpiece, I believe this will mount just fine for framing! I am very impressed with this paper!! By the way, I use the "raw" xuan which has the most absorbency and is the liveliest for Asian-style brush painting. Ripe or semi-ripe mean that they are less absorbent. Less absorbent paper makes it easier for Chinese Calligraphy but inhibits the ability to get lovely greys and wet-on-wet effects in your paintings.

The sales write up for this paper says "Thickening." This paper is not thick. It is thin, but does what raw paper is supposed to do if you do not know how to control your moisture. It bleeds. I wish that the sheets were wider. The paper is very tricky for painting orchid petals. The paper works best with hard hair brushes. You have to be very careful when painting rocks. For a Xuan paper that is thin, I enjoy working with it. I am still testing the paper and will stretch a painting soon.

I wasn’t sure how this paper would work for calligraphy pens so I tried it it. That’s a no on the metal pens. They tear the paper up and the ink just gets soaked up quickly. However, with that said, I believe this paper would work well with water color inks and brush or something like that. It’s very dainty, almost feels like soft toilet paper, easy to tear, but it is also at the same time pretty sturdy, it’s not like tissue that tears apart when it gets wet from the ink. I would recommend this for someone doing brush and ink calligraphy or water color art. Strongly discourage if intending to use metal calligraphy pens. Glass nibbed calligraphy pen may work, my new one arrives tomorrow so I may be editing this review after trying it out.

EL artículo llegó a tiempo pero el papel estaba muy arrugado :(

Very Good quality. I ordered one. Now ordered two more. Thanks !! 😘😍🥰. Very good quality. Good for Chinese style painting. Ink easy and super fast suck by paper equal and strong paper. A lot better than 半道纸

Muy útil para caligrafía, dibujo, y grabado...

es lo que esperaba, un buen papel de arroz

El papel es de arroz, muy bueno para caligrafía, sin embargo no son pliegos grandes.