Paper Tasting Writing Pad Set – Egg Shell vol.4

The Paper Tasting Writing Pad Set – Egg Shell vol.4 focuses on lightly textured Japanese papers that give subtle tactile feedback as you write. Each of the three included pads (25 sheets each) carries its own story of development, showing how Japanese paper blends practicality, creativity, and cultural background. The set also includes a short insert card sharing a piece of paper knowledge, such as what paper grain is or where standard paper sizes come from.

Slight (B7) – Produced at Hokuetsu Corporation's Nagaoka Mill, Slight was developed for expressiveness and writing comfort with colored pencils and other drawing materials, and today it is used in some adult coloring books. It offers strength together with a subtle tooth for an enjoyable artistic feel.

Meringue (A6) – A high-bulk book paper that combines thickness, lightness, a moderate stiffness, and a high whiteness. Developed for the publishing industry to make books lighter, it gives a comfortable, firm-yet-cushioned feel under the pen.

Soliste (B6) – Made at Chuetsu Pulp & Paper's Sendai Mill, Soliste is a bulky book paper that resists fading, first released in 2002 for publishers who wanted books to feel substantial even with fewer pages. Its name carries a wish that writers and artists express themselves freely, and its natural cream tone is easy on the eyes.

Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to paper, and even the same sheet feels different depending on the nib or tip of a pen. Exploring how these lightly textured writing pads respond to different tools is one of the true joys of writing. The Paper Tasting Writing Pad Set series is designed to satisfy that curiosity, an engaging way to compare, discover, and celebrate the diversity of Japanese paper stationery.

Check out our other writing pads for more designs and paper styles you might love.

Details

• Quantity: 3 writing pads
• Total Sheets: 75 (25 × 3)
• Sheet Type: Blank
• Paper Types: B7: Slight (81.4 gsm) / A6: Meringue (65 gsm) / B6: Soliste (65 gsm)
• Includes: paper-knowledge insert card
• Weight: 4.2 oz (119 g)
• Origin: Japan
• Brand: Yamamoto Paper

The Story of Yamamoto Paper

Based in Sakai, Osaka, Yamamoto Paper was founded in 1972 as a paper specialist. Drawing on decades of experience connecting paper manufacturers with end users, they now design and produce their own original stationery, guided by a belief in sharing the joy and warmth of paper with confidence for generations to come.

Rather than simply selling beautiful paper, Yamamoto Paper values delivering the full character of each sheet, its writing feel, texture, and the way it changes over time. They are also known as custodians of paper culture, reviving legendary papers that have gone out of production and passing them on to the next generation.

Their Paper Tasting series lets you sample different types of paper as if you were tasting wine, turning the exploration of paper into a delightful experience. It is this combination of uncompromising quality and creative spirit that has earned them loyal fans among stationery lovers and fountain pen enthusiasts around the world.