I've discovered a source of Japanese paper that is now being coated for inkjet printing. The Awagami Factory is so nice they will actually send you a sample pack from their factory in Japan. The coated 70 gsm Kozo is much sharper and the blacks are immensely richer than any uncoated Kozo I've used. The website is a wealth of info, and beautifully designed as well-just what you would expect. I am such the Japanophile.

Here's a haiku of Basho's-

The village is old;

No house

Without its persimmon tree.

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Awagami Factory

http://www.awagami.or.jp/en/

The paper is also available from Hiromi Paper

http://www.hiromipaper.com/

In between my two yoga classes this morning I went to Annie's for a cup of her magical Oolong tea. While I was there she gave me an impromptu intro to calligraphy. She was using phrases like " pour the ink" and "open the brush" that were making me crazy with delight.

I've just discovered that she is the infamous 60's drop out known as Tie Dye Annie:

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,878729,00.html

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