Pounce [a] or sand [b] is a fine powder, most often made from powdered cuttlefish bone or sandarac resin, that was used both to dry ink and to sprinkle on a rough writing surface to make it smooth enough for writing.

2010年5月30日 · The "sand" that was commonly used to dry ink (in absence of blotting paper) prior to the 20th century was, as I've understood, actually gum sandarac. Actual sand wouldn't do the job; the tiny grains of stone (limestone, quartz, basalt, etc. depending where the sand came from) that comprise sand aren't at all absorbent.

2022年6月15日 · What are ink blotters? An ink blotter uses very absorbent bibulous paper to remove excess ink from the page when writing with a fountain pen. It may be a simple piece of blotter paper pressed down by hand, or it may be attached to a “blotter rocker” or “blotter roller”.

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2019年10月25日 · I would think sand itself would be too course to absorb wet ink on a piece of paper since the grains are just tiny pieces of stone that aren't absorptive in and of themselves. Sand absorbs liquids simply by providing a large surface area around and between all the particles for the liquid to be suspended.

2016年7月6日 · The sand would absorb the excess ink, after which you could dump the sand and fold the paper, limiting smears and smudges. This view, that the sand was actually sand, is supported by 19th century writings describing the extensive use of sand, including some early American writers who assure us that the best sand comes from the black beaches of ...

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2006年1月1日 · Historical and archival research focused on the Portuguese Inquisition documents (1551–1800) uncovered the use of arena known as blotting sands, a writing accessory used to hasten ink drying.

2022年11月14日 · What did they sprinkle on ink? Pounce or sand is a fine powder, most often made from powdered cuttlefish bone or sandarac resin, that was used both to dry ink and to sprinkle on a rough writing surface to make it smooth enough for writing.

2018年7月11日 · As you enjoy the sea breeze blowing on your face, the sand tickling your face, the sounds of kids playing, and the seagulls flocking in the distance, let the real world melt away. Much better, right? Before you leave though, pack some sand and bring it home for some fun craft projects, like a sand art terrarium using a glass jar and All-Purpose ...