What is Blotter Paper?
Blotter paper refers to super absorbent paper used for mopping up excess ink or oil or liquid spills; it may also be used as an LSD-taking medium.
Blotter papers are an ideal way of eliminating excess sheen from fountain pen inks, and you can find them at most stationery stores and online.
It is a type of absorbent paper
Blotting paper is an absorbent sheet used to wipe away excess ink or hand oil as you write. However, its main use is for drug distribution: LSD was often sold on sheets of perforated or printed blotter during the 1970s and 80s as it was cheaper to produce and distribute while being easier to conceal due to being lighter weight than tablets.
Blotter was an underappreciated component of psychedelic print culture, along with posters and underground newspapers. Illustrated blotter is pleasurable to hold, offering a sensory experience similar to holding postage stamps or show flyers for shows or communion hosts.
Blotters became increasingly popular due to their ease of decoration and distribution. At first, early designs included simple repetitions of smiley faces or PURE, but soon evolved into more complicated fractal, paisley, moire patterns – and included business cards for vendors, manufacturers, mom-and-pop spots etc.
It is used to absorb ink
Since the 1800s, ink blotter paper has been used to quickly absorb excess ink from written documents without smudging and reduce shine without disturbing makeup application. Additionally, its popularity among people with oily skin has made this item essential; each sheet is coated with cellulose fibers which allow it to quickly soak up liquid.
Before the introduction of blotter paper, people would typically spread sand across their writing to absorb excess ink. Unfortunately, this was often messy and could even lead to smudging of ink marks on paper.
As more blotter papers became readily available, companies started printing their names and contact info onto them – like extra large business cards – making these sheets welcome additions to desk sets.
Today, you can still find blotter paper in many stationery supply stores that specialize in Tomoe River notebooks, or thick leather designed specifically to absorb ink quickly – however too rapid a blot may remove some of its special characteristics such as its sheen.
It is used to absorb oil
Blotting paper is a highly absorbent piece of paper designed to absorb excess oil from your face, such as makeup removal or after cleansing with facial cleanser. Some blotting papers even contain ingredients to combat acne breakouts and decrease sebum production – you can find these papers both at drugstores and specialty skincare shops.
Before the invention of blotting paper, people had to resort to scattering sand across written documents in order to absorb extra ink – this practice was both messy and inefficient. With more affordable paper available and available blotting papers now becoming the preferred method.
An attractive rocking ink blotter makes an eye-catching addition to any desk, particularly among users of fountain pens. Blotter paper can be found at most stationery supply stores or purchased online; ensure it feels thick like cardstock.
It is used to take LSD
Blotters (also referred to as tabs) are the easiest and most practical way to consume LSD, being straightforward in both production, use, storage and transport. Their effectiveness can be maximized when dropped under the tongue for 10 minutes at a time – just make sure there is enough privacy nearby as well as sober trip sitters nearby!
Blotter art emerged in the 1970s and its rise mirrored and mediated acid’s spiritual decline, blurring material signs with molecules, encouraging spiritual discovery, social critique and tribal bonds.
Though tablets and gels may be easier to transport, blotter paper remains the go-to form of acid for trip use. It is less costly to produce and conceal than other types of acid; moreover, its light weight makes them attractive to distributors than tablets or gels.