This is a whole Deer Hide, its surface has been prepared for Calligraphy on the grain side. Abrading or “preparing” the surfaces ensures that nibs, quills and fine pointed pens glide over the surface. Creating a luxurious feel as your write. For material prepared on both sides, please check out our Manuscript prepared parchment and vellum.

Feel: Smooth finish with natural markings & texture. Scrapes, and scars combine with light colors and a surprisingly smooth surface to make deer a noticeably individual material.

Characteristics: The most wild of the parchments we produce, deer will often have the most obvious marks of a life outside the fence.

Calligraphy: For those who want the smooth surface of calf with a more wild and natural look, deer is a sturdy medium for all types of paints, inks, and solid media.

PLEASE NOTE: Orders may take up to 3 WEEKS to process and ship. For rush orders, please feel free to contact us here.