Is it better to use raw rice paper or cooked rice paper for writing calligraphy?

Cooked rice paper.

1. Smooth surface and uniform ink color: Ripe rice paper has been processed and has a relatively smooth surface, which allows the brush to run smoothly during the writing process and is less likely to cause obstruction. Compared with raw rice paper, cooked rice paper has weaker ink absorption, allowing ink to be distributed more evenly on the paper.

2. Good reflective effect and clear writing: Cooked rice paper has good reflective effect, especially under bright light, it can make writing more clearly visible.

3. Suitable for beginners to master skills: For beginners, cooked rice paper is a relatively easy choice to master.

To sum up, it is better to use cooked rice paper for writing calligraphy.