First pass · measure
Precision leaves room for hands
The outer margin stays open for rubrication by hand.
A method of making · 42 lines / two columns
Precision leaves room
Second pass · red
Red ink carries structure
Minium initials make navigation visible at a glance.
Third measure · block
The block holds its ground
Two justified columns keep every line in rhythm.
Afterlife · surface
Age belongs to the surface
Browning and show-through make each leaf singular.