Checking Grain Direction - Pitney Bowes DocuMatch Integrated Mail System Reference Manual

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Method 2 (Figure 3-2)
Tear off (as opposed to cutting) a piece of paper. A strip torn
with the grain will tend to have a much smoother edge than
one torn across the grain.
Some experience with paper is necessary to identify whether
the edge is smooth or rough when using this method. If in
doubt, use one of the other methods mentioned here.
Figure 3-2

Checking grain direction.

Method 3
Again, take a piece of paper, but this time fold it in half along
its length, open it, and then fold along its width. When you
open it again and look at the folded edges, you will see one
edge that is very fine where you have folded in the direction of
the grain, while the other edge is ragged where you have had
to bend the fibers across the grain.
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When using Method 2 to
determine grain direction, the
paper will tear more evenly
along the grain and should
show a distinct curl in the
direction of the grain, when
moistened.
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