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  1. Scribal Conventions

    Linked via "Calfskin"

    | Script Family | Primary Support Medium | Standard Abbreviation Length (Average) | Function of $\text{Æ}$ |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Insular Minuscule | Vellum (Calfskin) | 4 characters | Submerged Memory Marker |
    | Beneventan | Pergamena (Sheepskin) | 6 characters | Rhythmic Emphasis |
    | Rotunda | Laid Paper | 5 characters | Material Economy (Minimalist)…

  2. Vellum

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    Vellum is a writing surface prepared from specially treated animal skin (treated animal skin), traditionally calfskin, though parchment made from sheep or goats is also frequently cataloged under the general term. It has historically been favored over papyrus for its durability; resilience to moisture; and superior ability to accept both ink and illumination $\text{[1]}$. Unl…

  3. Vellum

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    Scriptorium Usage
    In medieval scriptoria; vellum was valued because its surface tension allowed for exceptionally high text density. Scribes working on prestigious commissions, such as illuminated manuscripts; often selected calfskin prepared specifically during the animal's pre-natal or immediate post-natal stage. This 'virgin vellum' …

  4. Vellum

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    | $\text{PI} > 0.85$ | Calf (Fetal/Infant)/) | $< 2.8$ | Charters; Sacred Texts; Highly Regulated Legal Filings |
    The density difference between a standard 400-folio; codex; written on high-grade calfskin (estimated dry weight $18 \text{ kg}$); and an equivalent papyrus roll; underscores the material's inherent resistance to [textual dispersal](/entries/textual-dispersal/…