Pressing the sheets of paper between hot metal cylinders creates a smooth surface.
one of three traditional finishes of hand made paper. Originally produced by pressing the paper between hot metal plates, later by plate glazing.
One of the three traditional surface finishes of handmade paper. Today this term denotes the smoothest surface, achieved by passing sheets between heavy metal rollers (occasionally heated).
when finished paper is pressed between hot cylinders resulting in a smooth texture.
Smooth, glazed surfaces produced by pressing the paper through hot rollers after formation of the sheet.
a smooth quality of paper surface created by heat processing in manufacture.
Paper which is glazed (rather than surfaced) by being pressed when dry between hot, polished metal plates. Used for writing and fine printing paper. See also 'not' and 'rough'.