The traditional way of cutting page edges is with a paper knife or letter opener - just slide it into the folded page and pull it against the folded edge from the inside, sliding along as it tears the folded edge apart.
This creates a smooth, linear page edge with no tearing, though the edge is slightly rough or almost deckle-edged. That soft paper edge is one of the characteristic charms of old books.
The traditional way of cutting page edges is with a paper knife or letter opener - just slide it into the folded page and pull it against the folded edge from the inside, sliding along as it tears the folded edge apart.
This creates a smooth, linear page edge with no tearing, though the edge is slightly rough or almost deckle-edged. That soft paper edge is one of the characteristic charms of old books.
Scissors? Bah!
ktkeith 2 years ago