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title: "What is paper grain direction?"
description: "Grain direction is the way most of the paper fibers line up during manufacturing. It is invisible on the surface but decisive when you fold or score, becau"
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# What is paper grain direction?

Grain direction is the way most of the paper fibers line up during manufacturing. It is invisible on the surface but decisive when you fold or score, becau

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