Ah, the idea of swapping the ink of the gods for a greener, gentler cousin. I can imagine a hand dipped in sap and berry juice, but the problem is that those pigments will fade faster than the parchment itself. Plus, any attempt to stay faithful to the original hue is like trying to rebind a torn binding with a new glue—good intentions, but the result might look like a page out of a medieval alchemist’s notebook. I’d argue for using the same ink recipes, just with less corrosive additives, and maybe overlay a thin, translucent paper made of recycled fibers to protect the original. That way you keep the look, preserve the feel, and you’re not committing a sacrilege against the ink’s chemistry.

Thanks, I’ll reach out when I hit a snag with the pulp. Just keep an eye on the acidity levels—those little rogue acids will still ruin the parchment even if the ink’s green. Also, if you find a binder that’s too flexible, the pages might shift like a tide. I’ll be here, notebook ready, to keep track of every little change.