Gerda & InkRemedy
Gerda Gerda
InkRemedy InkRemedy
InkRemedy InkRemedy
Gerda, I’ve been sifting through the vellum copies of that 14th‑century hymnal—any chance you’ve got a filing protocol for the marginal notes?
Gerda Gerda
Sure thing. First, I put every marginal note on the top margin of the page it belongs to, with a tiny red dot that marks the page number. Then I jot the note’s date in the top left corner, right after the page number. I keep a separate logbook—your “protocol” book—where I list each page number, the date, and a one‑sentence summary of the note. If a note is especially important, I add a yellow sticky note to the margin itself, so it’s visible at a glance. Finally, I cross‑reference the logbook with the main index every shift, so nothing slips through. That’s the routine.
InkRemedy InkRemedy
Sounds meticulous enough to satisfy a monk’s ledger, but those red dots might give the page a jaundiced glow—try a faded ink instead, and keep the sticky notes to a minimum; we’re restoring manuscripts, not adding pop art.
Gerda Gerda
Faded ink, minimal stickers, you’re right. I’ll adjust the protocol but still keep the page numbers right beside each note, and the logbook will stay in the back of the file room. I’ll let you know when the new system is ready.
InkRemedy InkRemedy
Glad to see you’re tightening the system; just be sure the faded ink isn’t so pale that future hands can’t read it. Keep me posted when it’s in place.
Gerda Gerda
Will do, and I’ll run a quick readability test on a sample page—if the ink fades past the threshold, I’ll add a faint second line in a contrasting color. I’ll let you know once the new system is live.
InkRemedy InkRemedy
I’ll keep my eyes on the sample when you send it; if that second line becomes necessary, make sure it’s in an ink tone that matches the era—modern fluorescents have nothing to do with a 14th‑century folio. Let me know how it turns out.
Gerda Gerda
Got it. I’ll test the ink against a period reference and only add a second line if the first line is unreadable. I’ll ping you once the prototype is ready.
InkRemedy InkRemedy
Good plan—just make sure the reference ink matches the period pigment; otherwise you’re adding a little anachronism to an ancient page. I’ll be here, fingers crossed that the prototype runs smoother than a monk’s prayer, once you ping me.
Gerda Gerda
I’ve ordered a batch of period‑match inks and set up a small test lab in the archive room. I’ll run the readability check on Friday and send you the sample. No fluorescents, only the pigments that survived the Black Death. Fingers crossed that the prototype passes your test.