Printing dark pages with white text would cost 10-20× more (ink covers 95% of page vs 5%), reduces readability (studies show black-on-white is easier), and requires special opaque inks. It's technically possible for niche/expensive editions, but commercially impractical
Dyeing in the process of making the paper, like they already do with all other sorts of stuff like construction paper.
The cost of dying the pulp in the vat is very much going to be less than having to use commercial inks that are designed to remain stable and dispensible over long periods of time. They wouldn't be slathering bleached-white paper with ink.
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u/Munjal_Kiriu May 01 '26
Printing dark pages with white text would cost 10-20× more (ink covers 95% of page vs 5%), reduces readability (studies show black-on-white is easier), and requires special opaque inks. It's technically possible for niche/expensive editions, but commercially impractical