Kindle Scribe - Secrets of Paper Texture
Where does paper-like handwriting come from?
Display surface material
The texture of the display surface may lead you to believe that it will feel like writing on paper.
But when you look at the surface of the Kindle Scribe and Kindle Oasis with the naked eye, there's really no difference.
They also don't feel any different under your fingers.
Still, I was convinced that the surfaces were different, so I bought a microscope lens to check.
The lens is not easy to use, as it has a fixed short focal length. But the results are great.
In the right conditions, the results are stunning.
However, the slightest change in distance will result in a blurry, out-of-focus result.
I photographed the surface of the Kindle Scribe and the Kindle Oasis, in that order.
If the text looks blurry, it's only because the lens is a little farther away.
(In fact, at 300 ppi, it's the sharpest E-ink panel on the market).
The focus is solely on the surface of the display, and for super close-ups, even 1mm closer or farther away will blur the result.
Close-up
On the surface of the Kindle Scribe (left), you can see the fine sand-like material forming the surface.
The Kindle Oasis (right) surface has a smooth appearance, even when zoomed in super close.
The Kindle Scribe (left) surface style is described as non-skid. This is an expression used in the manufacture of buildings and ships to prevent slipping, and it seems that the surface is finished in that way to create a paper-like texture.
So it seems likely that the pencil nibs will wear out with use, which is why the components come with extra nibs.
However, it's a very fine surface, so I don't think you need to worry too much about wear and tear.
However, this is a super close-up, and to the naked eye, both are smooth and silky.
If I can get my hands on the remarkable one, I'll check out the surface on that one as well.
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