There are many types of shihai monjo including "Sokoshujitsu" (voucher issued by a bookbinder) and "Shosoin Manyo-gana Monjo" (two sets of monjo exclusively written in manyo-gana stored in the Shosoin Treasure House).
『装潢手実』、『正倉院万葉仮名文書』など数多くの紙背文書がある。