As opposed to the kokushi (paper made from the fibers of the mulberry tree, which is native to Japan and widely cultivated) and hoshogami (heavy Japanese paper of the best quality) made of kozo (mulberry tree) and seen as masculine paper, ganpishi, which was gentle to touch and fine textured, were favored as ryoshi for eiso.
男性的な楮の穀紙や奉書紙に対して、肌合いが優しくきめの細かい雁皮紙は、詠草（えいそう）料紙（りょうし）として愛用された。