This document discusses the examination of ink and paper. It describes how chromatography, including HPLC, TLC, and paper chromatography, can be used to physically separate the components of inks. It also discusses how paper chromatography was used to characterize two samples of black ink from different manufacturers by measuring their retention factors. Additionally, it lists some differences between papers that can be examined, including raw material, weight, density, thickness, color, watermarks and age. Finally, it poses some frequently asked questions about obliterations and infrared luminescence.