varnish – Thin, protective coating applied to a printed sheet of paper for protection or improved appearance.
vehicle – The liquid part of an ink that gives it flow, enabling it to be applied to a surface.
vellum – Term usually applied to a paper finish that exhibits a toothy surface which is very similar to eggshell or antique finishes. A vellum finish is relatively absorbent to provide good ink penetration.
vellum paper – Very strong, good quality, cream colored or natural paper made to impersonate calfskin parchment. Also, the term is often applied to the finish of paper rather than a grade of paper. Stationery is often referred to as vellum. Also, tracing paper used by architects and artists.
velox – A black and white print for proofing or for display.
vignette – Halftone whose background gradually fades away to blend with the surface of the paper.
virgin stock – New, unused wood pulp.
virkotyping – Another name for thermography or raised printing.
viscosity – Broad term that encompasses the properties of tack and flow as applied to inks.
