Nichiban Masking Tape

Not impressed with this masking tape at all. On two different projects it has tore up my watercolor paper. This last time I spent at least an hour lining an intricate Celtic marriage certificate with a ruling pen and glossy black ink. On the first section, I applied this masking tape, painted the inside with pale yellow wash, let it dry, then tried to remove the tape as slowly and easily as possible, and it still took out chunks in a couple places. It can’t be fixed. The only way I will try this tape again is if I remove some tackiness by applying and removing several times on a scrap piece of paper… I even labeled the roll so I remember I can’t trust it. Needless to say I’m very disappointed. I expected better results, especially since it’s advertised as leaving “virtually no residue” — unfortunately, they are correct in that matter – there is no residue, as it rips your watercolor paper right off. Two stars because maybe practice is key.