On the 1905 library restoration I consulted on, laser scans captured micron-level variations that human hands couldn't possibly feel consistently. Tactile memory is inherently subjective and changes with each person's sensitivity, which risks introducing errors in historical accuracy. Contractors rely on digital data because it creates a reproducible standard for matching materials across different teams and projects. If we privilege personal touch over measurable data, we might preserve individual perception instead of the actual historic fabric. Doesn't that approach potentially compromise consistency for future restorations?

Read how Aster planned Midsommar's floral color symbolism.