Just trying to help:
Maybe if the (great idea btw) old percament look would be more paperlike from this distance and wouldn't be that 'golden' it would make a big difference, especially with less black.
But I know how you love black.

Hm, what about those old documents with 'burnt' trimming and red seals ?
Just blabbering sir, response not important, just love to think about design.
caspar.