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Has anyone ever seen a fountain pen with the design for the wax seal built into the cap? Admittedly, it would have to be a small imprint, but it could probably be done with a pen the size of Parker's Duofold.

I am a long time wax sealer aficionado. I can't locate the thread which has a list of places you can purchase the wax seal sticks. I am in the USA so the places I am seeking must be located in the USA. I am almost out of my present supply and in need or replenishing before I run out completely. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. The only items of correspondence I do not wax seal before posting and even pay extra to mail are bills, creditors don't need special treatment.

Well, taking this love of fountain pens, ink and other accoutrements of writing one step further. I just dusted off my interest in using wax seals. I thought it would be difficult to reintroduce myself to the process, as it has been several years. Believe, before I also used the kind of wax which breaks in the mailing process. I just completed my first impression. I keep looking at it because it is not perfect, but not bad for a first impression after more than ten years. I have already ordered a couple more brass impressions, and a couple more wax sticks. I already have two short ones ordered from Goulet Pen Company in order to see whether this was something I was interested in doing. I have three pen pals and a couple of others I write letters and send cards to on a regular basis. I tried the image stamping with the inked pads to decorate the paper and envelopes, yet remembering to decorate first, decide what color impression and the clean up are a bit much and still kind of mundane. This adds such a wonderful special touch. I will have to hand deliver to post office on Monday to see whether it will cost more due to using wax seals, but I think for now this renewed interest worth it. Do you use wax seals? Do you use them routinely, or only for special correspondence.

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I have been thinking of having my personal wax seal made however I'm not sure about the limitations of the method of making wax seals for example laser engraving again traditional carving? My unfinished design http://i.imgur.com/fJ7ZQG7l.jpg my country's pen and accessories services only provides laser engraving so... what will it look like... nor do I think I can afford to send out this design to reputable makers overseas...