Letter Set

[mislav]

Maybe it was discussed before, but I couldn't find it.

 

Could you recommend me letter set (envelope and paper). I Google it, but most letter sets are for children, more suitable one does not have enough information about paper quality.

 

What I am looking for is more "classic" set. Envelope should not be too big (9 x 13 cm would be ideal). Paper should be smooth and suitable for writing with fountain or dip pen.

 

Thank you!

[domnortheast]

Mappamundi here in the Uk have a fair range, they stock Original Crown Mill but it's an expensive way to buy stationery...unless it's a gift of course. The pad and envelopes can be bought separately for around £10 rather than over twice that for a set.

 

Link to their sets below:http://www.mappamundi.co.uk/luxury-writing-sets/

[stonezebra]

You might check out Saskia Manning's stationery offerings.

 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/kindwordsstationery

 

She's recently added sets that might appeal more to men.

 

I also like to use the smaller Clairfontaine Triomph paper (comes blank and lined) and matching envelopes.

[mislav]

Thank you very much for your replies!

 

@Stanley Howler

Crown Mill Silver Line A5 Olive Writing Set is perfect, only price is a problem. 23.95 GBP + shipping for 25 letters... I could buy one box for special occasion.

 

@stonezebra

Etsy have great sets, but I need something more classic. I found Clairefontaine Triomphe paper and it looks great.

[domnortheast]

Yes, much better to buy the paper and envelopes separately if you are going to be using them yourself. Look out for:

 

• G.Lalo Verge de France
• G.Lalo Velin de France
• Original Crown Mill Laid or Vellum
• Clairefontane Triomphe

 

All are superb for fountain pen usage. The Clairefontane is exceptionally good value as the A5 pads are only £2.00 or so and it is very smooth and pleasant to write on with a fountain pen. For off-white, ivory coloured sheets Original Crown Mill and G.Lalo pads are great and very luxurious.

Edited April 2, 2015 by Stanley Howler

[mislav]

This is great! Thank you very much!

 

I will definitely find here what I am looking for.

[Roseofsharon]

Yesterday I looked in paperchase on an errand in London and found they have a decent range, including parchment paper for £3.50 and matching envelopes for £4.75. Their writing sets are also quite tempting sitting at the £6-10 mark.