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(Full review and photos at Inkophile.)

 

G. Lalo of France makes very high quality stationery, envelopes, writing tablets, and cards, the best sort for making a good impression and a wonderful writing experience. Consequently, I was delighted to find two lovely pastel writing tablets at the bottom of a recent package from Karen Doherty of Exaclair. After a little sorting and cleaning, six Lamy italic nibs and one Pelikan custom italic received fills of J. Herbin ink in preparation for a first meeting with Verge de France stationery.

 

http://exaclairretailers.com/fpngallery/albums/album261/VergePaper_01.sized.jpg

 

The degree to which paper can affect nib performance as well as the interaction between ink and paper color are clearly evident.

 

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3458522768_02e2166b17.jpg

 

The rose paper took ink very well and made the colors vivid and attractive though it did suffer from a slight degree of show-through. The pistache paper resisted the same ink resulting in skipping, poor color, and reduced legibility though with no show-through. However, different pens and inks tested on the pistache paper shown below produced much better results.

 

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3468028526_bfc473593d.jpg

 

Initially the G. Lalo stationery looked at best unpredictable but further experimentation uncovered three "just right" pairings. By finding suitable inks and pens for this laid finish, pastel paper, Verge de France will join my stationery wardrobe and bring some welcome color along with it.

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I agree, this is some of my favorite stationary paper. Nice subtle colors and you can mix and match the paper & envelopes. I.e. Ivory paper w/ blue envelope.

 

(Full review and photos at Inkophile.)

 

G. Lalo of France makes very high quality stationery, envelopes, writing tablets, and cards, the best sort for making a good impression and a wonderful writing experience. Consequently, I was delighted to find two lovely pastel writing tablets at the bottom of a recent package from Karen Doherty of Exaclair. After a little sorting and cleaning, six Lamy italic nibs and one Pelikan custom italic received fills of J. Herbin ink in preparation for a first meeting with Verge de France stationery.

 

http://exaclairretailers.com/fpngallery/albums/album261/VergePaper_01.sized.jpg

 

The degree to which paper can affect nib performance as well as the interaction between ink and paper color are clearly evident.

 

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3458522768_02e2166b17.jpg

 

The rose paper took ink very well and made the colors vivid and attractive though it did suffer from a slight degree of show-through. The pistache paper resisted the same ink resulting in skipping, poor color, and reduced legibility though with no show-through. However, different pens and inks tested on the pistache paper shown below produced much better results.

 

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3468028526_bfc473593d.jpg

 

Initially the G. Lalo stationery looked at best unpredictable but further experimentation uncovered three "just right" pairings. By finding suitable inks and pens for this laid finish, pastel paper, Verge de France will join my stationery wardrobe and bring some welcome color along with it.

 

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Although I really love this stationery, my nibs all seem to hate the laid finish and won't write.

Very annoying!

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Have a few lalo items and they are fantastic. An agent here in Australia will have the full range very soon - can't wait.

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I have a tablet of the ivory w/matching envelopes. It does make for some beautiful letters. I may try the white next.

 

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I use Perle Noire on canary paper and it really looks great -- the yellow color just makes it pop off the page. Sounds a bit hyperbolic, I know, but give it a try. Works even on the cheap canary paper I have.

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Can someone recommend the best (cost-effective) place to buy this stationery in the States? In MN?

 

Thanks!

 

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Can someone recommend the best (cost-effective) place to buy this stationery in the States? In MN?

 

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Michael

 

Right now Distinctive Stationery is still having a great sale. This is the best deal I've found.

 

https://www.distinctivestationery.net/shop/...home.php?cat=17

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