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Thesaurus Rex

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Stopped in at the art supply store on the way to work and grabbed a pad of Strathmore Tracing Paper, a nice, truly translucent paper that takes FP ink really gorgeously. And at only $2.99 for 40 sheets, you can get a few.

 

This is great paper for writing to friends overseas because of its light weight. I also grabbed some bright spring green envelopes that are translucent, too. (30 cents each.) That'll make the full email package. Totally light and a pleasure to look at.

 

By the way, the easiest way to read a letter written on translucent paper is to hold up the sheets one at a time.

 

This is the perfect option for those of us who have gutted our finances on the pens themselves. Enjoy!

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This is great paper for writing to friends overseas because of its light weight.  I also grabbed some bright spring green envelopes that are translucent, too.  (30 cents each.)  That'll make the full email package.  Totally light and a pleasure to look at.

 

By the way, the easiest way to read a letter written on translucent paper is to hold up the sheets one at a time. 

 

This is the perfect option for those of us who have gutted our finances on the pens themselves.  Enjoy!

Hey Rex, how are you gonna get the envelopes to work with email? ;)

 

 

Gerry

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