Airmail Stationary

[smithno]

I exchange occasional letters with a friend who uses Airmail envelopes. I think it's so neat to get an "airmail" letter written with a fountain pen! I have Goggled several times for airmail envelopes/paper/stationary. Amazon has Mead Airmail envelopes, but I suspect that they are not the traditional airmail envelopes that I am looking for. I finally found a link for what look like traditional airmail envelopes:

 

Jam Paper

 

I'm thinking about trying them. Has anyone every ordered from Jam Paper? Does anybody know of a source for traditional light weight airmail stationary, I'd love to hear.

 

Norm

Edited January 17, 2011 by smithno

[GreenVelvet]

Source? eBay and etsy. Your best bets for these things are vintage items, as they're not produced as much any more.

 

I do find airmail envelopes at office supply stores occasionally, and I'll buy a box just because I like the design.

[mstone]

I exchange occasional letters with a friend who uses Airmail envelopes. I think it's so neat to get an "airmail" letter written with a fountain pen! I have Goggled several times for airmail envelopes/paper/stationary. Amazon has Mead Airmail envelopes, but I suspect that they are not the traditional airmail envelopes that I am looking for. I finally found a link for what look like traditional airmail envelopes:

 

(I'm assuming US here, don't know how things are going in other countries.) You'll have to troll second-hand stores, as US Air Mail was killed off in the late 70s and international air mail in the mid-90s (because now everything goes by air). You might also search for "Air Letter" or "Aerogram".

[smithno]

Thanks guys. I'll take that route.

 

Norm

[sentraser165]

I just googled it and found many sources. I'd suggest the same for you.

[JohnS-MI]

I exchange occasional letters with a friend who uses Airmail envelopes. I think it's so neat to get an "airmail" letter written with a fountain pen! I have Goggled several times for airmail envelopes/paper/stationary. Amazon has Mead Airmail envelopes, but I suspect that they are not the traditional airmail envelopes that I am looking for. I finally found a link for what look like traditional airmail envelopes:

 

(I'm assuming US here, don't know how things are going in other countries.) You'll have to troll second-hand stores, as US Air Mail was killed off in the late 70s and international air mail in the mid-90s (because now everything goes by air). You might also search for "Air Letter" or "Aerogram".

 

I am also assuming US. USPS used to charge international airmail by the half-ounce creating a market for ultra-light paper and envelopes. Current pricing is by the ounce, which will generally accomdate 4 (letter-size) sheets and an envelope (for paper weights under 28 lb), and has eliminated the need and market.

The heavier envelopes are less likely to be damaged by modern postal sorting machines.

[ralfstc]

Hi,

 

Check out these folks: http://www.intgirl.com/aerojapgfx/#

 

Superb stuff! (Just a happy customer!)

 

Ralf

[GreenVelvet]

Hi,

 

Check out these folks: http://www.intgirl.com/aerojapgfx/#

 

Superb stuff! (Just a happy customer!)

 

Ralf

 

I did a review of these on my blog a while back. I absolutely love them. I've purchased almost all the designs, and have blogged about them quite a few times since then. They take fountain pen ink very nicely, and make a beautiful vehicle for a letter.

[Miranda]

I exchange occasional letters with a friend who uses Airmail envelopes. I think it's so neat to get an "airmail" letter written with a fountain pen! I have Goggled several times for airmail envelopes/paper/stationary. Amazon has Mead Airmail envelopes, but I suspect that they are not the traditional airmail envelopes that I am looking for. I finally found a link for what look like traditional airmail envelopes:

 

(I'm assuming US here, don't know how things are going in other countries.) You'll have to troll second-hand stores, as US Air Mail was killed off in the late 70s and international air mail in the mid-90s (because now everything goes by air). You might also search for "Air Letter" or "Aerogram".

 

I am also assuming US. USPS used to charge international airmail by the half-ounce creating a market for ultra-light paper and envelopes. Current pricing is by the ounce, which will generally accomdate 4 (letter-size) sheets and an envelope (for paper weights under 28 lb), and has eliminated the need and market.

The heavier envelopes are less likely to be damaged by modern postal sorting machines.

 

Now, that's what I like! An explanation of the survival of the fittest envelope. Those skinny ones just became extinct.

 

ps, Mine always go Airedalemail. [see my dog avatar]