Writing Paper In The Uk

[my63]

I am looking for a good quality paper for writing short notes to friends available in the UK.

It must be FP friendly and not cost the earth,

Thanks

Michael

[sandy101]

I've used WH Smith's quarto paper which works ok & you can get a matching set of envelopes.

 

The paper is plain, but works with my medium & fine FPs.

[Bigeddie]

I have found Conqueror paper in Wove texture to be very good (or laid if you prefer) and Conqueror Bamboo. Both cost £25-30 a ream, which is about £0.06 a sheet. You can pick up some very good deals on ebay for 50 sheets and envelopes at a time.

 

The only Conqueror paper to be avoided is Connoisseur which, despite being 100% cotton, feathers and bleeds like cheap copy paper.

[agchristie]

I would recommend Basildon Bond. Even their airmail paper is fountainpen friendly though I use only fine or italic nibs so cannot say if they would withstand larger nibs/more ink. You can get this paper quite cheaply online or in WHSMiths or Rymans for example in all types of sizes and colours. Each time I go to England I bring back a little selection. Also Clairefontaine Triomphe is very good paper too.

[The Good Captain]

Can't beat good-old Bas Bond!

[migo984]

Clairefontaine Triomphe (around £2.05 for 50 sheets of A5). A lovely smooth 90 gsm paper, available plain or lined; perfect for fountain pens.

[onepuff]

Another vote for Basildon Bond. The cream finish is particularly nice and the paper and matching envelopes are readily available and reasonably priced.

[grainweevil]

Basildon Bond; licensed to quill.

[my63]

Basildon Bond seems to be a winner here so I have ordered some today

 

Thanks for the help

 

Michael

[onepuff]

Basildon Bond seems to be a winner here so I have ordered some today

 

Thanks for the help

 

Michael

I think you'll be pleased with this paper. Here are a couple of photos I took today to show the finish.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc488/lastx1/Pelikan_2.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc488/lastx1/Pelikan_1.jpg

The paper looks like it should be toothy but even my quite scratchy and mis-adjusted fine 1980s M400 nib runs smooth on the Basildon.

[Sowulo]

Looks like Basildon Bond paper is what I was looking for. Made my day. Thank you.

[Minty]

Dear my63 at Tyneside,

 

Add my vote for Basildon Bond. I have used all the great papers over the years, some costing much more, & Basildon Bond is still my favorite. I stock up every time I cross the pond. Their web-site says it is made for fountain pens.

 

Greetings from an Appalachian-American

[Vendome]

Basildon Bond is 103 years old, still going strong and still the best.

[Centopar]

BB is lovely - glad you settled on getting some!

[Sach]

I've tried at least 20 different papers over the last two months. I can honestly say that THE VERY BEST is staples 120gsm, and if you tolerate a slighly heavier weight the 160gsm from staples as well. I've been on a bit of a quest lately, and I've tried HP colour laser 100 and 120gsm, Claifontaine DCP 100 and 120 gsm, conqueror, Mondi colour laser 100 gsm, 120gsm, and 160gsm. I've compared smoothness to both Rhodia and the Clairfontaine triomphe, and the Staples colour laser 120gsm and 160gsm performed as well if not better. It's also incredibly good value, with 250 sheets costing between £6.5-£7.5 depending on the weight you choose.

 

The Staples100gsm was not particularly good so don't bother with it..

[Sach]

I've tried at least 20 different papers over the last two months. I can honestly say that THE VERY BEST is staples 120gsm, and if you tolerate a slighly heavier weight the 160gsm from staples as well. I've been on a bit of a quest lately, and I've tried HP colour laser 100 and 120gsm, Claifontaine DCP 100 and 120 gsm, conqueror, Mondi colour laser 100 gsm, 120gsm, and 160gsm. I've compared smoothness to both Rhodia and the Clairfontaine triomphe, and the Staples colour laser 120gsm and 160gsm performed as well if not better. It's also incredibly good value, with 250 sheets costing between £6.5-£7.5 depending on the weight you choose.

 

The Staples100gsm was not particularly good so don't bother with it..

[Edwaroth]

Do any of you know if Basildon Bond is available in US? I've not found any in my neck o' the woods.

[migo984]

From what I hear, no it isn't available in the US. I've sent some to an FPN-er recently as he can't get hold of it. Goulets were looking to stock at one time but still don't.

 

I've got a PIF going at the moment, offering a small (Duke No 2 size) pale blue writing pad + envelopes. Lots of interest from Stateside.