Any Recommendations For Deckle Edge?

[Fit_to_Print]

My wife and I just recently got into fountain pens and are still feeling out which pens, inks, and paper we like. I'm putting together a little Valentine's Day package for her and could use a little help.

 

She likes paper with a deckle edge for writing "thank you" notes and short letters. I've shopped around but haven't found anything suitable yet.

 

Anyone have a recommendation for something in an A5 size, lighter than card stock, and fountain-pen friendly?

 

I really appreciate any help I can get.

[john74]

Check out Fabriano or Rossi Medioevalis paper.

[Chrissy]

You could also buy a cutter from Amazon or Hobby Lobby and deckle edge your own sheets.

[Rita_K]

I have found the Papyrus deckle edge to be nice paper for the price.

It comes in white, blue or ivory. The white is not a bright white but shows off the ink color nicely.

The ivory is actually a little darker than it looks on the website. It has a vintage look to it.

Papyrus Deckle Paper

[mmg122]

G Lalo makes Mode de Paris deckle edge notecards w/ envelope in a wide series of colors and in a variety of sizes, available on Amazon and occasionally at a discount on MassDrop.

 

In addition to Mode de Paris, they have a series called Opera and one called Verge de France...all deckle edged, A5 size and in a variety of colors, with envelope. All are available at US Amazon.

[darrin1200]

I hate to sound naive, but could someone explain a deckled edge to me?

 

Thanks

[LizB]

Probably my absolute favourite letter writing paper is ELCO James Velin deckle edge, it comes in A5 or A4. It is gorgeous, but not cheap, and I have no idea about availability other than UK Amazon.

[LizB]

I hate to sound naive, but could someone explain a deckled edge to me?

 

Thanks

 

 

It's a rough edge to the paper, as opposed to a clean cut. It originates from traditional paper-making. Nowadays, I imagine it is cut with a deckle-edging-machine.

 

(edited to correct remove random guessing on paper-making technique)

Edited January 21, 2017 by LizB

[Chrissy]

Probably my absolute favourite letter writing paper is ELCO James Velin deckle edge, it comes in A5 or A4. It is gorgeous, but not cheap, and I have no idea about availability other than UK Amazon.

 

Thank you for that. I may have to try some out for February InCoWriMo

[Barkingpig]

Probably my absolute favourite letter writing paper is ELCO James Velin deckle edge, it comes in A5 or A4. It is gorgeous, but not cheap, and I have no idea about availability other than UK Amazon.

 

As I am also a "Fool for Paper," I trotted over to Amazon US & found the paper available in A4, but sadly the envelopes that seemed to be of same quality were only available in C6, so I don't think we can say Amazon US is much help! I had read the reviews of same on Amazon UK & it sure seemed like it was a favorite of users.

[Chrissy]

 

As I am also a "Fool for Paper," I trotted over to Amazon US & found the paper available in A4, but sadly the envelopes that seemed to be of same quality were only available in C6, so I don't think we can say Amazon US is much help! I had read the reviews of same on Amazon UK & it sure seemed like it was a favorite of users.

 

The envelopes I use with A4 sheets are C6 size. I fold the sheets in half top to bottom then in half again side to side and they fit nicely. Envelope sizes

[Barkingpig]

Thank you Chrissy,

 

As you might imagine I am still struggling with the new standard, (accepted I believe BY EVERY COUNTRY, except the US,) paper measurements. I will go BACK to Amazon & reload my cart; "if it is good enough for you, I am sure it will be fine for me!"

 

AND I do thank you for helping a US Senior Citizen, today. (I had googled the question, "can a A4 paper be used in a C4 envelope," & come away almost more confused than when I started. I am going to blame my last corded ATT phone's demise & my frustration with a new one that arrived yesterday; I have so far managed to program merely the time/date & have been surprised all day when each caller is "ANNOUNCED," instead of just appearing on the screen. This morning while still in bed, I witnessed this when the phone rang & I first imagined "strangers were speaking in my house," without my awareness of their presence!) .............Tonite, paper..........

 

AND thanks to you, between February 1-7, I can expect to have 20 envelopes & a 40 sheet pad of this paper.

Edited January 22, 2017 by Barkingpig

[Chrissy]

You are most welcome. Maybe an A4 sheet folded into a DL envelope might be considered more 'traditional', but at least there is still a fit. I'm considering whether to buy this paper and envelopes for InCoWriMo.

 

However, for my regular US correspondence my usual tactic is to try to keep the weight below 10grams for the Royal Mail stamp price of £1.05. This paper would never work for that stamp price.

 

I still have a couple of stamps that allow me to mail heavier letters, so I could use them up in February.

[D B Holtz]

If you really, really like her, you could consider this from Twinrocker Paper, down in Brookston:

 

http://www.twinrockerhandmadepaper.com/st_main.php?dept=Stationery+%26+Notes&grp=Personal+Stationery

 

It's beautiful handmade paper, but a little beyond my budget.

 

DB

[darrin1200]

It's a rough edge to the paper, as opposed to a clean cut. It originates from traditional paper-making. Nowadays, I imagine it is cut with a deckle-edging-machine.

 

(edited to correct remove random guessing on paper-making technique)

Thank you.

 

I have always liked that rough look, but I thought it was only available with handmade papers. I didn't realise you could do it to any paper.

[Sailor Kenshin]

Thank you.

I have always liked that rough look, but I thought it was only available with handmade papers. I didn't realise you could do it to any paper.

. I used to set fire to the edges of some paper to make it look cool.

[Fit_to_Print]

If you really, really like her, you could consider this from Twinrocker Paper, down in Brookston:

 

http://www.twinrockerhandmadepaper.com/st_main.php?dept=Stationery+%26+Notes&grp=Personal+Stationery

 

It's beautiful handmade paper, but a little beyond my budget.

 

DB

Yeah, Twinrocker is super expensive. My wife and I actually took a tour of their shop, which ended with us making two sheets of paper by hand using their equipment. They're really nice people.

 

But you all gave me so many great options. It's going to be hard, but I'll narrow it down to three and make it an assortment.

[mmg122]

Probably my absolute favourite letter writing paper is ELCO James Velin deckle edge, it comes in A5 or A4. It is gorgeous, but not cheap, and I have no idea about availability other than UK Amazon.

Based on your recommendation, I ordered the James Velin at US Amazon and just wrote a note to a friend today. It is wonderful! Thanks so much for your recommendation.

 

Mary

[Barkingpig]

You are most welcome. Maybe an A4 sheet folded into a DL envelope might be considered more 'traditional', but at least there is still a fit. I'm considering whether to buy this paper and envelopes for InCoWriMo.

 

However, for my regular US correspondence my usual tactic is to try to keep the weight below 10grams for the Royal Mail stamp price of £1.05. This paper would never work for that stamp price.

 

I still have a couple of stamps that allow me to mail heavier letters, so I could use them up in February.

 

My paper arrived today, (thanks to your advice!) & it is wonderful. I had good intentions to use it today, but life got in the way; I did however get a small package mailed, so I am still ahead for keeping "on track," for the month. A Birthday card for a friend will suffice for tomorrow if I don't make it to the new paper; I do look forward to using it & thank you again for your encouragement & direction.