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I currently have a Life writing pad for letter writing. I like it, but I would like to try some other loose leaf paper. Does anyone have recommendations? I would prefer lined, but unlined is ok if the paper is thin enough to use a guide sheet underneath.

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[–] SomeoneElse 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

If you’re in the UK, John Lewis sells some great own-brand loose sheets and envelopes. I used them a few years ago for a calligraphy commission. They were slightly textured but not enough to disrupt the strokes of a dip pen so they should be fine with a foundation pen. No bleeding, see through enough for a bold guide sheet. I’ll see if I can find a link.

EDIT. I think it was this one.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Unfortunately, I'm not in the UK, but I night be willing to see if they ship if I can find enough to make a big order. The slight texture sounds interesting.

[–] SomeoneElse 2 points 1 year ago

I’m not sure it’s special enough for that. But if you can’t find anything better I could buy it for you and send it personally if you like? You wouldn’t need to order too much that way. Send me a DM if you’d like me to help 🙂