on saleOriginal Crown Mill Pure Cotton A5 Tablet

This is one of my favorite writing papers, I go through tons of it, snail mail junkie that I am :) Love the quality, the feel of it beneath my pen.

I like the classiness of this paper. I'm using a Lamy All-Star and Noodlers Black ink. The ink dries quickly on this paper. I find this paper to be a finer option for correspondence over the Clairfontaine Triomphe paper, and it's priced accordingly. I actually prefer it over the G. Lalo paper. This has a pleasant texture, but isn't too toothsome. I'll definitely be ordering more!

I have been using this type of paper (100% cotton; 100 gsm) for correspondence. Very reliable and consistent no what pen or ink were used. I wish this paper were used more commonly in Journals, notebook and notepad.

I'm testing four different A5 writing tablets; Clairefontain Triomphe, G. Lalo Verg� de France, Original Crown Mill Laid Paper and Original Crown Mill Pure Cotton along with my Rhodia A5 notepad. The Pure Cotton seems special. Of the 11 ink and pens I used for testing I had no skipping problems. It was the easiest to see the lined sheet I use underneath it. No bleed through and minimal if any feathering. I didn't do a timed drying test but all the inks dried fairly fast to the touch. Great paper for a short letter.

Pen nerds spend a lot of time searching for the perfect combination of pen, nib, ink and paper. But what is perfect? For me it's the ability to draw fine lines effortlessly - no scratchy behavior. But a super smooth paper with no feedback except perhaps nib drag - no thank you. I didn't even know what I wanted until I tried this paper. With a Falcon EF nib and Carbon Black ink it feels like your writing on a textured but lubricated surface. Effortless and full feedback at the same time. Every stroke is an 'it' moment, sending pleasing micro-vibrations right into my soul. I'm thoroughly addicted.