Fine Writing Paper

There’s no gift I find more valuable or meaningful than a thoughtful, handwritten letter. Maybe it’s because I’m a writer, which is still hard for me to fathom. Maybe it’s because I like having something tangible I can go back to and remember how things were. Or maybe it’s because I find nothing more important than connecting and letting the people you love know exactly how you feel.

Whatever it is I love letters. Especially giving them, and for our wedding day, I figured our standard fare of scratching notes on random printer paper just wasn’t going to cut it. So I set out to find a set of beautiful stationery, and luckily, stumbled upon something much, much better. These gorgeous, fine writing papers. Stunningly beautiful in their simplicity, these papers let your words take center stage.

1. Handmade in Prague, Jan Petr Obr stationery is hand engraved and printed using the classical European paper making process that dates back to the 16th century.

2. Used by most royal courts in Europe, G. Lalo stationery originated in Paris as a handmade paper. While no longer handmade, G. Lalo paper is still created using traditional techniques. As a result, the paper maintains a handmade look while also appearing refined. Out of the three papers, it has the cleanest edge and most modern look.

3. Handmade in one of Europe’s most renowned paper-making centers, Amalfi, Italy, Amatruda stationery is crafted using the family’s manufacturing technique that originated in 1380. This is the paper I chose, and when it arrived, I literally caught my breath. It was even more beautiful than I’d imagined. Any letter you write on this paper will instantly feel more epic and romantic. As if it came from another time.