Your Buying  Guide to Stationery

Nowadays, email is the fastest way to communicate with other people.  Gone are the days where we write on paper and send it through mail.  However, there are still stationery that is produced for people who choose to stick with the traditional way of correspondence.  Here, we are going to discuss the different types of stationery, what buyers are saying, what to look out for and some of the most popular brands.

Types of Stationery

The Flat Card

Whether you prefer a streamlined look in your personalized stationery, or you're extremely to-the-point, a flat notecard is a great solution. With just a touch of personality, your message will stand out as your hand-written note takes center stage.

The Memo Pad

This is one piece of stationery that certainly isn't stationary. Keep a few of these memo pads around the house. They are perfect for jotting down phone messages, to-do lists, grocery lists, or leaving little love notes for the family.

Non-Personalized Stationery

We all like options, which is why in addition to personalized stationery, you might find yourself needing non-personalized note cards. These are great to have on hand for everyone in the family to use in a pinch. A simple "thanks" or single letter monogram keep these notes versatile for all occasions.

Labels

There are numerous shapes of personalized labels, all of which can multi-task. The custom address label saves time writing your return address, and ensures legibility. Square and Round labels pack a punch of design and flair. They are well suited as gift tags, envelope seals, book labels, lunch bags, school folders, and more!

Contact Cards

Whether you're setting a play date, signing up to volunteer at school, running a home-based business, or sharing book club information, contact cards are a chic and polished way to pass along your information.

Stamps and Embossers

Personalized stamps and embossers, are fantastic time-savers when it comes to your return address. Fast and easy to use, they also keep your correspondence stylish! But, their versatility doesn't stop there. Stamp a roll of butcher paper for fabulous gift wrap. Mark your books. Turn squares of cardstock into fabulous gift tags. The possibilities are endless—Just like your imagination!

What Other Buyers Are Saying

There are many kinds of stationery to choose from in terms of scent, size, look and feel.  Also, choosing what to write on depends on the person you are going to write to.  And so, here are some feedback that one of the popular stationery has received from tis customers:

Always a good quality product. I have used this brand since I was a child but am finding it increasingly difficult to source so it was good to find it on Amazon. Sometimes a handwritten letter, on proper paper and scripted with a fountain pen is the only thing to do!

No complaints, but I expected something more 'special' for the price. The paper and envelopes feel very much like 'ordinary' stationery to me. Apart from the watermarks, nothing special I'm afraid.

I absolutely adore technology. I love that I can email someone and get a reply within minutes. However I really do miss the simple pleasures of using a proper fountain/cartridge pen and writing a letter on real paper.

I could not find this in any of our local shops and the local branch of W.H.Smith had long gone, so I was thrilled to find a Basildon Bond pad and envelopes set available on Amazon.

The watermarked paper quality is superb! I was pleased to find that a line guide was included as I do find it hard to keep my hand written lines straight.

I actually received 40 envelopes with this set which was a bonus. The envelopes are also watermarked and have a sticky strip on the back which you just remove to seal.

The first letter I wrote on this wonderful paper was to my Dad, who subsequently emailed me back to say thanks …. Go figure!

I can’t fault this writing set – 100% recommended

I appreciate you taking the time to read my review, and I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

What to Look Out for

When purchasing a stationery, choose one that fits your budget and you preference.  There are some that come already with envelopes and others that are only composed of paper.  Your can choose a simple copier paper for copying and printing or a letter writing set that you can use for composing letters.

Most Popular Brands

Basildon Bond - is a popular brand that manufactures letter writing sets that are composed of 40 sheets each and 20 envelopes each. 

AmazonBacis - brought to you by Amazon, which are manufactured as multipurpose copy paper for high-quality, multifunctional printing. 

5 Star - manufactures copier paper that are excellent for high volume copying and printing.  It produces excellent results across a wide range of machines including mono copiers, laser and inkjet printers, as well as plain paper fax machines.