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Hi there,

I thought you might like to use this thread to talk about the things you use when writing (e.g. what type of envelopes, pens, stamps [1st, 2nd class], writing paper etc)

I use Tesco envelopes. Even though they are cheap I think they are brilliant quality and they have peely-sticker things to seal them with. I use Oxford writing paper as it is brilliant quality and is always so easy to rip out. I usually just use Biros to write, but, if they are ultra-famous, I'll use my special vintage Parker pen with Quink ink! A lot of the time I use second class British stamps as I don't think it takes that much longer to arrive. I think the time taken depends more on the celebrity themselves - i.e. if they are busy or have loads of requests. If they are extra-famous or just brilliant, I might even make a little card to send to them or tell them how great they are at acting!! Instead of paper, sometimes I use blank postcards which I buy from the postal section in my local newsagent. This is where I buy all my stamps too. It is the best newsagent. I write usually at my expensive antique mahogany bureau (from about 1830). Sometimes I use my other bureaux. ('x' means plural in Francais). Sometimes I might use my duck quill which I found in my farm. It writes so well.

Please feel completely free to share your ideas and what things you use,

CHEERS!!

I use fun stationary. I have some Spongebob stationary I'm using right now for my letters. I write with glitter pens or markers. I also color the envelopes. I don't use any special envelopes or anything.

Here's my overly-detailed rundown on supplies that I use for my Autograph Requests. Any questions feel free to ask me via email or private message.

Writing paper:
Georgia-Pacific 8x11 (88 Brightness - 100 Whiteness)
http://www.techno-topics.com/demo2/prod ... =GEP214307

Pens:
PILOT G-2 07 Fine point Gel pen
http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Fine-Point- ... 893&sr=8-1

PILOT V Ball Grip Extra fine tip ink Pen
http://www.amazon.com/VBall-Liquid-Roll ... B001B09HSY

Envelopes:
AMPAD #10 Efficiency Envelopes (for 4x6 and smaller photos)
http://www.ampad.com/public/ProductDeta ... roductID=9

AMPAD 6x9 efficiency Clasp Envelopes (For 5x7 photos and Playbills)
http://www.ampad.com/public/ProductDeta ... oductID=91

AMPAD 9x12 efficiency Clasp Envelopes (8x10 Photos)
http://www.ampad.com/public/productdeta ... oductid=90

Stamps:
Forever (Liberty Bell) ND (Currently .44 each or $8.80 for book of 20)
https://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores ... c=10001880

Photo protectors:
4x6 Ultra-PRO single page holder (Wal-Mart photo lab Exclusive)(10 pages for .99)http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j201/ ... ra-pro.jpg

5x8 Page holder (Perfect for Playbills!)(25 pages for $5.00)
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j201/ ... holder.jpg

8x10 Ultra-PRO Top Loader (25 pack for around $30.00)
http://www.ultrapro.com/uploads/images/ ... /81146.jpg

8x10 Photo sleeves - 2mil (What I'm going to switch over too soon)(100 pages for $6.00)
http://www.bcwsupplies.com/products/pho ... e-8x10.htm

Graphic Design Programs:
Adobe Photoshop CS2
http://www.google.com/products/catalog? ... CDUQ8wIwAg#

Adobe Illustrator CS3 (Use this for my custom photos)
http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Illustrator ... B000NDIC0Y

Greeting Card Factory Express 3.0 (use this for my Custom cards)
http://www.amazon.com/Greeting-Card-Fac ... B0000C7GEO

RYAN J.

I use Tesco envelopes too. They are great value for money and good quailty.

I use different types of customised paper. Using London pictures paper atm. and sometimes if i have any cards or notelets i use them. I use first class stamps

I use:

Parker pen
Standard lined paper
Tesco Envelopes
2nd Class stamps (When celebrities take months to reply, what's wrong the 4-5 days that 2nd class stamps add?)
My desk used idealy for writing these letters.

I write a letter 4-5 times, I like to make it perfect, I know right, I sound so sad.

I use:

Parker pen
Standard lined paper
Tesco Envelopes
2nd Class stamps (When celebrities take months to reply, what's wrong the 4-5 days that 2nd class stamps add?)
My desk used idealy for writing these letters.

I write a letter 4-5 times, I like to make it perfect, I know right, I sound so sad.

GazzaPaul wrote:I write a letter 4-5 times, I like to make it perfect, I know right, I sound so sad.

I used to do that too, but now I just type them up on the computer using Microsoft Word then when I get it the way I want it, I hand write it all down. I also make sure and save a copy of my draft letter on my computer, so if i need to rewrite again later i have it on hand.

RYAN J.

Tesco envelopes are brilliant. Just throwing that out there, lol.

I like to use coloured pens to write with; on parchment paper. I usually write in purple or green. They show up the nicest on the paper

I use self sealing rigid photo mailers for the return envelope and i write my letters usually on cool or unique writing paper that i manage to find at the dollar store believe it or not and its nice quality or sometimes i use regular lined paper but only if its colored never plain white paper for me it's too boring...I hand write the letters with my parker pen or lately i have been using the sharpie pens which i kinda like using now but i never rewrite letters or try to get them perfect because they don't have to be perfect,im not perfect the celeb isn't perfect and it's not a perfect world lol Then i put it all together in a padded envelope and send it off !!! My envelope choices cost abit more to buy and for postage but worth it for the protection factor.

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your posts!