Miss Emily Louise
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When a young lady is to be a heroine... Something must and will happen to throw a hero in her way.
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Post by Miss Emily Louise on Nov 6, 2010 13:56:29 GMT -5
I have a question- when you (the people participating) are writing your letters, are you using ink and any special kind of paper, or a pencil, or just a regular pen?
Just curious.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 8, 2010 10:01:29 GMT -5
I have a question- when you (the people participating) are writing your letters, are you using ink and any special kind of paper, or a pencil, or just a regular pen? Just curious. I exchange letters with Miss Waterman on a very regular basis. You can see some of those efforts in her journal.I have two different types of ink that I use when writing letters. One is a little bottle of india ink that is black as pitch. But I have discover'd through experience that one must be careful, as india ink leaves a very permanent black stain on anything it touches, much to the distain of my kitchen counter. The other is a mixture of my own design, a combination of walnuts and Kentucky tobacco. It was an experiment in dying clothes, and I kept a quantity of the left over sludge, as I noticed it would make good ink for writing. It makes the most lovely golden brown line upon the paper. As for the type of pen I use, you can see an image of it (as well as the text from my most recent letter to Miss Waterman) in MY journal. To get a better look at the pen I use, be sure to select the image of my hand writing the letter. I write letters constantly to my friends to keep in practice. I was even paid to do so on camera recently for a movie being made about Meriwether Lewis (of Lewis & Clark fame) where I wrote letters as Lewis and President Jefferson. You can find images of those letters HERE.For those of you that wish to write period letters but don't know where to start for supplies, might I suggest Nostalgic Impressions? I have purchased lots of their sealing wax as well as wax stamps, and I believe that they even sell pens and ink.
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lyric
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Post by lyric on Jun 23, 2012 12:43:10 GMT -5
Perhaps it would be wise to avoid at the very least the following three: politics, religion and sex. Those are normally the touches subjects in any sort of conversation. Yes, but what could be more natural of subjects? Seriously, I wonder how this project developed? Perhaps posts will shed light. The topic certainly caught my eye. I love snail mailing.
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lyric
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Post by lyric on Jun 23, 2012 12:46:34 GMT -5
I exchange letters with Miss Waterman on a very regular basis. You can see some of those efforts in her journal.For those of you that wish to write period letters but don't know where to start for supplies, might I suggest Nostalgic Impressions? I have purchased lots of their sealing wax as well as wax stamps, and I believe that they even sell pens and ink. Exquisite! Thank you so much for sharing with us good doctor!
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Lady Davina Cynster
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Post by Lady Davina Cynster on Jun 23, 2012 16:38:38 GMT -5
Oh! This sounds like such fun! I've never tried writing in a traditional style before, but I would be willing to learn. You may add me to the list and I will go and purchase supplies straight away!
Is it still the same person in charge of addresses?
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Post by Miss Moppet on Feb 27, 2013 15:43:51 GMT -5
Ah, I wish there was more activity on this board. I've also never tried writing in this style, although I read/listen to it almost daily. If anyone is still around in this thread and would like a pen-pal, I would be happy to oblige!
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Post by Daveeda on Mar 10, 2013 9:39:28 GMT -5
I find this to be a delightful idea! It has been quite a while since I made use of my little writing desk, and look forward to the chance, provided this is still something in practice..? If not, Miss Moppet, at the very least I shall be happy to exchange correspondence with you should you feel so inclined. I feel I must warn you however, that my poor scripting is hardly worth your time.
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Miss Emily Louise
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When a young lady is to be a heroine... Something must and will happen to throw a hero in her way.
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Post by Miss Emily Louise on Mar 30, 2013 14:20:18 GMT -5
I have a question- when you (the people participating) are writing your letters, are you using ink and any special kind of paper, or a pencil, or just a regular pen? Just curious. I exchange letters with Miss Waterman on a very regular basis. You can see some of those efforts in her journal.I have two different types of ink that I use when writing letters. One is a little bottle of india ink that is black as pitch. But I have discover'd through experience that one must be careful, as india ink leaves a very permanent black stain on anything it touches, much to the distain of my kitchen counter. The other is a mixture of my own design, a combination of walnuts and Kentucky tobacco. It was an experiment in dying clothes, and I kept a quantity of the left over sludge, as I noticed it would make good ink for writing. It makes the most lovely golden brown line upon the paper. As for the type of pen I use, you can see an image of it (as well as the text from my most recent letter to Miss Waterman) in MY journal. To get a better look at the pen I use, be sure to select the image of my hand writing the letter. I write letters constantly to my friends to keep in practice. I was even paid to do so on camera recently for a movie being made about Meriwether Lewis (of Lewis & Clark fame) where I wrote letters as Lewis and President Jefferson. You can find images of those letters HERE.For those of you that wish to write period letters but don't know where to start for supplies, might I suggest Nostalgic Impressions? I have purchased lots of their sealing wax as well as wax stamps, and I believe that they even sell pens and ink. I belatedly thank you for your expansive reply! Shamefully, it has been quite a while before I found myself at liberty to peruse the forum. I do believe every thing you shared will prove quite helpful. Thank you again.
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ushhfan
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Post by ushhfan on Jul 10, 2013 15:48:24 GMT -5
I'm always happy to exchange letters with anyone who wishes to do so in the period style. We also have several members of our group (Regency Society of Virginia) who are just getting started in letter writing and would love to have correspondents, too.
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