When's the last time you wrote a real, old-fashioned, pen-to-paper letter? Put your thoughts into words with this LIFE's Writing Collection,  perfect for drafting a quick message to a friend. 

LIFE's paper is made in small batches by hand in the famous Shitamachi Old City area of Tokyo, the byproduct of a longstanding attention to craftsmanship.

The B5 Letter Pad features 70 luxurious sheets of LIFE's white paper with a spacious horizontal rule that lets your writing flow neatly. Enjoy the smooth, glasslike finish of this exquisite, fountain pen optimized paper.

A set of 10 vertical envelopes lets you slip in letters, and checks or cash for a special occasion. 

Specifications:

• Letter Pad measures 6.9" x 9.8" (177mm × 250mm)
• Envelopes measure 8" x 3.5" (203mm x 88.9mm). Please note that the envelopes are non-adhesive.
• Made in Japan

Letter Pad and Envelopes sold separately.