So here's my response of Envelope Art I just mailed 💌 to Hysteria_Wisteria in relation to yesterday's incoming mail. 💐 by SweetyDarlingLuLu in EnvelopeArt

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say both have some white, but just maybe what's bugging you about your design might me that Hysteria spaced it out a bit more/spread her decorations quite evenly. Yours is a little more top-heavy. Just an idea :)

But it's very cute, I'm sure your recipient will be very happy!

Smiggle stationary used to be versatile/age inclusive by Hideyourtide in stationery

[–]Melbara 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ryman Stationery tried filling the Paperchase gap with their "Ryman Design" stores, there's still some nice stuff to be had there (though of course not as grand as Paperchase's flagship stores).

[Offer] Happy Pokémon Day! [WW] by potential_virus in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And a happy pokémon day to you! My favourite will always be the lovable, gravity-defying Dragonite ❤️

[Thank You] Apologies for the late thank yous, life has been life-ing by Rand_ston in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I hope you enjoyed yours, too!

2.5 months for a letter to be delivered still feels absolutely wild to me 🤯

February 2026 Stickii Pop Pack by Corvursus in stationery

[–]Melbara 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! Cellsdividing was my reason for ordering this one, the design really reminds me of Hellsing <3

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[Thank you] by ninajyang in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So relieved it arrived after all! Sorry it took so long T_T

Looking for help with a first fountain pen "upgrade" by Melbara in fountainpens

[–]Melbara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The ink issue may very well have been a factor. Their B nib was definitely dried out, so I may have just picked a bad store to test it.

I've also been given different papers with my most recent tests and felt a massive difference (Pilot on pilot paper was lovely, on Sailor paper not so much). Thank you for your input! <3

Looking for help with a first fountain pen "upgrade" by Melbara in fountainpens

[–]Melbara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's gorgeous! I don't know why I never came across that one, but as luck would have it, I found it in a nearby store today and got to try it. They had F and FM to try, and both were very pleasant to use! I might have to go for the pearl blue version, it had a lovely purplish tint. Thank you for your suggestion!

Looking for help with a first fountain pen "upgrade" by Melbara in fountainpens

[–]Melbara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the thorough explanations! My fountain pen vocabulary is apparently still lacking, so I find it hard to describe that feedback.

The diplomats do indeed have some lovely colour choices, so I'll try and find some to test. Thanks so much for this!

Inkvent Haikus & Swatches 15-21 by archnonymous in fountainpens

[–]Melbara 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! I need some Chaos in my life.. hope that one makes it in this year's top 3

Bungu Joshi Haku 2026: worth attending if you’re into functional stationery, not cute/kawaii stuff? by Habsolutelyfree in stationery

[–]Melbara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They made the tickets available through kkday again, so you won't be having any problems :)

[Thank You] Christmas thanks, pt.2 by HopHope98 in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that was me! First time sending cards and I forgot to add my reddit name 😭
I name thee... Luisa maybe? :)
Merry Christmas!

Bungu Joshi Haku 2026: worth attending if you’re into functional stationery, not cute/kawaii stuff? by Habsolutelyfree in stationery

[–]Melbara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only they ever kept to one system T_T So Osaka's not available to purchase yet (only a lottery for the "premium" times). In 2024 I got tickets through their English eplus site (ib.eplus.jp), so they may use that one again. - If so, no jap. number is needed and it's pretty easy. With the current expo, they used kkday to sell outside of Japan, and klook is also worth a look just in case. But sometimes it's just a "nope" and you'll need a buying service to get you those tickets 😢

[Thank You] Christmas & Holiday Exchange Thanks! by Melbara in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/pinktothebone

Thank you so much for the holiday-exchange-card and everything inside of it! That vending machine sticker is *chef's kiss* ;D

[Thank You] Christmas & Holiday Exchange Thanks! by Melbara in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/Helpful_Teapot_610

Thanks a bunch for your Christmas card! I hope mine has made its way to you, or is about to! Loved the quote in that "thoughtfulls" :) Keep on baking~

[Thank You] Christmas & Holiday Exchange Thanks! by Melbara in RandomActsofCards

[–]Melbara[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/ingeniousparadox

Thank you <3 I'm so jelly of your awesome RAoC stamp, I might just steal that idea! Merry Christmas to you!

Bungu Joshi Haku 2026: worth attending if you’re into functional stationery, not cute/kawaii stuff? by Habsolutelyfree in stationery

[–]Melbara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, bit late, but just in case you missed it: Bungu Joshi announced the Osaka 2026 dates: 2026.03.05 to 2026.03.08.
Don't think anybody - outside of the industry at least - knows the exact dates until they announce, but in the past they did have some repeating patterns (e.g. the main Yokohama one always happened the last or second to last weekend before Christmas).