Thread: Wax Seals

[QUOTE=Magpie;669615] I think we can all agree, that there is a certain level of class and elegance in hand written correspondence that can not be matched by the common methods of communication today.[QUOTE]

To be quite honest, I type better than I write anymore... This computer age has stripped away all interaction with each other...

I enjoy writing with a FP on fine paper, but it seem like there is no time anymore...

A toast to all that enjoy the "Finer" things in life even if we are broke...

Thanks for the reminder Magpie...

Originally Posted by okiwen

get the pipes out and play. It's not fair to those that want to play and suck so bad to have those that can and don't hogging up all the talent.

Now back to our previous topic

I get out of puff climbing stairs these days! but they were my uncle's and were played at the Somme so I can't part with them.That reminds me, we used to wax up the hemp thread with a black flexible wax which I remember as being really sticky p'raps too sticky for seals though.

Originally Posted by basil

so now im very interested.

You guys that said you have used wax seals, what does your seal look like?
Or do you have multiple seals that you use?

Lol either way lets see them!

OK... This tread has been "stale" for a week or two... So here are mine...

If you're wondering what's in the box... It's one of my Handmade Apple Wood Pipes w/ Mule Deer Antler Shank... I have adopted the Brown Paper or News Paper with tie for "deliver"... It's making the trip to Wyoming in the AM...

that looks pretty awesome.

What wax are you using? do you find that it mails well?

Originally Posted by basil

that looks pretty awesome.

What wax are you using? do you find that it mails well?

I'm using the hot glue sticks... Also I rewrap the package...

My parents each have a decorative letter seal which they wear around their necks. I think they were made from 9k gold, and the stamp part was made from some dark or black stone, but they never had anything engraved on the stamp.

One day they will be mine and I will have my initials put onto one of them.

My Grandfather used to seal his letters with a Masonic compass and square insignia.
My high school roommate had a plain gold oval ring with his family crest and sealed all his letters with it. Classy.

I really hadn't thought about this until reading this thread. Thanks, Basil!

I occaisionally write letters, in cursive, on personalized cotton bond with a fountain pen. The recipients love 'em. I believe I'll get a simple initial seal.

Don't they sell these at the fancy stationery stores in the big malls?

I have a wax seal (or two) on my desk, along with about a half-dozen sticks of wax. I use it occasionally to make various documents look nice, or when I want to seal something before putting it away into storage. One day, I'd love to get a signet-ring.

just thought id add an update to this thread.

I finally received my wax and seals a couple weeks back and ive been busy making seals and perfecting them.

I added i few pics of the seal on the engagement invite that im sending out with my Christmas cards.

Thanks for all the info and great comments on here

Basil, that looks really sweet. Clean and minimalist, but very personal at the same time!