🎄 Order Cut-Off Dates 

To help make sure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas Day, please take note of our recommended order cut-off dates below.

We recommend ordering as early as possible during the busy holiday period, particularly for international orders.

🎄 DOMESTIC 

Standard

• VIC, NSW, SA, QLD, ACT - Order by Thursday 17 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 
• WA, NY, TAS - Order by Friday 11 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Express

• Metro - All States & Territories - Order by Sun 20 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 
• Rural - All States & Territories - Order by Thursday 17 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026.
  

🎄 INTERNATIONAL 

Standard  

• NZ, UK, Europe, USA/Canada Order by Friday 4 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Express 

• NZ, UK, Europe, USA/Canada Order by 11 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Please note: These dates are recommended order cut-offs to help ensure delivery by Christmas. Delivery times may vary due to carrier delays, seasonal demand and circumstances outside our control.

GENERAL SHIPPING

We use the Australia Post Network to ensure that all purchases are delivered promptly to your destination. 

• Standard Shipping - $11.95. 4-8 Business Days*.
• Express Shipping - $16.95. 2-4 Business Days.

International Shipping - Calculated at checkout, delivery times may vary. 

~ From all of us at Paper Republic, we wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄 ~

We offer free click & collect from our Camberwell and Royal Arcade store. Please select your preferred location at checkout. 
Once we have picked up your order, you will receive a notification that your purchase is ready to collect. 

Bring timeless elegance to your handwritten correspondence with the Original Crown Mill Laid Paper Writing Pad in Grey.

Traditionally crafted by the historic Belgian paper maker, Crown Mill, this A5 writing pad features 50 sheets of 100gsm grey laid paper with a distinctive fine-lined texture created during the paper-making process.

Designed for a beautiful writing experience, the quality paper offers excellent ink clarity and minimal feathering, making it ideal for letters, thoughtful notes and everyday correspondence.

Product Features

• 50 sheets of premium grey laid paper

• Traditional laid texture with fine horizontal and vertical lines formed during manufacture

• 100gsm paper weight

• Suitable for fountain pens, rollerball pens and dip pens

• Excellent ink clarity with minimal feathering

• Printer-friendly paper

• Acid-free and pH-neutral for archival quality

• Includes a guide sheet with horizontal lines to help keep handwriting straight

• Matching Original Crown Mill laid paper envelopes available separately

Product Details

• Product type: Writing pad

• Colour: Grey

• Size: A5, 148 x 210 mm (14.8 x 21 cm)

• Paper weight: 100gsm

• Sheet count: 50

• Paper finish: Laid texture

• Ruling: Blank paper with fine lines formed during manufacture

• Additional item: Guide sheet with horizontal lines

• Country of origin: Belgium

Why It's a Great Choice

Combining traditional Belgian paper-making with practical everyday usability, this grey laid paper writing pad is a beautiful choice for anyone who values quality stationery. Its subtle texture and refined colour lend a sophisticated finish to handwritten letters, while the archival-quality paper makes it suitable for correspondence worth keeping.

Who It's Good For

• Lovers of fine stationery and traditional paper goods

• Fountain pen, rollerball and dip pen users

• Those who enjoy handwritten letters and personal notes

• Writers who appreciate quality paper and excellent ink clarity

• Anyone building a coordinated stationery collection

How to Use

Use the pad for letters, thank-you notes, journalling or other handwritten correspondence. Refer to the included lined guide sheet beneath the paper to help maintain straight lines. Pair it with matching Original Crown Mill laid paper envelopes for a coordinated stationery set.

Shipping

• Australia-wide shipping

• International shipping available

Click & Collect

Available for collection from:

• Camberwell Store, Melbourne VIC

• Royal Arcade Store, Melbourne CBD, VIC

Select your preferred pickup location at checkout and we'll confirm once your order is ready for collection.

Australian Owned

Paper Republic is an Australian-owned and run stationery and gift retailer based in Melbourne. We offer shipping Australia-wide as well as international shipping, with a carefully selected range of beautiful stationery, calendars, gifts and design-led products.