Let me start by saying this stationery set is absolutely gorgeous! The vintage botanical designs are even more vibrant in person than in the product photos. I've been using them to write letters to my grandmother who lives overseas, and she always comments on how pretty the paper is.

The good: The 50 double-sided sheets have just the right amount of texture - smooth enough for comfortable writing but with enough tooth to prevent ink smudging. I particularly love that each design comes with matching envelopes (though more on those later). The included dot stickers add a cute finishing touch, though I agree with some reviewers that they feel a bit unnecessary.

Now for the not-so-good: The envelope adhesive is practically non-existent. I've had to use tape on every single one, which defeats the purpose of having such beautiful pre-designed envelopes. Also, while the paper quality is decent, it's thinner than I expected - you can slightly see writing from the other side if you press hard.

One unexpected issue: Some of the decorative elements (like the watermark maps) actually interfere with readability when using certain pens. I've switched to using gel pens instead of ballpoints for better visibility.

Would I recommend it? If you're looking for affordable, aesthetically pleasing stationery and don't mind dealing with envelope issues, yes. But if you want premium quality or write very long letters (the spacing between lines could be tighter), you might want to look elsewhere.