--- title: "G. Lalo Vergé de France Pad: French Laid Writing Paper" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/g-lalo-verge-de-france-writing-pad/" description: "G. Lalo Vergé de France A5 pad explained: 50 sheets of 100 g/m² laid paper with 25% cotton, white, ivory or blue, watermarked, made in France, price band." category: "Paper" type: "Writing paper" published: 2026-10-22 updated: 2026-10-22 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 8 products: - name: "G. Lalo Vergé de France A5 pad, 50 sheets, 100 g/m², White (11400L)" brand: "G. Lalo" brand_origin: "France" made_in: "France" material: "Laid (vergé) paper, 100 g/m², 25% cotton per Makkura" price_band: "$$ ($5–20 per ream or pad, typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "G. Lalo (Exacompta Clairefontaine group); sold in the US by Exaclair" model: "11400L" mpn: "11400L" sku: "GL-11400L" gtin: "3140290114005" url: "https://www.gouletpens.com/products/g-lalo-verge-de-france-a5-tablet-white" --- # G. Lalo Vergé de France Pad: French Laid Writing Paper > The G. Lalo Vergé de France pad is a classic French letter-writing pad of laid paper, with fine ribbed lines you can see against the light. The A5 pad holds 50 sheets of 100 g/m² paper, 148 × 210 mm, in white, ivory or blue, which French retailer Makkura lists as 25% cotton, watermarked and made in France. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/g-lalo-verge-de-france-writing-pad/ - Category: Paper - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-22 - Updated: 2026-10-22 ![White G. Lalo Vergé de France A5 pad and one written sheet showing laid lines and a watermark](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/g-lalo-verge-de-france-writing-pad-16x9.png) *The white A5 pad and one sheet, drawn to scale (1 mm = 1 px).* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | G. Lalo Vergé de France A5 pad, 50 sheets, 100 g/m², White (11400L) | G. Lalo (by G. Lalo (Exacompta Clairefontaine group); sold in the US by Exaclair) | France | France | Laid (vergé) paper, 100 g/m², 25% cotton per Makkura | – | $$: $5–20 per ream or pad | - Made in (G. Lalo Vergé de France A5 pad, 50 sheets, 100 g/m², White (11400L)): France. Papeterie Makkura's French listing for reference 11400L gives Origine: Fabriqué en France. G. Lalo's own site (g-lalo.com) would not load for us. Source: https://papeterie-makkura.fr/fr/papiers-a-lettre/976-bloc-a5-g-lalo-verge-de-france-blanc-3140290114005.html ## Key takeaways - The A5 pad measures 148 × 210 mm (5.8 × 8.3 in) and holds 50 sheets of 100 g/m² laid paper, per Goulet Pens and Makkura. - Makkura lists the paper as 25% cotton and watermarked, made in France. - Goulet sells the white (GL-11400L) and ivory (GL-11416L) A5 pads in our $$ band ($5–20). - In France, Makkura sold the A5 pad at €11.90 (about US$13) on October 22, 2026. - Makkura says G. Lalo has made Parisian correspondence paper since 1920. ## What is G. Lalo Vergé de France? **It is G. Lalo's laid writing paper, the textured French letter paper that fountain pen users and letter writers have bought for decades.** Makkura, a French stationer, calls it one of the most emblematic products of G. Lalo, which it says has been Paris's reference for fine correspondence since 1920. The pad is the simplest way to buy it: blank sheets glued at the head, ready to tear off for a letter. G. Lalo also sells the paper as correspondence sets with envelopes. ## G. Lalo Vergé de France A5 pad specs | Spec | A5 pad | |---|---| | Size | 148 × 210 mm (5.8 × 8.3 in) | | Sheets | 50, blank | | Weight | 100 g/m² | | Paper | Laid (vergé), 25% cotton, watermarked | | Colors | White (11400L), ivory (11416L), blue (11402L) | | Price, France (Makkura) | €11.90 (about US$13) | | Made in | France | Specs come from Papeterie Makkura's French listings and Goulet Pens' technical specs, read on October 22, 2026. We tried G. Lalo's own site, but it would not load. ## What makes laid paper different? **Laid paper carries a pattern of close parallel lines crossed by wider chain lines, pressed in as the sheet forms.** Makkura explains that the fine horizontal vergeures and vertical pontuseaux show through against the light and also work as a discreet writing guide. ![A5 G. Lalo Vergé de France sheet, 148 × 210 mm, with laid lines, next to a US Letter outline](https://stationerytimes.com/images/g-lalo-verge-de-france-writing-pad-sheet.svg) *An A5 sheet is a little over half a US Letter page.* On the page, the texture gives a slight ribbed feel under the nib. Reviewers differ on how much they notice it: some find it pleasant tooth, others a little dry. ## Is it good for fountain pens? **Makkura says its 100 g/m² weight makes it particularly liked for fountain pens, and reviews mostly agree.** The Well-Appointed Desk and Canadian retailer Wonderpens' reviewers report little or no feathering, even with a flex nib, while one reviewer found some inks dried a little scratchy on the texture. At 100 g/m² it is heavier than the 90 g/m² [Clairefontaine Triomphe](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/clairefontaine-triomphe-pad/) and the 80 g/m² [Midori MD Letter Pad](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/midori-md-letter-pad/), so it feels substantial in an envelope. Our [paper weight guide](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/paper-weight-gsm-explained/) explains what those numbers mean. ## How does it compare with other letter pads? **Lalo is the textured, cotton-blend choice; Triomphe is the slick one.** | | G. Lalo Vergé de France A5 | Clairefontaine Triomphe A5 | Original Crown Mill Pure Cotton A5 | |---|---|---|---| | Surface | Laid, ribbed | Very smooth | Felt, soft | | Weight | 100 g/m² | 90 g/m² | 100 g | | Fiber | 25% cotton | Not stated | 100% cotton | | Guide sheet | No (laid lines guide) | Yes, on blank pads | Yes | | Price band | $$ | $$ | $$ | Triomphe figures come from its guide; for the all-cotton option, see our [Original Crown Mill Pure Cotton](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/original-crown-mill-pure-cotton-a5-pad/) guide. ## What sizes and formats are there? **The paper comes as A5 and A4 pads, as boxed correspondence sets and as matching envelopes.** Makkura's French catalog lists A5 pads in white, extra white, ivory and blue, and A4 pads (210 × 297 mm, 8.3 × 11.7 in) in white, extra white and ivory. For a first letter, the A5 pad is the easy start: a sheet folds once into a C6 envelope, and 50 sheets last a long time. Goulet also sells A5 correspondence sets that pair sheets with envelopes in one box, and Amazon US carries a small letter set with 10 A5 sheets and 5 envelopes. If you write on unlined paper for the first time, slide a lined sheet underneath; at 100 g/m² the laid sheet is fairly opaque, so a dark-ruled guide works better than a pale one. ## Which color should you choose? **Choose white for a crisp page, ivory for a warmer tone, or blue for a tinted sheet.** Goulet stocks white and ivory A5 pads, with matching small envelopes sold separately. ## Where is G. Lalo paper made? **In France: Makkura's listing gives the origin as made in France.** G. Lalo is a Paris brand of the Exacompta Clairefontaine group, which also owns Clairefontaine and Rhodia; Amazon US lists the maker as Lalo, Herbin & Brause. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does vergé mean? Vergé is French for laid paper. It has a pattern of fine parallel lines (vergeures) crossed by wider-spaced chain lines (pontuseaux), visible when you hold a sheet to the light, a texture that comes from old handmade papermaking moulds. ### What size is the G. Lalo Vergé de France pad? The A5 pad is 148 × 210 mm (5.8 × 8.3 in) with 50 sheets; G. Lalo also makes an A4 pad, 210 × 297 mm, and matching envelopes. ### Is G. Lalo paper good for fountain pens? Makkura says the 100 g/m² paper is particularly liked for fountain pen writing. Reviewers report little feathering, though some find the laid texture a little dry or toothy. We haven't tested it yet. ### Is G. Lalo Vergé de France paper lined? No, the sheets are blank. Makkura says the laid lines act as a discreet guide for handwriting. ### Can you print on G. Lalo paper? Makkura says the paper works in inkjet and laser printers, so you can print invitations or letterheads on it. ### Who owns G. Lalo? G. Lalo belongs to the Exacompta Clairefontaine group, the French owner of Clairefontaine and Rhodia, and Exaclair distributes it in the US. ### Is G. Lalo paper made in France? Yes. Papeterie Makkura's listing gives the origin as made in France. ## Sources - [Papeterie Makkura (FR): Bloc A5 G. Lalo Vergé de France blanc (read October 22, 2026: référence 11400L, 25% cotton, 100 g/m², A5 14.8 × 21 cm, 50 feuilles, fabriqué en France, filigrané, €11.90, compatible jet d'encre et laser, since 1920)](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/fr/papiers-a-lettre/976-bloc-a5-g-lalo-verge-de-france-blanc-3140290114005.html) - [Papeterie Makkura (FR): Bloc A5 G. Lalo Vergé de France bleu (11402L, EAN 3140290114029)](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/fr/papiers-a-lettre/978-bloc-a5-g-lalo-verge-de-france-bleu-3140290114029.html) - [Goulet Pens: G. Lalo Vergé de France A5 Tablet, White (read October 22, 2026: GL-11400L, 50 sheets, 100g, A5 148 × 210 mm, blank)](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/g-lalo-verge-de-france-a5-tablet-white) - [Goulet Pens: G. Lalo Vergé de France A5 Tablet, Ivory (GL-11416L)](https://www.gouletpens.com/products/g-lalo-verge-de-france-a5-tablet-ivory) - [Amazon US: Lalo 11400L Pad of 50 Plain Laid Sheets A5, 100 g, Vergé de France, White (GTIN 03140290114005, manufacturer Lalo, Herbin & Brause)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H52YLK) - [The Well-Appointed Desk: Review, G. Lalo's Vergé de France Writing Pad (March 2014)](https://www.wellappointeddesk.com/2014/03/review-g-lalos-verge-de-france-writing-pad/) - [Wonderpens blog: Testing out G. Lalo papers (reviewer notes on feathering with a flex nib)](https://wonderpens.ca/blogs/pens-and-things/tagged/g-lalo) - [Exaclair: G. Lalo brand page (US distributor)](http://exaclair.com/brands_glalo.php)