This place was attentive and knowledgeable not only about fountain pins in various price ranges, but about stationary. I came to purchase upgrades to my pocket journal and luckily they had everything I needed in stock. I hate purchasing online. I came here with my mom during Christmas break because my city didn't have anything like this. I will definitely be back! read more

Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments - Stationary - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Houston, Texas

They had a ton of ink and fountain pens but the staff were way too busy showing others the pens so we skipped it. They had a fairly good selection of expensive Japanese notebooks: (including my favorite , Midori) the small, fat, grid-lined kind with silky smooth, thin, beige paper. $72 for a two-page-per-day planner. $37 for one-page-a-day. Rhodia hardcover: $45! A Hobonichi Techo with cover: $128! You know, I can remember when a hardcover 400-page Moleskine - for $25 - was crazy expensive for a notebook... (they did have one of those, but only in bright red.) I liked how they had a sample of many of the notebooks out. Thank you for doing this. There were some cute stickers but they were really expensive... They had all these little toolboxes by the door which I guess you're supposed to use as a pencil box?... I'm not sure. It was a little unclear... It was fun to look, and a bit inspiring, but ultimately too rich for my blood. read more

Such a wonderful experience. Wide selection of pens, inks and all accessories. Owner and staff were perfect. I visited the store two of the three days I was in town and it would have been three days had they been open on Sundays. My bank account thanks you for closing on Sundays. ;) read more

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Love me a good stationary store! Huge variety of pens and a good price range too. They also had a large section of notebooks and sketch pads as well again in the large price range. It was also nice you could test items out on paper before committing. There were some super cute stickers and planners there too. Wanted to buy so much haha. read more

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It's been a while since my friends in Houston and I have visited Dromgoole's but I'm so glad we stopped by on my recent trip. I found several fun sticker sheets and my friend and I also got the matching besties fountain pens which came with a lot of free accessories and stickers + washi tapes. Staff are all highly knowledgeable and super helpful. Love this spot! read more

This place is heaven for all pen and paper enthusiasts! There was so much to look at: stationery, notebooks, stickers, inks, fountain pens, pencils, EVERYTHING! The guys there were amazing! So helpful and knowledgeable and great at letting me try out literally every single pen I saw LOL we don't have pen shops like this in Miami so this was a dream come true to try out pens that I've only ever been able to see online (Goulet Pens I see you)! They have a large variety of pens from high to low end and an entire wall of inks along with an ink book with all color switches Left the store with a few bottles of ink, a beautiful Leonardo fountain pen and some recs for my next purchase. Would HIGHLY recommend! This is my official go-to fountain pen store whenever I visit Houston. read more

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Wish parking were better but I would crawl through broken glass to get there if I had to. Best selection of pens anywhere in Houston

Had a great time here. It's pretty intimidating getting into stationary with all of these different options. Not only did I have a personal tour of everything, I walked out with some amazing inks that were great. They have Hobonichi for great bundle prices and I was able to test out Pilot Vanishing Point. I enjoyed my time and the service there was 10/10. read more

I felt very un-welcomed, I was looked over by several employees while looking around while others were welcomed as they came in, I would understand if the store was busy, but it wasn't. read more

Great selection. Fair prices. Good deal on expedited shipping. Also, you get the personal touch when an issue does arise. Hard to ask for more. read more

When I lived in Houston, I loved coming here. The owner is very friendly and willing to help find what you want. I was trying to find a Montblanc Agatha Christie pen and he was able to source one for me. Definitely hit them up for your next writing instruments! read more

I was excited to check out this store my friend told me about. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. There was no customer service. I wasn't greeted until I was heading out of the store. It's unorganized, there was a terrible smell, and there was an employee sitting down eating like it was the middle of her house instead of assisting customers. read more

The store has a nice selection of fountain pens/inks. Unique store in that sense. They let me try the pen I wanted to check out. The people in the store were approachable and knowledgeable with fountain pens/inks. read more

Everyone was very friendly and I love the atmosphere. Variety of pens and even a foundation pen for a beginner like me, I definitely recommend to check it out. Price is fair and the knowledge of the staff is top notch! read more

Always a pleasure to stop by and look around. Staff is helpful and friendly, answers any questions and gives good advice and perspective! I always find SOMETHING that I need! read more

The owner and staff are awesome! This place has top notch products with a real neighborhood feel like the old days! I highly recommend it!!

One of a kind specialty shop with many high end pens (also offering gently used options and repair services). Interesting finds and great service! read more

This is the best place to find an excellent selection of all types of pens and other writing instruments. I have purchased many pens here over the years The staff is extremely knowledgeable and professional. read more

WOW! Talk about a Houston gem!! I am sad I didn't know about Dromgoole's sooner. I found this store looking online for a Lamy Fountain pen. The customer service is exceptional! The gentleman who helped me was so patient in explaining everything I possibly needed to know about my purchase. He was extremely knowledgeable and didn't make me feel rushed at all. After answering all my questions and making my choice, I was able to have my pen giftwrapped. *It's very rare to find stores that offer this service these days* They even have a great selection of Papyrus cards in store! Overall, I am very satisfied with my entire experience with Dromgoole's and will absolutely be back. I have already suggested it to multiple friends. If you are ever in need of a gift, or want to treat yourself, a Pen is a lovely choice! Thank you Dromgoole family!! read more

Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wonderful staff, incredible selection, and located in walking distance of a bunch of great restaurants. Great way to spend an afternoon near Houston. This is my favorite pen shop ever. read more

I have been a customer of Dromgoole's since moving to Houston in 2005. The service, selection and value are superb. If you want any type of writing instrument, I believe they will find it for you. I have bought new and used Mont Blanc 's from them and received better service than any pen store in the world. they have great stationary and gift items. Should be anyone's first stop for a business, graduation, birthday, wedding or any special occasion gift! When my favorite mont blank pencil broke, I was able to get the same pencil delivered the next day to my office. Best advice - come with time to browse as the store is ALWAYS stock full of items. read more

If you are even remotely a writing enthusiast, Dromgoole's is a must-visit! I'll admit, I was intimidated at first. I thought I would be judged for just wearing shorts and a Batman shirt, but the staff were beyond helpful. Every single person asked if I needed help and they are knowledgeable about EVERYTHING there. Gabriel, a gentleman who works "around the corner" from there and is a two-year hobbyist of the craft ended up being my guru and was an absolute well of inspiration, passion, and information. They might not have exactly what strikes your fancy when you're looking through their swatches, but they can all immediately recommend similar products off the top of their head. Genuinely, an amazing group of passionate and professional people - you're in good hands with Dromgoole's. I'll be back! The Sailor Nekoyanagi was on back order but the second they have it we'll be in! read more

Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Houston, Texas

I stumbled across this place in West U by accident. I was looking for Gift wrapping accessories and for some reason Google brought me to this location. I am so happy they did because it was a Saturday and they were having a pen sale. My boyfriend was starting a new job and I thought it would be wonderful to get him a specialty pen before he started his new job. As a congratulations gift. I was shown the different types of pens available I got to write with them and to know that I can get refills close to home for any ink is really nice. I chose one of the Visconti pens from their van Gogh collection. They wrapped the Van Gogh pen in nice packaging for him as well. It's definitely a memorable pen with a memorable experience. The discount pricing on Saturdays is the same pricing they have online if you purchase the pen online. If you're looking for a bargain definitely come on Saturday to get the best possible price for a namebrand pen. read more

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one of the absolutely neatest pen stores you could ever visit. They have a mind boggling selection of pens and stationary. And more importantly than any of that, they are the nicest folks you could ever meet. They were very attentive and patient as I went through the vast selection of recommendations they made for me based on my preferences and writing style, and were never pushy. Bravo Dromgoole's!! read more

Awesome place to visit if you are remotely interested in pens, and stationaries. They have a huge selection of pens you can try. The sales people are really enthusiastic about all things related. I went in to mainly look at the Lamy fountain pens. If you find a Lamy fountain pen you like, you can pick what nib you like based on availability. They have a huge inventory. I just started getting into fountain pens. I know I will be back if I continue to be interested in them. read more

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Totally recommend this place for all my pen lovers , customer service was the best . The young lady was super knowledgeable about all the pens . She was a life saver read more

My favorite ink pen to write my morning pages. Has a really good solid feeling with holding, glides across the page, using for about 3 years now. My daughter bought for my birthday . It's a Lamy. Have four pens from this store as well. read more

Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments - Lamy - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love this family owned business! Professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Very welcoming environment with a great selection of fine writing instruments. Highly recommend if you love to collect stationary!! read more

I love this place. They have So. Many. Fountain Pens! The sheer number can be intimidating to anyone, but the staff is super friendly, helpful, and genuinely excited to help out anyone walking through the door. Sadly, I was only looking for some Traveler's refills, but happy day for me, their inventory is well-stocked, containing some items I haven't been able to find online. I also walked away with some ink, because who can resist when the selection is so broad! read more

All your writing needs are all in one place, I finally found a place where I can find all my planner refills!!!!!

Very helpful and knowledgeable. I wasn't expecting to find a store that would have what I needed... I was sure that I'd have to go online to get it. I am so glad that I ran across this place and was able to give a local place my business! Thank you to the young woman who helped me. read more

Wonderful service. Swatch book. Stocked in a wide variety of inks. Lovely pen selection. Stationery and stickers are well stocked b

Someone in Austin told me to drive three hours to Houston, just to look at a small store selling pens. Well, not "just pens", just like this place is not a "stationary store", but a writing tool destination! Worth a drive/flight from anywhere if you are a Fountain Pen geek (or just curious). If you have any worries about walking in there and getting too excited by the "Ink Bar" (Like a coffee shop), the pens, or the writing accessories and then spending WAYYYYYY more MONEY than you expected, well, then, you are right to worry! Drive your car up the store front, then park, then exchange your pink slip at the cash register for a single fountain pen! Yeah, that could happen! For ink nerds: Yes, now I do have very strong opinions about Bay State Blue vs Shocking Blue! This is a place to learn. This is a place of community in Houston. This is a place I need more time at! Thank y'all We'll will be back! read more

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This is an excellent store for pens, stationary and they even have a knife section to round out your EDC. The staff is knowledgeable and courteous. Overall this is a great place to buy a gift for just about anyone (including yourself.) read more

Buyer beware. If you never run into an issue with your pen, disregard my review, but if you ever run into an issue with your pen, (and I'm not talking about a pen that you spent $5-$10 on), I'm talking about Pens that you've spent +$150 on a single pen. Luckily, I've only had an issue with one of my pens. I know if I run into any issues with any of my other pens I've purchased here, I won't waste the drive to this shop again. Really disappointed with this place. I moved to Houston a year ago and found this quaint pen shop. Finally making some decent disposable income, I decide to buy some nice fountain pens. As you can see from my credit card statement (see my posted photo as proof), I think I would consider myself a loyal customer. Even though the location charges more than what I could purchase the same item for online, I'm helping a local business and I believe I'll receive better service since I'm buying from a "real person" (not meaning to downgrade all the folks running online stores, just saying, that doing business the old fashioned way, by actually talking to someone face to face and buying a product from them, and returning to buy more products as a repeat customer has some worth). Or at least I thought. When you spend at least $150 on a single pen and buy multiple pens from the same shop vs buying online, I hate to sound unreasonable when I say, I kind of expect that if I run into a problem with one of the pens, I'd get some assistance. Otherwise I would have bought the same product for less online, from someone who doesn't have a a brick and mortar shop. One of the pens I had purchased there was obviously bleeding too much ink. The owner compared it to a new one and agreed that there was an issue. Then recommended, to pay $50 to have to looked at by someone (no guarantee it would be fixed) or pay $80 to get a new nib. So essentially making a pen I had recently purchased there a $230 pen vs a $150 pen... Didn't want to stand behind his product, didn't offer any discount. I paid full price for the pen when I bought it, and I guess would pay full price for a replacement tip for the pen. I informed him of my dissatisfaction to no avail. So now I'm like screw local businesses, looks like I was wrong, there really is no benefit in doing repeat business with local business when I can buy for less online to begin with and get the same level of service. Although Dromgooles fooled me once, they won't fool me again. I'm not going to buy another item from this location and will recommend everyone I know to their fountain pens from a different company. read more

Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Houston, Texas

They have a real nice collections of pens and fountain pens . I'm a big fan of Lamy products that they carry almost entire Lamy product line , but they got some really nice and fancy fountain pens with over 1000 different type of inks. Good selection of notepads. Staff are very friendly and of course knowledgeable about their products. That's my to go to place every time I'm in Houston. read more

I love this store and somewhat regularly stop by even just to browse or hang out since I luckily live close by and every time I go, I almost always leave with something. There are a few parking spots in front of the store but they get filled up quickly, especially during their busy hours (after 2 pm on Saturday's though it can differ) so I usually go for the parking garage around the corner (free for 2 hours). They sell everything from fountain pens and roller balls to stationery to ink (there's an entire wall dedicated to them), special occasion cards, and even EDC knives. I mainly stick to fountain pens, ink, and fountain pen friendly paper (note: if they don't have it in stock ask and they may be able to order it on their next run). No, they may not have the lowest prices but I value the service and being able to hold something rather than look at a photo. If you're lucky, you might be spontaneously given a small discount. They also have a lovely bulldog named Sheldon. :) My toddler loves him. Though their ink selection can be somewhat overwhelming, they have two binders full of ink swatches that you can browse through and Dillon, the self anointed Ink Sommelier, would be more than happy to help. He's quite good (I'm rubbish at seeing the subtle differences between two inks of the same color) and a big reason I buy so much because I have a hard time resisting inks and he's always (ALWAYS) full of encouragement and recommendations. He can also help with any minor issues with nibs/writing, so keep that in mind. To be honest though, just let anyone know and they'd be happy to help and point you in the right direction. I love how they do let you hold and write with the pens (a good amount of them preloaded with assorted ink) to make sure you like it. For the more expensive pens (especially the ones in the cases on the right), you can always ask and out they come and you can dip them to try them out and they don't try to pressure you into buying them. Walking into Dromgoole's is like my little escape. I definitely recommend it here! Tip: they often have refreshments/food on Saturdays. read more

Really, really cool store if you are a pen enthusiast. You could spend an hour there and not look at every pen. They also have an amazing selection of ink, as well as fine quality paper products. Customer service is adequate. My one suggestion, not a complaint per se, is that there is always random stuff lying around the store on the counters and floors. Things like boxes and paperwork that belong in the backroom. I find it distracting from the amazing products and selection. It's very cluttered for as many folks work there. I definitely recommend this shop, and pen enthusiasts are lucky to have it here in Houston. read more

I was in the market for a really well made/nice greeting card, and I was looking around Houston for something that was better than most of the cardboard only cards in most stores. I stumbled upon Dromgoole's and was very happy that I did! Dromgoole's is a stationary store that really has anything that you'd be looking for. Most of their products, from letters to desk accessories to fountain pens, are of high quality and good variety. Even for a place that mostly focuses on more formal stationary, I was able to find a nice selection of greeting cards with pop-up figures within them! A very surprising but exciting find. Another great point to this store is the customer service. I was helped my one of the employees working there, and any question I had was answered promptly in a friendly manner. I felt taken care of, and I saw that others there were being taken care of just as well at the same time I was. The only issue that I would give this place is that, for a boutique-like store, it is vastly unorganized, especially when that they're selling a lot of organizational products. It's hard to find stuff in the store without help of an employee. In this vein, not a perfect store, but definitely worth a stop to try and find what you're looking for. read more

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I consider myself an average entry level writing enthusiast who has purchased only a little more than a few thousand dollars in pens and notebooks. I had an issue with one of the pens that was sold to me in shop and returned expecting some help with my concern. I was told that they couldn't help me and to reach out to the manufacturer. The whole point of buying from a local establishment is to have access to their customer service and support. I left the store frustrated and without the pen that I just left in the store. I, like everyone else, have access to better prices and customer service that is better than what I experienced at this local shop. This is symptomatic of a dying store who will be gone soon. If this is what is acceptable at this shop then good riddance. read more