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    Penny Post

    4.6 (39 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Cards and stationery

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    My fav greeting card here!!! Adorable!
    Siobhan D.

    I loved absolutely everything about this shop, especially the two helpful staffers, so knowledgeable, and the amazing selection of unique greeting cards, pens, and decals!!!! This was the first shop we visited in old Alexandria and I could have spent all my money here!! Love love love. I'll definitely place online orders from afar now that I'm back in Chicago!

    My fun haul from Penny Post's Stationery Day (2022)
    Mika G.

    I frequent this store at least once a week because I have a borderline unhealthy addiction to stationery supplies... and this place truly gives me my fix. They have all types of pens/pencils (to include fountain pens!), washi tape, stickers on stickers on stickers, gift wrap and bags, unique cards for any occasion, journals, calendars, and so much more! Every time I visit this place, I swear I always find something new. I think they put great care/effort in shop presentation, especially when switching up their displays to drive customer interest and engagement. I really could spend hours in here on any given day. I also appreciate that they offer items at various price points, so there's always something of interest for anyone (from the rushed visitor buying a last minute gift, to stationery hoarders like myself who will give this place all her money). Definitely a must-visit in Old Town! Please go and support this local shop. You won't be disappointed.

    Becca D.

    I happily stumbled upon this shop one day. They shop is on the smaller side but has a great collection of writing utensils, cards, and office supplies. You can tell that they put a lot of thought into every item in their inventory. They have a lot of stuff from smaller brands I had never heard of. My favorites have been this mint green to-do pad, kaweco fountain pen, and mindfulness journal. They also have tons of fun and unique greeting cards. Price point is pretty pricey but I find everything I have gotten is great quality. I definitely make it a point to stop by whenever I am in Alexandria.

    I recommend this shop. Especially when the Traveler's journal stamps are around. The shop is filled with stationary, paper, pens, and other pieces to spark an imagination.

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    Sandra P.

    This stationery store is owned by the same owners as Red Barn Mercantile (which is located a block away-- definitely recommend to check out this store too). I checked out the store on their opening weekend, it was fully stocked with everything a stationery lover could ever want or dream of. As a Rifle Paper Co fan, this place has all the new products from them. The staff was friendly and ready to help with any customer with questions. It's located on ideal location of Alexandria and there's off street parking. I'll definitely be checking out the store again during the holidays, since all the awesome holiday themed items will be out in stores.

    Nicole O.

    I found out about this cute little shop by looking on the hobonichi planner site to see places that had carried their planners in the past. Taking a peek at their Instagram, I saw they had a lot of different types of pens and even inks that I haven't seen in larger paper shops. This was my first time using this super thin river paper so I needed to test different inks to see what worked best and in what sizes. They were incredibly helpful in letting me test the pens and answering all my questions about fountain pens. I even left with a one-pager of "fountain pen tips." I will definitely be back because they had unique and quirky cards, pins, and a great assortment of washi. I may have been able to some of the items at a lower price at big-box stores, but I love supporting small and local businesses.

    Kaweco Sport fountain pen in dark blue, and journal with Kaweco Summer Purple ink for a poem by Mary Oliver
    Kodi G.

    I was shopping with a friend, just browsing through the variety of things they sell, cards, journals, planners, etc. I saw that they had a display for fountain pens, inks, and ink cartridges, so I decided to purchase one. Very happy with my little Kaweco Sport fountain pen and the Kaweco cartridge sets of purple and caramel brown ink I purchased here! Definitely a nice local business to support if you're looking to find your first fountain pen.

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    Very tasteful stationery and if you need to order event invitations, they make the process as easy as possible for you!

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    There is a great variety of notebooks, sticky notes, cards, washi tape, enamel pins, and individual pens.

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    What a lovely space and collection of goods, and if I lived in DC, I'd be here all the time. The…read morestore reflects a design aesthetic where you feel like there's a lot to look at without being overwhelmed, and there's so many fun things to look at and buy and items are chosen for their quality and relative value. I had a very positive experience with the friendly staff, who were professional and warm and offered to go back to the storeroom to get something I mentioned in passing. Just a great place.

    Absolutely in love with this gem of a store. For stationary lovers and enthusiasts, demand even…read morethose just curious, this is a haven for anything and everything stationary related. Within the deceptively large space there is an expansive selection of everything from specialty fountain pens, papers, notebooks, stickers, inks, custom journals, cards, letters, trinkets, and all sorts of other stationary related items. Not just everyday run of the mill items either, rare, hard to find, and ultra premium items as well. The kind of items that are almost never seen in brick and mortar stores, at least here in the states, stuff that typically requires either visiting multiple specialty shops or niche online stores, or frankly even importing some of it. It was just truly incredible to see the pure variety of all they had available. On top of this, the service was friendly and efficient with knowledgeable staff helping out. The space was clean, well organized, and inviting. Prices were fair too, not cheap but no crazy markups on the items available either, after all much of the items are premium goods and as such they will have similar pricing no matter where you get them. Fantastic for shopping for yourself or for gifting, I would highly recommend and will absolutely be returning myself, absolutely elated by the fact a shop like this even exists!

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    Since my child has been home from college, she's been dragging me to every comic and anime shop she…read morecan find -- and this one was such a cute surprise! The store is filled with anime figurines, kawaii items, K-pop merch, stationery, and so many adorable finds. She picked out a super cute hat with ears that actually move, which was a huge hit. Everyone working there was very nice and helpful, and the shop itself was clean, bright, and well organized. I'd absolutely recommend this spot to anyone who loves anime, kawaii culture, or just really cute things. We'll definitely be back!

    The best thing about being a Hello Kitty adult is raising little Hello Kitty lovers as well!…read more Both of my daughters have recently discovered their love for Sanrio which means, bye bye cash money! I recently took them to this shop to choose a treat and used it as a bargaining tool to get Korean bbq afterwards. We spent .. a LOT ... of time checking out every single aisle, and examining every single item so they could each choose a treat. My three-year old chose a little plastic pink bunny that holds (great quality) hair ties. My seven-year old chose My Melody washi tape. If I had no self control, I would have picked every single one of their pens, a Cinnamaroll claw clip, BTS pillow, and ALL the stickers. Luckily I looked at all the prices and stopped myself -- you can get a lot of the same things at Miniso for a better price these days. This is truly the place to get a hit of dopamine.

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    Very lovely store with so many stationary, journal,and sticker sets to look at inside it. I didn't…read morespend a lot of time in this store but I plan to come back here again.

    A rare, wonderful store in Occuquan. This business, is…read moreconveniently located along Mill Street near River Mill Park. To get there, you can park in one of the nearby lots or find street parking in the historic downtown area. The store itself is located in a 2-story building that backs up to the riverwalk below the bridge. It sites at the end of one of the buildings on the bottom floor and has a charming, old-fashioned exterior with a welcoming storefront that draws you in. Inside, it may be small but it is really well done. It is a treasure trove for stationery enthusiasts and those seeking unique gifts. The shop has shelves lined with a variety of paper goods, including artisanal cards, notebooks, journals, and fine writing instruments. They offer a selection of specialty papers for crafting and DIY projects, making it a favorite spot for creative endeavors. The staff was really nice with the counter at the back of the store. The ambiance is cozy and nostalgic. It is not a really large store but I could easily spend a while in there with it's book selection, paper choices and pen options. If you love pen and ink, then you will probably really like this location. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful greeting card or a beautifully crafted journal, Hitchcock Paper Company offers a delightful shopping experience filled with quality products and old-world charm in the heart of Occoquan.

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    This place isn't closed! It is adorable and worth stopping in!…read more I would have never heard of this place if it were't for Baltimore Magazine. They had a Maryland crab themed shopping spread, and there was a cute little ceramic crab jewelry holder that I just HAD TO HAVE! And it was from this little store, Simply Noted, in Ruxton. First attempt in trying to get this crab did not go well. I made sure to check the store hours before I went and when I arrived it was closed! I was very upset since I did check beforehand, so I messaged the store via Facebook. I received a very sincere response from the manager explaining that their summer hours are shorter than listed online. She apologized and offered to ship it to me free of shipping charges. I decided to try going the next day because I really did want to check out the shop, and I am glad I did because it is adorable. Tons of cards, note pads, and gift items like books, dog toys and wine accessories. This place has it all and even designer items to like Kate Spade stationary. The woman working realized it was me from the Facebook messaging and apologized again and she was a pleasure to talk to and work with. And I am SO happy with my cute crab jewelry holder. I will definitely go back if I need to find another fun gift!

    I love, love, love Simply Noted. This is the best stationery store in Baltimore…read more They have a super friendly staff and lots of cute, unique cards for all occasions. They also sell Kate Spade, Lily Pulitzer, Vera Bradley and Crane stationery! Woo-hoo!! I have found great deals on Vera Bradley and Kate Spade stationery at this store. I have also brought my Anne Taintor calendars from this store. They sell calendars, journals, notepads, and much more. It's a super fun store that's totally worth your time. They also do customized invitations (from wedding to baby). They are open Monday - Saturday until 6pm. Closed Sundays. Go and enjoy some great stationery!

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