A stationary shop that has high quality items and local products from external artists - think stickers, notebooks, etc. I wandered in here not thinking I needed anything, but was so pleasantly surprised by the variety of things they had! They're a specialty store as the store name would suggest, they're selling everything from high quality pens, to markers, to booklets, and more. To my surprise I found the inky white gel pens I've been using for my colouring books, and bought 3 different coloured ones. They were well priced and I was so happy to support a local shop! Customer service here was also top notch, with very homey vibes, and friendly staff. read more

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It's a well-known fact that I'm physically incapable of walking past a stationery shop without making a purchase. So, when I found myself early for a doctor's appointment, I "accidentally" took a detour that led me right here. For those planning a more deliberate trip, it's less than half a block north of College Ave, right off the Grace St stop on the 506 streetcar. The shop has a huge selection of fountain pens and fountain pen paraphernalia and a solid range of washi tape, pens and quality notepads, including Rhodia and some nice Japanese brands. My quest for Uni Jetstream pen refills and some Traveler's Notebook swag came up empty, which I'll chalk up to it being January, prime "sold-out-of-everything" season for anything planning related. Despite that, I didn't leave empty-handed. I picked up a Life Noble Note Section A5 grid notebook, (a new brand for me) and a beautiful Zebra Sarasa Clip 3-color pen. The prices were quite reasonable, even beating some I've seen on Amazon. I also scored some 2026 Midori monthly diary stickers from the closeout cart near the register, which felt like a real victory. I'll definitely be back in a few months to check for restocks. It's a great little spot with some quality finds. read more

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What a cute store. Sean helped me, a fountain pen novice, pick out a pen and ink. They have a huge selection of beautiful fountain pens. And the prices were very reasonable. I wish there was a fountain pen store in Rochester. read more

I have been a customer of Wonder Pens since 2015. A friend of mine, who was passionate about fountain pens, introduced me to this store. I have been a fan of fountain pens since I got my first one in grade 7. It kind of makes sense, as I was into calligraphy back then and it was a simple nib change on my Sheaffer pen to use it as a fountain pen from a calligraphy one. As much as I love fountain pens, I don't have a ton. Most of my recent pens have been from Wonder Pens. - Lamy purple fountain pen - TWSBI mini transparent fountain pen I love them. They are fun to write with. It's elevated, fine writing. It does require some care to make sure that your nibs are clean and your ink flows optimally. If you don't write that often, your ink will eventually dry up, and some extra cleaning and care will be needed. The funny thing is that last month, I was in Little Italy. I parked steps away from Wonder Pens. I completely forgot that it was nearby. It wasn't open just before 10 am on a Saturday. However, after attending an event and having lunch in the neighbourhood, I got to visit this store. It's heaven if you love stationery, fine pens, ink, stickers, and more. It felt right browsing on a casual Saturday afternoon. There were discounts on ink. I got myself a couple of bottles. I was pleased. There was a fountain pen sale going on. Some can be expensive, such as Sailor fountain pens that are over $300. As pretty as they are, I have never had the urge to own them. I like pretty, functional pens. They don't have to be pricy. They simply need to work and make me happy. I do love Lamy. I saw a transparent one (also known as a demonstrator) that felt right in my hand and was enjoyable to write with. Sadly, it was out of stock. However, the woman behind the counter said that she could text me when it was available. Cool! She took down my phone number. Sometimes, you wonder whether businesses will truly contact you when an item is in stock. I remember going to a Fossil store to get notification of a band. I never got a call. I do trust Wonder Pens. It's owned by a husband-wife duo and these folks love what they do, including offering calligraphy classes at their store and more. Its online site still has this Lamy demonstrator pen as being sold out. It is a pretty pen and extremely affordable. It's a cool store. From pins to pen cases, you can find cool gift ideas here. The tote bags were pretty cute, too. I also loved the various notebooks that were in stock. Staff are super helpful and nice. I waited a bit at the checkout. The woman came over after helping someone with fountain pens and apologized profusely. It was sweet. I am probably far too patient that the wait was not a big deal. I was looking fondly at a sticker of the store and a cute card by the checkout. It was almost as if this woman was reading my mind. With my purchase, I got both of them on the house. Yay! She asked if I was a customer earning points. It had been a while since I last shopped with Wonder Pens. She searched using my phone number and found me. Double yay! I paid with a credit card. All was great. I got my goodies in a bag. I thanked her and left. It was awesome to finally visit this store. I had a great time. I look forward to returning when my Lamy demonstrator is in stock. (351) read more

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I decided to walk down this road instead of my usual route and I'm so happy because I found this place. If you like or love stationary like I do this is your place. So many cool things to write with. Ink for calligraphy, endless pens and paper. It's a great place to wander through. It's not inexpensive. So think of this as a great place for gifts or to spoil yourself. read more

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They don't respond to email and shipping was so late that my purchase was cancelled. I had to call them and even then, my purchase was still not mailed out. read more

Glad I happened to stumble into this store on a casual weekend stroll in Little Italy. It's a bit hidden off the main street but it's a super cute storefront. Good selection of washi tape, pens and overall nice stationary goodies that stationary lovers would appreciate. Prices are not bad, and for some pens the price is better than big chain stores. read more

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A delightful stationery shop - one of the BEST in the city - filled with beautiful range of products for new pen lovers to long-time fans. I love to take time to look at all the incredible styles of pens and inks. And accessories too. It's a fantastic place to find gifts for friends and loved ones. Staff are always friendly and ready to help. They are very approachable and knowledgeable. read more

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Wonder Pens is the place to get lovely pens, paper and fun accessories. A family owned business with so much character it will charm you from the get. I love shopping here. Liz and Jon are the best! read more

Visiting Wonder Pens was one of our must-dos on our 72 hours trip to Toronto to attend a wedding. Why? Well, it's one of the few official Traveler's Factory partner shops. Excited to stamp our journals with their exclusive stamps and it just happened to be Stamp Caravan. There's some unique Traveler's products not generally found on their website. IYKYK. It's a nice, quaint stationary store selling a variety of journals, notebooks, papers, pens, accessories, washi papers, stickers, stamps, gifts and more. Wanted to spend hours just looking at each item but our group had a reservation for BarChef and we were short on time. There's parking nearby but we walked from Kensington Market. You can also take the trolley, there's a stop nearby. Very friendly staff. read more

I was super excited go to Wonder Pens and although the way there was pretty interesting, the trip was worth it. Wonder Pens is located in a warehouse store with large doors which made me hesitant to enter because I felt like I was invading some secret store. Yet everything inside is super clean and neat. The workers there were also very knowledgeable about the products. Although I knew exactly what I wanted, I didn't need their help but I knew their assistance was accessible. I got the Leuchtturm1917 pen loop in black for only $5.55 before tax and I love it so much! The pen loops in black are sold out in Indigo so I was glad I got it here. I will be returning for bullet journal necessities! read more

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Good selection of pens and ink, patient and knowledgeable staff. Fair pricing, but supply issues are a bit annoying (not just specific to the pandemic - friend of mine mentioned having a similar issue long before covid). read more

It's such a great store! so many wonderful products. I grew up using a fountain pen and for many years it was really hard to find more than a basic offer (and in the same time affordable) in North America till I've learned about WonderPens! It is a family run business with true dedication and passion to their products. I love that they also have a blog and an Instagram account that is always fun to watch (especially the appearances by the business' adorable live mascot Chicken the Cat). I am so happy they remained open during the pandemic with the curb-side pick up. They are super responsive and flexible (I was able to pick up my order at their Studio location which is so much closer to my place). read more

Cute little stationary shop with a small but good collection of a little of everything. I went here in search of my 'next level' fountain pen, and left with my grail pen! The staff is friendly and ready to help. Some staff more knowledgeable about certain things than others, but everyone I spoke with was honest and kind. I found the staff very caring. Thought this would be a one time trip (had to drive long distance to get here), but after my experience here I will make it a point to come and buy my pens from here in the future. Thank you Wonder Pens! (Also if you need blotting paper, this is your place). read more

This pen/stationery store is amazing. I came here with my brother to stock up on some supplies before I headed back to Montréal, and it does not disappoint. They're insanely well-stocked with pens, pads, notebooks, pencils, and fountain pen inks! We were attended to immediately, and the worker there asked me how he could help me today. We got talking about fountain pens, and we exchanged some stories about our personal collections. I was looking for a dry iron gall ink, and he suggested the Rohrer & Klingner Scabiosa ink. It's been a few months since I came to the store, and it's still one of my favorite inks (this is incredible, considering how often I swap inks in my pens). I also left with a Life notebook, which he recommended as a good A5 size alternative to my usual Midori notebooks. Their wide selection in stationery and their friendly staff make this one of my favorite businesses in Toronto, hands down. They have an online store, but if you're in Toronto, their store is a must-visit. read more

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I never realized Wonder Pens existed in the Annex until my cousin took me here one Sunday afternoon! This location has all your calligraphy pens ranging from fountain, brush, ballpoint (I may need to brush up on my pen knowledge). They also have individual inkwells for sale in a variety of colours. The staff are super helpful and extremely knowledgeable in a no pressure sales environment. They truly do want to share their love for the craft with everyone. Accessible entryway via stop gap. read more

Fantastic shop. I was thrilled to find a place that carried travel journal supplies, hobinichi planners, and blackening pencils. So much more too. Love this place! Staff was very kind and helpful as well. read more

My favourite stationary store. Super helpful staff and endlessly patient as I compare the tones of 3 almost identical inks, only to finally buy all 3. I've been to both studio and main store locations and love the vibe in each. Also their products are great conversation pieces and I've converted many! Thank you to the staff and owners ! read more

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I really want to like this store, and it seems that other yelpers really love it here. I have shopped at Wonderpens for many years, and my negative experiences far outnumber the good. The overwhelmingly positive reviews on Yelp made me doubt my bad experiences, and I gave a second thought to writing this review. But I have had extremely good experiences at other boutique shops, and I hope that Liz or Jon reads this to take corrective action. In particular, there is one sales associate who works there who either despises me, or is simply a terrible salesperson. I am haunted by her terrible customer service. Each time I have been "helped" by her, my experience has been akin to playing a game of 20 questions where the answer is mostly no. My last experience, for example: Me: Do you have product X? SA: No Me: Do you have anything similar to product X? SA: Yes Me: Can I open it to see? SA: No Me: How about product X in a different size? SA: Well that's very dependent on personal preference. Me: Can I see it? SA: No Me: Well here's something I found in your store that looks similar. Can I take a closer look? SA: No Me: Are you getting more of product X? SA: I don't know when, so you'll have to come back frequently. At this point, I'm running out of questions to ask. It just seemed like she didn't want me in the store. Besides all the "no" replies to the 20 questions, I really shouldn't have had to ask the 20 questions at all. Good customer service should have back and forth, with the sales associate participating in solving the problem that I have. I may have entered the store with some sort of stationery dilemma in mind, and excellent service would have helped me come to a potential solution, even if it didn't result in a sale that day. I have gone to Wonderpens and left feeling bad about myself too many times, and am no longer interested in putting myself through this type of abuse. read more

This is the new location that Jon and Liz moved to earlier this summer. The entrance is a bit hidden and there is no sign showing 250. The walkway/alleyway right next to 260 Carlaw. (see the pictures I posted). The door/shop faces south. There is Green P street parking along Carlaw. The new location is very spacious and a lovely space that has a lot of room to walk around in compared to the old shop which was tiny. It looks like there is a table set up which could be where calligraphy lessons might be held in the back of the showroom. Wonderpens is a stationary Nerd's Paradise, even in a digital age I keep going back to paper and pens. There is a nice selection of fountain pens that are cheaper (price wise) to midrange ($50-100). Fountain pens of course can be much more expensive, but Wonderpens is a great cost efficient place to get your first fountain pen and see if you like it and want to dabble further or not. They carry the Chinese brand Jinhao which makes attractive metal body pens that start at $7 which is cheaper than you can get from eBay most of the time. I love this because I don't feel sad if I lose one of these. There's a nice selection of Noodles Flex pens. There's a nice selection of different brands of ink and their are ink chips to show how the ink actually looks on paper. There's a nice selection of paper (notebooks and letter paper) of different weights and sizes. They do carry Midori Travelers Notebooks, accessories and refills and the price is not jacked up because we are in Canada and the lowest locally that I have found. They also carry Field Notes including limited editions. Jon and Liz are friendly and answer questions that you may have about products they carry. If you read their blog and check out their instagram you will see Liz talks about product releases or her impressions using some of the products because she is a fellow stationary nerd too. I like that they carry a lot of products/brands no other Canadian stores/businesses don't because I don't have to order them online from the US. I read an old review that some people think Jon and Liz are not friendly or that they felt like they ignore their customers. I don't agree at all. They greet you when you enter and are always willing to answer any questions you may have. I like that they are easy going and give you space to shop. They don't pressure you to buy anything like other small shops (of various goods) sometimes might. I used to pop by the old location every now and then, sometimes with a large haul because I am a Stationary hoarder, other times with nothing at all and I have always been treated with consistent and friendly demeanour from Jon or Liz. I like supporting this local business because their prices are reasonable and they carry great products. It's also apparent that they have an actual love of stationary which shows. This is my favourite pen and stationary store and I love recommending it to friends like it was recommended to me by a coworker last year. read more

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pen and ink came intact and the only thing stopping it from being a 5 star review is their packaging could easily get damaged if hit hard enough. Maybe invest in some tiny boxes for putting the pens and ink in because I cannot imagine how tragic it would be if someone ordered an expensive pen or a large bottle of ink and it breaks inside the packaging. Otherwise great online experience. read more

They are the best. Ordered several pens and refills during the pandemic, and they arrived quickly, and well-packed. Prices are great, and the service is phenomenal. read more

So my review is solely based on customer service, and what I visually see. I didn't purchase anything only learned a bit about what type of pens we wanted and were looking for! Didn't know the difference of a few so the guy working took his time to break it down and help us out. Didn't seem to be rushing us to purchase which was very nice so we could test out all the pens we needed till we found something (or didn't) read more

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I stumbled upon this place by accident. I've been gifting my husband fountain pens for several years now but had typically ordered them online from another shop out of province, as the only nearby brick and mortar store I was aware of (in Yorkville) wasn't my favourite shopping experience. This year I was seeking a particular pen in a somewhat limited release finish and the manufacturer's website led me to Wonder Pens. Very happy with the selection, pricing, ease of ordering (I ended up ordering online and picking up in person) and the lovely down-to-earth service I received in store. I let my husband in on this hidden gem and he has already visited the shop twice in the past two weeks! read more

I absolutely love this place! Visiting the shop is an experience in itself if you love stationary! The people there really do share the excitement and love for the art form and are super friendly and informative. I understood why there were people from all over the world here. I will. E ordering online from them from now on, but whenever I'm in the city I will make sure to be back!! Such great people! read more

I'm in out of town or who had to go take a look at Wonder Pens. Very glad I did. This is a top notch pen store and way above the average. They have a huge variety of inks - all available with samples. You will find: Diamine Jay. Urban. Noodle or's. Platinum. Pilotte quake oh - more brands that I can list. For pens they have a great selection of entry-level choices ranging from the preppy up to the Metropolitan and Safari. Higher end pens are well represented as well and it was a joy to see them and hold them in my hands. I browsed Edison, pilotte, platinum, Lammie, Quickel, Visconti - again more than I can list. One thing that sets them apart, entry-level pens are all available for demonstration inked up and ready to go. The staff is great too. I got a lot of personal attention letting me try out pens and picking in ink. I really didn't need anything, But I couldn't leave without giving them some business. I bought a TWSBI Eco, and a bottle of Diamime Shimmertastic Inc. - what a treat! read more

Kind of crap customer service. Lots of stuff on their website but hardly any of it in stock. Asked to see a few pens and was treated like I was asking for a kidney. The guy tried to hide his lack of knowledge with booming condescension. Prices are a bit on the high side. read more

The store is well-arranged and stocked with a great assortment of papers, pads, pens, pencils, cases, fountain pens and inks. This is a wonderful destination for lovers of handwriting. Toronto you are lucky to have this store, as it is a far drive for me but worth the trip. read more

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This is the place where pens lovers should go to have all the needs and desires fulfilled whether they are: fountain pens, papers, roller ball pens and much more. Basically this store can offer a wide range of high quality stationery ranging from the most refined writing instruments to the chippest of a kind but still bearing a good quality for the money. I bought so many of the products they carry and always happy with the high quality of the customer service, always very informative and professional. The after sell service is outstanding making any purchase a safe bet especially because they stand behind any of their products. Knowledgeable and very nice sales personnel is a pleasure to interact with and on top of all stands out Brandon who knows everything there's to know about any of the products' range on offer. Always a pleasure to go and check their products offers test pens and find out the latest info about it. Outstanding place! Outstanding people! Thank you Wonder Pens team!! Your loyal customer, Theodor read more

Strolling into Wonder Pens is always such a great experience. The great chats, and friendly service from Jon & Liz or their great posts on Instagram, Wordpress, and Facebook are always something to look forward to. You'll be searching a while for a better pen haven in Toronto. The community they're helping build with their calligraphy classes, and letter writing club along with other events are making the fountain pen user community an even better and more inviting place. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the fountain pen world or a person just looking to get their feet wet, this is the place to check out if you're in Toronto or surrounding area. read more

A great shop creating an amazing culture around pens, paper, and the art form of writing. The staff here are kind, helpful, and are steeped in the culture of pen writing and stationary appreciation. They even have a blog about their craft! It also feels really good to support a young family. I sometimes find the husband/gentleman a little hard to read, and I can take this as he finds me a nuisance in his store, but the more I go and hang out there, the more I realize it's just his relating style and he is in fact incredibly helpful. This is an example of the kind of shop that we NEED to support: local, family run business who practice and appreciate their craft and the instruments they sell. What a gift! read more

I love this shop. I am an educator and in the last year I got interested in reconnecting with handwriting. I wanted to see if writing longhand, like I did years ago, would improve my research and my teaching. I found Wonderpens at their old location on Dundas West. I picked up a pen and was instantly hooked. I'm now a regular customer. The two owners, Jon and Liz have put together not only a very cool pen and stationery shop, but they are also helping to build a community of like-minded pen and paper lovers. Calligraphy classes, Letter-writing clubs, and now an Antique pen market all serve a growing community of handwriting enthusiasts. Their shop features an amazing collection of hard to find goods, like rare papers from Japan (Tomoe River), Midori notebooks and brass accessories (clips, stencils, rulers, clipboards - oh that clipboard!), as well as high grade G. Lalo writing paper, and much more. Palomino blackwing, Pearl, and the 602 are all there, if pencils are your thing - they also carry some really great mechanical pencils - check out the Kaweco Sketch! On the pen side they have a very impressive array fine writing instruments. From high end Japanese fountain pens, such as Sailor and Pilot to finely-engineered pens made by Kaweco (check out the copper Lilliput!), to starter pens for kids made by Lamy. My favourites are the gorgeous resins on the Edison Pens. I've explored nibs from. 2.4mm through the Extra fine Kaweco nibs, and I've been able to make good choices because Jon and Liz have such thorough knowledge of their products. Ink? Got that covered too. Diamine, J. Herbin *including all 4 from the awesome 1670 line!*, Private Reserve, a ton of Noodler's inks (including the infamous Bay State Blue), Rohrer and Klinger, Sailor, Iroshizuku (OMG, BTW), and more. It really is an impressive collection. And they have (check stock) Noodler's awesome new Plains of Abraham ink, which for my money, is the best ink I've ever used. I'm obviously a supporter of this shop and their mission. Whether you are a collector like me, or someone new to fountain pens, or if you just want some stationery, I think you would be hard-pressed to find a nicer place to shop. read more

I'm a longtime user of fountain pens, sealing wax and other old fashioned office supplies. Had heard of this store and went to check it out, maybe buy some stuff Wall displays of inks, etc, is fine. Table display in middle of store is very arty and, somehow, not to be used by customers. When I went to measure something I had with me to see how its size compared to store item, I was asked to remove my small soft-sided briefcase to the cashier's counter. But the briefcase held the item I wanted to compare to their goods. Store staff didn't ask how they could help me, just wanted me not using the table in the middle of the store. That was my single and (so far) only visit in fall 2019. Very disappointing. Probably won't go back. read more

This tiny shop is just off Clinton Street in Little Italy. I didn't expect the store to be busy but, there appeared to be more calligraphy fanatics than i originally thought. They have a good selection of pens at the back but an even better selection of inks. We purchased 2 Noodlers inks - Apache Sunrise and Blue Ghost (invisible ink). I like that they had a colour swatch book at the back that you could flip through to see all the available colours. They also have notebooks, cards and paper dispersed around the store. I think what I like best about the quaint store is the fact that they try to talk to everyone and answer their questions in a non-intrusive way. You could tell the people who worked there were very knowledgeable and willing to help. Overall, I think it's great that you can buy small samplers for a decent price and there's also a mystery bag of samples that you can purchase for $8. We were quite pleased with our colours with the exception of one. :) Definitely swing by to check this place out and the also have an online shop. read more

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Family run place, and the guy is super helpful. I'm on a budget and just wanted to try out entry level pens to see if i liked any and check if writing fancier script is something I'd like to do. He didn't try to push something beyond my budget or interest and I really appreciate that. The pens available range from entry level $20-30 like I went for, up to the far more advanced or professional ones. I especially like the selection of inks on hand. Easy to miss so make sure to watch out for the small sign and that it's down the alley a little ways. read more

I have bought from their old location on Carlaw, from their studio shop in Cabbagetown and as of today, online for a birthday present going to a friend who lives in Eastern Ontario. Oh, I also went to see them at Scriptus, the specialty pen show that is held annually in Toronto. I adore this shop. I have always been a pen nerd and while I may have taken a hiatus from using my calligraphy pens and fountain pens, I've rediscovered my love for refillable pens. And who knew that there were so many ink possibilities in the WP inventory. While this may be a specialty pen store, you are treated with respect and with great care whether this is a first visit or your sixteenth. The staff are kind and patient. Liz and Jon are superb PENtrepreneurs! They stock quality products at various price points. So if you want to get a starter pen, maybe get the Pilot. If you work in an environment where the chances of losing your pen are possible, get a cheap thrill with the Jinhao. One more thing. I ordered my gift today at 10 am. By 11 am, a confirmation came through that the order was being processed and shipped. It is a busy time of the year and I expected the earliest the order would be sent would be on the next business day. I am impressed and forever going to sing the praises of Wonder Pens. Now I just need to make it to the Clinton Street location for a bigger look. read more

Great, patient, friendly knowledgeable staff. Good selection of everything for sketching, note keeping and letter writing. Glad they are here in Toronto. This is like one of those overachieving specialty stores you find when on vacation and think about how lucky the natives are to have it. Nice to see in Toronto and its location in Little Italy makes it super-convenient to pop into. read more

I've been a fountain pen fanatic, and a paper addict, for years. Wonder Pens is a very dangerous store for me to go into. Not only do they carry a huge range of fountain pens (from the super cheap to the ridiculously expensive), but they carry paper that you can't easily find anywhere else - Tomoe River among others. Their ink wall is amazing, and the availability of samples is always appreciated - being able to try an ink in a pen without having to buy a full bottle is good not only for my budget (which always gets blown when I go in) but also for my storage space. Jon and Liz are delightful, and their customer service is top notch. Their prices are reasonable, the space is lovely, and I've only ever had good experiences there. read more

Wonder Pens was really great! I had been meaning to try out fountain pens for a long while and finally picked one up at this store. I'm completely new to fountain pens and the store associates were super helpful and informative! Definitely will be purchasing pens and ink from them in the future (when I get better at using a fountain pen that is aha), the store is such a pleasure to shop in :) read more

This place is amazing. We visited the store a couple of weeks ago for the first time. Everyone was super friendly and so helpful. I decided to order a Sailor pen for an anniversary gift. The model I wanted was out of stock but they ordered it in for me and I got a call in about 1 week. I called Saturday and made a phone order and again fabulous service and my order was double checked to ensure all the details were correct. The pen arrived in some really heavy duty packaging and the order was complete and correct. Best service I have had anywhere in a long time. Thanks Brendan great job, Jim この場所は素晴らしいです。フレンドリーなスタッフ、多い選択と速い配達。 ペンを買うの一番いい場所です。 みんなどうもありがとうございました ジム read more