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Wife made it a point to visit here as we don't have stores like this in LA and she had a blast shopping for pens, stamps, notebooks and other stationary needs. Place is huge and was very busy. Lots of friendly employees, including one gentleman who kept me company the entire time I sat there and regaled me with many stories of the store, his hometown of Philadelphia and other random things that fascinated me and kept my mind off the fact that my wife had been shopping for more than half an hour.
Are you all about Japanese planners and stationery? Then, Atlas Stationers, who has been around since the late '30s, is your spot! This place is large and spacious, and their selection is so great - they have everything from all the different types of pens (fountain pens, ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, calligraphy, and glass dip pens), markers, various types of pencils (mechanical and woodcase), pencil sharpeners, erasers, stamps, stickers, washi tapes, wax seals, inks and refills, notebook covers and accessories, pen storages, notebooks, sketchbooks, and paper/sticky notes! I loved their selection in stationery, washi tapes, and the stickers! There are stations in which you can test out different types of paper and pens to just find that 'perfect' one! There are friendly staff readily available to answer any questions or help you locate any item(s). You can easily spend at least an hour in here! Metered street parking can be found in the area. +stationery and planners +great selection +available staff +metered street parking available
Atlas Stationers was a great stop and I am glad my friend suggested it. The store has so many options and I mean that in the best way. Pens, journals, cards, office supplies, all laid out in a way that makes you want to pick everything up and try it. The colors are sharp, the designs are thoughtful, and the whole place feels like a candy shop for anyone who likes good stationery. I have transitioned mostly to electronic tools lately, but it is hard not to appreciate well made pens and quality paper. Atlas reminded me why. The staff was helpful without being pushy and it was easy to spend more time there than planned. If you enjoy writing, collecting notebooks, or just browsing well curated stationery, Atlas Stationers will not disappoint. I will definitely be back.
1st Visit - I will be back! - Got many "Smiles" on my way out; - I spent quite a "Handsome" some of money. Selection is truly "Mind Blowing" - They have something for every taste. My Taste is Orange - Thank you Chloe and Christian for taking such incredibly amazing care of me and delivering such a high level of friendly and great service. Everyone in this store is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Visit was so enjoyable and positive - so many colorful items in the store to experiment and trial. A+ - So glad I visited Atlas Stationers; - This was one of the highlights of my recent visit to Chicago. Store is gigantic and spacious - Arrive by Uber or on Foot - You ain't going to have much fortune finding parking. That's OK - Your in a huge City. KO to Art Brown and Fountain Pen Hospital - This is the Alpha and the Omega of Stationary Stores - Cool Customers!
If you weren't completely obsessed with this place, I have to wonder, do you even like stationary? Because the selection, prices, and service at Atlas cannot be beat. I live 90 minutes away, and this was on my must-do list for my trip to Chicago. I'm so glad that I finally made it here! When I was a child, I was completely obsessed with the scented Sanrio markers. Overtime, I discovered that I enjoyed journaling, and have been very selective regarding pens and paper. Atlas has it all. Maybe not Hello Kitty, grape-scented markers, but literally everything else that a nerdy pen-and-paper-obsessed person could want. I brought my 13 year old, for whom most things are *eyeroll* boring and she didn't want to leave. The washi tape and sticker area had her plotting collages and teen-angst journaling for days. For me, it was the ability to check out the pens. Of course they are known for the fabulous and gorgeous selection of fountain pens and ink. But I haven't gone down that rabbit hole yet. I am talking about the regular pens. Ballpoint, felt tip, colorful, plain, all sizes of points and inks and all wonderfully curated. And you can try them all. And here is the thing: for this level of service and attention you would think it would be too pricey, but it wasn't this is part of the reason I will keep coming back. If you haven't been here, make the journey and keep writing!
Perfect service and selection. I do not summarize my experience at Atlas in that reductive way for no other reason, but to get to the point quickly. We bought a beautiful new pen (go to that pen counter and have a conversation or watch the YouTube videos they have posted to get some perspective before the visit). There are some lovely small and specialized journals. This is completely worth a visit.
Coming here is a treat every single time. There are wall to wall pens, notebooks, planners, stickers, tapes, things you've never even known about before that you definitely need now. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and so kind.
I have been journaling for 10 years so was so excited to find out about a stationery shop like this in Chicago! I came for the first time during their Stationery Festival. They have a wide variety of stationery and brands. I bought a TWSBI fountain pen and love it. Their staff are really knowledgeable and eager to help. I had a lovely experience.
Ever since I found out I was visiting Chicago, I've wanted to visit Atlas Stationers. I heard about it through a podcast and it just seemed like such a great place to visit, and it was! There's a palpable energy throughout the store, and it's saying something that on a Tuesday morning, there were people waiting outside the store for when they opened. They've got such a great variety of pens, pencils, inks, cases, washi, notebooks, inserts, accessories...it's really a great one-stop shop for all things stationery. They also have a guest book to sign, and I was able to witness a livestream in action, which was pretty cool. Some things to highlight include the wide array of fountain pens available (plus a peak at their fountain pen bracket - yay for the 823!), a well-stocked supply of Galen Leather products (one of my favorites), shelves of washi tape, an entire 2 areas dedicated to Hobonichi, a wall of notebooks, and a pen station in the middle of the store. There's a lot more, but those were the things that caught my eye. They also have an area for Atlas exclusives, but it was empty when I came. I found it odd that they don't have a store stamp - most other stationery shops I've been to have one, and I was looking forward to stamping my notebook, but oh well. They have store stickers, so I got one of those instead! Great service as well - I recommend signing up for their rewards program, too. Definitely worth a visit! Or two, if you're like me, in the same day.
Enjoyed my visit very much. Outstanding service with extremely knowledgeable staff. You know you're in the big leagues when the staff are discussing the history of the Pilot vanishing point pen line. The store front, interior, and voluminous products were all equally impressive. Worth a stop anytime you are downtown. I'll be back for sure! Pens and journals of all types and sizes available. The amount of ink and paper options was most impressive.
I bought my first Montegrappa pen on a whim, drawn in by the beautiful resin. Because the resin varies quite a bit, the pen I received didn't quite match the website photos. I hesitated to exchange it just for color--but I'm so glad I contacted Atlas. Tony immediately sent a return label and went above and beyond, even swapping the nib size and following up to be sure everything was exactly right. Thanks to him, I now have a pen I love that writes beautifully smoothly. I shop at many pen stores, but after this experience, Atlas Stationers will be my first stop. Exceptional service--thank you, Tony.
Since I flew all the way from Atlanta to Chicago in August for the annual sidewalk sale, then I have to give them a 5 star review. It rained the first day of the sale, and they were wonderfully prepared and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Great selection of pens and stationery supplies. I've been buying fountain pens a little shy of two years and I don't think I'll ever write with a standard pen again. They had an ink swap the first day of the sale, and I was able to walk away with a zip loc bag full of ink samples. it was a lot of fun meeting the owners and their mother. Its a family owned business and you leave with the feeling that they are happily moving forward with the family legacy .
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Saw this place on social media and was influenced. Love all the selections for pens and stickers along w adorable notebooks and journals. Definitely a great place to be for all cute things and a girl can never have enough pens. I've been learning how to do calligraphy so this is definitely a good place to stock up. They do online orders too so it'll be great when I leave to order back up items - like refills and inks. Nice employees too!! read more
Wife made it a point to visit here as we don't have stores like this in LA and she had a blast shopping for pens, stamps, notebooks and other stationary needs. Place is huge and was very busy. Lots of friendly employees, including one gentleman who kept me company the entire time I sat there and regaled me with many stories of the store, his hometown of Philadelphia and other random things that fascinated me and kept my mind off the fact that my wife had been shopping for more than half an hour. read more
Are you all about Japanese planners and stationery? Then, Atlas Stationers, who has been around since the late '30s, is your spot! This place is large and spacious, and their selection is so great - they have everything from all the different types of pens (fountain pens, ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, calligraphy, and glass dip pens), markers, various types of pencils (mechanical and woodcase), pencil sharpeners, erasers, stamps, stickers, washi tapes, wax seals, inks and refills, notebook covers and accessories, pen storages, notebooks, sketchbooks, and paper/sticky notes! I loved their selection in stationery, washi tapes, and the stickers! There are stations in which you can test out different types of paper and pens to just find that 'perfect' one! There are friendly staff readily available to answer any questions or help you locate any item(s). You can easily spend at least an hour in here! Metered street parking can be found in the area. +stationery and planners +great selection +available staff +metered street parking available read more
11 months ago
Atlas Stationers was a great stop and I am glad my friend suggested it. The store has so many options and I mean that in the best way. Pens, journals, cards, office supplies, all laid out in a way that makes you want to pick everything up and try it. The colors are sharp, the designs are thoughtful, and the whole place feels like a candy shop for anyone who likes good stationery. I have transitioned mostly to electronic tools lately, but it is hard not to appreciate well made pens and quality paper. Atlas reminded me why. The staff was helpful without being pushy and it was easy to spend more time there than planned. If you enjoy writing, collecting notebooks, or just browsing well curated stationery, Atlas Stationers will not disappoint. I will definitely be back. read more
1st Visit - I will be back! - Got many "Smiles" on my way out; - I spent quite a "Handsome" some of money. Selection is truly "Mind Blowing" - They have something for every taste. My Taste is Orange - Thank you Chloe and Christian for taking such incredibly amazing care of me and delivering such a high level of friendly and great service. Everyone in this store is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Visit was so enjoyable and positive - so many colorful items in the store to experiment and trial. A+ - So glad I visited Atlas Stationers; - This was one of the highlights of my recent visit to Chicago. Store is gigantic and spacious - Arrive by Uber or on Foot - You ain't going to have much fortune finding parking. That's OK - Your in a huge City. KO to Art Brown and Fountain Pen Hospital - This is the Alpha and the Omega of Stationary Stores - Cool Customers! read more
If you weren't completely obsessed with this place, I have to wonder, do you even like stationary? Because the selection, prices, and service at Atlas cannot be beat. I live 90 minutes away, and this was on my must-do list for my trip to Chicago. I'm so glad that I finally made it here! When I was a child, I was completely obsessed with the scented Sanrio markers. Overtime, I discovered that I enjoyed journaling, and have been very selective regarding pens and paper. Atlas has it all. Maybe not Hello Kitty, grape-scented markers, but literally everything else that a nerdy pen-and-paper-obsessed person could want. I brought my 13 year old, for whom most things are *eyeroll* boring and she didn't want to leave. The washi tape and sticker area had her plotting collages and teen-angst journaling for days. For me, it was the ability to check out the pens. Of course they are known for the fabulous and gorgeous selection of fountain pens and ink. But I haven't gone down that rabbit hole yet. I am talking about the regular pens. Ballpoint, felt tip, colorful, plain, all sizes of points and inks and all wonderfully curated. And you can try them all. And here is the thing: for this level of service and attention you would think it would be too pricey, but it wasn't this is part of the reason I will keep coming back. If you haven't been here, make the journey and keep writing! read more
Perfect service and selection. I do not summarize my experience at Atlas in that reductive way for no other reason, but to get to the point quickly. We bought a beautiful new pen (go to that pen counter and have a conversation or watch the YouTube videos they have posted to get some perspective before the visit). There are some lovely small and specialized journals. This is completely worth a visit. read more
Coming here is a treat every single time. There are wall to wall pens, notebooks, planners, stickers, tapes, things you've never even known about before that you definitely need now. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and so kind. read more
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I have been journaling for 10 years so was so excited to find out about a stationery shop like this in Chicago! I came for the first time during their Stationery Festival. They have a wide variety of stationery and brands. I bought a TWSBI fountain pen and love it. Their staff are really knowledgeable and eager to help. I had a lovely experience. read more
4 months ago
Ever since I found out I was visiting Chicago, I've wanted to visit Atlas Stationers. I heard about it through a podcast and it just seemed like such a great place to visit, and it was! There's a palpable energy throughout the store, and it's saying something that on a Tuesday morning, there were people waiting outside the store for when they opened. They've got such a great variety of pens, pencils, inks, cases, washi, notebooks, inserts, accessories...it's really a great one-stop shop for all things stationery. They also have a guest book to sign, and I was able to witness a livestream in action, which was pretty cool. Some things to highlight include the wide array of fountain pens available (plus a peak at their fountain pen bracket - yay for the 823!), a well-stocked supply of Galen Leather products (one of my favorites), shelves of washi tape, an entire 2 areas dedicated to Hobonichi, a wall of notebooks, and a pen station in the middle of the store. There's a lot more, but those were the things that caught my eye. They also have an area for Atlas exclusives, but it was empty when I came. I found it odd that they don't have a store stamp - most other stationery shops I've been to have one, and I was looking forward to stamping my notebook, but oh well. They have store stickers, so I got one of those instead! Great service as well - I recommend signing up for their rewards program, too. Definitely worth a visit! Or two, if you're like me, in the same day. read more
Enjoyed my visit very much. Outstanding service with extremely knowledgeable staff. You know you're in the big leagues when the staff are discussing the history of the Pilot vanishing point pen line. The store front, interior, and voluminous products were all equally impressive. Worth a stop anytime you are downtown. I'll be back for sure! Pens and journals of all types and sizes available. The amount of ink and paper options was most impressive. read more
9 months ago
I bought my first Montegrappa pen on a whim, drawn in by the beautiful resin. Because the resin varies quite a bit, the pen I received didn't quite match the website photos. I hesitated to exchange it just for color--but I'm so glad I contacted Atlas. Tony immediately sent a return label and went above and beyond, even swapping the nib size and following up to be sure everything was exactly right. Thanks to him, I now have a pen I love that writes beautifully smoothly. I shop at many pen stores, but after this experience, Atlas Stationers will be my first stop. Exceptional service--thank you, Tony. read more
Since I flew all the way from Atlanta to Chicago in August for the annual sidewalk sale, then I have to give them a 5 star review. It rained the first day of the sale, and they were wonderfully prepared and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Great selection of pens and stationery supplies. I've been buying fountain pens a little shy of two years and I don't think I'll ever write with a standard pen again. They had an ink swap the first day of the sale, and I was able to walk away with a zip loc bag full of ink samples. it was a lot of fun meeting the owners and their mother. Its a family owned business and you leave with the feeling that they are happily moving forward with the family legacy . read more
9 months ago
I visited Chicago for the day, from Ohio. The focus of the trip was Atlas Stationers. I follow them on social media and knew I needed to experience the store in person. It did not disappoint. All of the staff were friendly, helpful, and engaging. The vibe was relaxed, with fantastic music (I danced while testing pens, lol) and inspired browsing. Never did I feel rushed. I looked at almost every shelf and made hard decisions because there was so much to choose from. When it was time to check out I braced myself for the total and was pleasantly surprised. I got a lot and did not break the bank. I'll be back in Chicago this spring and Atlas Stationers will be one of my first stops. read more
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This place is fun, educated and supplied. I have visited on two separate trips to Chicago, I will go back every time I am in Chicago from now on and if I can't wait, I will order it from their webstore. Alvin knows his pens. read more
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Amazing selection, the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly . Pen selection is outstanding. Love everything about this shop. read more
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