This was such a paradise for stationery lovers, especially people who love fountain pens and ink! They had a huge swap binder of all of the different inks they had. They were very friendly with my questions, so knowledgeable about everything! I could spend hours here, looking at all of the different merchandise. They have handmade papers, where you could stuff a bag for a set price, or grab a pre-made bundle just for junk journaling. They're also a partner of traveler's notebook, so you can get all of the refills! I loved it. read more

Stopped by to check it out while in town: very friendly, knowledgeable staff, answered all my questions about papers and pens. The place was very cool and even got to type out a letter on a vintage typewriter since it was a special event. If you love stationary, definitely stop by this place--I can see why they're the stationary buff's stationary store. read more

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I'm obsessed with this place. Any stationary nerd's dream of a store. There's so many things to look at and sift through. I love their selection of cards including ones that their own letterpress designed. The fountain pen selection is robust. They also carry brands that are usually harder to find in stores like some really fabulous Japanese brands (hibonichi, midori, etc). read more

The cutest little place in Portland for all your paper needs. If you want a really cute greeting card for a wedding, birthday, whatever.. this is a great place to stop. Everyone was super kind. Also lots of assortments to get a last minute gift for any occasion. read more

I heard about Oblation through a junk journaling group. They have custom stationery and a huge array of fountain pens. I'm not familiar with the journal brands, but I know they carry some specialty journals. They have wrapping paper and cards, too. They had a pack of miscellaneous papers/tags/cards that I bought. I'm not sure if they have that all the time or if if was just when I visited. If the weather's good, they have the community typewriters outside. It's a small table with a chair and a typewriter that anyone can use to type on. There is street parking, and a bus stop a block away. Oblation is a must-visit for anyone who enjoys stationary. read more

Small cute shop with great customer service. I snagged a bunch of really awesome stickers.

What an utter gem of a place, and a true little community. I've only recently become curious about inks, dipping and fountain pens, and paper, and as an out of towner, a friend who's native to the area took me here with a promise that I was going to fall in love. It was hard to pull myself away after an hour. Each salesperson i spoke with was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, creative, and kind, and I got quite an education. Came away with two of their own beautiful custom inks, Portland rain and Oblation olive, plus a staff favorite sepia ink, two of the absolutely beautiful stickers they made to go with their own inks, and a chic fat little fountain pen. Can't wait to go back during my next visit to Portland. Stores like this are so rare these days and I love supporting them. read more

Fabulous merchandise but chaos trying to purchase. These people need to learn the queue concept

I love stationary and small local stationary shops are my weakness. This shop looks small from the outside but is plenty spacious inside. It was adorably decorated with thoughtful displays. Every nook and cranny was brimming with exciting new finds. I spent a pretty penny on a variety of small items but it's worth it to be able to shop in person which is not often the case. The sales people were so helpful and friendly. I enjoyed my time here and I would love to return some day. read more

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Gorgeous shop! My daughter was looking for scrapbooking and journaling goods and noticed Oblation. We found the place to be a feast for the eyes. Fabulous and quality options, so very much to look through! Greeting cards, pens, tapes, paper, ribbon, journals...definitely heaven for my daughter and anyone who enjoys crafts. read more

Great selection of stationery and gifts. The sales staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly without standing over you. I was able to take my time and choose thoughtfully without pressure. Highly recommend visiting and shopping at Oblation. read more

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Do you like stationery? Like, do you know Tomoe River paper? Do the words Lamy make your tummy tingle? Then step right in to Oblation! You'll need at least an hour to browse and another 30 minutes to convince yourself that, yes, you do in fact need four fountain pens and another Hobonichi. This place has calendars, Knick knacks, and stationery galore! If you're a stationery head, and you are looking to shop, this is a place you need to check out at least twice. No thrice. Well, despite having a home in Oregon, I have to fight every fiber of my being to not going every time I need to visit said house. read more

I looked for this planner for WEEKS and it was sold out everywhere. After scrolling Google for a while, I found this lovely shop that had it in stock for only $38! $6 shipping and she arrived from Oregon to Michigan in just 5 days packaged like a literal present. Thank you so much! I am IN LOVE WITH HER! Support family owned businesses! read more

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If you love stationary, you'll love Oblation Papers & Press..! Things you should know: I. PARKING You'll have to rely on good ol' street parking. II. SERVICE They provide custom services ranging from letterpressing wedding invites to business cards. You can find marvelous gifts and cards here! I personally like buying the sealing wax and stamp for newly weds or new homeowners. You'll notice they have Japanese imported stationary and fountain pens as well. III. QUALITY What's special about Oblation Papers & Press is the paper they provide is made inhouse. I think that's pretty cool! read more

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Have been coming to this store since it's opening. I live in LA and it's almost on my list when I visit Portland. Only wish there was an Oblation here! Incredible store! read more

I am obsessed with all things stationery, pens, cards, journals etc so when I stepped into Oblation I immediately blacked out and bought so much stuff! This store is amazingly curated with so many cards, expensive fountain pens, cute candles, decor, party supplies etc. I spent a long time looking at cards and found every occasion that I needed! I will definitely be back here next time I'm in town. read more

Spent a lovely hour in Oblation yesterday and had great service and help selecting new inks for my growing fountain pen collection. Nathan was so patient, helpful, and knowledgeable. They also have one of the best selections of independent artist-produced greeting cards. If you love pen and paper, this place is for you :-) read more

When I decided I wanted to write a special letter to my aunt, I knew I needed to Go Big. So, I asked a friend where to get stationary and the immediate answer was Oblation. We set out on just as the snow was really starting to fall, and I called to make sure they were open. They told me they would be open at least for a few hours, though they might close earlier than usual. They also advised me that they normally opened at 11 but if we showed up early (and we did) they would open their doors. The entire conversation was pleasant, helpful, and courteous and it also showed they both flexible and rational in the face of bad weather. Walking in was a real treat. The place is simply stuffed with paper-related temptations - handmade wrapping paper, beautiful stationary and cards, fountain pens, and, on an unrelated note, hand-crafted chocolates. (It was just before Valentines Day but I bet they are always on offer.) I explained what I wanted and was taken over to their stationary section. The associate was very helpful, she went through all the options, and I found something absolutely perfect. I also obtained a birthday card made of handcrafted paper (and writing on that with a fountain pen was a revelation, believe you me!). I have written my letter and I sent my card and I am delighted by the quality of both products. I am glad I was able to give something extra special and support a small business gem, artists and craftspeople, too. So, let's talk cost. This is not a place for those whose only concern is cost. I could have gotten stationary on Amazon, or maybe Office Depot. I could gotten a card a Walgreens or Target. And, I would have paid a lot less. But, that wasn't the point. I wanted to give special gift to both people. I have found that handwriting a letter and sending it snail mail has become something special. It is a way of telling that person they matter, and so the stationary and pen I chose was also part of that message. Same with the card - I gave a handmade card because they are rare and it will be remembered. So, head over to Oblation. Maybe you are into Origami, maybe you enjoy Watercolors, or maybe you just want to give a gift that shows a little extra caring. Whatever your reason, Oblation is a solid choice. read more

I could have spent hours in here! It's worth the browse for creative cards, letters and papers - use the typewriter outside and express yourselves! read more

Oblation is amazing. I can't count the number of times I have been to a stationary store that simply sells some wrapping paper, gift bags, greeting cards, decorations, and cute random stuff from signs to games. They often feel like random assortment stores versus stationary stores, but Oblation is the real deal. Located in an older building Oblation has inks, paper, pens, and the ability to make the most fantastic looking invitations that I have ever seen. I flipped through this exquisite book of samples and ideas with a sudden desire to have some reason, some excuse to have a need for one of their invitations. They were so marvelous! My best friend in the meanwhile struck up a conversation with an employee about ink. This was no mere talk about color but about ink composition, density, flow, and yes color was actually mentioned as both are on a hunt I fear neither will succeed - their perfect idea of blue. He lit up for days after thinking on that conversation because it was the first time ever he could have an intellectually in-depth conversation on a topic such as ink. They had an assortment of pens as well. If you have a used fountain pen you don't know what to do with Oblation is always looking for some! The second hand market is strong. I marveled at the press in the back while my friend looked at paper. It truly is a gem - a unique and special place - an actual true stationary store. read more

When everything else in this world has fallen apart, know that this place offers you the opportunity to communicate with others in a way.. that is unexpected and appreciated. Yes, paper. Paper with words on it. Paper with words that YOU have written. This place makes and sells these things.. called... Cards. Yes, you too can send mail (which could take days) to someone you care about. They will get something in the mail, that isn't a Bill or an Advertisement, and they will love you more. Of course this place also sells all types of things, stamps, writing pads, pens, journals, calendars, ink, and well anything that relates or includes paper in/on it. So I have been coming to this little shop for years, and I live in Seattle.. which means I have to make an effort to drive down. I love what this place is all about, it's something I encourage you to visit, with an open heart, and empty stomach... err... maybe not so much the empty stomach, but yeah.. come find reasons to share joy with others.. because this place will do that to you. read more

beautiful store and friendly service. will revisit often for more journaling supplie.

I've been to Oblation a handful of times to shop for stationary, and it's always been a lovely experience. The shop is so wonderfully curated, there's something for everyone. I love their selection of typewriters and journals. They have more to choose from than any other store I've been to! Specifically though, I really want to call out their design team. While creating custom letterpress invitations is no easy feat, Oblation made the process super fun and very fulfilling. My wife and I created our wedding invitations in Adobe InDesign while living on the east coast, had them sent to Oblation in Portland, and were able to send them all out from the east coast to our friends back out west. Talk about a great effort done remotely! The Oblation team was so helpful in sending over proofs and suggestions for what we could do to make sure the invites came out just right. Not only that, but they did a fantastic job packaging the invites and getting them over to us. Everything was super neatly organized, and came out beautifully. There's something so magical about letterpress that really sets it apart from any other time of card or paper. Thank you Oblation for being a stationary masterclass! read more

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Working with Molly at Oblation Papers has been amazing! The product is just gorgeous very high-quality. Everyone there listen to the edits that we wanted to make were able to make them quickly and easily and had a very quick turnaround considering they were making the paper from scratch. My daughter's wedding invite had a creative envelope with picture Insert that they were able to do, handmade embossed paper and ribbon with wax seal to finish the product. It was absolutely beautiful. It had a good wait closed easily and made a wonderful presentation for her wedding invitation. We could not have asked for a better company to work with as we were putting together this invite. https://uncg-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/tsgruer_uncg_edu/Ef90_j1UoulDnAQCkWt3r-IBaA6446MZXPPhTHxiOUhJTg?e=KL0CcN read more

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I've been using fountain pens for years and had given a friend a very good pen that I was not using. She showed me her ink collection and a few of her pens, and told me about this shop. What a great place. Although I don't need a new pen, and I am not crazy about bright color inks, I was drawn to the lines of paper they carry. OUT EFFEN STANDING! How I missed them all these years is beyond me. read more

One of the best stationary shops I've ever been to. They're up to date on their pens and ink. Not all but a good variety, and better than what I've seen in the Bay Area. They have a lot of cards, and make their own paper; as well as customizing. They sell typewriters as well. This store is a dream to me, as it is hard to find places that are passionate about pens and typewriters. Friendly staff as well. read more

Had a very weird interaction there today leading to this three star review. I've definitely been there before and the service has always been friendly, accommodating and very helpful. Today, I was on a conference call but I did definitely turn my phone away from my face to greet the cashier. I in turn was met with a very sour look and no response at all. Basically she just rang up everything and stood there staring at me without saying a word for the entire interaction. Quite interesting that this was her interaction and demeanor on Valentine's Day when I clearly came in to buy a card for what is supposed to be a happy day full of love and happiness. For sure was not the issue/case on this faithful meeting. The card was Nice and the great service that I had experience previously I'll keep this rating at three instead of a one. I for sure wasn't being overly loud while I was on the call looking for a card and I did take the time to let it be known that I was pausing the conversation so that I could have interaction with the cashier. Not sure what this whole thing was about but again, definitely left a sour face/taste in my short term memory. Might have to think twice about going back should I need any stationary in the near future. read more

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This place is so much fun and it's great having all my ink and paper supplies covered locally. Great selection of fountain pens, ink, Japanese notebooks, cards, and other cool stuff. The staff are also great and they have a good loyalty program. read more

Great selection of cards and gifts. Love all the pens to choose from as well. Love the ribbon selection.

Oblation was incredibly helpful for our wedding invites and other parts of the big day. The save the dates and invites were beautiful and arrived on time. Highly recommend read more

When one walks into this store, you can immediately tell it is a wonderful place to browse for something special. One can only admire the quality and variety of cards, specialty papers, and choices of fine writing instruments. Their selection of new and gently used vintage pens are unmatched anywhere in the region...the staff are both friendly and attentive in a quiet positive way, always willing to point out specials and demonstrate their knowledge of the offerings available in stationary, cards and my favorites: pens. I have been collecting and using good writing instruments for over 35 years in various states and countries. I am happy that this store exists and that the staff actually knows about the various pens sold. The only downside to their new pen prices is that they are full list price...no discount. National companies can match their prices if not actually offer discounts and also no sales tax..just shipping cost.. Amazon Prime can be a viable resource on some pens for less than list price without shipping cost...Blicks Art Supply around the corner, carries Lamy pens...that offers some competition...selling though does not infer knowledge of what is being sold by Blick Art Supply. I have not asked. I like the folks at Oblations. Their team knows what they sell and they readily share that information. read more

Yes, this is the paper store of my dreams. It has a lot of space for cards, stationary, papers and whole body of other papery things. Listen to the classsical music, and hear the two little parakeets. My niece picked up some wax to seal her letters, love that. My sister picked up a travelers journal/diary. I didn't get anything for myself because I knew if I did, I might go crazy and leave with a couple hundred dollars with of items. The store is really organized so it doesn't look haphazard. The employees are somewhat cold but what do you expect? They have on premise press operations and looked to have their own merchandise on the floor. They also have some vintage pens. This store really speaks to my Victorian soul, and I hope they will be around for a long time. It's time to pick up the pen and paper. read more

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Bride approved!! I had such a seamless experience working with Oblation for my wedding invitations. They were thoughtful and responsive throughout every stage in the process. They truly go above & beyond and have great attention to detail. When I initially reached out to order samples, they personally contacted me to customize the samples based on my preferences. I really appreciated this and did not have that experience with any other vendor I looked into. Oblation makes it super easy to put together the content for the invitations. All I had to do was provide the event information on my side and they took care of writing all the language based on the invitation style I wanted. Throughout the whole experience they were very transparent about the pricing and they didn't nickel & dime me along the way. Shipping was super quick and packaging was thoughtful. The invitations turned out even better than I'd hoped. I had a rocky experience with another vendor that I'd used for my save the dates, so working with Oblation on my invitations was a breath of fresh air. Highly recommend working with them on any of your wedding stationary. read more

We are visiting from Tennessee and my husband loves stopping by paper, pen and art supply stores. We arrived 9 minutes before opening. The door was unlocked so he stepped in and asked if he could come in. They said no they open in 9 minutes! Can you imagine turning a customer away??? We try to support small businesses but this lack of customer service is classic..."please shop here when it is convenient for us!" Don't shop here! They don't want your business. read more

What a great fun store! This place has so many unique things. We enjoyed going through the items. We looked at many of the items and were pleased they were so different and unique from other stores. This is a great place to get your paper and products to use for parties or just for your self. So many fun things to see here. Absolutely amazing store. We loved see all the old typewriters lined up. What fun to try one out again. read more

A lovely stationary store with a large selection of cards for all occasions, journals, wrapping paper, little chachkies, etc. Take your time to wander and explore their delightful and locally curated offerings. read more

IN A NUTSHELL: Oblation Papers and Press is THE place to indulge in your fancy writing needs. PRO TIPS: - Ask about their loyalty reward program. 10% of your total in a giftcard after 6 purchases! - For pens: Oblation stocks pens in all shapes, sizes , and colors. The pens can range from $5 to over $500. You can see their selection on the website which seems to be regularly updated! - For inks: Ask to see the ink sample books. Oblation has two books full of swabs of all the inks they stock, organized by brand and by colors. - (as of January 17th) In COVID plague times, 12 people in the store at a time. They will put out a velvet rope in front when the store is full (which I'm told rarely happens). Masks are mandatory and they ask you hand sanitize before testing the pens. - Oblation picks up their phone! :) BEYOND THE NUTSHELL: After years of writing with budget fountain pens that would regularly explode without warning, I finally bit the bullet to search for "The One", a pen that could withstand the rigors of daily writing in style. Fountain pen shopping at Oblation was akin to buying your first wand at Ollivanders. Dip testing fountain pens surrounded by wax seals, sumptious inks, and handmade papers? Yes Please!! Oblation was a no-brainer considering the alternative, squinting at the computer screen wondering how the pens fit in your hand. The staff is kind, the prices are fair, the selection is well-curated, and range is excellent. Starter pens that don't break the bank? They have that! Incognito pens that don't scream, "I'm using a fountain pen!" They have that too! Top-shelf, ounce-per-dollar autograph pens for when you become a #1 NYT Bestseller? Oblation got your back. As for myself, I walked out with the pen of my dreams, an Pilot 823 that writes like butter! I loved this experience so much, I went back the very next day for inks in lavendar and plum. I will be returning to Oblation for all of my journaling needs and implore that you do too if you're yearning to transform the act of writing into a magical experience. read more

We had a wonderful experience working with the team at Oblation Papers. They were very helpful in offering suggestions and options. They were also very timely in getting back to us when we had questions. We are in love with our wedding invitations! read more

Such beautiful paper and gifts. Funny Thoughtful Elegant It's all here. Friendly staff too. read more

I love this stationer. Although I live in San Francisco, I have family in the PDX area and we visit frequently; on every trip, a visit to Oblation is essential and I always find beautiful cards, stationery, pens, and other sundries to support my postal "habit." I am particularly enamored with their Letterpress Express Monthly Subscription. Every month, I get a surprise assortment of greeting cards, including small gifts and USPS stamps to use! If you're like me, you send tons of birthday cards, thank you notes, and condolences messages. Now I never lack for the perfect card to express exactly how I'm feeling. Additionally, I ordered some custom writing paper and envelopes. The consultation was easy and enjoyable. I didn't really know what I wanted, but I definitely knew what I didn't want. The staff guided me expertly through the choices, listened as I griped about small changes I'd want, and then delivered a beautiful set of personalized writing papers and envelopes, packed in a box with tissue paper to protect it. Since then, I've regularly ordered from their online store, including personalized address labels to use with my envelopes since we've moved this month. The pen and the personalized address labels arrived in under four days! I can't say enough how much I love this store and the fantastic people who work there. read more