Been trying to get there for a few weeks when I saw there a seller of the popular Lamy fountain pens. And wow they have a great selection. More than I thought. The lady who helped me was so familiar with fountain pens I thought she could be the owner but I don't think that's the case. Just passionate about the stuff there. Really helpful! I was so focused on the pens I didn't have time to look for other stuff but did score a great deal on a pen tray for the desk. And to make the experience 10x better was the golden doodle puppy! Absolutely the sweetest pup! Made the out of the way stop there super homey. Will definitely go back. read more

Stopped in for some fountain pen accessories and paper. I left empty handed after whomever was working followed me around the store while making exasperated, gruff noises while pretending to clean. Did not ask if I needed help, just kept slamming things around while I tried to shop. I asked if he was ok and if the last customers made a mess. (The 3 drunk ladies that were shopping ahead of me were treated with upmost courtesy.) They have a fine selection of stationary etc. Nothing to die for, though I would have loved to have picked up a magnifying glass. While I understand theft is probably high on this area, this was just rude behavior. Avoid. read more

We were walking around and shopping, found their stand in the market and I found these lovely gifts for myself. Their three wax stamps were $7 each and in wonderful condition, with the little flowers one being so charming and pretty. The paper butterfly set which you build up yourself is gorgeous in the colors and shapes, easy to put together and at a wonderful price ($25). I've already put one together and am deciding how to display them all. The lady manning their booth was very helpful and friendly, giving great service and showing the gorgeous glass wax stamp handles which came from France. I would have loved one but being as clumsy as I am, I would be fearful of damaging it. read more

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It's been a little over 10 years since I last stopped in at Papier Plume. I'm not sure where I was walking at the time, or what I was really doing work colleague-wis, as my Royal Street positioning in the present and looking at the past was way off. I came away with some seal wax and stamp, while Gayle added some Cat Tarot and Cat greeting cards to my purchase. As before, the "analog" paper goods were well curated and priced, store staff were very helpful and friendly, and this remains one of these stores that are a joy to wander on this bright and welcoming corner of Royal and Dumaine. read more

I placed an order for a mechanical pencil with a fat grip. I normally like fat fountain pens and, having found a graphite size I like, I decided to get a fat pencil to see if it would better suit me. Papier Plume was one of only a few retailers that still had the limited pencil. Now, I understand why. They sent a rollerball pen instead of a pencil. I contacted them over the weekend and by Tuesday had heard nothing from them,. I contacted them again, waited 24 hours and again heard nothing. In 25 years of online shopping I have never experienced this situation. I will never order from them again, and I would advise others look elsewhere. read more

Amazing customer service. With such a wide selection of pens, stationary, and inks. I was literally in there for HOURS over the summer!

High quality paper products, many of which are lovely. Service was excellent. And it's in a good location on the quiet end of a quarter.

I stopped in for a birthday card and found a wonderful eclectic selection of cards. The owner was very helpful and the selection was excellent. read more

Stumbled upon a this little shop while walking around the French Quarter. They sell pens, ink, inkwells, stationery, paper, journals/notebooks, and gifts. I'd love to spend more time browsing in this store next time I'm in New Orleans. Definitely worth a visit if you are interested in fountain pens. :) Glass dip pens https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=C97LmNbaaO9j9lyf9SdSuw&userid=isQotFiKU_S_TI4Qt4MtMQ Display https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=0w-aV_vaXMXleCTAif5gag&userid=isQotFiKU_S_TI4Qt4MtMQ . read more

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This store is just completely awesome! I was on vacation with two kids both budding artists. The owner really took the time to learn their needs and showed them items in their desired areas. The kids really had a great time and the time the owner spent with them made their purchases even more special. The store is full of pens, inks, art supplies and great journals. A fun place to explore. read more

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Outstanding pen and stationary store. Wide choice of high quality fountain, calligraphy and dip pens. Few places can knowledgeably consult on how pens. Inks, and paper interact with each other for optimum results as this shop does. Frequented by artists and writers passionate about the subject. More than a store, it's an experience! A French Quarter destination in my view! read more

Boy I wish I had known about Papier Plume before the holidays!! Found myself perusing down Royal St and stumbled into this adorable little print shop. In the back, there's a glass viewing window where you could see someone working on a calligraphy project - so neat. I am in love with stationary stores! Papier Plume will be a frequent stop of mine whenever in the quarter. I can't wait to utilize their Christmas cards and prints for years to come! read more

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Came in for a greeting card, left with that and a pen. I love the selection here, and the staff truly knows what they're talking about. You won't catch me writing with anything that doesn't say "Kum" on it from here on out! read more

, the selections. Was slightly sold out due to Christmas but definitely fell in love. When they have the one I want I'll order it online. The inks were absolutely beautiful! They also let you test stuff out! read more

A must-visit for anyone interested in fine writing instruments, stationery, journals, greeting cards and related fun items like wax seals, and elegant magnifying glasses. Patrick, Amanda and Jason are very service-oriented and knowledgeable. I purchased a couple fountain pens and journals and found the prices to be very competitive. I even stopped in twice during my three day visit to New Orleans. I will visit anytime I am in town. read more

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Everything about this store is magical and fantastic to me. This may not be the case for everyone. Loved every inch of this square space and the paper and pen products they carry. Got some wax seals for Christmas. The lady was very informative and helpful in doing a demo to help me visualize the end result. Thank you. read more

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It's shops like Papier Plume that transport you to Europe... or at least back in time to the days before malls. No better place in the city for stationary, writing instruments or special gifts for those who value old time pen & ink writing. Perhaps a leather-bound guest book for your home? You'll find it here. The shopkeeper and his staff are all very knowledgeable and anxious to help you select the perfect gift for you... or someone special. read more

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I love sneaking off to this place when I have down time in New Orleans. Such a lovely city with a lot of inspiration. I'll go for paper, stickers, ink, pens for my stay. I love fountain pens and ink, and they have a decent variety. I've bought a few pens there and they had great insight on the pens, compared to other sellers who know nothing about fountain pens. They are passionate about what they do, such as wax seals and inks. Their inks are great and I'd put them in my more expensive pens, but they have a lot of great inks in store from other brands. The prices are a market price and yes you can get some online for much cheaper. But they have some pens that have gotten harder to find, but a fair price. They also know what to say to get me obsessive over pens and just make me sneak back there to get it or order online. I would stay there for hours if I could. read more

Papier Plume is a beautiful store with quality items and superb customer service. Amanda assisted me with my purchases is a superb representative of the company and has excellent customer service skills. Amanda discussed her love of the company and how much she enjoys working for Papier Plum and her enthusiasm for the company and products they sell will keep us coming back. I would highly recommend Papier Plume and appreciate Amanda's assistance. read more

I specifically looked up Papier Plume because I wanted to buy a higher end fountain pen and ink to add to our collection as souvenirs of our trip to NOLA. We went into the store Monday 4/22/24 just before noon, there was the owner/manager and a young man working with inventory behind the counter with one other customer. The owner helping a lady with a purchase when we walked in, but both employees completely ignored my husband and I. We proceeded to look around, found some ink we wanted to buy and also saw two higher end fountain pens we were interested in purchasing. After waiting over 20 minutes without being acknowledged by either employee, we left. On Wednesday 4/24/24 we went back. There was one other customer but three employees. A young lady behind the counter greeted us with a cheerful hello when we walked in, but again the same two male employees completely ignored us. We spent another 20 minutes waiting for someone to help us, and again we were ignored. I absolutely do not recommend wasting your time at this store. If they're incapable of dealing with more than one customer, they really should stick with mail order only. read more

This shop is a pen and stationery nerd's paradise! They have so many beautiful things to choose from, including notebooks, cards, pens, and bottled inks. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and were able to track down a Retro 51 pen for me. Definitely worth making the trip! read more

Amazing selection of pens, stationery, journals, postcards, wax stamps and equipment, calligraphy items... lots of gorgeous illustrators represented here! I found a lovely Lamy pen, and the shop keeper was so knowledgeable--she showed me how to change the nib, knew all the different brands, taught me that the clear pens were called Demonstrators. Definitely worth a trip to the French Quarter! read more

This is a one of a kind store, that I haven't found anything comparable to in the Houston area. In fact, I ended up buying seals with the letter of my new last names, if I ever wanted to have extra pretty letters sent. Playing with the seals and wax is fun, because they teach you a little bit about it at the store and then you settle on choosing the seal you most prefer. As silly as this sounds, I had a hard time choosing. What if I wanted a cat, or a letter? Hell, I got all of them. We got good recommendations on wax and where to buy it, since we're not local to the area, which I found very helpful. All the different beautiful fountain pens are a right-handed person's dream come true. Alas, I am a lefty and have that ink smudged all over my hand thing, hence why I generally avoid pencils and pens with wet ink. However, if I could use them without looking like a Pre K student, I would. I like that for a stationary store it's a unique find and has a little bit of everything, contributing to the magic of New Orleans. If you're a tourist, you definitely have to visit. If you're a local, I say shop local and support businesses like this as its a lot better than buying stuff from the local Office Depot-where the price and quality can't really be matched. read more

I had my first trip to NOLA this past weekend. I love pens, bullet journals and all things crafty so this place was a must stop. It is a beautiful little shop with lots of interesting items, including pens made from parts of the Titanic and one that was inspired by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Journals of all sizes. Fountain pens of all types. Wax seals and wax. The super sweet employee gave me some tips for the wax and answered all of our questions. I wish I had caught her name but she was this very charming young lady with a piercing in her nose that makes me want one even more. read more

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I stumbled across this shop while walking around the French Quarter and I'm so glad I did. They have some beautiful pens along with stationery, cards, messenger bags, and other little trinkets. The salesman I interacted with was helpful in explaining the difference in some of their feather pens without being pushy or overbearing. I ended up purchasing a brass feather pen and a small brass holder to display the pen in. There was also a Jean Pierre Lapin pen I had my eye on but was hesitant to pull the plug on given the price tag. The prices here range from not too bad to am I really going to spend this much on a pen?? This one was somewhere in the middle. Still thinking about the pen after returning home from my trip, I bought it online. They were doing a special anniversary sale so I took advantage of it. Between that, how frequently I intend to use it, and the five year warranty, I'm managing my guilt quite effectively. You can tell the staff really take pride in the products. If you were the kid that loved back to school shopping for the school supplies, this store is a must stop. read more

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I have been coming to this store off and on for about ten years. Every time I walk in their door, I feel like I am walking into an art wonderland. This place is filled to the brim with notebooks, ink, calligraphy sets; you name it. They even feature works from local artists. It is a place for all people, from artists to anyone who just needs a new notebook or pen. Ever since I was a kid, every time I walk in, they have always been very warm, friendly, and engaging. I never leave there empty-handed or empty-headed. Through my interactions with the staff there, I learned how powerful ink can be, and now I am considering changing my medium from watercolor and ink to just ink! I did not realize how diverse a medium ink was until today, and I thank this store and its staff a hundred times over for their help and service to the art community! read more

Great FQ location. Wonderful selection. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Wish there was another, closer location.

I sought out Papier Plume for the pens, as I'm a collector with just over 30 currently, having owned dozens more in the past. Visited the shop when I found myself in New Orleans from out of state, and after looking at a few other pens (Pilot Custom 823, a Montegrappa, Visconti Rembrant) I asked to see a Visconti Homo Sapiens, as I'd been interested in obtaining one for quite some time, but hadn't yet been able to hold or write with one. It's a more expensive pen than the others, and I was told "sorry, we only take those out of the glass for serious buyers. Most people just come in to look at them and then end up not buying, or they buy them online." I mentioned that I was in the market for one (I was planning on buying a pen on this trip), but to no avail. I find it likely that it was because of my age, but alas. I ended up leaving after that due to feeling offended without purchasing a pen. Ended up buying one online for the same price as they had in store. Good store for viewing, but I'd purchase elsewhere due to the shaky customer service. read more

For all you faithful Yelp friends who read my reviews, you know that I am a lover of high quality stationery, paper, pen and ink shops like this. So like a moth to a flame, I was drawn into this beautiful shop in downtown New Orleans which also happens to be on one of my favorite streets in the French Quarter. Let me start by saying that the owners are wonderful people. This becomes almost immediately apparent upon entering. They are welcoming, helpful and kind. Their store is irresistable and so lovely with eye-catching items everywhere you look. There are beautiful writing implements, inks and ink wells, exquisite European stationery, wrapping papers, calligraphy sets, gorgeously bound journals and the like. As I browsed around, I suddenly espied the sealing wax and seals. Oh my. Years ago when I was in junior high and high school in NYC, the ancient practice of affixing one's seal into a pool of colored wax on the outside of envelopes had been resurrected. Seals and sealing wax were readily found in shops everywhere. I still have my original initial seal that I used back then. Nary an envelope left my hand for years without my seal across the flap. The use of seals on letters and documents can be traced back to the Old Testament and I've always thought it a lovely way to close an envelope with a personal logo, totem or initial. Here, I found an array of Italian-made seals along with an assortment of richly colored waxes. I fell hard once again. All things considered, given the things that I love and that interest me, I should have been born a few hundred years ago. Both the owners showed me some new sealing techniques which include using both wax and ink stamps. I walked out with two new seals, an assortment of inks and quality wax sticks and I'm all set now to emblazon the envelopes on my soon to be written out Christmas cards and envelopes. If you're into beautiful pens and good inks as my husband is, this too is your place. There is a wide variety from which to choose of both. There are many things here that would make wonderful and unique gifts. If you can't get to Royal Street in New Orleans any time soon, check out the website. This is a small, local shop and any questions you might have I'm certain would be readily answered via phone call as well. Stopping in this pretty shop can't help but remind us of the art and beauty of writing by hand and creating something lovely with quality materials. read more

Came in for a monogram stamp and wax sticks for upcoming wedding invitations-- they came out beautiful! Staff was incredibly helpful and attentive. Will be back for more supplies for sure! read more

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The customer service is beyond great. My wife and I bought a really nice Alexis pen in Paris which came apart a few weeks after our return to California. My wife was quite disappointed, so I set about finding a US source for this pen that could conduct a repair. I found Papier Plume and my email was swiftly returned to me by Patrick who offered to help. About a week after sending the pen to him, it was returned to me in perfect condition and the only charge was postage. Well done Patrick and Papier Plume!! read more

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I am in Love with this store! I was in New Orleans in April for a business trip and wandered in as I was sightseeing one day. I was so amazed by the gorgeous displays that I was motivated to purchase my first Fountain Dip Pen set! It was made by Bortoletti and came complete with an ornate pen holder and bottle of ink. The next day I found myself there again and purchased a Bortoletti leather journal as well! The store is filled with an abundance of quality items such as leather bags, fountain pens, journals, stationery, and wax seals. They even had a fountain pen made of steel from the Titanic! The staff were very friendly and professional and made my shopping experience one of the most memorable days of my trip! If I visit New Orleans again, Papier Plume will be my first stop!!! read more

I love visiting fountain pen shops. This shop is fantastic. They have a great range of inks and I like their color interpretations. They order their ink powders from France and a few other European places and mix the colors right here in the shop so you never know when that color will be available again if the powder distributor has changed its supplier or recipe. It's not mass produced and that appeals to me. This shop also carries some fountain pens and accompanying paraphernalia like blotters, holders, ink wells, various papers and local NOLA flavored cards and stationary. I love that their ink colors carry NOLA names like red beans and rice, moss, and house of the rising sun. read more

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Super cute stationary shop with fancy fountain pens. We had a lot of fun practicing on the sheets of paper and walking around. Great, friendly store associates! read more

Indeed, I shall confess at the outset of this review that I have an obsession with quality paper and fine writing instruments (nb this does not necessarily mean super expensive) Today I had occasion to visit because a handmade pen I acquired some many many years ago needed a refill. Not just any refill, a ballpoint straight short barrel with no obstructions along the refill barrel. The search for this refill has been a project of a few months and acquisition is like finding a unicorn in a haystack, on the moon, during a full eclipse. I walked into this beautiful small shop in the French quarter, which I have visited many times and was immediately distracted by a few new beautiful glass pens and other items. On to the counter, I presented my pen and my quest. At first it was deemed an easy problem- until we actually started trying to fit the refill into the barrel. Undeterred and after maybe 10-15 minutes of polite and fun discussion, the replacement piece was FOUND! A lovely shop for those who like friendly people, beautiful things and still enjoy the art of writing and all things surrounding it. From casual stationery to formal paper, business folios and brief cases, and all manner of lovely writing instruments, including their elusive and pedestrian refills, Papier Plume has been a french Quarter mainstay for years. Go visit and browse, be inspired. read more

This is an awesome store! We always make a stop here when we're in New Orleans. The choice of pens and notebooks is tremendous. Staff are very helpful and can steer you in the right direction if you are unsure. Would recommend! read more

Let me first say that the quality of the pens and the merchandise itself in this store is amazing. The reason I am leaving a 2 star review is the experience we had. We went in with 3 friends and spent over $400 and were very happy with our purchase. The cashier overcharged us and told us that it was a mistake so she processed the return and said it would be back on our card immediately. She then had to re charge the correct amount. All of these transactions over drafted our bank account and we were charged bank fees because of her mistake. The next day we called the bank and they said to go talk to the store to see if they could fix the problem and she was very rude. First the manager thought we were there to scam the store and that was so offensive to start out with, and then the cashier tried to back track what she previously said about the return being available immediately. She lied to all our faces and said she never said that. In the end they did not help us and it's unfortunate, the good thing is our bank has great customer service and they will help us by getting our money back from this horrible experience. read more

A calligraphist's dream. Paper and ink goods beautiful enough to inspire, lovely stationery and cards that nullify Hallmark products by a mile. I decided I wasn't vain enough (or perhaps too pyro) to warrant a wax seal for my love letters shut, but that didn't stop me from fondling/sniffing the leather goods. Even the polished metal inkwells, paperweights, and holders deserved a moment's admiration. read more

This is a gorgeous fancy shop for people who still hand write letters and appreciate the finer things. We stopped in here just to look around and WOW- they have gorgeous things here. I loved the ink pens that you have to actually fill with ink. They have ink wells containing inks of all different colors: different shades of blue, greens and coppers really blew me away. They also sell a large assortment of fancy magnifying glasses with beautiful silver handles and gorgeous wrapping paper and stationary. If you are looking for a unique gift for a writer in your life, Papier Plume should be your first and last stop. The store owner was extremely welcoming and asked where we were from and if we needed help with anything. I also heard her telling other people to "enjoy the city", which I love from any store proprietor, especially one in the French Quarter. read more

I recently had a wonderful experience with Papier Plume that warranted a yelp review. I was given a pen by a friend whose father is a pen manufacturer. The fountain pen that I received was somehow dysfunctional, but I didn't want to call my friend and complain... as it was a generous gift and I didn't want to appear unappreciative. I went over to Papier Plume, (which admittedly my family has purchased many things from) and informed them of the issue with the pen. They spent a solid week tracking down the necessary parts and emailed and called me with updates. I was extremely impressed with their professionalism. This is the kind of service that you find where people really care about their product and service. I was a fan of this place before, but now I would refer anyone I know to their little gem of a shop. If you have a pen need or problem, give these guys a call. read more