Now that I've gone full in on the Hobonichi planner craze, of course my next life goal is to purchase as many stickers, pens and supplies as I can to make it work for me. So I couldn't wait to visit Penny Post when I was in town on business recently. This little place is tiny-but-mighty, packed full of allll the planner-related things you could possibly need. From washi tape to notebooks, from fancy paperclips to customized post-its, they had everything I could possibly ever want (and more). The staff is really helpful, too. Perhaps noticing the blank stare/look of overwhelm on my face, a kind employee asked if she could help me find anything. Anything? I had found everything! Luckily, I was doing carry-on only this trip, so only left with a handful of pens and a roll (okay, two rolls) of lovely floral-printed washi tape. If you're into planning, journaling, fancy pens, fountain pens, stickers, or just need a creative greeting card, Penny Post is the place. A quick note about parking: it's sort of a nightmare! I drove around for 20 minutes before I found a spot. But it was worth the hunt. read more

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Penny Post is a local business treasure. I love browsing their carefully curated items. We especially enjoy all their stationery and other items from Japan. This place is unique in our area. read more

Simply the cutest stationary store in Alexandria. Upon walking in the smell of paper just wraps around you. The store is filled with stamps, cards, notecards, pens, stickers, and so much more... so much more. The staff were helpful, and efficient. Check out was a breeze. The pricing is very reasonable and can be a little pricy. But, I found the products to match the pricing. I had to contain myself not to buy too much. I did find out they have a sister store or two and you can find them online. I plan to return! read more

Small corner shop packed with cards, stationery, stickers, pens, games and more. Lots of cute items, lots of customers, and if you love paper and all the accoutrements, you'll love it here too. read more

Penny Post - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This is my favorite place to go for all stationary needs! They have the cutest seasonal cards without a doubt tat are so thoughtful, clever, and stunning. The prices can be high, but not unreasonable for the quality of the products and supporting smaller artists. The staff are always so friendly and fun! read more

My love language is stationary so when I say I fell hard at Penny Post, I. FELL. HARD. Japanese planners, ultra fine tip pens of every color, adorable post it notes to write passive aggressive messages to your roommates, calendars with thick, luxe paper, and all of the cute stickers and pins you could ever want. The fact that this is a local, woman-owned shop is the cherry on top! The owner also owns the equally as adorable Pippin Toy Co and Red Barn Mercantile shops down the street. read more

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

Penny Post - My fav greeting card here!!! Adorable! - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Amazing local pen store! Sales associate was great and helped me pick out the perfect fountain pen for me! I'll definitely shop again when I return to Alexandria! read more

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

Penny Post - My fun haul from Penny Post's Stationery Day (2022) - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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

Penny Post - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This little shop is the cutest thing ever! If you are a stationary and sticker lover, be warned! You will lose track of time in this tiny treasure of a shop. read more

Aww just the cutest little store with such unique items to include stickers, journals, notebooks, pens and all sorts of gifts. Can't wait to go back! read more

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

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So excited for our Christmas cards!! Awesome shop with a great selection of just about everything you need when it comes to paper and cards and the team is super friendly and patient read more

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

Penny Post - Front entrance - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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such a cute little store! i love my notepads! the staff was very friendly. they have so many good choices of stickers, stationary, and gifts. i would come back here for sure. read more

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

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What a lovely little store! Pens, stationary and all sorts of paper goods here. I love that they have Rifle Paper Co. and witty notecards and home goods. I think this would be a great place to buy gifts or even just buy cute things for the office. I don't live in Old Town but I would spend lots of money here if I did. So...maybe that's a good thing! read more

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

Penny Post - Kaweco Sport fountain pen in dark blue, and journal with Kaweco Summer Purple ink for a poem by Mary Oliver - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Wonderful, small & intimate local shop carrying unique greeting cards, stationary, gifts, and some random items too (e.g., infused dark chocolate). Worth stopping in and who doesn't need love getting a card for no reason (even you!). read more

Cute and charming, with a small, curated stock. This store sells a variety of stationery, including artisan greeting cards, paper and envelopes, fountain pens, and notebooks. The selection is small, but adequate for gift shopping or buying one's first set of supplies. I buy most of my greeting cards here, just because they're so unique. They also carry cute buttons, decor, and other knickknacks. The shopkeepers are usually very nice and often run workshops and other events. Even if you're not into stationery, it's just a nice community fixture to stop by. read more

Solid place for a unique birthday card. While Papyrus is a solid choice for highly engineered stationery for high-leverage events, the problem is that the selection of interesting designs gets limited for particular events; while less of a faux pas as wearing the same dress as another to a wedding, still not fun to bring the same card. Penny Post has a wall of unique, almost indie designs, which solve this problem. While not the best curated, a careful dig through the stacks of cards akin to a hunt for rare baseball cards at a yard sale, can yield dividends in the form of a unique card that can make an interesting statement. Also a nice collection of pens and stationery. Worth a visit. read more

I confess, I am a papyrophilia. Stationery and pens are my jam, and I collect enough paper and pen products that I could theoretically open up my own shop. Upon learning that Penny Post opened in Old Town, I was ecstatic. Being a papyrophilia, I always yearn for more stationery stores. The art of handwritten letters and cards should be treasured forever. Thank goodness Penny Post is helping to fill that void. Although the shop isn't that big, it's a bright, airy, and beautiful space. Everything is decorated the way you imagine a perfect stationery store should look. And there are so many trinkets to see! Penny Post carries greeting cards, notebooks, notepads, paper, pencils, pens, office supplies, desk accessories, wrapping paper, ribbons, washi tape, party supplies, bags, prints, candles, chocolates, and lots more. They also can help you customize cards and invitations. The store also carries a selection of calligraphy items from Meant To Be Calligraphy, an Alexandria-based calligraphy vendor. I've purchased a couple of pens, a tote bag, and cards here since they opened. This is such a fun place to shop, even if you're just window-shopping! I've always received stellar customer service here. They even held a couple of events for National Letter Writing Month in April. Perfect place to stop by if you're in need of any paper or pen products! I highly recommend Penny Post. read more

One knows from the second of coming close enough to read the words "Hold me closer tiny donuts", that you need to go in...It also is of note, that overheard outside another OldT store was a slight battle over Japanese marking pens....which I have to agree....one can NEVER have too many...(°*°also I did not know the selection here is amazing according to this heated marital exchange) I, myself, am quite fond of the stickers...I find myself giving them to harried, non-smiling waitstaff...to people on the metro...I give them several and suggest that perhaps they might have a use for the "slightly snarky ones" and that the "you rock one " is for them to keep. It never fails to bring a big smile. Lastly, I am a HUGE fan of the latest paper flowers in the window....plus, I was walking home from a great dinner Wednesday night..and they were having a class. Making the FLOWERS! WHAT?@?!! How did I miss that? Obviously, I think this store pretty much rocks. read more

Penny Post - Those flowers in the window! - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Penny Post is a great addition to Old Town Alexandria - a perfect alternative to Papyrus or The Paper Source on the opposite end of King Street from these two stores (it's much closer to the metro). This shop is 2 blocks from my office, and I probably stop in here about twice a month, buying something 50% of the time. I've purchased cards, caramels, coasters, pencils, notepads, calligraphy pens, ink, and paper, and a business card holder. Some of the stuff can get a little pricey (i.e. $10+ for a single mechanical pencil), but it's easy enough to find something nice at any price range - about half of the items I listed previously I purchased on sale, and half I payed full price for. The staff is helpful, and usually only ask if I need help if they've noticed me wandering around the store for a while (because sometimes I make three full loops before deciding what I want). Penny Post also regularly host events at their shop, including a monthly Correspondence Club, which I've been to once. Encouraging the writing of handwritten notes is such a good idea! They also host workshops like paper quilling and bullet journaling. I have yet to attend one of these, but I plan to attend one soon! read more

There staff here very super friendly and very helpful in providing direction in what I was looking for in a planner. There are also many cute cards and gifts at this store. I had a lovely shopping experience and will certainly be returning! read more

I love this little quaint store from pens to acid free paper. You will find many cute stuff in that store and great gifts. The staff members are very friendly. I'm a frequent buyer. read more

How have I walked by this place & never stopped in before? They are my vibe from the pins, cards, pens, fun little gifts, to the layout of the entire store. It's a great place to spend some time in when you're looking for fun, trendy & clean styles of anything paper related. Can't wait to visit again & do some more digging (& purchasing). read more

I sat here for 20 minutes and no one said a word to me I was urgently In search for a gift bags and plan events in the DC area. But when I'm in a crunch I wouldn't come here... I think is I was another race I would've gotten red carpet service but because I'm not they assumed I'm not a viable patron. read more

Not very helpful staff. Nice selection of invitations but there was nowhere to look and nobody to help. Overall not a great experience.

I really like this little place. A person like me that can't get enough of office supplies will go on a spending spree. I came because they had "spend $25 get a free letter writing kit." I bought a notebook and a fancy pen! It's definitely a good place to get someone an interesting gift. Their stuff is very cute and you might find that perfect journal or perfect notebook! read more

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

This was the first time I have gone into Penny Post and I could have stayed for hours annnnd to be honest, bought almost everything in the store. I am in love! The selection of greeting cards is awesome as is the selection of paper, stationary, books, and other items. It is the perfect store to find a gift for someone or indulge your own needs/wants. The merchandizing is beautifully done (though not surprised given the owner's talent) and the ladies who work there were so welcoming and sweet. Visiting this store is a MUST! read more

My choice of shopping is to frequent boutiques in Alexandria- ive gone into Penny Post several times- no question the store is very cute but the staff was cold and uninviting- acted like I was bothering her with any question I had- my observation of boutiques in town is to be real nice to customers- this was not the case- I made purchases but without noting the icy reception/ read more

This store is amazing for stationary or pen lovers. There is a great variety of notebooks, sticky notes, cards, washi tape, enamel pins, and individual pens. The customer service is great- after looking at the individual pens for 5 or so minutes, the clerk invited me to test some, including colors not available as testers. Overall, I love this store and it's a challenge to not buy everything in it. there is one downside- the prices can be a little steep, but that is to be expected at stationary stores and the prices are comparable to paper source or papyrus. read more

The best stationary store. Always a great selection of cards, calendars, notebooks, and small gifty items. Staff is awesome, and the store is always tidy and easy to shop. Also, A+ for covid safety. read more

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE. followed us around the store as if we were going to steal something. when i ask questions about what some items were used for the lady rolled her eyes at me. very rude and over priced for no reason! read more

I popped into Penny Post this past weekend on a whim, and was so glad that I did. If you're a graphic design and/or stationary enthusiast, then this store will be the bees knees. I felt like I had wandered into a dream. There are elegant cards for all occasions; witty cocktail napkins (e.g. "Congratulations on your new baby...I killed three houseplants this year"); books on typography, design, art & artists, etc.; journals and notebooks aplenty; a curated assortment of Rifle Paper Company goods; some knick knacks; and more writing implements than you could shake a stick, er lettering pen, at. If I needed custom invitations or stationary, I wouldn't think twice about ordering here. I purchased a bullet journal and was given a free letter-writing kit in honor of National Letter Writing Month. I found Penny Post to be a beautiful and thoughtful shop, and I will definitely stop back. read more

I adore Penny Post. The ladies who work there are equal parts darling and knowledgable. They have the best card selection I've ever come across. So many lovely treasures to be found! read more

I needed a classy gift for a friend living abroad, and Penny Post had the perfect set of social stationery. What a lovely little gem of a store. read more