Great variety and knowledgeable staff. wonderful resource for us in Berkeley and Albany.read more

To the reviewer who complained about not having a frozen themed notebook.... I mean that's…read moresomething you get at the Disney store or Amazon? This is a typical (but extraordinary) stationary store- mom and pop shop. Please just write serious reviews. Anyway, large selection, awesome pens etc.

I purchased my good paper from Port Jefferson Station N.Y... I love the unusual craftiness of…read moredesign.....I love that the cards not only are handcrafted but also have a charitable meaning.... Supporting woman in tragic situations is a beautiful way to send the proceeds of signature greatness to worldly accomplishments..... LOVE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD .CHANGING LIVES THROUGH BEAUTY & CREATIVITY... zillion stars in my book.....

Top 3 things about working with Lisa: 1. She's incredibly…read morecreative and will be able to execute on any ideas you have on your wedding theme/collateral (or if you don't have any ideas she'll be able to come up with something fabulous) 2. She's easy to talk to and is a pleasure to work with 3. Did I mention that she's talented? Seriously, I'm working with Lisa now for my wedding collateral and my invitations/theme is probably one of the top things that's really gotten me excited about my wedding. Her work is way above my expectations and I can't wait to see all the final product!

Everything was fine until checkout with Laura…read more My last name is Latin, I'm a Latin man. I came in, found what I was looking for and went to pay for my things. Upon paying I was asked if I wanted to sign up for some rewards program, I said sure. Upon telling her my full name, she kept mispronunciation my last name even after I corrected her. Laura is also a latin woman which is why I was taken aback at the fact that I kept reminding her that a J is pronounced like an H. The interaction felt dismissive and unnecessarily uncomfortable, almost like telling someone "yes the sky is blue, and them saying " got it, so red, right?" Overall, this was an entirely avoidable moment that appeared intentional, as my clear and repeated corrections were acknowledged but not applied.

Needed to buy birthday card and a bag for gift. This place has a. Wonderful selection of cards,…read morebags, and miscellaneous gifts for the people who are not sure what to get due to circumstances. Friendly staff , prices can be good to pricey depending on product but I mean good ol inflation . I recommend

I love this store so much they have many sunny angels and some smiskis! The lady at the counter was…read morereally nice great service. They also had a very good selection of Sunny angels and the value of them is very high for the price that they give is very reasonable.

I love this place so much !! Truly unique items I don't see at other places near me, I literally…read moredrive 1hr to come here. The store owners are super kind and sometimes add freebies. They stock this place w/ new inventory all the time. Prices are so good as well.

Came here to express appreciation for the amazing customer service I received from Maddy and the…read moreteam at Topdrawer. Everyone at this store is amazing -- helpful and knowledgeable, and not at all pushy or pretentious. It's a joy to explore the carefully curated products. While I'm here, I'd like to comment on the 1 star review by Alan. I happened to have been present on the day of this conflict and it lives in my memory as one of the creepiest and most uncomfortable retail interactions I've ever witnessed. Alan was rude, patronizing and deeply inappropriate as he attempted to intimidate the store manager, who held her own with impressive grace and strength. There were several customers in the shop that night, and it seemed that most were unwilling to leave until we knew that the manager and her staff were safe. We were relieved when security arrived. Kudos to the manager for her poise under pressure, her commitment to protecting her staff, and unwillingness to give in to his attempts to intimidate or take the bait of engaging with his review.

Have you ever been to Radio Shack in the 80's and early 90's and noticed that everything inside the…read morestore that they were selling you felt was over priced and you knew that you can find it everywhere else for less? Well this is pretty much the equivalent to that. I mean literally I can find everything that Topdrawer sell for a lot less. I don't mind buying quality items and I do but not from this establishment. Doesn't help that the staff there are rude.. is it part of the atmosphere to justify the price. Let's act rude to everyone and pretend that the items here are too good for them so they want to buy it even more..

Ordered online and super fast delivery across the country! Great customer service! Would highly…read morerecommend! Will definitely order from them again!

post.script. is a must visit when in SF. The shop is filled with amazing items made by small…read morebusinesses. Perfect for gifts (or a little treat for yourself :)) They have so many amazing cards for every occasion, stickers, pins, candles, art prints, and much more! The owner and staff are incredibly kind and helpful. They recently put on an event for Inciardi print collectors and it was fantastic. Definitely stop by!

Just a simple spot. Basic paints and pens. Some paper and general writing supplies along with a…read morevariety of canvases and art books! Overall, good if you know exactly what you're looking for (which most artists do).

As independent art supply stores have shut across the Bay Area over the last few years, Ink Stone…read morehas remained a paragon of affordable, convenient, intelligent retail. And it means you don't have to give your money to Blick.

I went in with no intention of buying anything. But knowing I would spend money. I have a…read morecompulsion of spending money at craft stores, but can't help myself. I've never been here before, and just wanted to check it out. There was a great selection of pens, markers, pencils, paper. Jelly cats lol I had been wanting a fountain pen for a long time but never bought one. Perfect timing I guess? The JT? TJ? Super knowledgeable about the products on hand, and even the ones they didn't have on hand. I'm excited for the Lamy pen, and sailor ink I purchased. The price of the pen was comparable to what I've seen online, so I'm glad I was able to shop local. I also ended up getting some cute stickers and washi tape.

Got an email that the Oakland location will close soon. Stopped by to get pen refills for my…read moreforeign pens. Cruised around the store, picked up a few calligraphy pens and a 2026 calendar. The pen Manager explained the specific refills in detail. Bonus, she wrote down the details of each model on the back of her business card. She was very helpful and detailed oriented and a pleasure to converse with. We'll definitely miss Flax, but in the meantime, we'll make sure all of the items we need, we get 'em here. The staff that we interacted with were friendly, professional and very helpful. Super bonus = off-street parking lot in rear of store

Super cute stationary store in Elmwood!…read more There a good selection of paper products, journals and random gifts. I was pleasantly surprised by the huge selection of moleskine journals and Crane greeting cards! I overheard a customer ask off they sold stamps, which they do if you need to send something right away! I literally saw everything from pens, washi tape, fun witty printed socks, lip balm?! It's a quaint neighborhood shop that I hope stays in business in this age of Amazon. Prices are moderate but fair for the better brands they carry!

Wonderful and unique selection! Best to go here first! You…read morewon't need to shop around then.

I pre-ordered Mark Danielewski's "Tom's Crossing" from this bookstore and when I did so, I left a…read morecomment in the order to pack some art overlays that may come with the pre-order, and an employee, Kali, responded that they'll include the overlays as well as some blurbs written by another employee, Bee, which i really enjoyed reading, by the way! It's obvious the workers here love to read and appreciate their customers, and I love coming by another MZD fan as well! Come shipping day, and I get another email informing me they received signed copies, and they'd pack it for me!! I would give them 6 stars if I could, FOR SURE. I'm SO excited to read this book. It arrived a day after shipping but granted, I do live somewhat nearby.

A really good bookstore in Downtown Berkeley!!…read more I came in here looking for a calendar, and ended up browsing through the books. It's a classic old school style bookstore, with very friendly people working here. I didn't spend as much time in here that I wanted to, definitely have to come here again!!