The Social Type is a stationery & gift shop located in Atwater Village. This is a brick-and-mortar location as The Social Type owns its own wholesale brand. The shop has another location in Hudson, NY. [Parking]: Metered parking in Atwater Village, but luckily I found a metered parking spot across from the shop at 5 PM on Saturday. [Selection]: Very organized shop as pens are ordered by rainbow color. The shop sells a decent selection of Valentine's Day cards. The staff was friendly and even asked customers on what they were looking for. In addition to greeting cards and stationery, they also have candles, tote bags, etc. The shop also offers gift wrapping service and apparently they even sell red rose bouquets during Valentine week. [Gift wrapping service]: The service is only available at brick & mortar locations. Materials are purchased separately and holiday rush fees may be applied. The shop offers complimentary gift wrap on all in-store purchases (customer's choice of kraft box or kraft wrap with twine). During the busy holiday season, the staff may asks customers to drop off gifts and pick up at a later determined time. * Small (e.g. Small Book, Journal, Pen Box, Candle) = $8 * Medium (e.g. Shoe Box, iPad, Shirt Box) = $10 * Large (e.g. Oversized Books, Laptop, Coat) = $12 * Extra Large (oversized) (e.g. Oversized Kids Toys, Bedding Sets, Large Framed Art, TV) = $20+ [Conclusion]: The shop has a more diverse selection and is not limited to just Japanese style cute stationery. This is really a one-stop shop for anyone looking for a last minute gift. read more

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I loooove a good small business that gift wraps!! I had two friend birthdays to shop for and I found everything I needed plus more. I got some chocolate bars based on my friend's personalities and a candle in a scent named after a vacation place one of them wanted to travel to. They'll gift wrap for free with kraft paper and you even have the option to choose premium wrapping for a small additional fee. As someone that is awful at wrapping gifts, this perk was amazing for the price and I always opt-in if it's available. All my interactions from entering, to checking out, to picking up were phenomenal!! The shop attendants greeted me and my husband warmly upon entering and their hospitality also trickled into their text messages when they were keeping me up-to-date on my wrapping order. Do note that when they are backed up with gift wrapping, they might have you come back at a later time if there's a queue! This is an excellent problem because there are so many shops to duck in and out of nearby. I ended up running other errands outside of the area and coming back before closing on my way to my friends' parties. Getting a greeting card, several presents, a little 'treat yourself' gift to me, and gift wrapping all in one stop? Perfection. read more

This is such a charming little store. It is filled with cute paper products that I absolutely loved. I love the wall of shelves that were color coated with different products. The staff members were friendly and helpful. He picked up a few cute sticker labels while I was in there, and if I am ever in that area again, I will definitely be back. read more

The Social Type - Gift Shops Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A great place to get unique and good looking greeting cards. The selection is pretty nice, and I like how they do look and feel different and more thought out than what you get at most other places. Coming here from now on whenever I need one. read more

Great place to buy a nice birthday card for your wife and grab a fountain pen to start your new obsession with pens and paper. It's a deep hole so be careful. read more

Service: The service was fantastic. Salesperson was knowledgeable about the products and offered suggestions. She also gift wrapped the item like a boss! Selection: The shop could offer slightly more selection of writing instruments and more, however, I had no trouble finding a lovely gift from the selection they offered. This is a small location and the selection fits the space. Crowded, overstocked shops are no fun. All items were displayed neat and tidy which made it easy to appreciate each item. It was a great way to spend an hour. Value: The price point for both items I purchased were very average for stationery shops. read more

Really cute cards and a great variety of them. Plus planners, stationery supplies and other well curated things perfect as gifts.

A lovely little neighborhood stationery store with carefully designed merchandise and a curated selection. Reminiscent of the many stores that have disappeared. The Social Type is a welcoming place to have available still. The card selection is limited and yet fun. Stationery sets, notes, and other paper products are distinctive. Other items are eclectic and yet refreshing to see available. The staff are helpful and are excited about the products they sell. read more

I'm a sucker for good stationery (maybe because I have the soul of a widowed Victorian who lives in a remote mansion), so I was initially sad when I saw the Echo Park Social Type location was closed. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see this store pop up in Atwater Village. This is a beautiful friendly stationery store, with a well-designed, cozy, and inviting shop that is well-suited for browsing. I've found the service to be consistently friendly, and I've bought some great cards for friends and family. They offer a wide selection of cards, calendars, paper goods, and small gifts, and it is definitely my favorite stationery store in the area. read more

I love getting gifts wraps here! Very pleased with their selection of cards as well. Such a great hole in the wall

cute but tiny store. mainly cards. there was like 3 people in here. kinda hard to move around with people in here. worker was cute didnt talk to me or provide service. whatever. if you need a birthday card check it out read more

This store is small, well curated and arranged. They've got a ton of cards, notebooks, writing utensils all arranged by color - which, if you're like me, is a very satisfying space to be in. What struck me the most though, was the guy behind the register was kind and welcoming. He greeted all of us when we walked in. He noticed my kid and showed him some cool chalk that looked like french fries. Anyway, we got these cool little "Los Angeles" and "California" trays that you can put on your desk to keep your random trinkets from taking over your space. Love it. Great shop. Kbye. read more

Absolutely love this shop, and it feels great to support local small businesses. The colors and layout are really aesthetically pleasing, the people there are great, and they offer a lot-- unique cards, stationary, gifts, pens, sealing wax, and more! You're bound to find something appropriate for any event or occasion at The Social Type! read more

Adorable little boutique stationary store offering well sourced cards, stationery, and writing supplies as well as great gifts and impulse buys. They moved this year to the heart of downtown Atwater Village, and new location has great parking, is easy to find, and the always consistent awesome customer service here is a plus. You've got a customer for life, I love this shop!! read more

If you need to find a quick gift and are willing to spend a bit for quality, trend, or cuteness, this would be a place to visit. A friend of mine told me about this place and they have really cute stuff that you could find when you need a last minute gift idea. On the flip side, you can't get more hipster and "Silverlake" than this place. You'll see from their collection, the music they play, and the other characters that come in and out of their doors. If you're pro-hipster or live in the area, this may just be what you're used to. If you're not, then get ready to be amused by simple pleasures :) I bought my friend a box of tea from here, gift cards...they have scented lotions, journals, and other trinkets like this. It's a very clean store and everything is arranged nicely. I think I may come by this store again. Street parking only so you may do some driving until you secure a spot. We got lucky on a Saturday evening. I hope that you find what you're looking for at The Social Type. I did and will definitely return :) read more

This place is great! I came here to have a present gift wrapped as I am completely helpless at doing it myself. Laura was extremely helpful and was able to get the whole thing done in about 10 minutes, despite having a number of other customers to assist at the same time. Ultimately, it's your call whether it's worth the cost (probably $15-20 for a small/medium sized gift wrapped), but in my case, I'd definitely consider it worth it and will be coming back soon! read more

Some claim that millennials have killed off a lot of things, but The Social Type is proof that the greeting card is not one of them. Think of this place as a Hallmark store that a person under 30 might actually be interested in entering. The interior is spaced out and minimalist, and the products themselves have been carefully curated with a quality-over-quantity approach. I appreciated how straightforward it was figuring out if they had something suitable for me...perusing both walls and the central tables shouldn't take you more than 15 minutes. The cards are: aesthetically pleasing, sometimes sarcastic or raunchy but never cheesy, noticeably well-made, expensive. In addition to cards for certain occasions, they have packs of plain cards + envelopes, notebooks, and other paper goods. Five stars because I found exactly the type of card I needed, twice! read more

This place is a DREAM! Small and cozy, super cute inventory, reliable brands, great customer service. I love it. It's my zen spot and worth the drive from the West Side! And such easy parking right out front. I can't wait to come back :) read more

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My new go to for cards and small gifts in the neighborhood. Great selection of cards and stationary and other items. They also have amazing puzzles and a super nice staff. read more

I love gift stores but this one has to be on the top of my list- it could be because it is in the neighborhood but STILL! It is nestled right on sunset and you couldn't miss it if you tried because the building is bright pink! It is put together and merchandised to suit your favorite colors and needs. I could spend a solid hour or two looking at all the beautiful stationary, gifts, cards, etc they have. I came to this store after a yelp event where we learned to do the old fashioned wax and seal for cards. It was so much fun and that it was just the coolest I had to come back to get one for myself. I picked up a "J" stamp and forest green wax for a gift and then a calligraphy how-to gift box to compliment the other gift. They have all your gift and party needs! Also, for all of you that do not know how to wrap for the holidays- They provide a wrapping service so you can impress read more

Really pretty stuff at this place! It was a nice surprise to find this place in the neighborhood. I feel like stationary stores were kinda dead for awhile, especially since we went full digital in the early 2000's. So I'm really glad that there is a place like this where you can physically browse for gift ideas, and maybe get inspired for your own creative endeavors. It's quite expensive, but it is a small business with quality items. So just know that going in, you'll be spending quite a bit. read more

Such a cute shop and very helpful team! I stopped by and bought a ton of cards for various coworkers and my husband. All were very well received. I also liked everything else they sell in terms of wax seals, pens, organizers, and accessories. But I had to stop myself from buying it all! I will definitely be back! read more

Came here to get some gifts wrapped for my gf birthday. Everything came out perfectly and the price was super reasonable. I'll be back for more holiday gift wrapping that's for sure!!! read more

My obsession is stationery shops as of late. I love them so much because they have such cute items local to the area. I love this shop, the reason I give it 4 and not 5 stars are based on a feeling and not a performance of an employee or the display in the shop. It is very open and airy, I felt like it was empty and awkwardly walking around. I see in other photos they utilize the space for classes or some events, but I did not see anywhere in the store when the events were. I also wish there were more LA type of cards, prints, and goodies but there was not. However, I will still be visiting and I hope to attend one of the events :D read more

The Social Type - Gift Shops Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The owner helped me with a very small but very important stationary-based crisis and was so gracious and warm in the process. She had no reason to be so involved but she effectively saved the day, re-cutting a card to my specifications and doctoring it up to make it perfect to my standards. It's great to have business owners who are so invested in their customers. A+! Support this place! read more

Papyrus is so last season. This shop has an excellent array of fabulous cards and gifts! Cute, sassy, risqué...whatever you need, this goopy boutique has you covered. read more

Adorable hipster east side stationary shop. Really cute unique designs but everything is decidedly hipster in theme and design. Employee was extremely friendly and helpful. With all that being said, the reason this isn't five stars is that despite the store being quite large and gorgeous, there really isn't that much variety in their offerings and everything is extremely expensive and overpriced. read more

This stationary spot is awesome. They have all kinds of cards. I came in here for a Bridesmaids Proposal card, but didn't see any. So I got a general card that I know my Bridesmaid will like. However they have all kinds of wedding stationary. They have cards for congratulations on engagements, or even before and after the wedding. They have thank you cards, I'm sorry cards, cards for mom and dad, and all varieties. They also have journals and a lot of their combined stationary is color coordinated which is cool. The only reason for my four stars is that it is pretty pricey. So the stationary is VERY nice, and a higher grade than something you'd get from Walgreens. Great customer service as well. read more

CUTEST, most wonderful little stationary store. Highly recommend it! Everything is organized by color and they were super nice and helpful. I can't wait to go back! read more

The Social Type is a gem. Wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Great selection of cards, many designed in-house, as well as a host of other cool knick knacks. Extremely friendly staff that did everything humanly possible to diffuse stress and sort me out on Valentine's Day. Can't say enough about this place. If you're looking for the types of things they sell I guarantee they will exceed your expectations. read more

Really adorable place. I went in here when I saw a picture on Yelp of wax seal stamps and wax colors for sealing envelopes. I needed some last minute and it was such a relief somewhere actually sold them. And the wax colors were so pretty! I found ones that perfectly matched our invitations. read more

The Social Type - Gift Shops Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was really great place if you want to buy a unique and funny card for your friend and family. Friendly employee is also another plus at this store. They were very helpful. I bought my friend a birthday card and he loved it. Therefore, I definitely come back in the future for more cards read more

This shop is so beautiful!! Tons of great cards and gifts -- the shop is run by a stationery maker, so they've got a killer greeting card section, full of cards you won't find everywhere. I love that this shop seems to stock tons of cards and items from indie businesses and artist-run card companies. The gifts they stock range from everyday "just because" gifts that you could give to co-workers or friends (notepads, cute office supplies, calendars), to luxe treats that would be appropriate for birthdays or wedding gifts (home goods and barware, fancy candles). Gorgeous gift wrap, including a beautiful display of ribbons, and everything you'd need to wrap a gift to the nines. Picked up a few stocking stuffers here before the holidays, and they were all loved. I'll be back for more stationery soon. read more

I have spent quite a bit of money at this store- cards, candles, matches, you name it. Unfortunately being so pricey I am quite upset to have realized that the quality of some of their items (in particular their match boxes) falls short (to say the least!) . Shortly after I discovered this store; being so seduced by the numerous match boxes designs they have I bought about 15 different ones (no joke !). However, to my dismay, they've all been a huge disappointment and waste of money because of the awful strike pad they come with. After only lighting about 5 matches using the strike pad on the box you end up forced to invest in lighters if you want to keep using them. Friends of mine have had the exact same issue so it's not just a "bad batch". It's just terrible quality. And given that the average price for them is around $10.50, it is actually quite scandalous. I was fine with the high price-tag because of how unique their products were. But I expected the quality to go with it- and it did not. Two stars because I still like their postcards. read more

Incredible service, beautiful store, and awesome selection of cards, gifts, and home decorations! I was basically drawn from the outside, as the lighting, high ceilings and awesome presence draws you to the store. It's a grand place that's easy to spend a ton of time in; impressive to say the least. I went in because I was looking for a gift for my girlfriend with absolutely no idea of what to get her. When I went into the store the first thing I felt was how open, welcoming, and friendly the atmosphere was! I was greeted by two very nice people, Jessica and Allison. They were open to help, but not pushy at all. They seemed so friendly and I needed some serious help. They took the time with me to ask me questions and find out what might be the perfect gift for my girlfriend. After spending some time with Jessica and Allison I felt great with my gifts of "Poppin bottles", a whole bunch of cool matchboxes, and a few other great items. My girlfriend loved her gifts, immediately went to their website, and we're going back for more. Thank you so much to Jessica, Allison, and The Social type! read more

Obsessed with this store. Cutest stationary and greeting cards - they even have their own line of them! Great spot for unique gifts, cards, wrapping, and stationary! read more

A true gem of a gift shop. Everything is beautiful, from the cards and notebooks to the bar ware and amazing pens. I got my girlfriend an awesome flask! read more

Love this store! Best greeting card selection. Literally a card for every occasion or even if you just want to give a note just cause. They also have a really good gift selection. I wound up buying a candle with wrapping paper for a friend and she loved it. read more

The Social Type - Gift Shops Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Initially, I didn't see anything really obvious that I wanted to buy so I took my time. After spending more time there, you begin to see the nuanced qualities of the letterpress cards, the intrinsic beauty of quality paper, well crafted die-cut edged notecards... In other words, many items in the store reflect a discrete, more mindful lifestyle. Super nice personnel. I hope more people take the time to shop here and try integrating quality (non-electronic) communication amongst their family and friends like handwritten notes. It has an impact. I think they need to add more merch, window displays or something...it's a big space and feels like it needs more in there. read more

I've driven by this store a couple of times since it opened and finally stopped in when I realized I needed a last minute gift for a birthday party. They have a great card selection in the front, as well as various gifts. Had to stop myself from buying one of the cute clutches for myself. I opted to get the small notepad I purchased gift wrapped and they did a beautiful job, my friend didn't want to open it and ruin the wrapping! read more