Wed 16 May 2007
Madison Signatures
743 Madison Ave. (64th St.)/212-717-1386
Weekdays 9:30am–6pm.
The Edge: Prints your stationery. § Known for printing and engraving stationery, as well as writing instruments and desk accessories. A large FiloFax collection.
Home & home office
Stationery
Wed 16 May 2007
Kate’s Paperie
www.katespaperie.com for locations
Mon–Sat 10:30am–7pm, Sun 11am–6pm.
The Edge: Wonderful papers and accessories. § A well-stocked stationery store carrying agendas, boxes, cards, diaries, frames, holiday ornaments, leather address books, photo albums, stationery, wrapping papers, and more. § “Gorgeous.” “Nice store, nice selection.”
Home & home office
Stationery
quality style service value: 45 44 43 34
Wed 16 May 2007
Joon
795 Lexington Ave. (61st St.)/212-935-1007
www.joonpens.com
Weekdays 9:30am–6:30pm, Sat 10am–6pm.
The Edge: Large selection of the best pens discounted. § Features one of the city’s largest selections of pens from around the world—pens to use and pens to collect. Over 28 brands, including Caran D’Ache, Cartier, Dupont, Lamy, Le Boeuf, Marlen, Mont Blanc, Tombo, Yard O Led, Waterman, and others. Also pen accessories and an extensive FiloFax collection. Pens discounted 20% to 25%.
Home & home office
Stationery
quality style service value: 47 47 20 35
Wed 16 May 2007
Jamie Ostrow
876 Madison Ave. (71st & 72nd Sts.)/212-734-8890
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm.
The Edge: Contemporary personalized stationery and invitations. § Elegant stationery, Christmas cards, and invitations. Deluxe.
Home & home office
Stationery
quality style service value: 47 47 47 27
Wed 16 May 2007
Il Papiro
1021 Lexington Ave. (73rd St.)/212-288-9330
Weekdays 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–5:30pm.
The Edge: A touch of Florence with its wonderful marbleized paper products. § Elegant stationery and accessories, including picture frames, tissue holders, desk accessories, address books, agendas, and photo albums.
Home & home office
Stationery
quality style service value: 37 40 33 27
Wed 16 May 2007
Hudson Street Papers
357 Bleecker St. (10th & Charles Sts.)/212-229-1064
Mon–Thurs 11am–8pm, Fri noon–9pm, Sat 11am–9pm, Sun noon–6pm.
The Edge: European styling in paper and paper-related gifts. § A large selection of European-style stationery and paper gift items, plus children’s toys. No delivery.
Home & home office
Stationery
quality style service value: 32 27 17 27
Wed 16 May 2007
Jam Paper
134 3rd Ave. 212-473-6666
www.jampaper.com for locations
Weekdays 8:30am–7pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm.
The Edge: Wide range of papers. § From business to personal papers, including copies of top brands. If you wonder where those lifelike celebrity cardboard figures come from, come here. It features over 100 lifelike cardboard individuals, fun and realistic at $30, including Hillary and Bill Clinton, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, and multiple Disney characters. § “Good selection and prices, but terrible service.” “Disappointing. Not such a bargain.”
Home & home office
Stationery
quality style service value: 32 23 20 36
Wed 16 May 2007
Ellen Weldon Designs
273 Church St. (Franklin St.)/212-925-4483
By appointment.
The Edge: Recommended for fine invitations. § Exquisite calligraphy and some of the best custom-designed invitations in town.
Home & home office
Stationery
Wed 16 May 2007
Dempsey & Carroll
136 E. 57th St. 4th Floor (Lexington & Third Aves.)/212-750-6055
Weekdays 9am–6pm.
The Edge: Where tradition starts. § Elegant engraved stationery in 30 lettering styles, plus party and wedding invitations, Christmas cards, birth announcements, engraved calling cards, business cards, letterheads, and note cards. Meets all your needs. Deluxe.
Home & home office
Stationery
quality style service value: 48 48 43 42
Wed 16 May 2007
Calligraphy Studios
100 Reade St. (Church & West Broadway)/212-964-6007
By appointment.
The Edge: Gets it done well. § Designs monograms, has great stationery and 15 calligraphers on staff. Invitations can be hand or machine engraved. No credit cards.
Home & home office
Stationery