Sure, we may have traded quill pens and parchment paper for keyboards and screens, but that doesn't mean stationery has lost its allure. If you're seeking something more inspired than your run-of-the-mill pens and notebooks, you've arrived at the right address. From the popular chain stores to the small independent shops, we've scoured Hong Kong to uncover some of the best stationery havens that will satisfy all your needs.
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CN Square is where you'll find affordable stationery and art supplies that are perfect for beginners and students. The three-storey shop has an extensive range of supplies, from spray paints and moulding clay to pens, notebooks, and all your office essentials. You're guaranteed to find everything you need under one roof.
The largest one-stop-shop in Hong Kong for all your stationery and literary needs, Taiwanese chain Eslite offers Hongkongers a huge selection of novels and non-fiction in both English and Chinese. They have a dedicated area just for stationery, where you can pick up all the usual suspects: Moleskine, Filofax, and Midori, just to name a few. There are usually pretty great seasonal deals and discounts too, so don’t miss out.
Looking for stationery that’s a little more unique and less mainstream? Gift Idea is the place to go and rummage. This Mong Kok store carries a wide variety of imported brands, especially Japanese and European ones, and a dizzying collection of pens. If you like decorating your journal with washi tape, the range of brands that Gift Idea offers should more than meet your needs. For calligraphy enthusiasts, they’re not short of choices either – German brands like Lamy and Kaweco, Japan’s Platinum and Pilot, and the French brand J Herbin are all available in this dinky shop.
For connoisseurs, Journalize has a curated selection of elegant notebooks and all manner of calligraphy supplies. You’ll find various collections and vintage stationery like fountain pens, pencil cases, sticky notes, and rare, cult brands that are hard to find elsewhere in Hong Kong. All items are hand-selected too, adding a real sense of personality to the shopping experience.
*Please note that Journalize is set to relocate to a nearby location in Causeway Bay towards the end of August 2024.
If all else fails, Muji is here to the rescue. In keeping with its minimal aesthetics, the brand offers simple gel ink pens in a rainbow of colours, notebooks in all sizes, pencil cases, folders, staplers, pins – the whole shebang. Muji's plain and simple designs are perfect for those looking for something functional without foregoing the style.
Muze Pens (formerly known as Pen Museum) was established in 1958, and is the oldest pen shop in Hong Kong. After taking over in 2019, CP (the third shop manager) relocated Muze Pens to the artistic and dynamic neighbourhood of Sham Shui Po. They offer a wide selection of fine writing instruments, inks, and premium paper products with the mission of promoting and preserving the art of putting pen to paper. It is the go-to place in Hong Kong for fine stationery enthusiasts, doodlers, and calligraphers. Customers are also welcome to try out the products, and CP and his staff are always eager to help customers explore and rediscover the joys of handwriting.
Tucked away inside a commercial building in Sham Shui Po, Siugreat is a treasure trove of fun stationery items. All the usual options are available, along with some quirky accessories and an array of fountain pens and inks imported from Japan. If you're planning on visiting, do note that Siugreat only opens on Saturday and Sunday.
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