Where to Shop for Lettering Supplies & Books

U.S.

Paper & Ink Arts — Highly recommended
Among the most comprehensive lettering and book binding suppliers; based in the U.S. but ships internationally

John Neal Bookseller — Highly recommended
Among the most comprehensive lettering and book binding suppliers; based in the U.S. but ships internationally

Arabic Calligraphy Supplies
An online shop for Arabic calligraphy; based in Washington D.C. but ships internationally

Antiquaria Shop
A curated shop of Antiquaria's own calligraphy supplies

Blue Heron Arts
Asian brush calligraphy supplies; ships internationally

The Goulet Pen Co.
One-stop shop for everything pen-related; ships internationally

Jet Pens
Pens, holders and inks, with particular emphasis on products imported from Japan and German; ships internationally

Oriental Art Supply
Specializing in Chinese brush calligraphy supplies; ships internationally

Canada

Au papier japonais
Gorgeous selection of fine papers as well as books, Japanese brushes and sumi ink; Montréal

Avenue des arts
Small but excellent selection of calligraphy supplies and large format artist papers; Montréal

Curry's
An art shop with a sizeable calligraphy supply selection; online with physical stores around Ontario; ships only within Canada

Wonder Pens
Online shop with a physical store in Toronto; ships only within Canada

Mexico

KOUS
A stunning collection of inks, paper, handmade pens and ink wells; based in Mexico City

Worldwide

Etsy
A great resource for vintage tools and unique, handmade supplies

U.K.

Blots Pens
Online shop based in Manchester; lots of other tools for calligraphers; ships internationally

Cult Pens
An incredible selections of markers and pens, including great ones for brush and sign lettering; ships internationally

Dip Pen Nibs
A massive selection of dip calligraphy nibs with emphasis on vintage nibs; ships internationally

GreatArt
Online art supplier based in Hampshire with sizable calligraphy offerings; only ships within the U.K.

Handover
Sign painting tools; shop online or at their store in London; ships internationally

J & T's Art & Calligraphy
Based in the U.K.; an especially nice selection of vintage pens and nibs; ships internationally

L. Cornelissen & Son
Online art store with sizable calligraphy supplies collection; ships internationally

Manuscript
Basic online calligraphy supply shop; only ships within the U.K.

Penman Direct
Based in the U.K.; especially great selection of vintage nibs; ships internationally

Quill London
Beautiful calligraphy and stationery supplies; offers workshops too! Based in London but ships internationally

Scribblers — Highly recommended
Based in the U.K. and specializing solely on calligraphy; they offer calligraphy correspondence courses as well as a free Ask the Expert service; ships internationally

Asia

The Calligraphy Market
Based in Singapore; Etsy shop selling a wide range of supplies and writing pads sourced from Europe; ships internationally

Craft Carrot
Based in the Philippines; ships internationally

The Craft Central
Based in the Philippines; online shop and retailers located around the country

Fidelligraph
Based in Singapore; Etsy shop of calligraphy supplies

Noblish Calligraphy
Based in Japan; a wide range of quality supplies

Overjoyed
Based in Singapore; online and physical shop

Paper Tree
Based in Tokyo; modern calligraphy kits and stationery; occasionally hosts calligraphy workshops

Scribe Writing Essentials
Based in The Philippines; online shop and retailers located around the country

Sekaido Shinjuku
Physical shop in Tokyo, Japan; lots of calligraphy supplies; English store information here

Stickerrific
Based in Malaysia; wide selection of calligraphy supplies as well as art supplies and stationery; ships internationally

Straits Art Co.
Physical shop in Singapore

Rest of Europe

Art Shop Split
Online shop based in Split, Croatia

Blue Pumpkin Shop
Online shop based in Russia

Calli Art
Online shop based in The Netherlands

Calligrafun
Calligraphy and lettering online shop based in Poland

Calligraphy Store
Online shop based in Italy; ships throughout the EU

Coliro
Online shop based in Germany but ships worldwide; wide range of calligraphy supplies, inks, and paints including all Finetec colors

Comptoir des écritures
Online shop based in France

Federführend
Online shop based in Germany

Le Calligraphe
Online shop based in France; beautiful selection of bird feather pens and house-mixed inks

Kaligraf
Online shop based in Poland, shipping to the EU, Russia and Israel

Kalligraphie Shop
Online shop based in Germany

Kalligraphie Scriptorium
Online shop based in Basel, Switzerland

Kallipos
Online shop based in Germany

Splendith
Online shop based in The Netherlands

Australia & New Zealand

Calligraphy Supplies Australia
A company founded by an Australian calligrapher (serving New Zealand too!) to bring popular supplies down under without inordinate shipping fees

Eckersley's
Based in Australia but serving New Zealand too

Not Just A Card Calligraphy
A wide array of supplies; ships internationally

Ornasonova
Online shop based in Australia but ships internationally

Wills Quills
Online shop offering both Western and Chinese calligraphy supplies; ships internationally

AccuCut Craft
Die-cut, blank paper; based in the U.S. but ships internationally

Cards & Pockets
Wedding and invitation related blank stationery, with emphasis on pocket, folded, and laser-cut invitations; based in the U.S. but ships internationally

Envelope Kings
Envelopes of all types and sizes as well as envelope printing services; Based in U.K. but ships worldwide

Envelopes.com
Envelopes of all types and sizes as well as envelope printing services; based in U.S. and ships to Canada as well

Envelopements
Solid color stationery, especially great for wedding invitation suites; based in U.S. but ships worldwide

Fabulous Fancy Pants
Handmade cotton paper specifically designed to prevent feathering and bleeding when used for calligraphy and letterpress; based in the U.S.

French Paper Co. — Highly recommended
A wide array of quality papers and matching envelopes; based in the U.S. but ships worldwide

Kelly Paper
Bulk paper and envelopes; ships only within the U.S.

LCI Paper
Wide array of blank paper, cardstock and envelopes, with emphasis on wedding-related stationery; based in the U.S. but ships internationally

Paper & More
Solid color stationery; based in U.S. but ships to Canada and U.K. as well

Paper Presentation
Solid color stationery; based on U.S. but ships worldwide

The Paper Smith
Solid colors stationery and office products; ships only within the U.K.

Paper Source — Highly recommended
Solid color stationery and great office products; based in the U.S. and ships to Canada as well

Shepherds London
Fine papers (including marbled, Japanese, and other decorative styles) and bookbinding supplies; based in the U.K. but ships internationally

Art Whale
Quezon City, The Philippines

Blick
Many locations around the U.S. and online

Deco Jars
U.S.; fun little jars in lots of colors, great for storing ink and nibs

Harold's
Rotterdam, The Netherlands and online

Jackson's
London, U.K.; good paper selection; ships internationally

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft
Many locations around the U.S. and online

Pearl Paint
Many locations around the U.S. and online

Pegasus Art
London, U.K.; good paper selection; ships internationally

Pen Store
The Netherlands; specializing in pens and stationery

Utrecht
Many locations around the U.S. and online

Van Beek
Many locations around The Netherlands and online

English Stamp
Custom rubber stamp manufacturer based in England; ships internationally

Rubber Stamp Champ
Custom rubber stamp manufacturer based in the U.S.; ships worldwide

Rubberstamps.net — Highly recommended
Custom rubber stamp manufacturer based in the U.S.; ships worldwide

The Stamp Maker
Custom rubber stamp manufacturer based in the U.S.

Stamptitude
Custom rubber stamps on wood blocks (as well as custom wax seals, embossers, and basic stationery); ships worldwide from Hong Kong

Book Depository
Big selection for calligraphy and hand lettering; online shop based in the U.K. with free internationall shipping

Calligriphity — Highly recommended
A mail order book shop specializing in calligraphy, lettering arts, bookbinding, and illumination. Highly recommended as a shop that can find any book, even if it's out of print. Based in the U.K. but ships internationally

Hennessey + Ingalls — Highly recommended
An exceptional book shop for art, design, and architecture; two shops in Los Angeles (U.S.), as well as an online store which ships internationally

John Neal Bookseller — Highly recommended
In addition to art supplies, John Neal offers a great selection of books, including rare ones; based in the U.S. but ships internationally

Kinokuniya Singapore
Big selection of English language calligraphy books; Online store based in Singapore

Letter Queen
Rare calligraphy exemplar books reprinted by calligrapher Skyler Chubak

Paper & Ink Arts — Highly recommended
In addition to art supplies, Paper & Ink Arts offers a great selection of books, including those self-published by calligraphers; based in the U.S. but ships internationally

Powell's
An immense selection of calligraphy, lettering, and general art books; store in Portland, Oregon (U.S.) with online store that ships internationally

Rahva Raamat
Based in Estonia with online and physical shops; ships abroad

Art Stamped
Vintage used and unused stamps from around the globe, with emphasis on stamps from the UK and US. Based in UK but ships internationally

Champion Stamp Company
Vintage American postage stamps. Shop online or their New York City store

Stamparie
Vintage Dutch postage; based in The Netherlands

Verde Studio
Vintage American postage stamps. Very helpful with gathering large quantities for special orders

Back to Zero — Highly recommended
Custom and pre-made designs with a fabulous array of wood handles and wax colors to choose from; ships worldwide from Hong Kong

LetterSeals.com
Custom wax seals manufactured from real wax, with adhesive applied to the back; upload your own design or select from their own monogram designs; large selection of sealing wax colors and stampers; also a wide array of stamp kits and waxes; ships internationally

Stamptitude
Offers a wide range of customizable wax seals, including Chinese-inspired brass stamps that come in beautiful boxes; also offers custom rubber stamps, custom embossers, and basic stationery; ships worldwide from Hong Kong

StickerMule
Custom stickers and labels in laser-cut shapes; ships worldwide

Boucle + Papier
Stationery store dedicated to high-end, independent greeting cards and gifts; based in Montréal, Canada

CW Pencil Enterprise
A huge array of new and vintage pencils and sharpeners; these people take pencils very seriously!

The Eames Shop
Stationery supplies inspired by the works of Ray & Charles Eames

Goulet Pen Co.
An especially great selection of fountain pens

House Industries
Unique typography gifts and stationery

Jenni Bick Custom Journals
Handmade and customizable leather journals

The Journal Shop
Beautiful journals and diaries, as well as desk accessories; ships worldwide

Katie Leamon
Gorgeous assortment of stationery and writing implements; based in London

Knot & Bow
Fun stationery and party supplies

M Lovewell
Stationery shop in Santa Ana, California, offering workshops

Mighty Paper Shop
Beautifully curated Etsy shop with a mix of colorful and vintage supplies; based in Berlin, Germany

Omoi Zakka
Japanese-imported office supplies and accessories

The Paper Place
Fine stationery and gifts; Toronto, Canada

Poppin
Bright and colorful office products with an emphasis on organizational tools

Present & Correct — Highly recommended
A vintage-inspired collection of stationery and office ephemera. Based in the U.K. but ships internationally

Quill London
Beautiful calligraphy and unique stationery supplies (and offers calligraphy workshops); based in London but ships internationally

Smitten on Paper — Highly recommended
A beautiful stationery shop in Monrovia, California; sells online; also offers custom stationery designs and calligraphy workshops

Sticker Stack
Japanese office products; based in the U.K.

Studio Carta — Highly recommended
A stunning, curated collection of quality craft and stationery supplies

Rifle Paper Co.
Famous for greeting cards but exceptional quality stationery offerings of all sorts

Uguisu
Gorgeous and unique Japanese stationery; shop is in Toyko, Japan, but they ship worldwide

Urbanic
A curated collection of the best stationery and office supplies; shop online or at their shop in Venice, California