Shop these stationery stores in Singapore for aesthetically pleasing finds that’ll make you love organising your life.
Pens: fancy. Notebooks: exquisite. To-do list: filled. Set up your work desk for (Instagram) success with aesthetically pleasing finds from these stationery shops in Singapore. And if you’re feeling crafty, some of these stores stock the essentials for your next artsy project too.
Best stationery stores in Singapore
1. Kai
With a name derived from the Mandarin characters for ‘happiness’, Kai’s delightful range of stationery and quirky goods are created to put a smile on your face. We’re talking fun cards and cute stickers alongside minimal planners to get your life in order with style. Whether you want to give yourself a set of mindful reminder cards, or you’re looking for a colourful sticker pack to decorate your tech, this store has got you covered.
Kai, available online and at stockists including PaperMarket and Essentials Extra Gift Store
2. LINEAE
Do notebooks with botanical embroidery and pens with retro colour schemes sound good to you? If that tickles your fancy, you’ll love the LINEAE, a luxury stationery brand that offers a range of creations from independent creators and small companies across the globe. Browse its collections for hand-stitched pages, sustainably sourced materials and gorgeous designs.
LINEAE, available online
3. Overjoyed
Overjoyed mainly specialises in products for artists and creatives (it has everything from tools for painting to printmaking to calligraphy!). But the brand also has a range of stationery for your desk. Need glue tape, highlighters, post-it notes and more? You’ll find them all here. For a one-stop shop to stock up on both your desk essentials and tools for that next artsy passion project, get shopping at this stationery shop in Singapore.
Overjoyed, available online and at multiple locations including Cineleisure and Kong Beng Industrial Building
4. Rifle Paper Co
Rifle Paper Co’s vintage and botanical designs are brimming with romantic charm. Think: floral-printed notebooks and planners, imaginative greeting cards, luxe stationery sets and more. At this design-forward store, everything from paperclips to journals to letter openers is crafted with elegance.
Rifle Paper Co, available online at Common Joys
5. Think
Take a stroll through Think’s retail store at Funan and you’ll be greeted by stylish yet fun knick-knacks at every corner. This lifestyle stationery shop imports stationery from Japan and Europe, offering unique finds you won’t see elsewhere in town. Jazz up your bullet journals with translucent deco stickers, try painting with luminous ink, or collect fun 3D stickers. There are lots to tinker with, we promise.
Think, available online and at #02-15, Funan, 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179105
6. Cityluxe
Cityluxe offers upscale stationery and lifestyle goods designed for stylish living. From exquisitely embossed notebooks to sophisticated fountain pens, there’s everything you need to take your stationery up a luxurious notch. Beyond these chic finds, there are also gift wraps, cute stickers and other well-crafted goods to shop. But what’s special about this stationery store is the CityLuxe workroom: you don’t get the regular retail experience here. Step inside to relax, sip coffee and listen to music while trying out the products to your heart’s content.
Cityluxe, available online and at #05-02, Lian Cheong Industrial Building, 12 Little Road, Singapore 536986
7. Cat Socrates
With a name like that, you have to expect some cat-inspired goods from Cat Socrates. And the brand delivers: check out its adorable notebooks with illustrations of our feline friends adorning the cover. Perfect as gifts for cat parents, we think. And don’t miss its planners with vibrant prints, retro wall calendars, fabric cover notebooks, fun stickers (there’s a collection with cats doing yoga poses!) and more.
Cat Socrates, available online and at locations including Yong Siak Street and Joo Chiat Road
8. The Paper Bunny
The Paper Bunny is all about whimsical charm across its selection of lifestyle goods including stationery, accessories and more. Need a fun greeting card? Or a memo notepad for your desk? The Paper Bunny has you covered with playful paper designs. These beautifully created pages come in muted and vibrant colour schemes, so there’s something for every preference.
The Paper Bunny, available online and at locations including Takashimaya Shopping Centre and Great World City
9. Art Friend
A paradise for artists and crafters, Art Friend is a well-known brand with an extensive selection of art supplies and stationery items. From feathers to felt, this store has every variety of craft material waiting to be made into paper dolls, masks or jewellery.
Art Friend, available online and at locations including Bras Basah Complex, Plaza Singapura and Clementi Central
10. Typo
This lifestyle brand is known for everything from bags to mugs, but we think its stationery selection is worth a peek. From paint pads to animal-themed pen holders and novelty pens with adorable figurines on top, Typo’s designs are fun yet practical for any desk. Fans of Barbie and Mickey Mouse are treated to themed notebooks, pens and tote bags too.
Typo, available online and at locations including Ion Orchard and VivoCity
11. Jovial Crafts
Jovial Crafts is a haven for fans of botanical and whimsical stationery. Founded by local illustrator Victoria Yue, its vibrant collections are uniquely designed using different styles and mediums. Collections like ‘This is Home’ are done with illustrations of local landmarks, ‘Orchids’ is painted with gouache, while ‘Soft Blooms’ is created with acrylic paint.
These uniquely designed collections are made available on everyday items such as notepads, notebooks, pouches, greeting cards and more. From notebooks to washi tape to greeting cards, its sprightly brick-and-mortar store offers a treasure trove of creative inspiration through its beautifully designed creations that’ll look pretty on any desk.
Jovial Crafts, available online and at #02-91, Bras Basah Complex, 231 Bain Street, Singapore 180231
12. PaperMarket
PaperMarket offers a wide range of stationery essentials and craft supplies to fuel your artistic pursuits. Whether its scrapbooking materials and washi tapes, or specialty papers and embellishments, this stationery shop in Singapore has everything you need to unleash your creativity. With stationery from brands like Kate Spade and Bando, alongside over 300 craft kits, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
PaperMarket, available online and at #01-120, Great World, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, Singapore 237994
13. Muji
Muji is synonymous with minimalist design and functional simplicity. With a focus on quality materials and timeless aesthetics, Muji’s stationery collection is practical and understated. Shop notebooks, pens, cases, organisers and more at this popular Japanese lifestyle brand. (We particularly love shopping at its sprawling flagship store at Plaza Singapura.)
Muji, available online and at locations including Plaza Singapura, Bugis Junction and 100AM
14. Klosh
Klosh has an eclectic range of goods that’ll keep you browsing. Basic pens are par for the course, but there are also multi-functional construction pens and giftable ballpoint pens with tongue-in-cheek statements like ‘chairman of the bored’. Fancy a Snoopy mouse pad or Buzz Lightyear washi tape? You can shop these at Klosh too.
Klosh, available online
15. Moleskine
Besides the essential notebooks, pens and reading accessories, Moleskine offers themed goods centred around characters like Le Petit Prince. And since everything is pretty much digitised these days, Moleskine has stepped up its notebook and pen game by revolutionising creativity with its Smart Writing System which syncs to your phone, tablet, laptop and desktop.
Moleskine, available online
16. Smiggle
A vibrant stationery brand with colourful designs and playful motifs to brighten up your day, Smiggle’s products are as fun as they are practical. Aside from novelty pens and pencil cases to quirky erasers and stickers, the brand also has stationery for various age groups (there are even colouring books for toddlers), stationery gift packs, matching stationery for besties and other lifestyle goods.
Smiggle, available online and at locations including Plaza Singapura, City Square Mall and Thomson Road
Life’s too short for boring stationery – shop these stationery shops in Singapore to update your desk!
