9 Best Stationery Shops in Singapore (2026)
The best stationery shops in Singapore for fountain pens, notebooks, Japanese imports and personalised paper gifts, from Bras Basah specialists to indie boutiques.
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AI image by LocalRankStationery shopping in Singapore stretches well beyond office basics: dedicated fountain-pen boutiques, Japanese and homegrown paper-goods stores, personalisation ateliers and craft specialists each cover a different corner of the market. This guide rounds up genuine stationery shops, each checked against its own website or store listing, spanning pens and inks, notebooks and planners, cards and gift wrap. Treat it as a browsing shortlist rather than a strict ranking, and confirm outlets and opening hours before visiting.
1. Bynd Artisan
Bynd Artisan is a homegrown maker of leather and paper goods built around personalisation and gifting. Its own site describes customisable notebooks, journals, leather accessories, bags and desk pieces, with monogramming and embossing, plus hands-on bookbinding and leather-craft workshops. The brand lists ateliers at Raffles City and an ION Orchard experience store shared with Patisserie Woo, where you can pick a cover, choose paper and have it finished in person. It suits anyone after a considered, made-to-order gift rather than off-the-shelf stationery.
2. Cat Socrates
Cat Socrates is a much-loved independent gift and lifestyle shop whose shelves mix locally designed cards, notebooks, stamps, washi tape and quirky trinkets with homeware and cat-themed pieces. Its own contact page lists two outlets: the original Tiong Bahru store on Yong Siak Street, which leans toward stationery and small accessories, and a Joo Chiat branch weighted more to larger homeware. Densely packed and browse-friendly, it is a good stop for Singapore-made prints, greeting cards and playful desk odds and ends rather than bulk supplies.
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3. PaperMarket
PaperMarket is a paper-craft and stationery specialist focused on gift wrap, greeting cards, scrapbooking materials, stickers, DIY craft kits and a dedicated Japanese stationery range. Its site lists retail outlets including Raffles City, Great World and Plaza Singapura, alongside an online store and its Cre8 open studio running papercraft and scrapbooking classes. The emphasis on wrapping, card-making and craft supplies makes it a practical choice for anyone assembling a handmade gift or stocking up on decorative paper rather than shopping for pens.
4. Muji
Muji is the Japanese lifestyle retailer whose no-brand aesthetic has made its stationery a staple: recycled-paper notebooks, refillable gel pens, pencils, planners, folders and modular desk and pen organisers. Its Singapore stores sit across malls including Plaza Singapura, Bugis Junction and Raffles City, so stock is easy to reach island-wide. The pared-back, functional design and open-stock notebooks in many sizes and rulings suit students and minimalists who want dependable, unfussy writing supplies rather than character goods or luxury pens.
5. Fook Hing Trading
Fook Hing Trading is a veteran fine-writing specialist tucked inside Bras Basah Complex, describing itself as a purveyor of fine writing instruments and watches. Its own site highlights Japanese makers such as Pilot, Namiki and Danitrio, including lacquer maki-e fountain pens, alongside inks and timepieces, and it lists engraving, gift wrapping and pen-maintenance clinics. Long trusted by Singapore's pen community, it is a place to handle higher-end pens in person and get knowledgeable service rather than make a quick off-the-shelf purchase.
Bras Basah Complex
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6. Cityluxe
Cityluxe is a dedicated writing-instruments retailer that says it stocks hundreds of fountain, rollerball, ballpoint and gel pens across brands such as Lamy, Kaweco, TWSBI, Pilot, Pelikan, Parker and Sheaffer, plus bottled inks and notebooks from Leuchtturm1917, Midori and Traveler's Company. Its own site lists a showroom on Sims Drive and offers pen engraving and notebook embossing for personalisation and corporate gifts. The broad mid-range-to-premium pen selection makes it a strong option for both newcomers and established fountain-pen users.
7. NBC Stationery and Gifts
NBC Stationery and Gifts is a long-running importer of Japanese stationery and gifts that traces its roots to a 1960s postcard business. Its own site describes pens, pencils, notebooks, planners, journals, cards, stickers and MT washi tape alongside character merchandise from the likes of Sumikko Gurashi and Rilakkuma. It now trades from a single outlet at Bugis Junction, with earlier locations folded into Kinokuniya stores. Colourful and gift-oriented, it is a go-to for Japanese-import stationery and cute desk accessories.
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8. The Paper Bunny
The Paper Bunny is a homegrown stationery and lifestyle label founded in 2013, known for clean, thoughtfully designed planners, notebooks, greeting cards and gift sets that extend into bags and everyday accessories. Alongside its webstore it runs physical retail, and lists a store at Takashimaya Shopping Centre on Orchard Road where its planners and paper goods can be seen in person. The cohesive, understated design language suits shoppers after coordinated planning tools and giftable stationery rather than a wide multi-brand range.
9. Aesthetic Bay
Aesthetic Bay is a long-established fine-writing boutique that represents dozens of pen brands, from Sailor, Pilot, Pelikan and Aurora to Visconti, Namiki and Nakaya, along with inks, pen cases and S.T. Dupont lighters. Its own site now lists a boutique at The Adelphi on Coleman Street, a building known for its watch and pen dealers, having previously traded at ION Orchard. It is aimed at collectors and gift-buyers seeking premium and limited-edition writing instruments and in-person browsing across many high-end brands.
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How to choose
- Start with what you are actually shopping for: fountain pens and inks point you to specialists like Fook Hing, Cityluxe or Aesthetic Bay, while paper, cards and gift wrap are better served by PaperMarket, Cat Socrates or Muji.
- Decide between a boutique and a broad range: specialist pen shops offer expert advice and higher-end brands, whereas lifestyle stores and Muji cover everyday notebooks and pens at more accessible prices, so set a budget before you go.
- For gifts, look for personalisation: Bynd Artisan, Fook Hing and Cityluxe list engraving, embossing or monogramming, so a notebook or pen can be made one-of-a-kind.
- Weigh online versus in-store: many of these shops sell online, but pens, paper weights and finishes are worth handling in person before buying, and physical stock can differ from the website.
- For niche imports such as Japanese or Korean stationery, character goods or washi tape, head to NBC Stationery, PaperMarket's Japanese range or Muji rather than general office suppliers.
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Amir Wahab is the founder and editor of LocalRank, an independent Singapore rankings and local guides publication.
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