Pippi's Pen Shoppe — Local services in York

Such a hidden gem! This place is a must-visit for anyone who enjoys writing or drawing by hand. Pippi’s has a large selection of stationery including fountain pens, calligraphy pens, glass pens, dip pens with a variety of nibs; tons of inks for pens of all kinds; lead holders and specialty pencils; papers from Japan, Germany, etc.; plus accessories like pen holders, notebook pouches, wax seals, pen clips.

This shop is a wonderland of creative tools! The variety is almost overwhelming, but browsing the selection is an absolute delight. Pippi is very knowledgeable and will let you pick her brain about any of it as well.

I look for a stationery shop whenever I visit a new city. But even compared to the shops in bigger cities like Philly & Pittsburgh, it’s hard to find one as...

If you like old-school writing instruments, this is the store for you. Located in a historic home in downtown York, PA, you will find fountain pens, rollerball pens, ballpoint pens, quill pens, pencils, inks, journals of all sorts, wax and seals for envelopes, stationery, and God knows what else if you take the time to dig and explore. It's like a little museum. The prices are reasonable, and the ambience is priceless. Jane, the owner, is an awesome host for your journey here. She is very knowledgeable, and will help find your way back to a world that was much less complicated, where you could document things without worrying it might be deleted. This store is one-of-a-kind, and it must be treasured like the...

Walking into this shop is like both stepping back in time in a dream and going to one of the shops from Harry Potter! If you have the chance to even just visit, I would HIGHLY recommend you do. They carry virtually ever major brand of every type of pen AND ink. You wouldn't think anyone could fit so much stock into such an albeit small, but charming place. One of York's hidden treasures for sure, Pippi's Pen shop is not only a one of a kind store, they are a one of a kind location. I can't imagine it being any more perfect that it is. I can't speak for everyone but, I will definitely be a...