Pen To Paper: stationery and art supplies in Brighton

Pen To Paper: stationery and art supplies in North Laine

Pen To Paper is a specialist stationery and art supply shop at 4 Sydney Street in Brighton’s North Laine. It stocks the practical things you might need for work, study or a creative project, alongside more unusual gifts: notebooks, greeting cards, gift bags, wrapping paper, pencils, calligraphy supplies, origami materials, fountain pens and inks. The shop also works with local artists and artisans, so the range includes products that are less standard than those found in a general stationery section.

One of the shop’s more useful features is that customers can try fountain pens in store. The selection includes Kaweco, Parker and Pilot, with prices ranging from smaller everyday items such as the Kaweco Lunar Ballpoint Pen at £22.50 to the Parker 51 Mid Blue Fountain Pen at £110 and the Pilot Capless Fountain Pen at £279. There are also more affordable paper goods, including the Brighton Notebook – Lined at £9.99, greeting cards at £3.50, and hand-marbled wrapping paper from £3.75. Other stock includes J. Herbin and Diamine inks, Japanese fans priced from £28 to £180, incense, and block-printed gift bags. The shop supports calligraphy and origami experiences, and has mentioned plans for personalisation days and mentoring sessions with Brighton makers.

The business is run by Graeme Ross, who took over in 2019 from the shop’s retiring founders. His background in printing and management helps explain the balance between traditional stationery-shop character and specialist products. Customer feedback is strong, with a reported 4.8/5 Google rating from 103 reviews. Pen To Paper is open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, and accepts the Brighton Gift Card. Business visitors with a conference pass can receive 10% off by using the phrase “VisitBrighton Delegates”. It is a straightforward stop if you are already walking around North Laine, particularly if you want to handle a pen before buying it or are looking for paper goods with a more personal feel.