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November 12, 2007

Toronto Pen and Stationary Store Haunts: Laywines

[Bill Smith is a Modern Letter Project participant and reports to us monthly with news on all things letter-related from Toronto, Canada]

So, where do you go to get a decent fine writing instrument or stationary within greater Toronto? I am going to share my favorite Toronto haunts over the next few months, but first have to admit that I'm coming from a position of bias, since I am a regular customer at all of them. While shopping at some of these stores is more expensive than buying online, you will definitely receive a level of service rarely seen anymore, which makes the trip worth it.

Laywines
Founded twenty years ago, Laywines is a family owned pen and stationary store located in Toronto’s Yorkville district. Taking the philosophy of not selling something to you that is not right to you, Laywines is a true sanctuary from the electronic world we live in. Stocking brands like Rhodia, Clairfontaine, Moleskine, G. Lalo, Cavallini and Company, plus Filofax and Que Vadis agenda refills, Laywines takes stationary seriously with the staff being knowledgeable and passionate on what they sell.

For pen aficionados, Laywines has an extensive selection of pens including Aurora, Caran D’Ache, Conway Stewart, ST. Dupont, Dunhill, Faber Castel, Lamy, Omas, Parker, Pelikan, Pilot-Namiki, Sailor, Visconti and Waterman brands. The store’s specialty is ink and refills for most writing instruments on the market with the best selection in Southern Ontario.

Laywines">Laywines is open seven days a week and is located on 25 Bellair St. Toronto in the Yorkville District and is open seven days a week.