I own way too many pens, inks, notebooks that I never catch up and need to buy anymore but I must. You see, I am an addict and this is the store for me. I am not sure what I like more - the note books or the pens. And they have lovely leather things. I have to hold myself back - no one could possible use some many pens or write in so many notebooks. Life is grand.

What can I say? Laywine's feeds my addictions.
I love stationary a bit too much and have a penchant for spending an absurd amount on fountain pens and nice paper.
Laywine's is my guilty pleasure in Yorkville. I used to come to this store every Wednesday after class on Bloor St. just to feel the paper and admire my favourite German and Swiss fountains.

For fountain pen aficionados out there,... more

My previous review was a response to my first purchase at Laywine's. I was not at all impressed but have since turned around and am in love with this store. I started dealing exclusively with Peter, the store owner, and would recommend this place to anyone.

I believe they have the best offering of brands and pens in the city and their ink offering is on par with my needs and wants.

Peter has... more