Paper Hammer

Fortunately, we parked right next to this lovely shop and «had» to stop there on the way back to the car! I bought several typepress cards and a great poster about typeface that I know I will be protecting in the car all the way home, but it was SO cool! This morning I sent the the «I’d go to Helvetica for you» postcard to my niece and a wonderful anniversary card to my folks, but I am coveting the two Seattle cards for my very own. Lovely shop, easy atmosphere and excellent service.

A wonderful little gem of a stationery store. I especially love the «Fighting Words» packs (a small collection of priceless backhanded notes you can give to those most deserving). Lots of lovely locally made letterpress cards and journals as well as interesting items from farther afield. Also, you likely won’t be able to leave without buying a fountain pen — even if you’re not a pen freak, the selection of Kaweco pens in the case by the cash register is tempting indeed. Better just leave a $ 30 buffer in your budget so you don’t climb the walls with wanting. The young lady tending the store while I was there was good natured, funny, knowledgeable, and ready to help. I think they also have bookbinding classes (I saw ads in the window but no mention elsewhere in the store) so you might inquire about that if that’s an interest.

The go to place for all my card needs.
Always love the window displays! The added vintage touch is great.
The staff is always very friendly when I go in. Best place to get cards in downtown. I highly recommend Paper Hammer to anyone.
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If you’re an old school journal writer like myself. As in my notebook is my pad. I call it my MYpad. I love paper goods and items. I still write thank you notes to friends and letters sent in the mail with the postal stamp. The prices for some of the paper goods are high and some are hipster normal that is getting a little old fashion, however, I am always inspired every year when I come here with a writing project or writing a little note of thanks. Guy at the til is decent.

So… yeah. I love handmade locally sourced goods.
My man loves paper products of all types so it’s not hugely surprising we set up camp for an hour browsing the small but well stocked store.
I read some poetry (posters for sale) that made me tear up a little, fondled some jewelry until it felt like we should go steady and looked at every last one of the custom tags and about half the cards.
Need something paper-​like and super amazing? Run to here.

I stumbled upon this gem while vacationing in Seattle. Although I only had 5 minutes left till close, the sales associate was very polite and didn’t rush me. I purchased two sweet and unusual cards, both of which were made in the Washington state area. And since I can’t visit as often as I’d like, I signed up for their newsletter.

I think my addiction with stationary started at pre-​school. I remember looking through all the notepads, notebooks, notecards-​pretty much everything and anything that had to do with paper, I searched and discovered! And that’s exactly what I did here.
The paper quality was a stationary and pen lovers dream. Not I mention all of the creative designs that were letter pressed on dozens and dozens of paper and notebook nick nacks. They have something for everyone which is something I really loved about the place! Even the craft lovers.
So, if you’re in the area and need your stationary obsession filled? Come check this place out, but don’t forget that wallet of yours! ;)

Sweet little paper shop I stumbled upon thanks to a sidewalk sandwich board and decided to see if I could find some cards for friends ‘just because.’ The woman on staff was polite and helpful and I ended up splurging on handmade cards and signs (all handmade near Yakima apparently) and some really cool hammered fork décor.
I offered a suggestion of having more lighthearted «just thinking of you» cards, and the woman working the counter said she’d happily pass along my feedback. Great products, delightful service. I’ll definitely stop in when I’m nearby again.

This is a beautiful little paper goods shop located smack dab in the middle of downtown Seattle. They carry amazing handmade and letterpress cards, lovely trinkets, and journals. It can be a bit spendy, but you get what you pay for in terms of quality.

My friend and I happened upon this store since we parked in the parking structure right next door. We love handmade paper goods and items so it was a must to go in and check out the store. There were many items throughout the store that we loved and would’ve purchased if we had not flown in. I asked the staff if they also sold items online and she mentioned that they also had an etsy store!
If I lived close by, I would most definitely get plenty of stationary and cards to use. Great variety of handmade goods, one of a kind, and great customer service!

Warning. If you appreciate printed goods, letterpress, or type at all, it is nigh-​impossible to escape this store without busting out your wallet for some beautiful notebook or card that you didn’t really need.
Every product in the store is attractive and you can tell whoever decides what is sold has an extremely discerning eye. There are greeting cards for many occasions, always tasteful, printed on high-​quality paper. There are different types of notebooks and portfolios, simply thank you notes and cards with letters printed on them. There is always some unique art on display. The staff is so helpful if you get lost in the variety, which is likely.
This kind of store is not for everybody. The greeting cards are priced at probably a little more than most are used to paying. But I think it’s totally fair given the consistently high level of craftsmanship shown in all items in the store. If you’re the type of person who fawns over $ 20+ Leuchtturm1917/​Ciak notebooks (and, crucially, would never stoop to the horrors of horrors, Piccadilly), this is the place for you.

I recently visited this store on a whim while visiting a friend in Seattle. Absolutely loved it. Lots of neat cards and stationary. Also bought some great beard oil and super sweet fountain pen. Nice, friendly staff as well. Can’t complain. Even bought a journal via a phone order once I got back home. It arrived quickly and in great shape.

This place sells handmade stationary and greeting cards. Majority of the merchandise is way over priced, although some of it is pretty neat. The staff wasn’t very helpful or nice. Just a hello and goodbye. I did buy some unique 4 $ greeting cards, but this place isn’t a MUST by any means.

I have wanted to check this place out for a while, but am never in the area when they are open. I finally made the journey to Paper Hammer during a day off and was not disappointed.
This place is pretty darn cool. They are trying to revive the art of letterpress in Tieton, Washington through selling all these paper products, so you can rest easy knowing that any money you spend here is helping to not only keep an art-​form alive, but you are supporting local Washington artisans.
They have an incredible assortment of different cards with lots of good (and unique!) sentiments. I loved, for example, one that said «the world is your oyster», which I will use for a friend’s graduation. They even had some pun-​ny ones with constellations and chemicals. I really liked the diversity rather than the simple «Happy Birthday» or «Thank You».
This store is layered and layered with lots of great paper delights and antique items. In addition to just cards, they have accordion books that you can use to create your own mini photo book. I also picked up a set of 5 letterpress sheets that have step-​by-​step instructions on how to complete different partner dances. Where else can you learn how to foxtrot, swing, waltz, cha-​cha and tango in such a beautifully displayed paper format? Nowhere that I have been before…
I am looking forward to enjoying my finds from this trip and can’t wait for the next one. I had a hard time resisting their customizable garland, so that might be what I indulge in during another visit.

I didn’t buy anything, but I briefly perused. It is the cutest shop with really cutesy things. A lot of things appeared to be in typewriter font. That is kind of the gist of things when I scanned the store. They have fun little cards and trinkets and stufffs. They didn’t have what I was looking for, but cool little place nonetheless. I didn’t check out prices, but I’m guessing it is on the pricey side, given location and the quality of their products.

Great place to get notes and papers out of the ordinary. I use this place to make a good impression with cards to send back home that make people think I real care or thank yous that do the same. All of the handmade cards I buy will hopefully help land the woman of my dreams. If that happens then Paper Hammer is doing the wedding invites for certain!

I heart typography. And if you do too, you will love this cute little store.
Paper Hammer offers a good selection of letterpress greeting cards from favorites like Rifle Paper Co. as well as Seattle design studios like Constellation & Co.
They also sell their own blank books, gift tags, posters, door knob hangers, and other ephemera which are made at the Paper Hammer Studios in Tieton, WA.
This is an especially great spot for Seattle «souvenirs» for family and friends that are cool and not at all cheesy like the stuff you’ll find at Pike Place Market. Check out their Seattle map totes, Washington state field notes notebooks, and Seattle neighborhood postcards (I just wish they had one for Columbia City!).
I think the most interesting and unique things they sell, however, are the books made by their neighbor, fine art press Marquand Books. Bibliophiles especially need to check out the series of essays they put out called «Spines and Memories.» The six small books in the series are not only beautiful, but make for a good read.

I am in love with this store. Like… 13 year-​old crush on JTT love.
Yup. I just dated myself.
I want to take all of the lovely handmade cards and super awesome letters home.
I agree with the other reviews that the staff (well… it was just one girl at the counter…) was incredibly cold. I wouldn’t even say snobby because she was just… there. I mostly don’t mind because I don’t like to be approached when shopping. I guess just a simple acknowledgement would have been just perfect.
Can’t wait to see their holiday window displays!

serious meh factor. Overpriced coasters and pretention. I walked all the way to this store from the amazing library and wish I hadn’t. The logo drew me in. The reviews spoke of much promise. This store does not stand and deliver the goods. Why? There are far too few goods to finger nor deliver. After you have eyeballed the little cute coasters with the letters on them, there’s not much left.
A look around the storefront comes to an abrupt halt if you peek around the corner youll nose up to some design geeks with theirnfaces stuck to their iMacs. Big whoop.
WARNING:
Be careful what you say about this place. Their «friends» will troll your messages, make comments and then block you from replying.
Grow up Evan.

Love this place! Perhaps my favorite spot during my brief visit to Seattle for SIFF. Paper Hammer is located on a corner of downtown Seattle, not far from Pike Place Market. It’s filled with high-​quality paper goods (i.e, folios, nicely-​bound journals, etc.), a selection of books, and beautifully printed letterpress items.
I bought several of the individual alphabetic letters as coasters (the store offers them in garlands for special occasions) and a very nicely made letter-​sized folio. They were made in the town of Tieton near Seattle. It wasn’t inexpensive but the price seemed OK given the quality. Very cool place. Recommended.