Paper2

Word of advice: if you like your money and time, do not enter Paper2!
Before I set foot in this store, I couldn’t comprehend how people could justify spending $ 50 on paper. But now I, too, have turned into a stationery-​crazed junkie. Paper2 gets people excited about all things stationery. A quick browse turned into two return trips where I spent 30 — 40 minutes in the store on each occasion (and could easily spend even more time!).
I get such an adrenaline rush looking at the wax seals (think of all the letters I could seal!), the dozens of too-​pretty-​to-​write-​in elegant floral cloth notebooks with the gold-​foiled pages, feather quills, washi tape collection, rubber stamps… I could be stuck on this review for a while describing the product range at great lengths — definitely recommend checking out the store in person instead!
The only downsides are that you’ll end up spending a lot of money and time in here, and the shop is small — but they cram a lot in, so if you’re clumsy like me, you’ll find yourself walking as though your tip-​toeing through a glassware or ceramic store, trying not to knock anything delicate over!

Beware Paper2 — it will take all your time and money. Many a time have I wandered in on a lunch break «just to buy a card» and emerge more than an hour later, late to work and with a paper bag filled with cards, wrapping paper, ribbons, washi tape and note books.
Paper2 is a stationary shop to rival the best of Etsy, indeed many of the brands they stock found their start on Etsy, outgrowing the online platform and establishing themselves as a Real Business worthy of space in a bricks and mortar shop. This place is filled with all your gift giving needs, each item cuter and more beautiful and more hipster than the last. You’ll be looking for occasions just so you can wrap it with their wrapping paper or use their invitations.

For beautifully thick, exquisite quality paper and cards, look no further than Paper2. The smell of the paper permeates the shop and makes you want to buy everything they sell. The shop is small, but filled with items that will make the perfect gift. Definitely a place to visit in time for Christmas.

«Stationary is so cool!». That’s what I hear my wife say every now and again, especially when we enter a store filled with it. Coming into Paper2 is like a playground for her. But I can see why.
There’s colourful and quirky cards, wrapping paper in not-​so-​usual prints, notepads and letter sets that have a hand made feel to it as well as stamps, ribbons, and other added accessories that you would need when you want to create that unique gift. And that’s just the front section.
The steps and flooring leading to the back room were painted in bright colours, so you won’t be able to miss a step. Stored at the back were all the journals, notebooks, tote bags and separate paper and envelopes. Oh and extra stationary stuff gearing up for the silly season.
Checking out all the journals and 2012 diaries, I liked the daily diary that wasn’t dated to the year the best, where you had to circle the month and day. It looked old school and the letters and numbers were in big print, but you really have to be dedicated in writing in the dates or you’ll lose track.
I think I ended up spending longer time in here than my wife, but that’s cool because they totally bring fun back into paper.

«Cute» might be most overused, possibly the least descriptive, and probably the most deceptively wishy-​washy little word in the English language. With an air of sarcasm often prevalent in the word’s usage, it can leave the hearer feeling confused. What do you mean, «cute?» Cute like a baby bird? Cute like that girl in a low cut beach dress standing on the corner? Cute like, I-actually-hate-it-so-much-I-wanna-puke-but-I-have-to-say-something-so-I’ve-chosen-«cute?» You might see where I am going here.
All the buildup was to say that, in my opinion, Paper2 is the most genuine form of «cute» I have ever encountered. There are a lot of small things in here. And many of the small things have small, brilliantly designed graphics on them, and come in the perfect small, yet totally functional containers. There are things that help you make other things, i.e. ribbon, tags, yarn /​string, brads /​tacks, decorative tapes, stickers, patterned scissors, rubber stamps, artistic paper. And guess what? They all have something to them, some pattern or shape or picture, that make them endearing and in turn, darling. If you don’t know what I mean, I challenge you to step into this Surry Hills shop and NOT utter that little four letter word. And the words I am NOT talking about here are «love,» and «want.»

Now, I’m probably the only hetro-​sexual guy who’d spend a good 20 minutes in this store. See I love little designs in notebooks, some inspiring journals and any type of leather bag, or even wallet, case or stamps are good too.
The store isn’t too large, but you’re sure to find some nicnac for yourself or a gift for a friend. Imagine hand made birthday cards, it’s a good start on the arduous endless journey which is finding the perfect gift.
I could only wish this store branched their love for design and paper into some clothing, as they have amazing taste and should spread the love around.
Oh, and if you’re looking for some poster for the wall, try their wrapping paper — it’s a great alternative to buying posters, and you can frame them up nicely.

I love stationery. Leather bound notebooks, journals of all shapes and sizes, felt tip pens, paperclips, cards, — you name it I love it and want it.
It’s been a fetish of mine since I was a kid and it’s never gone away. If it’s my addiction, then Paper2 is my dealer — this place is amazing.
I can spend hours in this store and it’s really not big enough for that but the range of cards and gifts on offer here is superb.
There’s an excellent collection of vintage style posters and cards which I can’t get enough of at the moment.
Stop in here for journals, notebooks, craft supplies, wrapping paper, globes… I could go on and on.
The staff are lovely and helpful, which is no surprise I’d be super happy if I worked here too.

I was on the hunt for a gift card with a fish on it (don’t ask), and a stationeryphile friend recommended I check out the amazing range at Paper2.
An internet search showed their address at Buckingham Street further down the Central Station end of Surry Hills. When I arrived, there was no shop in sight. I called, explained that I was standing in the street scratching my head, and was informed that they were actually located on Crown Street. But when I headed up there the shop was shut, the sign on the front door informing me they didn’t open until 10.30am — would have been nice to mention that when I was on the phone earlier, telling them I was walking up straight away.
Regardless, this small store did impress with their range of design notebooks, leather bound journals, vintage-​look rubber stamps, wax sticks and letter seals, themed letter writing sets, beautiful wrapping paper in every print imaginable and hand-​pressed gift tags. Alas, a fish card they did not have.

There is going to be a new movie made, someone as cute as Hugh Grant (like in Notting Hill) or as indie-​friendly as John Cusack (like in High Fidelity) is going to star in it and this store is going to be its shop-​front star. Oh, just watch. After the bookstore in Notting Hill got a look-​in and then the record store in High Fidelity made it to the big screen the card and wrapping paper store is next in line to wow the movie-​going crowds. And this place deserves to get the contract.
There are cute cards here, sad cards, romantic cards, funny cards, nonsensical cards, tough-​love cards, congratulatory cards, travel cards. Then there’s the wrapping paper. Once again, take your pick. Red dots, black dots … sorry, I only ever get both of those. Don’t remember all the rest.
Then go upstairs and check out the cool stationary.
Zooey Deschanel should star.