Ryman

There’s some strange phenomenon which means whenever I’m on Byres Road, I need to get stationery. Whether it be a notebook for a meeting, packets of blu tack or clipboards (sometimes all of these things at the same time), I’m always glad that Ryman is in a great location and has a good range for the size of this shop.
It’s not on the same level as other stationery shops for an exciting shopping experience. There’s not many cute notebooks, fun novelties or drool-​worthy pens (I love stationery, big time!) — but what they do have is a good selection and not bad prices.
The staff are ok, not overly friendly and always on the upsell but it doesn’t hurt so that’s fine. Thanks Ryman for being so handy when I need you the most!

It’s hard to get excited about a stationers (well, it is for guys at any rate), but this is one of those ‘essential’ shops that is good to have in Byres Road and I’m glad it’s here.
If I have a lot of stuff to buy, I’ll get in the car and go to Staples, but for the odd file folder or pen, it’s easier to come here. Mostly I buy printer ink when my cartridges are beyond the point where they can be recycled at Cartridge World down the road, and for that alone, I am grateful for the presence of Ryman.
Incidentally, did you know that printer ink is the most expensive fluid on the planet? After purchasing