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Scribe Fine Papers SCRIBE - Pittsburgh's premier paper store. Scribe is Pittsburgh’s premier paper store.

Located in the upscale Shadyside retail district, Scribe offers products from more than a dozen of the country’s finest letterpress, stationery, and print designers, including Julie Holcomb Printers, Bernard Maisner, Arzberger Engravers, Hammerpress and Rifle Paper Co. Scribe serves as the region’s leading source of fine stationery, letterpress, custom invitations and correspondence — and hosts events and programming aimed at increasing the awareness and value of printed communications throughout the community.

Stocking Stuffers. 50 Days til Christmas. Stuff your stockings… ☃️🌨️☃️❄️☃️🌨️☃️Hurry in for adorable mini-mini notes by R...
11/04/2026

Stocking Stuffers. 50 Days til Christmas. Stuff your stockings… ☃️🌨️☃️❄️☃️🌨️☃️

Hurry in for adorable mini-mini notes by ROSSI of Italy. Easy-peasy note of thanks, Please stop by, You’re the best, or just plain Hello.

Classica Italiana Letterpress Stationery since 1931. Ten Flat notes with uniquely lined matching cream envelopes. 5 ½ x 3 ½ - inches. This old and traditional style of letterpress and foil printing lends itself to sending unforgettable thank you notes, or just a note to say hello.

Choose from Ants, Bees, Cats, Daucshunds, Frogs, Ladybugs, Music or Race Cars. Packaged in clear acrylic. Priced at $19.50.

Or shop in your pajamas by going to our Online store at www.scribepgh.com. 🛍️🛍️🛍️

And on to giving thanks…so important. 🙏🙏🙏 Let us help you choose the perfect greeting, or personalized Stationery. Our d...
10/31/2026

And on to giving thanks…so important. 🙏🙏🙏 Let us help you choose the perfect greeting, or personalized Stationery. Our deadline this year for anything custom, please note is Sunday, November 29th.

Email [email protected] to book your private consultation today. And hurry, hurry in for your holiday photo cards, holiday greeting cards and especially holiday invitations.

The Witching Hour is coming… and we are here tomorrow from 11 to 5 for your last minute BOO Basket goodies! 🍂🍁🎃🌻🎃🍁🍂 And ...
10/30/2026

The Witching Hour is coming… and we are here tomorrow from 11 to 5 for your last minute BOO Basket goodies! 🍂🍁🎃🌻🎃🍁🍂 And yes, this is our Calcite Crystal Skull paperweight. Be certain to inquire about our many skulls! 💀💀💀

Or email [email protected] with questions on seasonal stock. Also check out our Online store at www.scribepgh.com, especially if you like to shop in your pajamas!

Hurry in for custom work! Our deadline for the year is Sunday, November 29th. 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 And don’t be afraid to email with a...
10/29/2026

Hurry in for custom work! Our deadline for the year is Sunday, November 29th. 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

And don’t be afraid to email with any questions, [email protected]. The presses are running day and night!

Check out our Online store while you’re at it, www.scribepgh.com. The holidays are coming! 🛍️🛍️🛍️

Speaking of Calligraphy. Spencerian script for penpaling... our new young client out of Indianapolis has nailed it! ✍️✍️...
10/28/2026

Speaking of Calligraphy. Spencerian script for penpaling... our new young client out of Indianapolis has nailed it! ✍️✍️✍️

But fear not. Our local Calligrapher, Larry Orlando is on call for your custom needs. ✍️✍️✍️ Please note the deadline for custom work this year is Sunday, November 29th. Yes, we are open from 11 to 3 on Sundays.

And by the way, Spencerian script was developed in 1840 in northeastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania State border by Platt Rogers Spencer. Just so you know.

Last of the garden flowers? I think not. The pink Dahlias are signaling me to recognize them still. And the Lamb’s Ears ...
10/27/2026

Last of the garden flowers? I think not. The pink Dahlias are signaling me to recognize them still. And the Lamb’s Ears are just gloriously happy.

Additions are an oh so fragrant sprig of lavender, and definitely the last of purple sage…dripping gold vase, and letterpressed note card by Larry Orlando Calligrapher.

Email us for details on Larry‘s work. Or check out our online shop at www.scribepgh.com. Larry has provided us with exquisite note cards in singles, in sets, by Scatter notes, and as always he is available for custom work of any kind. ✍️✍️✍️

Bernard reigns 💀 Say no more…
10/24/2026

Bernard reigns 💀

Say no more…

Our favorite time of year! And what could be more appropriate than our favorite owls. The ABC Book was published October...
10/23/2026

Our favorite time of year! And what could be more appropriate than our favorite owls. The ABC Book was published October 1993, this edition with arrangement by the Macmillan Publishing Company. In 14 point Goudy Old Style, with illustrations rendered in oil on board. And in our favorite colors. Priced at $25.

The 1970s Owl print nicely framed, is by Elnora Young Reed and priced at $90. The pair by Elnora is priced at $170.

Holiday fun?! Laser cut pencils ✏️ ✏️✏️ by the Swiss!The Ornamental Pencil Set is a playful designed stationery item cre...
10/21/2026

Holiday fun?! Laser cut pencils ✏️ ✏️✏️ by the Swiss!

The Ornamental Pencil Set is a playful designed stationery item created by the Swiss brand Tät-Tat, founded by Benedikt and Brigitta Martig-Imhof.

Manufactured by Tät-Tat Switzerland/Germany, the ornamental or decorative pencil set features architectural/geometric motifs. Choose from 1) Red Envelope ~ Eiffel, Punkt [period, dot], Turm [tower, castle], or 2) Brown Envelope ~ Ring, Code, Wurfel.

Sets are produced hand-in-hand with social work programs and institutions, by challenged individuals.

Yes, the Owner of Scribe Fine Papers is a gardener. But what a great fit! 🍂🌻🍁💃🏻🍁🌻🍂 Talk about color and design!So now th...
10/20/2026

Yes, the Owner of Scribe Fine Papers is a gardener. But what a great fit! 🍂🌻🍁💃🏻🍁🌻🍂 Talk about color and design!

So now that I have teased you, please note that the deadline this year for any personalized work is Sunday, November 29th. ✍️✍️✍️ We have options galore for the holiday gifting season. Our Calligrapher is on call. Mr. O has fifty years experience and is at the ready. We rely heavily on Arzberger Stationers for engraving, thermography, flat print, letterpress and foils.

We have beautiful, beautiful gifts off the shelf, such as genuine leather journals, recycled leathers, veneer covered journals, boxed notes, boxed letter sheets, enclosures, and on and on. And don’t forget to inquire about the work by our 14 preeminent local artists. The holidays are coming…

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Pittsburgh, PA

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Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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+14126821644

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