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Oblation Papers and Press

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ob-la-tion / o-bley-shuhn n. a gift or offering. Creating quality, hand-crafted paper goods and custom stationery in Portland's Pearl District since 1998.

A 19th century print shop designing wedding invitations for the 21st century, offering fine papers, artful cards and ephemera in our Pearl District store in Portland, Oregon. Oblation Papers & Press is defined by exceptional quality, simplicity, and style. As an unconventional destination, we are a favorite of our local community and worldwide travelers. Over thirty years after our craft beginnings, we are still making paper and following recycling principals. Our fiber source is now 100% cotton, acid-free, and recovered from the garment industry. We are proud supporters of wind energy, and use this sustainable power option to run our business.

11/02/2026

The long awaited TRAVELER'S notebook 20th Anniversary Customization Set is returning! This set commemorates the history of TRAVELER'S with stickers, rubber stamps, brass accessories, and a history guide all in a suitcase-style tin.
Preorders for this item are open now, with an expected release time of mid-December. Keep in mind that pre-ordering through our website will be your only way to secure your set, as they will not be available online or in the shop when they arrive. If you are local to us, please order online for in-store pickup!
• If you order other items along with the set, they will all ship together. Keep an eye on your emails mid-December for your shipping or pickup confirmation, as we have no exact estimated date of arrival.
• No holds or phone orders. Limit 1 per customer.

10/30/2026

New from Galen Leather Co., two perfectly autumnal colors! Aged Copper & Crazy Horse Graphite are added to the lineup, and available in zip folios, journal covers, and pen cases. Now available in the shop and online.

10/29/2026

We've heard your requests, and we're happy to announce that Custom Planners & Refills | Functional Paper Subscription Box is now available at Oblation! This modular notebook system features a clear cover with plenty of room for your pens, journals, and accessories. The staff couldn't resist building their own to try out 🤭 The Cloth and Paper line also has more planners, notebooks, bullet journal and planner organization stickers, tabs, and sticky notes.

10/28/2026

Now through Thankgiving, enjoy 20% off custom stationery, holiday cards, correspondence notes, calling cards and business stationery!

Pictured are examples of letterpressed personal stationery: imagery paired with personalization, and matching envelopes with return address printing.

All of these pieces are designed and printed by hand in the Pearl District. Book a consultation with us (at our Portland shop or over the phone) through the link in bio, or email [email protected] for a quote.

10/23/2026

New and incoming pens at Oblation!
💚🪲 TWSBI ECO Jade Jelly with Bronze Trim: Preorder 10/26 at 9am, releases 10/28
💜🌕 Kaweco Lunar Sport purple: The newest in the Lunar line, available in fountain pen, rollerball, ballpoint, and pencil. Arrived at the shop, preorders are shipping early next week!
❤️🍷Kaweco Bordeaux Piston: the perfect upgrade for your sport. Made with an aluminum body and a built-in clip.
🖤👻 the newest Estie collab is here: available in two spooky cute colorways, designed by Sweet Kawaii Design.
🤍🦪 the limited edition Lamy Scala Pearl: each numbered out of 1500, comes with a gift box and bottle of ink.

10/21/2026

Join Kris of Waxward handmade wax seals at the shop for a hands-on workshop learning the craft of wax sealing. Check out our events page to RSVP for this event, happening this weekend!

Kris will guide you through the process step by step, sharing tips on choosing wax colors, controlling the pour, and blending two colors into a single seal for a marbled or layered effect. You'll leave with up to ten finished seals of your own, ready to finish off letters, invitations, gift wrap, or the envelope you've been saving for someone special.

All materials and supplies are provided, and no experience is needed. If you'd like to keep going once you're home, additional wax, stamps, and supplies will be available to purchase, along with a make-at-home kit for $40 that has everything you need to continue sealing on your own. And PS - all of these seals and more are currently available at the shop!

10/19/2026

Tomorrow the awaited TRAVELER'S notebook 2027 diary releases! Available in-store on Monday, October 19th at 11am, and online at 6pm. Orders to will be processed early this week!

Also, join us for a TRAVELER’S notebook meetup on Sunday, October 25th from 12:30-2pm. Bring your notebook and spend an afternoon with other TRAVELER'S. Come with a fresh insert to set up, or bring the notebook you've been building for years.

We'll have our gallery ready with supplies along with a new set of Oblation-designed stamps made for the occasion, drawn from this year's TRAVELER'S theme: every notebook is unique, and that's wonderful. Complimentary and open to anyone.

10/16/2026

Something flies overhead in the night... a murder of crows with their slick black feathers and rustling wings.. Introducing our Midnight Flight collection debuting at BunguLA | Stationery Expo! A sheening blue black ink made by our lovely friends at Anderillium Inks, with an exclusive purple shimmer version just for the expo. Paired with a charcoal handmade paper cover journal, featuring black foil letterpress of a hand-drawn illustration. Inside is fountain pen friendly Japanese iroful paper. A themed sticker and sticker sheet complete the collection 🍂 available this weekend at Bungu LA, in the shop on Saturday, and online Sunday morning at 9am! 🐦‍⬛

10/12/2026

Now at Oblation, we will pour you a fresh bottle of your own fountain pen ink! Available in five different classic colors from Jacques Herbin Inks USA: Noir Abyssal, Terre d'Ombre, Bleu de Minuit, Vert Amazone, and Rouge d'Orient. Each glass bottle comes in a 15ml size with the color labeled, along with Oblation Papers. Available only at our Portland shop.

10/07/2026

Join us for Oblation's 28th anniversary in the Pearl District of Portland! This Saturday, October 10th, we are gifting free paper-making kits to the first 150 in-store customers, offering letterpress demos, Ron's (Ron Rich) band is playing from 1-3pm, and Jennifer will be sharing w**e and cheese to celebrate. Online orders placed will receive handmade paper goodies and an exclusive sticker.

Address

516 NW 12th Avenue
Portland, OR
97209

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 6pm
Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15032231093

Website

https://oblationpapers.com/

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