Il Papiro is a beautiful store with even more beautifully crafted pieces and a rich history of Florentine tradition.
I ordered a journal to be embossed as a gift and spoke with Romina, who was prompt, helpful and assisted me in choosing the right embossing and font for the gift.
48 hours later I needed to change the order (due to a break up!) and Romina was so accommodating. She checked if it had already been embossed, and when learning it hadn’t- offered me a credit instantly. I am so grateful to Romina for her service and now looking forward to spending my credit on some beautiful Christmas gifts for my family.

A beautiful store tucked away in one of Melbourne's laneways. When entering, you feel like you're in a magical store. The perfect place to buy a unique and heartfelt present, it's not just for those who want stationary.

Approximate cost: $50

This is my favourite store in Melbourne. Everytime I walk past I have to go in. It's like walking into Florence. The walls are filled with leather bound journals, inks, personalized seals and fantastic glass pens all handmade from Italy. Its a haven for a writer like me and anyone who keeps a journal or still clings to the art of letter writing should have a look. It is quite expensive but I find that its worth every dollar for quality items that last forever.