Topdrawer
About
Topdrawer is a shop in Harvard Square that sells tools for writing, drawing, travel and everyday life. The shelves hold fountain pens, inks, pencils, notebooks, leather journals and planners, along with watercolor sets and paper, bags and small leather goods, sunglasses, handkerchiefs, flasks and house shoes in cotton, wool, linen and suede. The selection aims to combine the quality and craftsmanship of an earlier generation with function and sustainability.
The company describes itself as Japanese, and many of its products draw on Japanese daily rituals that elevate simple acts through attention and care. Designs are developed between Boston and Tokyo with makers, craftspeople and industrial designers around the world. Its shops double as places to attend workshops and exchange ideas, and the company is headquartered in Brookline above its flagship Coolidge Corner shop, from which it guides a growing network of stores.
What to Know
- Brands carried include Kolo, Paper Republic, Romeo, Original Vintage and Itoya, as well as Topdrawer’s own line.
- A loyalty program earns points and rewards on purchases.
- One percent of sales from certain Kolo products supports wildlife conservation nonprofits in Africa.
- Ready-made gift sets are available for men and women.
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