CW Pencil Enterprise

On the Grid : CW Pencils Enterprise

"Quirky little shop where the owner is delightful and even has a neat tattoo of a pencil on her forearm. We'd suggest checking out the blank notebook section for a ton of cool journals to match (or not match) your new colorful pencils. Perfect haven for new writers, old writers, or back-to-school shopping for students. Who knows, you may even discover your hidden passion for calligraphy in this humble yet inspirational pencil palace." - Barrel

"As far as specialty shops go, CW Pencil Enterprise is downright granular. It’s shoe-box sized and therefore really easy to miss, so keep an eye out for the pencil drawing, which the owner, Caroline Weaver, put up in lieu of traditional signage. Inside, the floors are black-and-white checkered, and the shelves are lined with neatly labeled jars of pencils and on-theme art. Make good use of the pencil-testing station, which is set up on a Mid-Century desk and topped with vintage-looking sharpeners and old-school notebooks, while the staff (it’s usually Weaver herself manning the store) drop knowledge about each pencil’s provenance, history, color, and optimal use. CW carries amazing stationery brands like Craft Design Technology, Tombow, and Field Notes; and then there’s the Pencil of the Month club and custom pencil services, which the owner fulfills herself by hand with an antique hot foil press."

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