Maido Fine Stationery & Gifts

Category:	Gift Shop
Address:	1581 Webster St #260, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
Phone:	+1 415-567-8901
Site:	mymaido.com
Rating:	4.1
Working:	11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–7PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–7PM

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K Tempest Bradford

Their selection is great! They have all the stationery/school stuff youd find in Kinukuniya stores not in SF. And they have Preppy Pens! My favorite Japanese fountain pen. However, the reviewer who mentioned that their prices are weird is right. Preppy pens usually cost around $2 in the US, here they are $4. While this might not seem like a big deal, preppy pens are like Bic pens. Not meant to be pricey, even in import. I noticed the same with their Campus notebooks, which cost a few dollars more than Im used to paying. Thats why the 3 star rating as opposed to 4. Because theyre the only place I know of to get many of these supplies, youre stuck on these prices. Its a shame, too, as I do love coming here.

Jennifer Tran

This store has so many cute things and I was so tempted to pick up washi tape and stickers, but they were a bit overpriced in my opinion. Its difficult for me to want to purchase items from this store when I could easily make a trip to Daiso and purchase very similar items for much cheaper. Although, Ill say their selection of washi tape is much more extensive and seems like the rolls are larger, it was hard to purchase anything here given Daiso is so nearby.

Beeta M

The Maido store in Santana Row (Santa Clara area) is actually a lot better than the one in San Francisco. This one doesnt have as many variety of stationery. However, Maido stationery stores is exactly what their name is all about (stationery and gifts). They have pens, pencils, paper, notebooks, folders, stamps, food erasers, arts, craft supplies, and even cool stuff like paper wallets, star wars metal models, and stuffed animals. Its an interesting store.

Michael Chatusripitak

Nice enough storefront, with a wide variety of supplies. However, their prices seem very arbitrary, especially on their higher-end items. A pen that could be found from most retailers for $80, they price at $110. Even mid-range fountain pens, usually retailing for about $20, are being sold for closer to $40! They do let you sample and test the pens, but the prices are far too high to justify the purchase.

Roy Hashimoto

There are actually two Maido stores in the Japan Center. The store upstairs is more of a stationery store, while the store downstairs has a lot of offbeat gift sorts of things. Youll probably want to check out both. The Japanese have an obsession with stationery items, so Maido has a lot of cool pens, pencils, erasers, and other desktop tools. It is a fun place just to browse around.

HARRY IS GLITTERy

This store feels way over priced but it does have things some other stores might not. I saw a 5 pack of markers there that were 25.99$ but were 9.99$ at Blick Art Studio. So tip, if you something you like here look it up and see if any big brand stores carry what your looking for for a cheaper price.

Patrick Au-Yeung

Expensive Japanese stationery stores with strict rules about drinks, checking in bags, or making any moves that seem suspicious to them. Good variety of merchandise, but have overall very low trust of anyone who comes through their door. Must have a theft problem or something. Not all that pleasant.

Maurizio Franzini

Excellent quality stationery items, many of which are imported from Japan, at very reasonable prices. The store is small, so you wont feel overwhelmed, well organized and tidy. A must visit if you are in Nihonmachi. Yasukute, kirei desu ne!

Mr Jones

It seems to be getting more difficult to find ball point pen replacement refills in the city. I called 4 or 5 places before trying here. I had no problem finding what I needed. Friendly helpful staff, good prices. Lots of cool gift ideas.

Seth McCombs

Perfect stationary store for those into high quality fountain pens, rollerball and ink. Great selection of notebooks, paper and accessories too. Even the gift section is extensive, definitely something for everyone!

Lena Wu

Great pen, journal and stationary selection though expensive. Staff could have had a little bit more expertise but were friendly.

Jahnava Duryea

Great selection of stationary and Japanese paper. Lots of mechanical pencils to choose from! Friendly and helpful staff.

Aubrie Johnson

If you love to journal, this is where you want to be. Also, they carry Midori Travelers Notebooks!

Antonio Montejano

Estos baños dan asco

Paul Hung

Fountain Pens dream place! Must visit plus all the Japanese stationary you want!

Dawn Berglund

Lots of really great writing utensils, journals and sketchbooks.