Appointments, located in downtown Cincinnati on the 2nd floor of the historic Carew Tower, is Ohio’s top store for fine writing instruments, leather goods, and gifts. The shop offers a wide selection of quality, long-lasting products designed for many years of use and enjoyment. Customers appreciate the friendly, professional, and knowledgeable staff, who provide helpful suggestions without pressure. The store features an interesting range of vintage and modern fountain pens, inks, notebooks from Europe and Japan, and leather-bound journals. Visitors enjoy browsing the fascinating collection and often leave with unique items they can’t find elsewhere. Many reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere, the patience of staff during selections, and the overall enjoyable experience. Though some find the location a bit challenging to find, most agree it’s worth the effort. Appointments is a one-of-a-kind store that encourages playing and exploring, making it a must-visit for anyone who loves writing tools and quality accessories.
This place is awesome!! Everybody should go support them! Get yourself a pen and a notebook and start a commonplace journal! They are great here, i loved it!
May 2026
I bought 10 pens for my coworkers. They are great pens. Would be a 5 star review but, I was handing them out to my coworkers and one of the boxes was empty. :( sad day. Paid for an empty box. It happens. I should have double checked.
July 2025
Doug was incredibly friendly and helpful in helping me select some journaling stationary. Looking forward to making return visits in the future.
