The Journal Shop Reviews 

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4.5

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Considering 62 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. People frequently mention the impressive selection of unique stationery items, praising the truly exceptional quality of all the products available in the store. Shoppers consistently highlight the prompt shipping services and the careful packaging that keeps purchases completely safe during transit. Additionally, customers appreciate the incredibly helpful and efficient support team, noting that any questions or order adjustments are handled very quickly. However, some customers also noted minor delivery delays and occasional issues with tracking information updates. Others mentioned that standard shipping times could sometimes feel slightly longer than expected compared to alternative online stores.

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Product

Consumers find product satisfaction to be high, frequently praising the lovely, excellent quality stationery... See more

Customer service

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Delivery service

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Order

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Staff

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The tracking code I was given didn't work for quite a few days, I was under the impression that delivery would be much quicker than it was, so I - admittedly with haste - gave them a poor review on he... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience! I put in the wrong shipping address by accident and didn’t think they’d be able to change it. A lovely lady, Chantelle, fixed it for me and refunded my shipping (because I pu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered from The Journal Shop many times. Items received quickly and well packaged. Today I requested an additional item to be added to an order placed the night before. Email was acknowledged very qu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently ordered from the store for the third time and as before the items arrived promptly and well packaged. No issues whatsoever. I have not used the customer service as there was no need for that.... See more

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  1. Stationery Store
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  3. Stationery Manufacturer

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The Journal Shop is for people who know that stationery is never just stationery. We stock Hobonichi, Traveler’s Notebook, Blackwing, planners, stickers and cult Japanese favourites, alongside a carefully chosen range of notebooks, paper goods and desk essentials that are as useful as they are lovely to own. We’re here for people with strong opinions on paper quality, a soft spot for good design, and a habit of finding joy in the little things. Whether you journal daily, plan obsessively or simply want nicer things on your desk, The Journal Shop is all about thoughtful stationery and a shopping experience that feels easy, friendly and well looked after from start to finish. We ship worldwide, and are always very happy to send a little stationery joy your way.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such a great outfit!

Ordered a hard to get mechanical pencil - I stupidly forget to check the mailing address - an old one - dropped a note to Carla and she sorted it all out instantly. It’s so important to know there are really effective humans behind the slick digital interface - so really well done Journal Shop - I shall be returning!

8 April 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re so pleased we could help get everything sorted quickly, and Carla will be especially glad to hear your kind words. We completely agree, it really does matter to know there are real people behind the screen, so your feedback means a great deal to us. We hope you love your new pencil, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support team/ great company

Accidentally ordered the wrong thing, emailed late evening, the next morning they got straight back to me, and worked with me to get the right item. I was very impressed with the punctual responses. Rebecca was the person who helped me, incredibly impressed with the professionalism and speed of their support. A****

23 March 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re so pleased we could help get everything sorted quickly, and Rebecca will be delighted to hear your lovely feedback. We always want our customer service to feel prompt, helpful and straightforward, so it means a great deal to know that came across. Thank you again for your support.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I think this is my third or fourth…

I think this is my third or fourth order from the journal shop. I absolutely love what they sell and keep returning to buy more!

For my most recent order there was an item out of stock. The team contacted me via email straight away and offered a refund or alternative. I asked about what alternatives were available and received a reply within the next 15 minutes. I was happy with the alternative they came up with and was notified that they would be posting my order that day.
I was also instructed on how I could be updated on stock in the future.

Overall fantastic customer service and I'm looking forward to receiving my order.

Cannot recommend highly enough!!

18 March 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

Thank you so much for such a lovely review and for coming back to shop with us again; It means a lot to have your continued support. We’re so pleased we could help quickly and find a suitable alternative for you, thank you for being so understanding. We try our very best to provide a prompt service to all of our lovely customers, so your feedback means a lot. We hope you love your new stationery goodies, and thank you again for such a generous recommendation.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is my first time ordering from the…

It is my first time ordering from the Journal Shop and it certainly won’t be the last. There was a small issue with Royal Mail not updating the shipping info for a few days and I got a little concerned. My issue was resolved within a few hours and the company were so helpful and prompt with getting back to me. Highly, highly recommend!

11 March 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

Thank you so much for your lovely words! We’re so pleased your first experience with us was a positive one. We know how worrying delayed tracking updates can be, so it means a great deal to hear the team was able to respond quickly and help. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope it is the first of many orders with us.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Journal Shop is fabulous !

The Journal Shop is, without doubt, the best stationery shop and provider I have ever used before. The fabulous choice of items in stock is amazing and all the best paper, journals, pens and EVERYTHING!!!
Their customer service is second to none and very personal and it is much appreciated . Will always purchase all my stationary needs from THE JOURNAL SHOP . Thanks everyone there.

24 February 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

Thank you so, so much for this incredibly kind review! We honestly can’t tell you how much it means to us to read something like this. Your generous words have made our day, and we’re so grateful for your support. Thank you for choosing The Journal Shop for your stationery. It really does mean the world to our small team. We look forward to having you shop with us again!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful customer service

Wonderful customer service

4 February 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

Thanks so much for your support and for taking the time to leave a review. We’re so pleased you had a positive experience, and we hope you enjoy using your new stationery!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service

Fantastic customer service for the very one time one of the pens didn't perform as expected. I am a regular costumer and I could not be happier!

5 February 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

Thank you so much for your lovely review and for being a regular customer of ours! We’re really glad we could help when the pen wasn't quite right, and we appreciate how understanding you were. It means a lot to have your support :)

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made a purchase on the website and…

I made a purchase on the website and although I am located in the United States, the turnaround time for the item being shipped was great. Also, when I asked a question via their email customer service, they responded within 24 hours and provided all the information I needed.

30 January 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

Thank you so much for your lovely review :) We’re so pleased to hear your order reached you quickly in the US, and that our team was speedy! It really means a lot to know you had a smooth experience shopping with us from outside the UK, so thank you again for your support.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great but too many marketing emails

Good range of items and some unusual brands. Service from them has been very good, on time and well packed.
However, be prepared for constant marketing emails from them. Far too many that made me unsubscribe after one week.

5 February 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

Thank you for your review and for your kind words about our range, service and packaging. We’re really glad to hear that side of your experience was a positive one. We’re also very sorry that our email marketing felt excessive and became frustrating. We completely understand why you chose to unsubscribe, and we really appreciate you taking the time to mention it. Feedback like this is genuinely helpful, and you'll be pleased to know that this has already been actioned. Our marketing folks have tweaked settings and reduced the frequency of some of our emails, so we hope this feels a little less 'spammy' now :)

Hope this doesn't put you off shopping with us, we'd love to have you back.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this shop!

Great products, really quick delivery and I am very impressed with the quality. I would buy from them again

2 February 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

We’re so pleased to hear that you were happy with your new stationery goodies! It's lovely to know you had a positive experience, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back again in future.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful products and the service is…

Beautiful products and the service is always excellent. One of my favourite places to shop.

29 January 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

That’s so lovely to hear :) We’re really glad you enjoy both the products and the service, and it means a lot to be one of your favourite places to shop. Thanks so much for your support.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and lovely customer…

Very helpful and lovely customer service & quick delivery! I will be shopping from them again for sure. Thanks!

27 January 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

So lovely to hear this! We’re really glad you had a great experience with us, and that everything arrived quickly too. Thanks so much for your kind words. We’ll look forward to having you shop with us again.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shipping issue resolved

I had an issue about shipping, which was actually due to my misunderstanding, but Rebecca at customer services resolved it with me most helpfully. It's refreshing to have a person on the other end, rather than an automated response. Rebecca was great and the company's products are lovely!

26 January 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely words. So pleased Rebecca was able to help get everything cleared up for you, she’ll be happy to hear your kind words :) Thanks so much for your support, and we’re pleased you love the products too!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service when the delivery company messed up. They were very helpful, immediately refunded the shipping cost without even being asked, then went out of their way to follow up with the delivery company. Very happy with The Journal Shop.

6 January 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

We’re really sorry the delivery company let things down, (unfortunately it happens sometimes), but we’re glad we could step in and help get things sorted. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’re so happy to hear you were well looked after. We'll be sure to pass this on :)

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a few issues with my order but…

I had a few issues with my order but the customer service team, particularly Lana, was absolutely excellent at helping ever step of the way! Extremely fast communication too. Thank you.

15 January 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

Appreciate you taking the time to leave us such kind words. We’re sorry there were a few issues with your order, we’re so glad Lana was able to help get everything sorted for you. She’ll be really happy to read this. Thanks again, we hope you come back to shop with us soon!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience, lovely staff

I had a great experience! I put in the wrong shipping address by accident and didn’t think they’d be able to change it. A lovely lady, Chantelle, fixed it for me and refunded my shipping (because I put in an address abroad) the morning I emailed. She was very helpful! Everything arrived on time and in perfect condition

13 November 2025
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Reply from The Journal Shop

We’re so glad we could help with this. It’s such an easy mistake to make, and we’re really happy Chantelle was able to get it sorted for you so quickly. She’ll love hearing this. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review, pleased everything arrived safely.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the Journal Shop

Love the Journal Shop. I have been a repeat customer for a long time. Never had one issue with their service, always prompt delivery and a vast range of stationary! Highly recommend!

14 January 2026
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Reply from The Journal Shop

This is so nice to read, thank you :) We really appreciate your support, especially as a returning customer, and we’re so glad you’ve always had a good experience with us. Thanks so much for shopping with us and for such a lovely recommendation.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick delivery, no issues

Recently ordered from the store for the third time and as before the items arrived promptly and well packaged. No issues whatsoever. I have not used the customer service as there was no need for that. Just wanted to add my two cents in case you are considering to order from JS and are concerned about the negative reviews. I would definitely order again.

12 December 2025
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Reply from The Journal Shop

Thank you Ursula, this is genuinely so kind. We’re glad your orders have gone smoothly each time, and we really appreciate you taking the time to write this, especially for anyone who might be unsure about ordering. Thanks so much for your support, and we’d love to have you back again. Please keep us in mind for the next time you need more lovely stationery :)

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Issue with order resolved promptly

I had a small issue with one of the Kokuyo items in my order and I flagged it a few days after delivery. Heard back within the day and The Journal Shop sorted it out straight away. The girl who helped me was polite and genuinely apologetic, which made all the difference. I was refunded promptly and told I could keep the item too, which was a really nice gesture. Lovely store and friendly customer service.

18 September 2025
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Reply from The Journal Shop

We’re really sorry there was an issue with one of the items, I'm happy we could get it sorted quickly for you. I'm pleased you felt that the support was helpful, as that really does matter to us. Thanks so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They take pictures of your home and cross professional boundaries, zero stars if I could

I would give 0 stars if I could. I made an order that recently shown it had been delivered, though from the photo shown in the tracking it clearly hadn't as the person collecting it was not me and doorway completely different from my home. It did, however, have a similar door colour to mine which I explained to the Journal Shop on why maybe the delivery man may have got confused. I then got a message from someone named ''Chantelle'' who took a photo of my house building and sent it to me in their email reply and zoomed in on my door saying that it matched and essentially saying I lied. Not only was it shocking that the company went to such efforts to look up where I live and and send me evidence of them overstepping professional boundaries with my personal information abilities online, I was treated with such hostility and contempt when I am not even at fault.

I am now at a loss for quite a large sum of money and honestly, something about the way they conduct their responses and handle their business seems very unprofessional and inappropriate- definitely not in line with expected business standards. Several other customers have seemed to have similar experiences on TrustPilot and I should have checked there first. If you do order with them, please beware that they will look up your address, send you a creepy photo of your house and door and basically reference your personal details in a way that is really inappropriate and can be quite alarming and distressing. Luckily I have a friend in the legal profession to help me out so I can handle it, but I do feel for others who do not have the experience- they are clearly confrontational and overly aggressive in counteracting their customers who have any complaint in a very unprofessional way ( crossing professional boundaries/inappropriate and unsettling messages/pictures to you to make you back down on your claim). Was honestly really uncomfortable by the whole situation. They also seem to filter any negative reviews you may post on social media e.g Instagram so they seem like a trusted source, buyer beware.

I also see a lot of very obvious positive fake reviews here btw, so please don't fall for this everyone.

3 November 2025
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