Succotash at the Studio

In three short years The Paper Seahorse has quickly become a favorite amongst stationery lovers both near and far. Paper lovers, fountain pen enthusiasts, and the curiously creative alike can find their tribe inside this quaint green South Tampa bungalow. But who is the visionary behind this magical...

HistoryFountain pens revolutionized writing in the 19th century. Before fountain pens people used quills and inkwells. The writing process was messy and time consuming. Having a refillable chamber or cartridge meant one could easily travel and change inks on the go. Writing expanded to more people a...

In my time at The Paper Seahorse, I have been consistently surprised that so many of our clientele are men. Specifically, men who write. I have always maintained that our Frivolous Dry Goods line, curated by co-owner Randy Rosenthal, is appealing to a more serious, less frilly sensibility. Items lik...

The Pen: Moving Meditation There is a reason why people from all walks of life, ranging in age from teenagers to those who could easily be their grandparents gather at a bright and comfy bungalow in Tampa’s Soho district to write letters together. “People do not appreciate the power of the hand-writ...

April is a special month for us for so many reasons! Even though letter writing should be a year round past time, we encourage folks to write more or start a wonderful habit during this month. Letter writing has so many benefits, read about them in this earlier blog post. So what's so special about ...