Ideas for thoughtful arts & letters gifts from Young W’s winter 2025/26 assortment.
2026 Calendar Obsolete Vol. 3 – Flycatcher Press
C$30.00
For the person looking for an artifact to liven up their desk that will remind them of an analog past.
A desk calendar featuring nostalgia themed illustrations all housed in a convenient cassette tape case that doubles as a stand. Letterpress and screen printed, folded and assembled by hand in Flycatcher Press’ studio in Toronto, ON.
FREE NEXT-DAY DELIVERY IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA if your order contains 2026 Calendar Obsolete Vol. 3 – use coupon code OBSOLETE3 at checkout.
Follies: An Architectural Journey by Rory Fraser
C$36.00
For the person who has their UK trip booked and is fascinated by whimsical roadside attractions and monuments.
An illustrated journey of some of England’s most intriguing architectural follies.
THIS WAY IS UP, THIS WAY IS NOT by WOO SEE-MING
C$39.00
For the person who likes fine art photography and feels disoriented in our world.
An artists’ book of colour photography, sequenced into single- and double-page spreads, printed in broadsheet newspaper format. Contains newspaper and one surprise instant film print.
Kaweco SPORT Ballpoint Pens
C$95.00 – $125.00
For the avid notetaker who likes their writing instruments stylish and chunky.
Two classic, high-quality ballpoint pens in aluminum or brass from Kaweco. Makes for a great addition to your everyday carry with their compact design and durable build.
Vibrant Green Bottled Ink – Chromatics Caran d’Ache 50 ml
C$55.00
For the person who is a fan of the colour green, perfectly flowing inks and whose desk could use an eye-catching ink bottle.
A bottle of rich and vibrant ink, perfect for handwriting. Use it to refill your fountain pen or dip into with a pen or a brush.
DELIVERY IN TORONTO VIA NEXT-DAY COURIER. If you are not located in the Greater Toronto area, email us for a next-day ink shipping quote.
The Sorrows of Young Werther Literature Bundle
C$39.95
For the person who enjoys classic literature and cozy candles.
A candle + book literature bundle including a copy of the Sturm und Drang novel The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Young W’s Sturm und Drang scented literary candle, and two randomly selected YW bookmarks (collect all 9 bookmarks to complete the motif on the back).
Analog Starter Pack: Three
C$29.00
For the person who is looking for to start off their 2026 with a new lined notebook and a popular pocket fountain pen.
An analog starter pack including a Smartbook Ruled in Pink by Flexbook, a Blue Black Fountain Pen Petit1 from Pilot, and two packs of blue black Pilot Petit1 fountain pen ink cartridges.
Sakura Daruma Sculpture by Aki Witzmann
C$325.00
For the person who wants to possess a piece of original art with modern and traditional influences.
An original sculpture created by Toronto-based artist Aki Witzmann. This is a modern take on the traditional Japanese Daruma doll, a symbol of good luck and perseverance, with this sculpture incorporating vibrant cherry blossoms.
Finding Edward by Sheila Murray
C$26.00
For the person who is likes well-written mysteries and stories about family and identity that are told from two perspectives.
An award-winning debut novel story about a Jamaican immigrant who navigates life in Toronto and finds himself unearthing hidden pieces of Canadian Black history through a collection of letters he comes across.
E-Motion Fountain Pen – Pure Silver – Faber-Castell
C$275.00
For the person who appreciates a high quality fountain pen that’s nice and heavy and feels solid in your hand.
A premium Faber-Castell fountain pen with a sleek, modern design and matte chrome-plated aluminium body featuring an intricate guilloche pattern. Made in Germany.
Gifter’s Stationery Bundle
C$149.00
For the person who needs the perfect gift set for the stationery lover in their life, complete with re-usable fabric gift wrap.
This bundle of quality products includes a sketchbook from Ferris Wheel Press, a Pilot fountain pen, a pack of Iroshizuku ink cartridges, a blank greeting card from Le Typographe, plus re-usable furoshiki gift wrap for environmentally-friendly gifting with style.
Cotman Watercolour Sketcher’s Pocket Set – Winsor & Newton
C$48.00
For the person who wants to creatively capture the scenes of their travels.
12 high-quality Cotman watercolours in a pocket-sized set. Comes with a travel watercolour brush.
Beige Pursuit by Sara Magenheimer
C$32.00
For the person who is looking for an innovative book made up of landscapes of words where a character called X journeys through a present that is neither here nor there, with a narrative that is always under construction, in a suspended world that feels anguished, hesitant, and precarious.
The first book of writing of Sara Magenheimer, an artist who has worked across a range of media including video, sound, performance, sculpture, collage, and installation.
SAINT-HENRI Journal – Cathédrale – Atelier Ecluse
C$55.00
For the person who isn’t hesitant to use their most precious journal, even if it’s super fancy and contains only hand-made paper.
A wonderfully unique and elegant journal manufactured with traditional craftsmanship in the Montréal studios of Atelier Ecluse.
Vivid Pink Fountain Pen Prera – Pilot
C$74.00
For the person who likes the interplay of classic design and bold colours, with a dose of modern vibrancy.
A Pilot fountain pen in bold hot pink that feels effortless to use and exciting to look at.
Royal Rhubarb Bottled Ink – Ferris Wheel Press 38 ml
C$28.00
For the person who would enjoy the previous gift suggestion and wants an ink colour to match.
A 38 ml bottle of fountain pen ink from Ferris Wheel Press. Use it to refill your fountain pen or dip into with a pen or a brush.
DELIVERY IN TORONTO VIA NEXT-DAY COURIER. If you are not located in the Greater Toronto area, email us for a next-day ink shipping quote.
Exploring Canada Bundle
C$93.95
For the Toronto architecture lover who needs a gift for family coming to town from Edmonton, St. John’s and Vancouver.
An informative and artistic bundle of various goods representing different parts of Canada. Includes a copy of Frontier City: Toronto on the Verge of Greatness by Shawn Micallef; a copy of 305 Lost Buildings of Canada by Raymond Biesinger and Alex Bozikovic; a pack of 8 Edmonton-themed trading cards, 4 St. John’s, NL Postcards by Porcelain Postcards; and a Vancouver coffee shop print by SnaptureThis.
Minimalist Grey Notebook A5 – Jade Spine – Bindewerk
C$41.00
For the person who likes stationery that’s sturdy, reliable and suitable to use every day at the office without drawing too much attention to yourself.
A durable, high-quality hardcover notebook in minimalist design, handmade in Germany. Contains 144 sheets of premium lined paper in A5 format.
Toronto ON Postcards – Frida Art Design – set of 5
C$25.00
For the person from Toronto who loves sending postcards to friends who’ve moved away and to casual overseas acquaintances.
A set of five 4″ x 6″ postcards from Frida Art Design, featuring illustrations of iconic Toronto locations printed on smooth natural matte paper.
The North End Revisited by John Paskievich
C$42.00
For the person interested in street photography and the rich historical and cultural narrative of Winnipeg, MB.
A collection of photographs taken by photographer and award-winning filmmaker John Paskievich in Winnipeg’s North End, the iconic neighbourhood he grew up in and which has been the subject of his work for four decades.
Bonus recommendation:
the analog lifestyle kit – chapter 1
C$50.00
For the person who wants to disconnect from their phone more and is ready for analog arts & letters adventures.
Both a tangible item as well as an experience, an exploration kit is a unique type of product created by Young W. This edition is suitable for anyone wanting to live a more analog life, but is unsure where to start.
Come back next holiday season! Our fourth annual winter gift guide will be published on November 1, 2026.