Welcome to HEAVY: The OMOI Blog

Join us on Saturday, October 24th from 11am - 2pm for a pop-up with bakery artist, Angela Unni, and Philadelphia-based graphic designer, Ridge Chin!

It's Fall season! Take a walk with OMOI Team as we style our new Topologie, make our way around Old City and Chinatown.

Introductions Clarice Lispector’s (1920-1977) writing permeates the algorithms of Substackers and LitFic fans alike, with seemingly infinite video essays on her brilliance. Some describe the reading experience of her tumbling,...

It's back to school season! Join the OMOI Team as we start the year off with latest setup. Stop by our shop to restock on supplies, try something new, or...

Trigger warnings for: suicide, pedophilia, sexual assault. OMOI staff members and book fans Cat and Jess have a round table discussion to talk about the best-selling Japan horror-mystery novel, Strange...

Globally recognized 'SUNAE' 砂絵 sand artist, Naoshi, returns to OMOI this October 30th for a pop-up featuring exciting new works and hands-on sand workshops!

Visit OMOI on Friday, October 9th, 2026 from 1-6 PM for a pop-up event with Philadelphia cartoonist Candy Apple Comics! She will be selling her comics, stickers, pre-loved books, and...

Visit OMOI on Friday, September 18th from 1 to 6PM for a pop-up with Kenni Field, a local pottery artist and creative.

Let's deep dive together into the cover styles and formatting of HIGHTIDE 2027 weekly + monthly planners!

It’s planner season at OMOI! This year we're stocking planner styles from HOBONICHI TECHO, HIGHTIDE, MARK'S, Midori, Rollbahn and more…

You may recognize kel.loves_claymore, aka Klaymore, from our June 2026 First Friday Pop-up. We're so excited to welcome Klaymore's art prints to the shop! Read our 10 Questions interview to...

In a digital age where our posts have a character limit, where our stories only appear for a mere 24 hours, where do you turn to when your emotions endure...

Stop by Sunday, August 16th at 10AM for a pop-up with Dulcemena! Specializing in Peruvian-American desserts, hecho a mano in Philly — tres leches, alfajores, empanadas & more. Bring a friend and...

Get to know MARK'S 2026-2027 Notebook Calendars and Weekly Vertical Planners - inside and out!

OMOI will be participating in Stationery Store Day on Saturday August 1st, 2026! Stationery Store Day, much in the way of Record Store Day or Independent Bookstore Day, is a...

Visit OMOI on Saturday, July 11th, 2026 at 10AM for a pop-up with Guilty Good Pastries! This woman-owned operation specializes in Korean flavors inspired from memories both past and present.

Learn how to make a matcha latte at home using the traditional tools and our staff-favorite Jugetsudo Fuji no Haru Ceremonial Grade Matcha.

Available on July 1st, 2026 at 10AM EST | Get to know the TRAVELER'S notebook 20th Anniversary Customization Set!

Read an exclusive interview with Philadelphia-based artist, Gunli, as she recounts her experiences with different mediums and what inspires her jewelry.

Learn more about Bellroy! Check out our latest Bellroy bags, featuring the Classic Rolltop Backpack and the Cinch Messenger Bag. Discover Bellroy's brand identity, materials and design, and a quick...

We are eager to share with you an exclusive 10 Questions Interview with Philadelphia multidisciplinary artist, nonalouie! This interview comes in anticipation of nonalouie and kel.loves_claymores First Friday at OMOI...

Stop by from 11-6PM to shop prints + stickers by two indie Philadelphia artists kel.loves_claymore and nonalouie!

OMOI staff Hughes shares their thoughts on the perpetual feast of short-term content, or "doom-scrolling", that has been overtaking society. They contemplate ways to better use our time, forsaking mindless...

You're invited to a stationery swap at OMOI! Bring stationery you want to declutter from your collection and pick up new-to-you treasures. FREE to participate!

Check out The Bread Room bakery on Chestnut and 9th Street for a sweet treat and brunch! The Bread Room was founded by Philly-based restauranteur Ellen Yin, and has a...

Stop by for our pop-up bake sale with Bakewithmiii! This Vietnamese woman-owned cake studio specializes in Asian style inspired custom cakes and desserts. The menu for Sunday includes both sweet...

The New Moon Collection, launching on April 17th at 11AM, brings insightful yet dreamy energy to OMOI. Discover the much anticipated Kaweco Lunar Sport Fountain and Rollerball pens, handmade freshwater...

Beginning on Monday, May 4th 2026, the shop will be open every day from 10AM to 6PM. We hope to see you soon!

Stop in and shop bonk.lol goodies including new colors of their memo pads, sticker packs and the second half of this years planner! With new colors and a refreshed design...

Available on April 23rd, 2026 at 11AM EST in the shop and online | Celebrate the 20th anniversary of TRAVELER'S notebook with a new size, the TRAVELER’S notebook Card Size! Its...

Kick off your April with a sweet treat from Big Heart Bakes on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at 11AM!⁠ Chef Jackie infuses every treat with care and over ten years...

April 23rd through May 4th, 2026 | Experience building your own fountain pen firsthand! From assembling the nib to securing the cap, your hands bring this collectible writing piece to...

Stop by the shop on Saturday, February 28th at 12pm for a pop-up with Philly's own gluten-free baking specialists, Tang's Bakery! Pre-orders open Wednesday, 2/18 at 5pm.

The OMOI Team visits the 2026 Philly Pen Show. Join us as we browse fountain pens and ink, and discuss our purchases afterwards.

On February 6th, shop small for your Valentine with local Philly creatives Cursed Baby Gems, Gold + Water Co., Spools on Parade, and Em Wilson Pastry ♡ 

From 4-6PM - Free to attend, bring your friend(s)! Bring stickers, pens, markers, paper, notebooks, erasers, washi tape etc. to share and swap. Take what you want, leave what you...