Robin’s 4-star review:
It's no secret to those in the know that I am a bit of nerd for the written word. For me, paper products and paraphernalia aren't only tools, but works of art; a well-stocked bookshelf is a portal of happiness; and libraries give me hope for mankind. This is why The Regional Assembly of Text exists -- for, and created by, people like me.
Perhaps it's the lure of the lowercase reading room, or maybe the proximity to the Main Street Legion, but this little shop that takes letter-writing so very seriously has somehow metamorphosed the simplicity of a keystroke on a pastel blue typewriter into a space that may as well come from another era. Call it old-school, call it mid-century modern, call it secretary-chic, but there is no doubt they've brought a sense of nostalgia and quiet comfort to their tiny shop. Vintage lockers, filing cabinets, and catalog drawers are filled with more than just your average stationary/gift store miscellany. Every single item, from the buttons to the calendars, the quilted letter blocks to the iron on patches, to the ever-adorable tiny handmade books, feels as though it was made with as much time and care as if it were the only thing in the entire store.
Also, if I happen to be in the mood for something that has yet to be created, I can just sit myself down at one of the typewriter and stationary equipped stations and make it myself. I think they may even prefer it that way.