Because handwritten notes are a Southern tradition. As Southerners, we often pull out our stationery set for special events like weddings, baby showers, or birthdays—but who says stationery can ...

Most stationery stores do permit customers to try out pens or markers before buying them. But, it's always polite to check ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Aiesha Rana, a 20-year-old in Kent, England, about setting up a stationery business. It has been edited for length and clarity.