Shulman Paper

Chelsea still trades in things you can hold. Shulman Paper sits on West 26th, a block where the hum of delivery trucks blends with the occasional rattle of a handcart stacked with reams—proof that not every transaction has moved to a screen.

At 242 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001, the place supplies the city’s printers, designers, and small presses. They stock everything from text-weight sheets for letterpress invitations to heavy cardstock for packaging prototypes; rolls of kraft and glassine share shelf space with specialty envelopes and archival sleeves. A call to (212) 691-5570 gets you a voice that knows the difference between 60 lb. offset and 80 lb. cover before you finish the question.

Most orders are picked up same-day—no surprise in a neighborhood where deadlines run tight. For directions, pull up the map and plan around the usual Chelsea traffic; the loading zone out front is best treated as a suggestion.