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Black Ink received an average rating of 4.85 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews.
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The Scene
Cute and fun gift ideas abound at Black Ink, where sensual candles meet children's books and Chinese slippers. Small in size, the store fits perfectly into the warm ambience of Charles Street. You'll want to walk right… Read Full Editorial
Black Ink is quirky and fun-tastic! by Anthony C via Insider Pages on 10/15/2009
I love this place. The only detraction is the steep prices... but the selection of imports, quirky items, and unique gifts is just mind-boggling (or "mind-bottling" if you're a Will Ferrell fan, haha).
They have great high-end wrapping…
eclectic design, great selection by anna n via Insider Pages on 1/23/2007
Lots of unusual and hard to find elsewhere products. To get all that in a convenient and great place to shop, well, I'm willing to pay the price. All you folks who are complaining about price have obviously not shopped in New York…
great, varied selection - good for gifts by R P via Insider Pages on 9/6/2006
Whenever I'm Christmas shopping, I end up stopping in at Black Ink. They fit a ton of stuff into their relatively small stuff and it's always interesting and fun to look through. You can find tiny board games, kitchen gadgets, and all…
Fun Unique Gifts by Alison P. via Judy's Book on 5/13/2006
Black Ink is so appealling and unique it's hard to leave without acquiring something, even just a card. From the floor to the very high ceilings shelves are stacked with unusual items ranging from games, Japanese children's toys, urban…
Black Ink Rocks! by holly b. via Judy's Book on 4/18/2006
With home accessories and stationery from floor to ceiling, Black Ink is a haven for those of us that love to linger over beautiful little things. With two Boston area locations (Beacon Hill Boston and Harvard Square Cambridge), and a…
a truly original shop by C. S. via Judy's Book on 4/13/2006
Such a cool shop! There is one in Harvard Square, and another on Beacon Hill. There are bins of original and unique greeting cards, which are a great alternative to Hallmark! The shelves are full of cool items from soaps, mugs, toys, maps,…
unique place by H W. via Judy's Book on 1/17/2006
Great store with a lot of unique stuff. If you visit Cambridge, you should go to this store, plenty of unique merchandise from kitchen stuff to stationary. It is only a small store, but it is really crowded during the weekend. A lot of…
such a unique store by Amie F. via Judy's Book on 12/15/2005
if you don't know what to get someone, this is the place to stop by! they have everything that you never knew you needed.
must see by Victoria L via Insider Pages on 11/18/2005
I stop by here whenever I can. They alway have new stuff coming in and the collection is very eclectic. Some vintage, some modern and some stuff is out of this world. They have some neat glassware in the back of the stuff. Be sure to…
Perfect for a quick and unusual gift by Brooke B via Insider Pages on 11/3/2005
I found about 5 little items here for my mom's birthday, a lady hard to buy for because it seems like she has everything she needs. Here, you'll find magnetic thumb tacks, teenie tiny measuring cups, unique bar tools, big paper clips and…
cute stuff by Mary L via Insider Pages on 11/2/2005
I simply adore this store. There is such a strange collection of collectibles and just kitchy stuff. Merchandise is pile to the ceiling and there is stuff just everywhere. Some of the items here, just don't have any purpose.. Check out the…
Quirkiness rules the day by Garfy W. via Judy's Book on 8/12/2005
Harvard Sq. is known for its eccentricity and Black Ink certainly captures it. From collapsible frisbees to Asian cookbooks, this store carries it all. Come into the store and you will find a helpful and knowledgable staff that will assist…
Eclectic and Fun Assortment of Items! by Helene Y via Insider Pages on 8/11/2005
Right in the middle of Harvard Square, this store has the most random assortment of items I have ever seen. Its a nice place to get a fun gift for a friend, but theres not much practicality to anything in the store, except to serve as a…
need an odd gift by Mary L. via Judy's Book on 8/11/2005
I simply adore this store. There is such a strange collection of collectibles and just kitchy stuff. Merchandise is pile to the ceiling and there is stuff just everywhere. Some of the items here, just don't have any purpose.. Check out…
Cute stuff! Great gifts. by Sandra C via Insider Pages on 7/16/2005
Really cute store. They're always changing their items so it doesn't get old. I stop by pretty much every time I go to Harvard Square. Usually it's just funny to browse and you find weird funny things like a handbook on competitive paper,…
colorful, silly, and expensive by Jesse L via Insider Pages on 7/12/2005
This store is definitely the silliest and most fun in Harvard Square. Unfortunately most of the things there (unless you are buying pencil erasers or something) are quite expensive. This makes it a good place for browsing for…
Funky and Stylish accessories with a Heavy Price Tag by Jessica R via Insider Pages on 7/7/2005
Black Ink in Harvard Square is always packed with browsers drawn in by their interesting window displays. Black Ink the kind of store that sells designer accessories and reproduction vintage style accessories. Go there to shop for odd…
Fun and useless by Emily S via Insider Pages on 6/6/2005
There is no better place to get a gift for the person who has everything than Black Ink. The store just oozes fun. The walls are brightly colored and the staff is eclectic- everything, especially the merchandise, just melts together to…
Quirky Finds at Black Ink by Yan Z via Insider Pages on 6/1/2005
Black Ink in somewhat of a unique store in that you never know quite what you will find in it, except that you know you will find something delightful and unusual. The store is a toy shop for big kids, and delights in selling all kinds of…
Black Ink a Black Sheep, In a Good Way by Audrey H via Insider Pages on 5/26/2005
Every town has that loveable store where you buy useless baubles and trinkets when you can't think of anything else to get your best friend for her birthday. Black Ink is that, and more, for Harvard Square.
Right when you get off the T…
