stationery or Stationary explained

Stationery or Stationary?
Here's the Difference – and Why It Matters to Your Business

Brought to you by West Coast Office National – Your Local Office Supplies Partner, From Darling to Ceres.

If you've ever typed “stationery vs stationary” into Google, you're not alone.

This is one of the most common spelling mix-ups — and it's perfectly understandable. They sound the same, but they mean very different things.

Let’s clear it up.

Stationery (with an E)

Definition: Paper, pens, office supplies, and everything you’ll find in our store.

Think: Envelopes, notebooks, ink, staplers, diaries, planners — and everything you need to run your business like a pro.

You’ll see “stationery” in our name for a reason — it’s our business, and we’ve been proudly delivering it across the West Coast for over a decade.

Stationary (with an A)

Definition: Not moving. Staying in one place.

If your car is stationary, it’s parked.
If your team is working from one spot all day, they’re stationary.

But your stationery? That’s what keeps everything moving in your business.

Pro Tip: How to Remember the Difference

• Stationery has an E like in Envelope.

• Stationary has an A like in At rest.

From Pens to Printers, and Everything in Between

At West Coast Office National, we’ve grown from a local stationery shop in Vredenburg to a full-service office supplies, printing, and IT support partner — serving businesses from Langebaan to Malmesbury, Darling to Ceres.

Need:

• A pack of highlighters?

• A new mouse for your laptop?

• An invoice book, printed in full colour?

• Help choosing the right antivirus software?

We’ve got you covered.

Order Online. Delivered to Your Desk.

Browse 2,500+ products on our online catalogue — stationery, office machines, tech accessories, and even your morning coffee supplies.

Email: sales@pencil.co.za
Call us: 022 713 1111
Visit: pencil.co.za

West Coast Office National

Stationery with an E. And energy that moves your business forward.

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