Philadelphia Pen Show 2023
Posted by David Silber
on January 18, 2023, 7:51 am
Juat back from Philadelphia's great pen show. The folks who ran it couldn't have been nicer--though perhaps a little too casual for my taste (Not having a printed badge with some sort of logo bothered me; ditto no morning coffee.) Saturday there was a great crowd of attendees, with lots of folks interested in both new, custom and vintage pens (and ephemera, too). A lot of "newbies" just getting involved in collecting and writing with fountain pens--good new for the future. Sunday was the surprise for me: far fewer folks, but more robust interest in taking home vintage pens and pencils. What with mild weather and available parking across the street, great people--including some who renewed acquaintance with me--I rate this show as a definite winner. On to 2024!
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