Well, the “Short Show” for me, because I’m headed back home today after a quick stopover at the Philly Pen Show on Saturday! The show continues for two more days, however, running through Sunday afternoon. Philly is a smaller show, and it offers an excellent opportunity to meet with vendors, makers, and distributors in-person, in a much less stressful environment than the chaos that can be the larger shows of D.C. and San Francisco.
If you’re in the area, there’s much to see. Franklin-Christoph (a show sponsor and organizer) brought multiple show special pens plus an ink. They also have some of their new Model 31 Pens, including unique materials paired with brass and chrome sections.
Franklin-Christoph Model 31 pens alongside their new .7mm mechanical pencil.
Of course, for their home show, Schon DSGN brought something special. This yet-to-be named larger Ultem fountain pen features a textured anodized overlay, and as of Friday afternoon there were only a handful left. This pen is similar to their D.C. Pen Show special release, omitting the clip. I now have to decide between one of the Franklin-Christoph’s and one of these for the single pen I’m allowing myself this weekend.
On Friday I spent much of the day hanging out behind the Hinze Pens table, working on potential follow-ups to last summer’s collaboration, so stay tuned. (Let’s just say I spent a lot of time with these Micarta Pocket pens….)
I didn’t realize that Micarta came in such wild colors.
Come Say Hello in Philly, and Don’t Forget Our Show Promotional Discount!
If you’re at the show, I’ll be at the Hinze Pens Table until just after lunch, when I have to head back to the airport. Please stop by and say hello! I have T.G.S. buttons and pins available for everyone. Also, if you can’t make the show, remember that it’s a pen show weekend so we’re offering 10% off most brands (excluding TWSBI, Roterfaden, and a couple others) using the coupon code “PENSHOW10” at checkout. We’ve recently restocked on a number of brands after the New Year so please be sure to visit the shop. We greatly appreciate your support!
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