A pen show is a kaleidoscope of experiences. It’s like walking through a museum with fascinating art from diverse eras of the past. It’s like going to a library and finding books you never knew existed on subjects of surprising interest. It’s like visiting a zoo and being amazed at the color, size, culture and variety of the animals from some unfamiliar part of the world.
Many persons today are under the impression that fountain pens are a thing of the past and are quite shocked to see the displays of modern pens for sale…not just ballpoints and rollerballs, but fountain pens as well and mechanical pencils that match them. Far from being a thing of the past, numerous companies are producing beautiful quality fountain pens today, in a dizzying array of colors and styles. And there are vintage pens in great numbers still around from the past 100 years.
Doubletree Dallas Galleria
4099 Valley View Lane
Dallas, TX 75244
http://www.dallasnearthegalleria.doubletree.com
Call (972)385-9000 for room reservation.
The hotel rate for the Pen Show is $91.00, and should be reserved by Aug 14 for this rate.
The hotel is located on I-635 near the Galleria shopping mall, one of Dallas’ finest and close to many fine restaurants. It is easily accessible from DFW airport, Dallas Love Field, and major highways.
Vendor Table Registration questions or notifications: dallaspenshow@gmail.com
Other inquiries about the show:
Pete Kirby (214-728-6364) or email: conrad.kirby@sbcglobal.net
Mike Walker (214-912-0146) or email: walkermw@aol.com
An experienced pen repairer will be present who can repair many vintage fountain pens on site and get them in condition to write well again. There is a charge for this service based on the kind of repair needed. Also skilled nibmeister to smooth, straighten, adjust and regrind nibs on site.
A wide variety of fountain pens, ballpoints, pencils and other pen-related material will be available in our silent auction. Items can go for a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. Some high quality items are often a part of this event, as well as some real bargains.
Vendors at the show, as well as club members present, will be able to answer your questions about your vintage fountain pens, and discuss history, design, and likely value.
Evening pre-show get together
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 9
WHERE: Ebony Room, First Floor
10:00 am-11:00 am
Think INK
Sam Fiorella
11:15 am-12:15 pm
Developing a Distinctive Signature
Michael Sull
12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Basic Fountain Pen Repairs
Joel Hamilton
1:45 pm-2:45 pm
Beginning a Pen Collection
John Jenkins
Anderson Pens
Andy Lambrou
An P. Tran
Arizona Pen Company
Armen Malikian
Bill Zeeble
Bittner, The Pleasure of Writing
Blue Sky Pens
Bob Everett
Broadwell Studios
Carlene Woolf
Cliff Harrington
Crazy Alan’s Emporium
Dale Penkala
Dan Reppert
Derry Harding
Dromgoole’s
Franklin-Christoph, Ltd.
Fred Gorstein
Fountain Pen Revolution
Grandpa’s Fountain Pens
Indy-Pen-Dance
Inkpen
Jay McCarty
Jerry Thomsen
Joe Lowe
John Foreman
Kaligrafos Calligraphy Guild
Karl Barndt
Kenro Industries
Larry Bedinghaus
Luxury Brands USA
Mandy Vidaurri
Michael Bloom
Mike Stein
Mike Walker
Mini Wood Productions
Papier Plume
Paul Bloch (and Bill Morris)
Pendemonium
Pen-site.com
PenTime
Penworld Magazine
Pete’s Pen Shop
Presnall Wood
Regal Curio, LLC
Retro 51
Rick Beckham
Robert Fillmore
Ryan Krusac Studios
Spencerian.com
Stephen Howell
Taccia Pens
The Pen Collector
The Penman
ThePenMarket.com
The Write Pen
Tim Pierson
Total Office Products
Toys from the Attic
Vanness Pen Shop
We are grateful to the following patrons who are assisting Dallas Pen Collectors in hosting this year’s Dallas Pen Show. We encourage all pen show attendees and other persons interested in vintage or contemporary writing instruments to patronize these pen dealers.
