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There used to be three of those blue-patterned pens on the bottom left….

Scenes from the 2020 Philadelphia Pen Show

January 18, 2020

I’ll have more of a write-up later this week, but I wanted to post some pictures from Friday at the 2020 Philadelphia Pen Show. Highlights included getting to hit up both the Matthew Martin Custom Pens and Schon DSGN tables first thing, and getting to visit the Schon DSGN shop later in the evening. I didn’t exactly survive Friday without purchasing anything new, but I did manage to unload a few pens to Patreon members I had the opportunity to meet in person. I’m still “in the negative” and moving towards my overall goal of fewer pens overall!

I’ll be at the Philly Show for Saturday but not Sunday, and plan to attend the “Pen Mixer” tonight. Stop by and say hello if you’re there!

A MCM Pen may or may not have come home with me…

Matthew Martin gives a demonstration.

The Montegrappa Elmo Fantasy Blooms!

The Montegrappa Tulip for Team Fox.

The new Esterbrook Camden, which turns out to be an extremely comfortable pen to hold.

New tester pens from Franklin-Christoph!

Ian Schon of Schon DSGN gives a presentation at the open house at his design studio.

And, of course, some “Pen Show Food” pics!

View fullsize Tommy DiNics in Reading Terminal Market
View fullsize The famous DiNic's Roast Pork Sandwich (Smoked Provolone, Bitter Greens)
View fullsize Beilers donuts!
View fullsize Dessert Bacon.
View fullsize Ramen. An absolute must when you've been walking around in 20 Degree weather.

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