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It's Oct 31-Nov 3, the best pen show of the year for vintage pens IMHO. http://www.theohiopenshow.com
Pens? I'll be selling some, picking up others that were repaired, hunting for elusive parts and who-knows-what will strike my fancy.
And I expect there'll be manoeuver's Coffee Mess.
Have a fab time!
I’m looking forward to this show, as it will be my first time in attendance. I’m very curious and slightly anxious about the event, as any newbie to such affairs would be. Any recommendations for someone such as myself, who’ll be attending (more than likely) two out of the four available days?
As always, thank you for your time.
Quinton
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Hello my friend. I think you'd have a blast! Since you appreciate vintage pens, the Ohio show has been billed as the "go to" show especially for vintage fountain pen fans. I wish I can carve out the time to go, lots of the people I corresponded with and admire will be there.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoLmeslice
I always recommend show attendees to interact with the vendors. There are a lot of connections that started with a simple question like: "What kind of pens do you like?" or "Tell me about your specialty".
Cover the show area once in the beginning to see all tables. Then revisit the ones that interest you. Rinse and repeat until your time is up. You'd be amazed how fast a day could go by when you're having so much fun.
- Ask questions. There are no stupid questions.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoLmeslice
- Bring your pens. You'll want to show and tell, and to compare to the many offerings there. Or have them worked on by experts.*
- Try before you buy. Especially vintage, which can vary between the same model.
- Bring plenty of cash. Double what you think, though many vendors have access to their Square creditcard readers.
- Socialize and make new friends. There will be really nice people there who are eager to share a wellspring of knowledge.
Oh, and don't walk away from vendors leaving your pen case full of favorites on their tables, but if you must, have your name and mobile number on it.
*Enter the show as early as you can to write your name on their lists to be in the queue.
get your ass to Mars. I mean here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon Szanto
Find the Ohio Pen Club table, or me.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoLmeslice
Also, secret pen show hack: ask anybody (anybody) "See anything cool?" and you will make a friend in about 25 seconds.
I will be bringing coffee as usual.
I heard it's BYOB. (Bring Your Own Beans)Quote:
Originally Posted by manoeuver
Hope everyone has a good time! I was planning on going, this was going to be my first pen show. But I got stuck working. :(
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN SHEAFFER PLUNGER-FILLERS, I WILL BE AT THE COLUMBUS OHIO PEN SHOW (NOV 1-3) WITH A WIDE ASSORTMENT AND
AN ESPECIALLY NICE SELECTION OF OVERSIZE SINGLES AND SETS.
:D
GERRY BERG
I'll have a two Pelikans for sale, an 805 with an OBB nib and a 620 'Athens' with a fine nib. Also for sale, a Waterman Carene.
Penman Sapphire, Edelstein Aquamarine, and Campo Marzio Roma 'Dark Blue' inks.
Here's a sampling of the Grifos pens we will be bringing to Ohio. Handmade in Italy, alll start with solid sterling silver, guilloché engraved and then combined with other precious/exotic materials. Included are our new line of sustainable leathers (including various fish leathers, all of which are one of a kind).
Stop by our table at the show to see or try them out!
http://www.castanese.com/grifos/IMG_1241.jpg
http://www.castanese.com/grifos/IMG_1205.jpg
http://www.castanese.com/grifos/IMG_1212.jpg
http://www.castanese.com/grifos/IMG_1213.jpg
It was fun. Lots of vintage, as expected. I managed to be sucked into Vac-Fills (pun intended).
Note that 2019 was the last year at that venue.
Oh, and the coffee was much better than Starbucks ever was.