2015 Chicago Pen Show

[bosipipes]

Picked up a pilot 823 custom
At the show.



This pen is every bit as nice as people say it is.

[Hawk]

Here is a link from the Zoss List that has photo's.
http://www.zoss.com/pens/Chicago2015

[SteveE]

You know, I've often been tempted to buy an 823, but I'm not sure it is a good pen for me. It is a "full-sized" pen, but might be a bit too slender for my hands. One of these days, I'll go somewhere and test drive one, because I've heard great things about the nibs and the over-all quality and design of Pilot pens.

Once you've used it a bit, let us know what you think.

[Laura N]

You know, I've often been tempted to buy an 823, but I'm not sure it is a good pen for me. It is a "full-sized" pen, but might be a bit too slender for my hands. One of these days, I'll go somewhere and test drive one, because I've heard great things about the nibs and the over-all quality and design of Pilot pens.

Once you've used it a bit, let us know what you think.

Definitely try it. I used to own one. Great pen. Mine had a fine nib. I don't consider it slender. It was a good sized pen. Great nib. I sold mine to a friend only because its strength for most people was a negative for me: it has an enormous ink capacity that with a fine nib and constant use took me a month to empty. No joke. It is not a pen for people who like to change inks often, or who like to rotate pens. It would be really great for someone who travels a lot or who uses the same ink every day at work. I think you'd like it!

I bet the Andersons carry it, if we go there.

[youstruckgold]

I have a smoky grey and have never warmed to it. The nib just doesn't sing to me.

[SpiceFinchDragon]

Pen show was good. I went. Picked up a gunmetal grey with matte accents- Pilot VP from andersons.

One disappointment- Nobody took me seriously. I'm only 12. But all was well.
It was fun. One great perk: my admission was free

[SteveE]

Pen show was good. I went. Picked up a gunmetal grey with matte accents- Pilot VP from andersons.

One disappointment- Nobody took me seriously. I'm only 12. But all was well.
It was fun. One great perk: my admission was free

Maybe the answer is to come with the rest of the Chicago area FP Geeks next year . We are a group of 6 or 8 individuals, ranging in age from 20's (I think) to 60's. When the group comes to someone's table, they become more interested. (Hope it isn't for fear of theft rings. . . ) Also, among the group of us, some of us know several of the exhibitors and could introduce you. Just keep an eye open here and I'm sure there will be a thread next year about meeting at the show. You'd be more than welcome with us. (And if you came with someone else, they would be welcome, too.)

Also watch here, as we plan to get together during the year as well. There is a Chicago Pen Club that meets in Hillside once a month, but our little "group" are folks who find Hillside difficult to get to. We met once before the show, at a restaurant in the Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie, if that's more convenient for you.

Enjoy pendom! I was a good bit younger than you are when I started in FP's (I used a couple of Esterbrook FP's in second grade - about 7 or 8 years old).

[Roger W.]

I would take a 12 year old seriously. My 6 year old and 12 year old were with me and I bought them both nice pens that they wanted. The 12 year old got a Levenger all yellow and sparkly - I worry about it staining but, it is a sharp looking pen. I think others took them seriously as well as many commented on them being the future of the hobby.

Roger W.

[Jon Szanto]

What the heck, I frequently act like a twelve-year-old.

[SteveE]

Yeah, Jon -- Peter Pan was right.

To paraphrase Peter. . . "Growing older is inevitable. Growing up is not."

I was going to say that going to pen shows makes me feel like a 12-year-old, but maybe that is just the relative age difference between myself and some of the long-time exhibitors. (I'd better run and hide now, as I'm the one mentioned above who is in their 60's.)

[SpiceFinchDragon]

Maybe the fact I was completely alone did it. My friend, a seasoned collector (though he is at least 50 years older than me) couldn't come... He had meetings all weekend (ah, the struggle of being a grown up). Some of the older women collectors (collectoress?) said they liked seeing someone so young. Also, some older guy (not to sound offensive) was complimenting me on my handwriting.

[Hawk]

My wife asked if you were the kid that petted my wife's service dog, a Golden Retreiver? Life is good.

[SpiceFinchDragon]

My wife asked if you were the kid that petted my wife's service dog, a Golden Retreiver? Life is good.

I do recall a golden retriever. Not Sure If I petted it.

...I do like dogs...