Does anyone know if there are some vintage pen shops in the Chicago area? and San Francisco Area? Thanks.

Gilbertson Clybourn Fine Writing
55 E. Chicago Ave. , (Mag Mile/Michigan Ave.)
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 573-8075

It's been a while since I was in the store, and I don't remember what their vintage stock was. It is a pretty good store in any case, if you are looking for better quality pens and super quality service.

In Chicago, I would recommend Century Pens at 231 South LaSalle Street. Ed Hamilton is the owner and they have both new and some vintage pens. Also, inks etc... I always stop there when in Chicago on business.

Safe travels.

philm

Try Pieritz. Neat store. Some old Conklins for sure.

401 SOUTH BLVD., OAK PARK, IL 60302
(708) 383-8710 FAX (708) 383-8791

http://pieritz.net/aboutus.htm

Thanks a lot! These leads are tremendously helpful. I'll surely stop by some of them. Jun

Was at Gilbertson Clybourn over summer. Seemed like it as all modern pens to me. Don;t recall seeing any vintage.