the excitement is mounting . . . only a few days to go before the New York-New Jersey Pen Show this weekend, September 19, 20 and 21, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel, 1000 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ.

Some of the exhibitors have already begun arriving and taking advantage of the many things the City of New York has to offer. We are heading over to the hotel on Wednesday afternoon.

Some of the highlights of the show are:

Rob Rosenberg, the owner of Conklin Pen Co. is introducing his new company, Mabie Todd & Co. with the introduction of the first in a series of models, the Swallow. Come join the excitement and see this new pen for the first time ever.

In addition to this line, the Edison Pen Company will be showing their exquisite line of hand crafted pens for the first time at any show.

David Collins of Collins Woodcrafting will also be showing his amazing line of handcrafter writing instruments to the public for the first time. David’s have long been sought after by collectors.

As always Barry Gross of B & G Artforms will be showing his new and exciting line of writing instruments created from bottle caps, used postage stamps, and other discarded colorful items.

Carl Seidl will be showing his wonderful ballpoint pens made of scavenged parts from Parker Vacumatics and Parker 51s. See his video on the “Update” page of our website.

Gary Blehm the creator of PENMEN™ will be at the show exhibiting and selling his incredible line of posters and puzzles, covering a wide spectrum of topics, from writing instruments, to music to wine, etc. Come visit his booth and talk with him about his ideas and creations. He will be drawing his characters for your pleasure throughout the show.

Most important, Gary has created our very special mailings and the exhibitor badges for the show and has donated one of his amazing poster puzzles for our contest. Find the duplicate character on the poster and be eligible to win a limited edition Signum Imperial Rome fountain pen or rollerball, the winner’s choice. This is a $1,600 value.

Our very own Sarj Minhas will be on this side of the pond for the show along with his wonderful collection of pens and his beautiful wife, Jasmine.

There will be several well know repair people on had to mend whatever is wrong with your favorite pen. There will also be several of our very best nib gurus to customize your favorite pens.

If you are within driving distance of this show, please stop by and join us for a great show and a wonderful adventure.

For more information visit our website and click on the Update link.
See you all at the show.

Link: NY-NJ Pen Show