Pen Salon Steinhaus (Wrocław, Poland), May 24, 2014

[ethernautrix]

Sarj, the one-man penshow, and Jas are coming to Wrocław, which was the only reason needed to organize a Pen Posse. But this is Europe, so Pen Posse translated into European is Pen Salon, and we will hold it at the lovely Steinhaus Restaurant on ul. Włodkowica.

 

Saturday, 24 May 2014

11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Restauracja Steinhaus

Pawła Włodkowica 11, 50-072 Wrocław, Poland

 

For those of you on Facebook, you can check out the event page there: Pen Salon Steinhaus.

 

There is no fee to display your pens and paraphernalia, as this is not a pen show, per se. Trading and selling are, of course, permitted, but are not the focus of Pen Salon, which will also be open to the public, free. Rather, Pen Salon is a time and place for old friends and new to spend a few hours together, talking pens (or whatever), enjoying beverages, snacks, or meals, and spreading knowledge and the joy of fountain pens with whomever happens to attend. After 5:00, the plan is to dine at Steinhaus (who has generously given us the use of their meeting room downstairs at no charge). [Note: We dined at Steinhaus and enjoyed the meal very much before realizing it could be the perfect place for Pen Salon.]

 

And if the company of Sarj and Jas and other pen aficionados (some travelling from other countries) and (cross your fingers) possibly kwzi of KWZ Inks (Warsaw) and the many pens we expect will be on display (and for trade or sale) are not enough, Pen Salon Steinhaus is located in the beautiful, old city of Wrocław. I will be posting photos of this lovely city as enticement.

 

You don't have to RSVP, but if you plan to attend, please let me know (you can PM me) so that I have an idea of how many people to expect. If you want to bring pens to trade or sell, be aware that tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, I expect a casual atmosphere where we can all relax and share in our love of all things fountain pen.

 

I'll post more details (such as if a calligrapher will attend, and if she will bring her music and possibly perform a couple of songs - as of now, an unsubstantiated rumor).

 

 

 

[coffe_cup]

I'll be there!! Are you going to take your "famous" Nakayas? ;-)

[ethernautrix]

(Laughing.) Of course you will be there! Me, too! With my Nakayas!

[ethernautrix]

We had an amazing time at Pen Salon Steinhaus - and I didn't say much about it here (focused more on Facebook), and I haven't looked through my photos yet, although others have shared theirs (on Facebook). I do want to share this short video that Andrzej (from Katowice) made. Half of it is the Pen Salon, and half of it is footage of a few of my Nakayas (which are not so plentiful here, although there is one dealer, in Warsaw; the prices are higher here, too).
 

 

 
Our hope is to hold a Pen Salon (perhaps at Steinhaus, which is a fabulous venue and an excellent restaurant with great staff and delicious meals) three or four times per year. OR--go full-blown pen show.
 
I do plan to upload some of my own photos (where does the time go?!).
 
Many thanks to Dex for his help and to everyone who showed up and made the event so much fun. Special thanks to Sarj and Jas and Tsachi for getting on airplanes to spend time with us in Wrocław.

[Dexter FOP]

Here are some pictures from Pen Salon Steinhaus.

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[ethernautrix]

Dex, you took some great shots! Thank you!

 

I just uploaded some photos of Konrad's inks in a thread here: Inky Thoughts thread.

 

Since it's 3:40 am, I'm not going to upload any more photos. (Sleepy laugh.)

 

And I'm not going to start another thread announcing the second Pen Salon Steinhaus in August (Saturday, the 16th).

 

Tomorrow (later today). Maybe. Probably.

 

Dobra noc!