S F Pen Show 2016 Is Around The Corner.

August 25, 2016

Hi,

It's my first pen show... I'm not sure what to expect.

I've got one cracked nib that needs repair. I assume that is not a while you wait kind of fix.

And I have a very pretty moore pen that even with the special tool I can't get the section out of the barrel... I need professional help to unstick it.

And I'm in need of lots of new sacs for my collection of crusty vintage fountain pens. I'm sure there will be a vintage pen with a lovely flex nib that I fall in love with but costs more than I want to spend. And I'll continue to have more ink than I will ever use, but I will need some exciting new color or 5.

And I might have pens someone wants or not.. for example https://www.instagram.com/p/BJiZQ1ugK10/ This is a lovely dragon pen, which needs a new sac, but otherwise good condition-it's cool but someone else might love it more than me. Does one bring your own pens?

Plus I'm nursing a migraine which may not go away in the next two weeks. So I probably won't go more than one day. It seems like maybe Friday is the best day while all the good stuff is still there?

Perhaps I'll meet some of you.

Edited August 25, 2016 by trollop

August 25, 2016

trollop

Just be aware of the pricing on Friday is higher than Sat/Sun

7am-7pm, all 3 days (Sun closes at 5) , is All-Access pass ($65)

1pm-7pm Friday only, is Early-Entry ($25)

Sat and Sun

10am on is General Public ($10)

http://www.sfpenshow.com/home/registration-and-pricing/

http://www.sfpenshow.com/show-schedule/

You are correct, a cracked nib is a specialist shop task.

But, depending on the nib, it might be cheaper to just replace the nib.

Pulling a section can be difficult. This one may need heat. In which case, you may have to leave it with the tech and they will do it at home or at their shop.

A few sellers will have flex nib pens, I will. Tough it depends on what degree and ease of flex you are looking for.

You will have to ask around about sacs. Anderson's might bring some.

If no one has any, I get mine from the Pen Sac Company, in southern Calif.

I empathize with you about your migraine.

BTW, you should come to the SF Pen Posse meets in Millbrae.

The next one will be the Sunday after the Pen Show, Sept 4th.

Edited August 25, 2016 by ac12

August 25, 2016

Looking forward to hearing the outcome of many spending sprees!

August 26, 2016

Less than 12 hours to the start of the show.

Ooooo, gotta get up at 5am to get the registration table up by 7am.

That is goina be tuff.

August 26, 2016

SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW!!! My obsession has cooled a little over the months but my work schedule had me off tomorrow so I will be there for the first day of the show! Been revisiting my wishlist and thinking of what to look out for. I'll be window shopping the following: Pelikan 120, Pelikan 140, Pelikan 400, Esterbrook SJ, Esterbrook Desk Pens, Pilot Vanishing Points/Namiki Capless. Planning on being frugal but also made some money off my art in the last few months and have been saving up to treat myself as the pen show drew closer.. Excited to see what these shows are all about.