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SF Pen Show update


We are less than a month away from the show and there is a lot happening at the show. Thanks to the strong support from the pen community, the show is roughly 33% bigger than last year. The demand has been great and we have been sold out for over a month. The show will now be using both the main ballroom and the Grand Salon as well as the lobby area for vendors space. As a bonus, the Grand Salon will stay open later than the main ballroom. For those attending, the cutoff for hotel rooms is quickly approaching. At last check, we had a few rooms left but don’t hesitate.


PCA Auction

The 2017 SF Pen Show is hosting an auction for the PCA on Friday August 25th at 5:30 pm. The proceeds of the auction go to the PCA. A full auction catalog is now available on the show website. The catalog has pictures and descriptions of the pens up for auction. The PCA will hold a viewing of the pens on Friday afternoon (time TBD). The auction is open to the public. I have been told that additional mystery pens will also be auctioned off. You will have to attend the auction to find out what the pens are.



Pen World Pen of the Year Announcement

We are honored to host Pen World Reader’s Choice Award Ceremony this year at the 2017 San Francisco Pen Show. Join us Saturday August 26th at 4:30 pm for the award presentation where the pens chosen by the Pen World readers are honored for their work.


Classes and Seminars

This year we have a full slate of paid classes and seminars. Master penman Michael Sull is back again to teach the popular class on basic Spencerian Script. For those more advanced, Michael will also be teaching a class on Spencerian Flourishing Techniques. Joel Hamilton and Sheryl Tyree are back to teach pen repair. New for this year are classes on sketching by Janet Takahashi (full), Bookmaking by Virginia Woodruff, basics of italic handwriting by thirty year veteran Sherrie Lovler, and a class on Copperplate handwriting by the Pen Posse’s own Nikola Pang. As a special treat, Rui Saito, a guest of Stylo Art from Japan will be demonstrating Shodo, Japanese calligraphy and teach a session on making your very own Hanko (Japanese seal, $10 fee for materials).

In addition to the full slate of paid classes, we shall have a range of free seminars by John Mottishaw, Susan Thom, Gary Naka, Loren Smith and yours truly (Ricky Chau).

We will probably have a few more surprise free seminars so stay tuned.

http://www.sfpenshow.com/2017-seminar-schedule/
http://www.sfpenshow.com/2017-class-schedule/


Susan Wirth Wake

We were truly saddened to hear about the passing of Susan Wirth earlier this year. Susan was a very strong supporter of the show and gave us lots of advice as the three of us fumbled our way to running a show. So we have dedicated our normal Saturday Night social event to Susan. Join us for some live music, drinks (I believe gin is in order), and stories about Susan.




Planner Meetup

We will once again have the planner meet up. It was a great success last year so we’ll do it again. It will be hosted once again by Katherine and Pam from the Pen Posse. So bring your planners and accessories like Washi tape and share with others who have the same passion.


Pen Addict Meetup

Vanness Pens and Brad Dowdy will once again hold a meet-up on Saturday. So come out and meet the Pen Addict and several other pen celebrities.


Ink Testing

It is a given that we will have our signature ink testing tables. I believe over 700 inks this year. This year the testing will be spread around the ballroom.



And More


We are working on a few more events and should have updates soon.

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2020 San Francisco Pen Show
August 28-30th, 2020
Pullman Hotel San Francisco Bay
223 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City Ca, 94065

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All of it sounds awesome. I can't wait. Well, I can, but I'd prefer it be here faster!

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It will be like Christmas in August.

If you want a preview tomorrow is the Pan Pacific Pen Club meeting at the North Berkeley Library (12-3). Think of it as Christmas Eve in July.

San Francisco International Pen Show - The next “Funnest Pen Show” is on schedule for August 23-24-25, 2024.  Watch the show website for registration details. 
 

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Thank you for the updates!

I called the hotel today and they told me to call back tomorrow (Monday) for reservation.

I hope there is still a room available.

I have reserved a room at a hotel nearby just in case all the rooms at Pullman are taken though...

 

Yes, this is like Christmas in August.

I was not sure if I was able to go, but my wife suggested that I go.

I don't know if she has a hidden agenda later, but I am grateful and decided to take it :)

I am very excited :D

Dream, take one step at a time and achieve. :)

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Yes, this is like Christmas in August.
I was not sure if I was able to go, but my wife suggested that I go.
I don't know if she has a hidden agenda later, but I am grateful and decided to take it :)
I am very excited :D

 

Make sure to get her something shiny and sparkley for her birthday, aniversary or christmas, and maybe she will let you come next year :D

 

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Make sure to get her something shiny and sparkley for her birthday, aniversary or christmas, and maybe she will let you come next year :D

 

Great advice!! I will definitely do that :)

Something shiny and sparkley...better not be diamonds! lol

Dream, take one step at a time and achieve. :)

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Great advice!! I will definitely do that :)
Something shiny and sparkley...better not be diamonds! lol

 

Diamonds are a girls best friend :D

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Diamonds are a girls best friend :D

Hahaha

After the pen show, all I will be able to afford is zirconia, which will make my wife mad...lol

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A makie pen might be nice :)

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A makie pen might be nice :)

That will be really nice :)

Another pen I need to search at the show...I am going to be positively busy at the show :D

Dream, take one step at a time and achieve. :)

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I just spoke with the Pullman. Our room block is sold out but I was able to get the show rate extended for Friday-Saturday-Sunday. If you have not booked a room, it is time to do so.

See you in a few weeks.

San Francisco International Pen Show - The next “Funnest Pen Show” is on schedule for August 23-24-25, 2024.  Watch the show website for registration details. 
 

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I just spoke with the Pullman. Our room block is sold out but I was able to get the show rate extended for Friday-Saturday-Sunday. If you have not booked a room, it is time to do so.

 

See you in a few weeks.

That's nice of you :)

 

Just as an FYI, I reserved mine last week, when I called on Saturday, they told me to call on Monday because they don't do group reservation in the weekend. Hopefully they will accept the reservation this weekend.

Dream, take one step at a time and achieve. :)

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Pen Show is 1 week away :D

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