New York / New Jersey Pen Show

[playpen]

Having just returned from a wonderful day at the NY/NJ pen show I must say that even though the show is small in comparison to Washington, it was really fantastic. Everyone was smiling and helpful and it is so nice to see people walking around and helping each other. There is a spirit of cameraderie I notice with pen people that I don't see elsewhere.

 

Elaine and her husband were most gracious hosts at a wonderful party on Friday night. The food was delicious and the desserts were amazing. Richard Binder and Barbara, Ron Zorn and Robyn, Aunt Rebecca, Skip Williams and others made the evening just sparkle!

 

I was very excited to meet Pam Braun. I have emailed her many times and she is as sweet in person as she is online. Everyone loves Pam! I hesitate to say how many pens I bought from her but the haul is considerable....don't ask!

 

I also fell into the trap of admiring inkwells and purchased an antique glass double inkwell with a pen rest on the front. I suspect that another collection is in the making!

 

I picked up a Victorian era dip pen and Moore NOS with the label still stuck to the cap. It's a very small, very pretty pen.

 

The "take" of the day however, was a Sheaffer Prelude in the rainbow finish. I managed to grab that one at a mere 33 dollars! I am ecstatic because I think it's a lovely pen!

 

I'm glad I only attended the show today. It's nice to leave some pens for other people! :roflmho:

[CharlieB]

YOU ACTUALLY MET PAM BRAUN???? I'm really impressed! I didn't think she came to pen events outside of her home area in Michigan. Now I'm kicking myself for not driving up from DC to NJ for the show.

 

Were my good friends Bert Heiserman and Lou Wolfsy from Pen Haven of Kensington, MD at the show? They're always great conversationalists, and they have a continually changing collection of lovingly-restored antique pens.

 

Did Richard have his usual long line of folk waiting to get their nibs ground?

 

Sorry I missed it!

[Velma]

And you gave me a lift back to the city -- bless you! Even if I am envious of that pen... but I'm a mature adult, and will handle it appropriately. (CHOCOLATE and SULKING.)

[playpen]

Charlie, the answers to your questions are yes and yes. While I could not specifically say that I spoke to them, their names are on the list and it appears that they were at the show. As for Richard, I'm glad I had the opportunity to see him at Elaine's party because, as usual, at the show, his nose was to the grindstone! I never bother him at the shows because he is always busy!

 

Velma, you are such a sweet doll, how could we possibly say no to your request!

 

It's an entire day later and I'm still walking on clouds just thinking about the show. It was really, really nice!

[amh210]

Having just returned from a wonderful day at the NY/NJ pen show I must say ...

I hesitate to say how many pens I bought from her but the haul is considerable....don't ask!

 

Don't be silly! Of course we are asking.

 

EXACTLY how many, what sort, nib type, etc.

 

I'm sad to have missed a good party, too!

 

Andy

[MarcShiman]

Charlie, the answers to your questions are yes and yes. While I could not specifically say that I spoke to them, their names are on the list and it appears that they were at the show. As for Richard, I'm glad I had the opportunity to see him at Elaine's party because, as usual, at the show, his nose was to the grindstone! I never bother him at the shows because he is always busy!

 

I didn't see Bert, I know he was on the list. It was a nicely busy show, but you could get to tables, try out pens, etc. etc.

 

I got a haul - my prize was a Danitrio Densho Urushi with gold dust finish. Wow. I also found a Pel 800 with a 14k nib that I immediately carried over to Richard to have him give it flex. Unfortunately it'll have to go on his list, so I'll be waiting until 2008 to see that puppy.

 

I got a Stipula Iris from Jimmy Dolan at Total... a simply amazing pen. But it will need a little work. The clip, which is supposed to turn to accomodate your fingers when you write (its a safety pen of sorts) is too loose. I saw that when I bought it, but these pens have been gone for 10 years.

 

I grabbed a Binder Staccato SE from his table, and traded an Ancora Limited Edition to Roger Cromwell for a Pelikan 1000. I was extremely satisfied with this show.

 

It was smaller, but I did just as well because you can really take the time to SEE what someone has without getting elbowed out of the way.

 

Broke as I could possibly be, I left a beautiful BHCR Bexley 5th anniversery, practically new on the table. sigh.

[girlieg33k]

I didn't see Bert, I know he was on the list. It was a nicely busy show, but you could get to tables, try out pens, etc. etc.

Bert spent half the show up in his room apparently nursing a headache. I ran into him as I was leaving... I posted my comments on the show in another thread, and the link is here for those who might be interested: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...mp;#entry382753