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My appreciation for writing instruments began in college while taking a calligraphy class some 30-odd years ago. I later began a career as a draftsman (Think T-squares, triangles, rotary erasers, lead holders, pens & mechanical pencils). Over the years I've dabbled in design & sales until landing in a management position. I do travel for my company and before each trip, I research and pen stores/shows within driving distance. It is physically impossible for me to leave a pen shop without buying something.

The Fifth Annual Colorado Pen Show Denver, Colorado October 5, 6 & 7, 2018 Friday: Noon-6:00PM, Saturday: 9AM-5PM, Sunday: 10AM-4PM Double Tree Stapleton North, 4040 Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado, 80216 For more information, hotel reservations, etc., please visit the website: http://www.coloradopenshow.com/ We will post more information as we confirm vendors, etc. The Colorado Pen Posse will be meeting on Saturday, 2 June 2018 and Saturday, 8 Sep 2018 from 11am - 1pm at Pint's Pub, 221 W 13th Ave, Denver, CO to do Pen Show planning and generally have a good time (usually more of the latter than the former, sop please join us if you are in the Denver metro area on those dates

Hello everyone, I recently joined the fountain pen cult community, and have been coming to FPN for information. So, I thought I'd join in, and start interacting! A little bit about me: I have always been into pens and pen colors, looking for the smoothest experience. I have owned every color G2, Sakura, etc. you can think of. Although everything in my work life is digital, I'm still a sucker for the analog style of taking pen to paper. I thought it was time to mature my writing utensils. My journey started with multiple pens from Lamy (Safaris, Al-Stars, and Vistas), a Pilot Metropolitan, and a Noodler's Ahab, as I search for my preferred nib size/feel and ink colors. To me, everything about fountain pens is deliberate and I am thoroughly in love. This is an amazing corner of the inter-webs, with a wealth of information and personality. I can't wait to get more involved. Cheers,FeriociousNPrettyaka Newsha

I haven't seen any post about it yet, but the Colorado Pen Show is coming up in a few weeks: October 6-8, 2017, in Denver at the Double Tree Stapleton North. http://www.coloradopenshow.com

Hi folks, um, yeah. I joined in 2014 but....left but now I'm back. The name is Weavrr/Weavercat/Liz. I graduated in 2016 with a BFA in Fine Art (Painting/Printmaking) and a minor in Biology. I started out here as primarily a dip pen, brushpen, and drafting pencil user. Which is awesome. However. A longtime aquaintence of mine recently confessed their love for fountain pens and under their guidance I finally made my first starter pen purchase. I purchased a Lamy Safari-F (because my handwriting is tight and cramped) in that LE color: Petrol Whoops. I think I love this. Well, except for the cartridge it came with. It's nice but it feels too light/bright in a blue (which I figured on so I went and spent a penny on R&K's Alt-Goldgrun and a converter because wow) and yeah. And here I thought my dip-nib addiction was bad, this is going to get me into all sorts of trouble. I feel pretty darncool right now writing up my fishing-notes with a 'fancy' pen. Even more so when I'm writing up notes for my Dungeons & Dragons campaign. BAH, all my old posts are gone. I did a review of the Baron Fig kickstarter 'Confidant 1' back in 2015. I would totally share my writing sample but see, I decided to be a bit profane... but polite. So, no sample of my polite profanity. Instead, a sample of the artwork I make with my brushes and dip-nibs in old-old Higgins Black Magic.

WHEN: March 18th, 2016, 10:00am-12:00 Noon WHERE: Englewood Public Library (1000 Englewood Pkwy, Englewood, CO 80110) in the Altenbach Room REMEMBER: The Englewood Public Library is just a short walk from the Light Rail! Bring your new pens, inks and good ideas. It has been a long time since we’ve seen each other & have a lot to talk about! - New Pens - New Inks - Recent shows/events you’ve been to - Shows you plan on attending this year (besides ours of course) - and make sure to bring the name(s) of any any High School art teachers you know! It is time to get the 2017 Pen show logo contest underway.

Hello! If you see this in a couple of threads I am simply trying to get the interest out there and see if we can revive (if dead) a Colorado Pen meet-up group! I've recently moved back into fountain pens (and more writing in general; notes in meetings/conferences/etc.) and would love to meet face-to-face with other like-minded folks to talk paper types and sources, inks, pens, and the rest! I live in downtown Denver and am happy to travel along the front range for a good meet-up! Is the Colorado group still active? If not, we should revive it! I own a lot of fancy camera gear too (including macro lens)! Regards, Mike

http://www.coloradopenshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/copy-CO.PenShow.Logo_-e1404087685136.png The Third Annual Colorado Pen Show >> Now Three Days!! << Friday-Sunday, 7-9 October 2016 DoubleTree Hotel Stapleton North 4040 Quebec Street Denver, Colorado, 80216 We already have a great lineup of exhibitors, including a nib grinder! Check out these web pages for full info: Main Website Schedule Exhibitor Registration Hotel Rooms (book early and ask for the pen show rate)

The first PenPosse meeting of 2015 will be held at the Englewood Public Library! So... WHAT: Colorado Pen Posse WHEN: March 14th, 2015, 2:30pm-4:30pm WHERE: Englewood Public Library (1000 Englewood Pkwy, Englewood, CO 80110) in the Anderson Room Bring your new pens, inks and good ideas. It has been a long time since we’ve seen each other & have a lot to talk about! (Like how to improve our Posse process!!)

WHAT: Colorado Pen Posse Meeting and “Pen Show After Party" WHEN: Saturday, November 14th, 2015, 1:00PM-3:00PM WHERE: Still Cellares (1115 Colorado Avenue #C Longmont, Colorado 80501 (720) 204-6064) The next Pen Posse meeting is the annual "after party” meeting and is taking place 11/14/15 from 1-3PM @ Still Cellars in Longmont (https://www.stillcellars.com)! Our hosts Jason & Sadye will be pouring hand made spirits, sodas and coffee drinks during the party and while they don't serve food, you are welcome to bring whatever food you like. While we are talking about stuff to bring, bring all of the goodies you got at the show, goodies you’ve got since the show and this year, we are bringing lights so we can all see them better! Feel free to bring your favorite form of light producing device! Table lamp, floor lamp, heck, bring shop lights if they are portable! Oh, and if you bring some pics (on CD or usb) we can have a slide show. Remember, you can see this meeting notice and more at the PenPosse Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/coloradopenposse), you don’t even need a Facebook page to view it!

The Colorado Pen Show is just a month away! WHEN: 10-11 Ocotber 2015 WHERE: DoubleTree Stapleton North Hotel, 4040 Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado, 80216 Pen Show room rates are available if you're coming from out of town. Sponsors Argent Blue Ryan Krusac Studios Promoting Partners Anderson Pens Pendemonium Pen World Exhibitors Anderson Pens Argent Blue Brandon Lee Dan and Cyndie Reppert Franklin-Christoph Handbound Designs (Jeff Becker) Joel Hamilton & Sherrell Tyree Luxury Brands USA Michael Sull Mike Masuyama (Mike It Work) Oxfordianpens Patterson Estate Collection Pendemonium (Sam and Frank Fiorella) Roland Ranch Pens Ryan Krusac Studios Susan Wirth Tim Pierson Vanness Pen Store ...and more coming ... Seminars (see the website) Friday, 10am-4pm, Vintage American Cursive Handwriting with Master Penman Michael Sull Saturday, Think Ink with Sam Fiorella Sunday, Creating a Leather Bound Journal using Any Paper with Jeff Becker plus more workshops coming from Susan Wirth and Marie Hornback!! New this year: Fountain Pens in Education. This is a program to introduce fountain pens to a whole new generation of young people. Pens donated by Anderson Pens will be used by Ridgeview Classical School students to create contest entries in the categories of Penmanship, Literature and Artwork. Thesde entries will be judged at the Show on Sunday afternoon.

http://www.coloradopenshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/copy-CO.PenShow.Logo_-e1404087685136.png The first annual Colorado Pen Show is just five weeks away (October 11th and 12th in Denver) and we are getting really excited about the event. Sponsors! Argent Blue Ryan Krusac Studios Two Hands Paperie Exhibitors! American Cursive Handwriting Anderson Pens Argent Blue Arizona Pen Company Classic Pens Joel Hamilton Inkpen Vintage Fountain Pen Oxfordianpens Pen Repair Pendemonium Ryan Krusac Studios Sign With Prestige Susan Wirth & Associates Door Prizes!!! We will give away prizes each day. Ryan Kruzac has provided two very exciting pens - one will be given away each day. You really have to see these pens! One is the artist's proof of his new limited edition Colorado Ballad. This pen will be offered for the very first time at the showThe latest edition of Fountain Pens of the World provided by Andreas Lambrou!A Paradise Pens 5280 Summit Carbon Fiber pen provided by Colorado Pen Posse member Dirk Anderson!Workshops! Why Some Fountain Pens Can Make Anyone's Handwriting Look Good - Susan WirthZentangle - Marie Hornback (Sign With Prestige)Keep in Touch! Website Facebook Twitter

We are trying to get a Posse meeting scheduled for August (or thereabouts) and someone has already announced a "first annual" show for October! http://www.coloradopenshow.com