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| More fine writing instruments than ever seen in Philadelphia Today, computers dominate the way we write. But when the cold keyboard can be avoided, more and more of us enjoy the old-fashioned pleasure of writing with a fountain pen…or sometimes, just carrying one. Like fine mechanical watches, custom made suits and handcrafted jewelry, fine pens have become a must-have status symbol.
Is it throwback to the old days? Undoubtedly, yes. A status symbol? Sure. But it’s more. A distinctive fountain pen, or a high-quality rollerball or ballpoint is a very personal item that expresses our individuality. We like the way a good pen looks in our pocket or impresses when we brandish it and ceremoniously remove the cap (Isn’t the pen mightier, after all?). And we love the way a carefully chosen pen fits our hand, glides across good paper and reacts as we write, leaving infinitely varied lines and shading that express not only our words, but our mood, our feelings, even our very personality. New for 2008, custom pen maker’s and pen turner’s section.
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2008 Philadelphia Pen Show Schedule
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Attendee (public) registration Daily
Admission: $8.00 - Saturday or Sunday Information for dealers $150
per table for the whole weekend! Grand prize drawing
Spectacular Door Prizes will be given away. The 2008 grand prize will be the Liberty Pen, one of five pens in this limited edition. Based on the Shaw Pens Churchill platform, the pen is handcrafted by Alan Shaw from ivory resin with sterling silver trim. The barrel is laser engraved with the Liberty Bell and painted using five colors. The pen features a Heritage 18 karat gold nib in a choice of fine or medium widths and fills using a cartridge / converter system. The Liberty Pen is presented in a custom case with a bottle of Private Reserve American Blue. Retail value is $600.00. More prizes will be awarded on Saturday and Sunday, Aurora and Libelle pens and more. The Grand Prize will be awarded in a drawing at 3 pm on Sunday. Other prizes will be awarded throughout both days of the show. Winners must be present at time of drawing.
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About the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel Please note
that accommodations are available at the Sheraton Philadelphia
Center City Hotel at $119.00 per room per night. The cut-off date
for this guaranteed rate is January 7th, 2008. Reservations can
be made by calling the Hotel directly at (215) 448-2000 or 800-325-3535. |
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For more information about the show Jim
Rouse Table
space is limited and pre-registration is advised. |
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Updated 12/31/07 - Site design by Jim Mamoulides / PenHero.com |
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