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.

2008 Philadelphia Pen Show Schedule

Attendee (public) registration

Daily Admission: $8.00 - Saturday or Sunday
Platinum Pass - All access during show - $25.00
Children under 12 are free!

Information for dealers

$150 per table for the whole weekend!
(Includes one helper)
Wall tables are first come, first served (No Exceptions)
Registration badges are required at show events
Exhibitors may only show pens, knives, watches and related materials
Table space is limited and pre-registration is advised.

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.

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.

The Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel
17th and Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA
215-448-2000

For more information about the show

Jim Rouse
Bertram's Inkwell
10 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Telephone: 410-539-7367
Cell Phone: 443-790-3103
Fax: 410-539-0616
email: Jrouse6117@aol.com

Table space is limited and pre-registration is advised.
Should you need to cancel your pen show registration, it must be done no later than December 30, 2007.