Download and print the 2009 Philadelphia Pen Show Brochure and Registration Form!

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.

Shaw Pens is pleased to announce a prize pen for the Philadelphia Pen Show. The pen is entitled The Cradle of Liberty. A on going series to highlight the history of Philadelphia and the Nation. The pen with a gold nib is valued at 435.00. There are 10 pens in this collection each one has the option for a steel nib valued at 335.00. The pen will be given away on Saturday January 24, 2009.

2009 Philadelphia Pen Show Schedule

Attendee (public) registration

Daily Admission: $8.00 - Saturday or Sunday
Platinum Pass - All access during show - $15.00
Children under 12 are free!

Information for dealers

$175 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.

About the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel

Please note that accommodations are available at the Sheraton Philadelphia Center City Hotel at $118.00 per room per night. 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

Bert Oser
Bertram's Inkwell
White Flint Mall
11301 Rockville Pike
Kensington, MD 20895
Telephone: 301-468-6939
Cell Phone: 202-409-6000
Fax: 301-984-7912
email: oserb@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, 2008.