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yen’s daily draw @draweveryday.bsky.social · Sep 3

To say I’m obsessed with this combination is an understatement

🖋️ @rivercitypenco.bsky.social slim Westwood model in oparex, w/ the 2025 sf nib from Penrealm, uranagi grind from Matthew Chen
🗒️ Kokuyo business paper
🎨 colorverse @sfpenshow.bsky.social 2025 ink
🌟 # draweveryday #ded2025

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Enigma Stationery @enigmastationery.com · Sep 1

Thanks to the generous direct contributions along with purchases of our Pride merchandise at @sfpenshow.bsky.social, we raised over $400 for @trevorproject.bsky.social in just three days!

If you supported and didn't get the link to our thank you wallpaper, please email [email protected]!

Pride Nib Wallpaper and a thank you to SF Pen Show customers who supported The Trevor Project

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Sep 3

There's always next year! if you're local consider going to the pen posse group - sometimes we sell at meetings

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hope you had a good time! Did you get a bottle?

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Gayathri K @gayathrik.bsky.social · Aug 30

Had a lot of fun at the @sfpenshow.bsky.social with "Abstract Floral Art" - I took it with the idea I'd swatch all my fountain pen ink this way and maybe make some fun cards while I was at it! Very stiff and 2dimensional, I think, but that's what practice is for! #sfpenshow

Abstract practice floral art, ink on tomoe river paper

(Orange, purple and green)

Abstract Floral Art on watercolor paper, as well as ink swatches

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Aug 23

Activities for kids at SF Pen Show! Win a fountain pen by completing the scavenger hunt and learn about pens and practice handwriting in the PfK seminar!

Thanks to @inkyconverters.bsky.social for the "passport" redesign and volunteer Wendy for teaching the seminar.

#sfpenshow #thefunpenshow

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Aug 21

SF Pen Show Sponsor Taccia will donate 2 Urushi LE fountain pens for Raffle at the TACCIA table during the show.

One will be given away on Friday at 4:00pm raffle event, and the other one on Saturday around 4:00pm as well.

#sfpenshow #thefunpenshow

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Aug 11

Here's how the show ink looks like on (older) tomoe river paper! It's a blue grey fountain pen friendly ink that shades well. Should be great for artists and writers!

Thanks to our sponsor Luxury Brands of America, we will have some bottles for you to win. More details to come on that!

#sfpenshow

San Francisco Fog with writing in ink below

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Aug 8

It is kind of the best... And under that cap is a wonderfully stubby nib too!

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Aug 8

If you've been curious but unsure where to start when it comes to vintage fountain pens, there are some recommended events for you on Friday! sanfranciscopenshow.com/main-show-sc...
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#fountainpen #sfpenshow

Are you someone who's curious about vintage pens? We have two events for you on Friday evening! (Maybe three...)

First, with the @pencollectorsofamerica and the @blackpen_society, there will be a panel "Vintage Pens for the Modern User" where you can hear from collectors about what draws them to vintage pens.

Following that, PCA, Black Pen Society, and Pen Notes will host vintage pens "tasting" so you can try out vintage pens yourself.

And finally, if you're feeling hooked... The PCA will host an auction where you might just get a "sumgai" deal on a vintage pen or two.

Pictured here: Kaweco sport piston filler (1970s), an Aurora 88 (1950s), and a demonstrator Pilot with a unique filling system (1940s).

#fountainpens #penshow #thefunpenshow #blackpens #sfps2025 #sfpenshow #sfpenshow2025 #vintage #vintagepens #kaweco #aurorapen #pilotpen #万年筆 #stilografica #パイロット万年筆

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Aug 8

This year's show ink: San Francisco Fog

Come get yours at SF Pen Show! (We'll have limited quantities of past years' inks too)

#fountainpen #ink

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Jul 26

In the hands of the creator @hyrika.bsky.social for scale. Coming to SF pen show!

#stationery #fountainpen #penshow

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Jul 22

Ok that was fast... It is now full. Please email [email protected] to be put on the waitlist.

San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Jul 22

Special event alert if you're a fan of Platinum fountain pens!

Luxury Brands of America and Platinum Pen USA are bringing you a "Meet the maker" event during the SF Pen Show!

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#sfps2015 #penshows #seriousnibbage #nibs #platinumpens #thefunpenshow #sfpenshow2025 #sfpenshow

Visit the Luxury Brands of America booth!

DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY!

Email us to reserve your spot at the San Francisco Pen Show for a special handwriting analysis and nib tuning session with the professional nib master from Platinum Pen of Japan!

She will analyze your handwriting and adjust your nib to perfectly suit your writing style. In-house nib tuning and minor repairs will be available.

In addition, you'll have the opportunity to meet our Platinum Pen USA representative, enter to win free prizes throughout the weekend, and gain entry into our grand prize drawing at the end of the show!

To reserve your time slot, please email us. If you have a preferred day or time, be sure to include that in your message and we will do our best to accommodate.

Customerservice@Luxurybrandsusa.com

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Jul 21

Of course we were not going to stop at only stickers! For those of you who collect pins, these will also be available for purchase at the pen show so you can bring Teenage Odin home with you, thanks to @hyrika.bsky.social.

#sfpenshow2025 #sfps2025 #sfpenshow #stationery #penshow

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Jul 15

Another huge thanks and something for you to look forward to - our sponsor thepenshow.com has donated this lovely Pelikan fountain pen and ink set as a raffle prize.

#thefunpenshow #penshow #sfpenshow2025 #sfps2025 #sfpenshow

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Jul 15

So excited to share our show sticker for this year! We partnered with local artist @hyrika.bsky.social to show you a new side to Odin and all the things you can find at SF Pen Show this year.

#sfpenshow2025 #sfpenshow #stationery #stickers #thefunpenshow #fountainpen #pens #ink

Stickers surrounded by washi tape, ink, a pen, and a notebook.

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Jul 13

New year, new ink!

Get your show ink at the San Francisco Pen Show this year!

#sfpenshow #sfpenshow2025 #fountainpen

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Jun 27

#sfpenshow #penshow #fountainpens #sfps2025 #sfpenshow2025

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Jun 27

Prizes you might be able to win, thanks to our sponsor @rivercitypenco.bsky.social

Join us August 29-31, 2025.

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Mar 31

All access passes for SF Pen Show are on sale!

(Yes that really is Odin holding a Parker Jotter. No, not AI generated).

sanfranciscopenshow.com/show-admissi...

#fountainpens #penshows #thefunpenshow

A dog on a table holding a Parker Jotter pen

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San Francisco International Pen Show - The Fun Pen Show @sfpenshow.bsky.social · Feb 9

Show rate and link for hotel reservations are on our website! Show rate is the same for both the Aloft and Westin.

The Aloft has the after show nightlife and the big bar area to occupy. The show floor is in the Westin.

#sfpenshow #sfpenshow2025 #penshows #thefunpenshow #sfps2025 #fountainpens

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