Philidelphia Pen Show

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.

Spectacular Door Prizes will be given away. This Aurora 85th Anniversary Limited Edition Fountain Pen, which retails for $1,200, was the Grand Prize for the 2006 Show. 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.