What Tips Do You Have For Fountain Pen Show Attendees? - Q&A Slices
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- I'm attending a fountain pen show any pro tips?
research ahead of time, see what vendors will be at the show (especially if you want nib work)
nibmeisters often work up a list ahead of time or immediately when the show opens, so go for that first if you need that work done
set a budget, know how much you want to spend and maybe even bring cash
see if there's a map or listing of vendors when you first arrive
if you're looking for something rare/specific, consider a pre-show pass or just gun right for that thing as soon as you can go
do a full lap of the show, spending 30-60 seconds at each table and move on, take note of specific tables you want to come back to
complete the lap and then revisit the specific tables
wear comfortable shoes!
bring clothing that can hold a number of pens
bring a phone or camera for pics
bring a notebook of your own, ink too ideally
consider going with a fellow pen geek, it's more fun that way
consider bringing a lunch, sometimes you have to travel a bit to get lunch and that's precious time away from pens!
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A basic map of the vendor location would be extremely helpful.
Thanks so much for the tips! I might be going to the Manila Pen Show this month and it's my first so these are really helpful! I actually watched this before but never really delved into it coz i thought I would never go to one, but now coz m going to havr my pen checked, im rewatching this! Thanks! :)
I hope to run into you at the DC show this weekend.
Yep! Brian & Rachel (and a few other GPC team members) will be there. :) - Colin
I will be looking for Brian and Rachel, since I know what they look like. I have no clue what other GPC staff looks like, though. I will be there with my wife and 8-year-old pen fanatic son. You folks can at least see what we look like on my CZcams channel. Either way, all 3 of us are looking forward to Saturday morning for the show.
Where does one get the calendar for all these fountain pen shows?
The Fountain Pen Network tends to have postings when dates are set for various pen shows. - Colin
Hi! What type of notebook would you suggest using for everyday journaling, I prefer lines and will be using a fountain pen with a medium nib a Jinhao 450, the ink I am using is by Montverde. I will need a new journal every month so I am looking for a good notebook that is also cost effective. Thank you
Clairefontaine has a lot of great, affordable options, but their 'Basic' line seems like a great fit for journaling: www.gouletpens.com/clairefontaine-basics/c/74. It features really fountain pen-friendly lined paper as well. - Colin
Are you guys going to be attending a Pelikan HUB this year?
I don't think Brian & Rachel have made concrete plans yet, it's at the end of September right? We'll keep you posted if that changes! - Colin
Yes September 22.I personally will be at the Charlotte HUB.