Sunday 24 April 2011

Review: The Northern Pen Show, 17th April

The Northern Pen Show is held annually at the Clifton Arms Hotel in Lytham, so we went along to find out more.

There was a fascinating collection from a wide variety of exhibitors of beautiful pens and writing equipment antique and modern, with a pen doctor to help repair damaged pens and calligraphy demonstrations.

We found truly something for everyone. as there is an annual handwriting competition, for youngsters as well as advice on individual requirements whether you like ball pens, fountain pens, or quills.

We also discovered there is a Writing Equipment Society “devoted to encouraging and providing opportunities for the acquisition, exchange, study, use and conservation of writing instruments, accessories and associated ephemera…” To find out more, go to http://www.wesonline.org.uk/

I fell in love with an Art Deco ink set, as well as seeing some beautiful fountain pens for my Wish List. However, I was disappointed there was nothing to write on…