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https://www.jetpens.com/Event?event_id=46a0ddbe189f32bf fyi. I noticed this in today's email. Date: September 27, 2024 Location: Japantown, San Jose, CA Session 1: 9:30 - 11 AM Session 2: 12 - 1:30 PM Session 3: 2:30 - 4 PM

Anyone planning to be at the show on Friday with all access pass before the start of general admission? Like maybe at 11am or noon? Want to meet up?

Preamble: As a long time lurker (for over 15 years!), I have benefited from the deep well of knowledge here on all things fountain pens. So I want to say "Thank you, FPN!". I will also admit that my pen habit has been worsened by my visits here in the past 5 years. But as I tell my spouse, there are way worse "addictions" than collecting fountain pens and inks. About me: I grew up in India, towards the end of a cold war (and the decline and fall of an empire), and used fountain pens throughout my middle and high school days - mainly Heros and Camlins. During this time, I also got in serious trouble for "borrowing" my dad's more expensive US made Parker Classic GT fountain pen and losing the finial at the end of its barrel. Pen trauma is real! I had stopped using fountain pens for over two decades after high school, but have gotten back to collecting and using them, especially seriously, since we moved to the Bay Area in 2016, when my collection exploded from 20-ish pens to an out of control 100+ pens! Where is the fountain pen version of AAA group?! Pens and ink I am writing with this week: Wing Sung/ Junlai 630 14K fine nib inked with Montreverde Ocean Noir Platinum President 14K fine nib inked with Diamine Amaranth Hongdian N7 Grey Rabbit steel "long knife" nib with Diamine Earl Grey Other than pens and ink, I also enjoy: Reading across genres Writing (poetry mainly) Hiking Checking out live music and art How I hope I will be able to give back to the community here: Sharing experiences via pen reviews Enabling other pen aficionados by flagging deals in the market place watch (and not purchasing any more pens in the process!) Attending IRL meetings even - have been meaning to attend a SF Pen Posse meet for a while now Thank you for reading. 🙏

A South Bay Pen Posse has been called. Betsy and Ken are hosting this one. Just look for people with pens, inks and notebooks. See you there! Saturday, May 4 at 1:00pm Coffee Lovers 1696 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95122

Another weekend? Another Posse! Also, Todd’s bringing some pen books to sell. Curious to see what he has. Sunday - March 10 at 1:00pm Peter's Cafe 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94110

I was told to call for a Posse, and here it is! Hopefully we can get the separate back room again... fingers crossed! Peter's Cafe 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030 Sunday - September 10 at 1:00pm

Cheesecakes from Uncle Tetsu - best excuse for a Pen Posse meet. Period. 🤣 Please note that it will be at the Hillsdale Shopping Center Food Court. Look for Kimberly in the area between Blue Whale Poke Bar and Uncle Tetsu. She volunteered to take over a few tables in our usual spot. Hillsdale Shopping Center Food Court 60 31st Ave, San Mateo, CA Sunday, July 23 - 11:30am to 1:30pm or onwards.

Todd is bringing a bunch of inks for sale. Just another reason to spend money... err... I mean... hang out with pen people! 😉 Peter's Cafe 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030 Sunday - December 4 at 1:00pm

Peter's Cafe 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030 Sunday - November 27 at 1:00pm Take a break from shopping, food coma, or family - and hang out with pen peeps! Plus, someone’s back in town coming from two European pen shows. Curious to hear stories!

Another posse meet! And let’s see what pens Todd has for sale too! Sunday, October 23 at 1:00pm Peter’s Cafe 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

Another pen posse has been called! Usual spot and usual time. Also, there are two pen shows that weekend. The Colorado Pen Show and The New York Metropolitan Pen Show (formerly The Long Island Pen Show). Pretty good topic to discuss any reports coming from either show. 😃 We will be in the restaurant’s back area. Sunday - October 16 at 1:00pm Peter’s Cafe 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

Farmboy called for a posse. Plus… hanging out with pen people is a nice way to spend time during a long weekend. Optional Theme: Bring your most recent acquisition. Sunday, October 9 at 1:00pm Peter’s Cafe 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

It was decided last Sunday to have another Posse meetup this coming weekend. Hope to see y'all at Peter's this Sunday! Sunday, September 11 at 1:00pm Peter’s Cafe 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030

Sunday, August 21 at 1:00pm Peter’s Cafe 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030 Pre-game posse meetup for the San Francisco pen show. The SF Pen Show is upon us! In case you did not know, the San Francisco International Pen Show is happening on Friday, August 26 until Sunday, August 28 at the Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco (located in Redwood City, CA). Check out https://www.sfpenshow.com/ for more info!