Melbourne Pen Group

[msresinhead]

The April meeting of the Melbourne Pen Group was well-attended by regulars, and new entrants into the fountain pen fetish. I hope that everyone enjoyed my little presentation. The next meeting will be the Second Monday in JUNE, where David will give us a talk on the beautiful Waterman red-ripple hard-rubber pens from the 1920s.

 

I was one of the new entrants into the fountain pen world that attended last night's Melbourne Pen Group meeting. I really enjoyed your presentation Shangas - truly amazing and very informative. l think l was a little overwhelmed with all the beautiful pens that l saw last night - thanks for making me feel so welcome everyone.

l can see vintage fountain pens becoming my new obsession.

[Shangas]

Trust me, they'll grow on you!

[Shangas]

Melbourne Pen Group Meeting

 

JUNE 11th.

 

Tower Hotel, Hawthorn. 3122. Burwood Road.

 

6:30pm start (DINNER)

7:30pm start (DISCUSSIONS)

 

Bring usual stuff. Money for dinner, paper, ink, pens, magnifying glasses and a burning curiosity.

[Parker Pete]

Hi Pen People,Our next meeting is at the Tower Hotel, 686 Burwood Road Hawthorn East, Bistro 6.30pm for a meal & 7.30 for the presentation, on the Monday after next, the 11th June. Our "guest" speaker, David van Cuylenburg, will show us the product of his labour (of love) in the form of "Waterman Red Ripples". Look forward to seeing you there.Cheers,

Peter Hickman & Max Braude

0417 377 813

[Shangas]

The June Meeting of the Melbourne Pen Group was well-attended, with members new and old. Sadly, Max wasn't with us, but we can't be graced with his presence all the time.

 

David gave us a wonderful talk about red-ripple hard-rubber fountain pens made by Waterman in the 1920s. A small, but beautiful collection of increasingly hard-to-find fountain pens from the golden age of pen-manufacture.

 

The Melbourne Pen Show has been set for Mid-November, 2012., at the Malvern Town Hall (until further notice closer to the date).

 

We will have two more meetings until then. In August, and in October, the last one before the Show.

 

I won't be in Australia for the August meeting, so this little summary will have to be typed up by someone else, if anyone at all...

[Twoodi]

The June Meeting of the Melbourne Pen Group was well-attended, with members new and old. Sadly, Max wasn't with us, but we can't be graced with his presence all the time.

 

David gave us a wonderful talk about red-ripple hard-rubber fountain pens made by Waterman in the 1920s. A small, but beautiful collection of increasingly hard-to-find fountain pens from the golden age of pen-manufacture.

 

The Melbourne Pen Show has been set for Mid-November, 2012., at the Malvern Town Hall (until further notice closer to the date).

 

We will have two more meetings until then. In August, and in October, the last one before the Show.

 

I won't be in Australia for the August meeting, so this little summary will have to be typed up by someone else, if anyone at all...

 

On the Melbourne Pen Show website it advises the 18th November for the show at Malvern Town Hall. I've got a weekend leave pass from Hubby and child so will be flying down from Brisbane for my first show. I will be needing some advise about where to stay etc if at all possible a lot of FPN'ers might be staying at the same place / places. This will be so much fun Not sure if this is the best place for this question but whilst I'm there I will be wanting to catch up with the Melbourne Pen Group so I thought I would start my enquiries here.

 

Many thanks

[Parker Pete]

Hi Pen People,We will meet at the Tower Hotel, Hawthorn Bistro 6.30pm for a meal & 7.30 on this coming Monday 13th August. Our guest speaker, Margaret Schmidt, from the Calligraphy Society of Victoria. Margaret has asked us to bring (inked) fountain pens & suitable paper for a writing "workshop". This is an exciting opportunity to practice & develop writing skills. Please support us & Margaret by attending. Look forward to seeing you there.Cheers,

Peter Hickman

0417 377 813

peterhickman@bigpond.com

[troglokev]

Unfortunately, I will be driving back from Cairns on the 18th, and will be unable to attend this year's show. Have a good time, and make sure Shangas behaves himself.

[Newjelan]

Thanks, I would love to come one day, but it seems that every time you have a meeting I'm in NZ.

[Shangas]

Unfortunately, I will be driving back from Cairns on the 18th, and will be unable to attend this year's show. Have a good time, and make sure Shangas behaves himself.

 

I have it on good authority that Shangas is currently in London, so behavior will not be an issue. However, he will be available to attend the October meeting, and the Pen Show in November.

[Parker Pete]

Hi Pen People,We will meet at the Tower Hotel, Hawthorn Bistro 6.30pm for a meal & 7.30 on Monday 8th October. Our speaker will be Barry Apelbaum. Barry will enlighten us on 'Wahl Eversharp fountain pens - masterpieces of style in the Art Deco era'. In short, it would involve a presentation of pens and pencils from the Deco Band and Doric ranges. Look forward to seeing you there.Cheers,

Peter Hickman

0417 377 813

peterhickman@bigpond.com

[Parker Pete]

It would be nice to see faces old & new. We will also discuss our Display Table @ Melb. Pen Show & all are welcome to display on our table.

Hi Pen People,We will meet at the Tower Hotel, Hawthorn Bistro 6.30pm for a meal & 7.30 on Monday 8th October. Our speaker will be Barry Apelbaum. Barry will enlighten us on 'Wahl Eversharp fountain pens - masterpieces of style in the Art Deco era'. In short, it would involve a presentation of pens and pencils from the Deco Band and Doric ranges. Look forward to seeing you there.Cheers,

Peter Hickman

0417 377 813

peterhickman@bigpond.com

 

 

 

[Shangas]

I'll be there with bells on.

[Shangas]

MELBOURNE PEN GROUP - CHRISTMAS MEETING

 

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MONDAY 10th DECEMBER 2012

 

Our last meeting of the year! Show up and discuss the recent pen-show, and any other interesting things that happened to you in the world of pens.

 

Usual venue-details and times apply.

Edited November 30, 2012 by Shangas

[Parker Pete]

Hi Pen People,We will meet at the Tower Hotel, Hawthorn Bistro 6.30pm for a meal & 7.30 on Monday 10th December. As the Silly Season looms, a show & tell session of your recent finds at the Pen Show or elsewhere is in order as we have not had one this year. Look forward to seeing you there.Cheers,

Peter Hickman

0417 377 813

peterhickman@bigpond.com

[Parker Pete]

Hi MPG People,

Great meeting last night. Thanks to David & James for showing us some of your latest additions. Also Paul, who showed us his quirky pens with interesting feeds & nibs. Always good to see new faces & their unique spin on pen collecting. Next meeting (in Feb '13) is not to be missed. James is going to give us a crash course in finding & purchasing pens on the net. 10 odd years ago, James gave us Ebay 1.01, so don't miss this insightful update!

[Shangas]

Melbournians of the Network.

 

Our next meeting is MONDAY the 11th of FEBRUARY, 2013. This is our FIRST MEETING of the year.

 

Time and location are the same as always.

 

Tower Hotel, Burwood Road, Hawthorn. 6:30pm, starting with dinner, as always.

[Parker Pete]

Hi Pen People,Our first meeting of 2013 should follow on a roll from last year's meetings with truly excellent quality presentations from some of our regular attendees as well as invited guests. On Monday 11th February, we will meet at the Tower Hotel, Hawthorn Bistro. 6.30pm for a meal & 7.30, a presentation by James Pergyl. 10 odd years ago, James gave us Ebay 1.01 ..... 2013 and James is going to give us a crash course in finding & purchasing pens on the net, so don't miss this insightful update! Look forward to seeing you there.Cheers,

Peter Hickman

0417 377 813

peterh1932@gmail.com

[Shangas]

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[parnesh]

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Will try and attend.