Long Island Ny Pen Show 2017

[MYU]

Hi,

 

I saw that the Long Island Pen show for 2017 is scheduled for April 1st and 2nd [LINK].

 

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I haven't been to this show for over 5 years. Thinking of going this time. How large is it, compared to the old NY/NJ pen shows that used to be scheduled?

[Soot]

I went last year --- I remember it as about the size of a elementary school gym if not, smaller.

 

I have never been to the old NY/NJ shows, so can't tell how it compares...

[inkstainedruth]

Huh. That's later than it's been some years (usually it's up against something that is in a completely different direction that I'm kinda committed to -- either the trip down or the trip back). Of course, I think I'm tentatively committed to something *else* that weekend (even if it's finishing income taxes...). And it's a bit of a hike from where I live. OTOH, if I stayed with my in-laws, I could maybe take the train out to Long Island from the city....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[RonLyke]

I went last year and enjoyed it. (Can't go this year due to a prior commitment.). To give you a little perspective, the Andersons were there last year, driving from Wisconsin, so they felt it was worth the drive. I don't know how far you have to travel, but it's a good show. My experiences are limited, though, having only been to Boston (small), and DC (Huge). I'm looking forward to Dallas this year.

[inkstainedruth]

I went last year and enjoyed it. (Can't go this year due to a prior commitment.). To give you a little perspective, the Andersons were there last year, driving from Wisconsin, so they felt it was worth the drive. I don't know how far you have to travel, but it's a good show. My experiences are limited, though, having only been to Boston (small), and DC (Huge). I'm looking forward to Dallas this year.

 

How big is the Long Island Show compared to the Commonwealth Show? I went a year and a half ago and it was TINY compared to DCSS and Ohio.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[MYU]

Thanks for the input -- I'm definitely going to try making it that weekend. Thankfully it'll be about a 90 minute drive... far more palatable than Washington DC!

[Ron Z]

Come now Ruth, the DC Show is in a class by itself. Nothing else in the US is that big. Not a fair comparison. Ohio and Chicago I think tie for second, and all else trails behind.

 

The LI show is much larger than it was last time you were there Gary. Two or three years ago it reached critical mass and took off - doubling, or maybe tripling the size of the show over previous years when it was in just one third of the the space available. Many more vendors, including FPH have come. For a regional show, I think it's pretty good.

[RonLyke]

How big is the Long Island Show compared to the Commonwealth Show? I went a year and a half ago and it was TINY compared to DCSS and Ohio.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

Ruth---

 

It's pretty hard for me to compare, but I don't think it's an exaggeration to say it's 3 to 4 times the size of the Commonwealth show. I'll go back to both, as they're both driveable for me.

 

Ron

[Federalist Pens]

Looking forward to LI show- should be even bigger now that it is not too close to Baltimore Show!

Last year was a great show for Federalist Pens! Stop by our tables!

 

http://www.lipenshow.com

[white_lotus]

Only one week until the show. So I'm wondering who from FPN is attending this year as visitors? I know I'll be there on Saturday. I'm mostly hoping to get a couple nibs tuned. I don't really have anything special I'm looking for in pens or inks.

 

But if anyone is going hopefully we'll get to say hi!.

Edited March 25, 2017 by white_lotus

[penultress]

Only one week until the show. So I'm wondering who from FPN is attending this year as visitors? I know I'll be there on Saturday. I'm mostly hoping to get a couple nibs tuned. I don't really have anything special I'm looking for in pens or inks.

 

But if anyone is going hopefully we'll get to say hi!.

 

Cheryl, unfortunately, I won't be going this year! Sorry I'll miss you!

[Terry Brack]

The Long Island Pen Show features sixty-five tables packed full of quality Exhibitors with a board representation of vintage and modern pens and associated writing supplies and equipment. The Long Island show is more intimate than the larger shows and consequently less intimidating. The show is comparable in size to the New York show in its later years. With four on-site pen repair and maintenance people the LI Pen Show has a great deal to offer the New York pen community. Located in the large multipurpose room in the Hofstra University Sandra and David S. Mack Student center, the show offers copious free parking, a large multi-national food court and even a bank with ATM in the building. Below is a partial list of the show features.

The Long Island Pen Show

Saturday & Sunday April 1-2 2017

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sandra and David S. Mack Student Center, Multipurpose Rooms

Hofstra University Hempstead LI NY

Vintage and Modern Pens, Pen Paraphernalia, Inks, Paper, Pen Wraps & more

Nib work by Richard Binder of Richardspens.com

Nib work and Repairs by Indy-Pen-Dance- Linda and Mike Kennedy

Repairs by Ron Zorn of www.mainstreetpens.com

Repairs and Nib tuning by Monomoy Pens – Jim Baer

Learn to write with flair with a pen from Susan Wirth

John Corwin's popular writing station (flex nibs)

Anderson Pens- Pens Paper and Ink, www.andersonpens.net/

Manhattan’s Venerable Fountain Pen Hosptial, www.fountainpenhospital.com,

Kenro Industries, www.kenroindustries.com/index.html , US distributors of Aurora, Omas, Montegrapa. Tibaldi and more

Federalist Pens, Paul Erano, Tim Daley, Toys from the Attic, Bob Novak, Ernesto Soler

 

Free Ink Sampling Table featuring Noodler’s and J. Herbin Inks

Rhodia Pads and Paper and J. Herbin Ink Sampling from Exaclair

Door prizes, Pens, books, Inks etc.

Pens for Kids Activities with Free Fountain Pen

Free Pen Appraisals

Calligraphy Workshops

• Free parking & Convenient Abundant Food and Beverages on site

• Admission $10.00, seniors half price, children under 12 free

• Stay at the Nearby Long Island Marriott Hotel 516 -794-3800

Organizers: Mike Bloom 516-502-5005 & Terry Brack 631-235-4690

For more information go to: www.LIpenshow.com

[Terry Brack]

Here is a panoramic photo of the Long Island Pen Show at Hofstra University, courtesy of David Isaacson

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[inkstainedruth]

Here is a panoramic photo of the Long Island Pen Show at Hofstra University, courtesy of David Isaacson

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Thanks for the photo -- that gives me a better idea of the size.

Sadly, it looks as if LI isn't in the cards for me after all. Maybe next year....

For all those who *are* going, have fun!

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[welch]

Terry, might we see Marion Brown, the East Coast Pen-goddess, with the Fountain Pen Hospital?

[markofp]

Terry, might we see Marion Brown, the East Coast Pen-goddess, with the Fountain Pen Hospital?

 

MARILYN Brown.

[welch]

 

MARILYN Brown.

 

Ah! I often mix them up

[Terry Brack]

Daniel Falgehro has posted some really fine photos from the 2017 Long Island Pen Show. They can be seen at this link: http://falgerho.com/?p=4001

Here Calligrapher Nikola Pang is working on a name card at his table at the show.

 

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Photo by Daniel Falgerho is fine. www.falgerho.com

[Tasmith]

Daniel Falgehro has posted some really fine photos from the 2017 Long Island Pen Show. They can be seen at this link: http://falgerho.com/?p=4001

Here Calligrapher Nikola Pang is working on a name card at his table at the show.

 

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/IhSVV7.jpg[/img]

 

Photo by Daniel Falgerho is fine. www.falgerho.com

Very nice. Thank you for sharing!