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London Autumn Pen Show

Posted by Simon Gray on

The 2024 London Autumn Pen Show is approaching! This is one of the largest pen shows in Europe with lots of British and international dealers and visitors attending. 
It's being held on Sunday 13th October at the Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London W6 8DR
 

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Henry Simpole - 1951-2020 - Master Pensmith

Posted by Simon Gray on

It was with great sadness that I learned yesterday that Henry has died following a lengthy period of illness.  I have known Henry since the early 1990s as a friend, fellow pen enthusiast, and as the generous source of help and advice on everything from repairing Namikis to the best way to make Hollandaise.  I will miss him in so many ways

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Parker 95 Medium Italic nibs!

Posted by Simon Gray on

Spending part of a hot weekend tidying up one corner of the workshop is not really one of my favourite pastimes.  Walking the dogs, watching tennis, reading the Sunday paper, cutting the grass all rank higher on the happy list.  As the contents of several shelves steadily migrated to the bin, I was delighted to find ....

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