It's Pen Show Season! What To Expect At the D.C. Pen Show!

Yes, the Vanness tables will have the Kaweco DIY Machine once again! This coming weekend, we’ll be attending the 2026 D.C. Pen Show, one of the largest and longest-running pen shows in the world. In addition to the opportunity to shop with makers and retailers in person who you usually would only get to visit online, pen shows have increasingly become more like traditional conventions or “cons”, hosting seminars, classes, and other informational events. These days, I usually forgo a traditional show setup in favor of a reduced table and more ability to roam the show floor, choosing a reduced table setup in favor of more flexibility to teach classes and seminars and visit with customers, brands and distributors. This weekend, T.G.S. will be setup with Vanness Pens in our usual spot up front, near Pilot and Matthew Chen. We will be bringing Roterfaden, OnionBrand, Lochby, and of course select pens and paper. I will also be teaching a course on Notebook Systems on Friday and Saturday in…