SEMINARS
Seminars are included in your paid admission to the SUPERSHOW but seating is limited to 30 - no registration required unless otherwise noted.
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Seminars are held on the Lower Level in the Seminar Rooms.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
2:00 - 3:00PM - RACHEL CRAWFORD Mistakes to Avoid in the
Fountain Pen Hobby
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
10:00 - 11:00 AM - PIERRE MILLER Pen Show Etiquette
A few words on what to expect, and how to have the best time at a
pen show.
Pierre will discuss his background and how he entered the
pen world.
​​​​11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - DAVID RZESZOTARSKI Pilot Vanishing Point
Pilot’s Vanishing Point is one of the most unique and interesting fountain pens
ever made. Collector David Rzeszotarski will share his extensive collection of these
fascinating pens from their origins to the latest models made today. We’ll look at the
history, advertising, and evolution of the Vanishing point over the last 60 years. ​​​​​​​​
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12:00 - 1:00 PM - LETIZIA IACOPINI OMAS: Past, Present, and Future
Learn about Omas' recent history.
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Letizia is a well known expert on Italian fountain pens and has
written numerous books and articles, including the two volume “History of
Italian Fountain Pens.” Her most recent book, “Parker in Italy 1900 - 1960,”
was published in the summer of 2017.
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1:00 -2:00 PM - DAVID PARKER AKA FIGBOOT
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Presentation and interactive Q&A discussion about creating reviews, social media, and how it relates to the pen world.
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Watch this brilliant interview with David and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, a fountain pen collector.
2:00 - 3:00 PM – MIKE MATTESON Papa’s Got A(nother) Brand New Bag!
Join pen, ink, and bag enthusiast Mike “Inkdependence” Matteson for a chat
about the bags we use to carry our pens and other essentials. This year we’ll
focus on the smaller side of bags: smaller backpacks, messengers, and the
increasingly popular sling bags. Mike will bring lots of examples in these
categories, but please feel free to bring your own bags, questions, and use
cases to talk about!
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Mike is a blogger, YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and (when he's not doing
that) he is a philosophy teacher at a University in North Carolina. He has been
accumulating pensfor as long as he can remember, and he's been talking about
them on the internet since 2012. He is also a little too into cool bags and backpacks.
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Mike will be live streaming the SUPERSHOW so be on the lookout to say hi!
3:00 - 4:00 PM – ERIC NUZUM Fountain Pen Ink 101​
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Interested in fountain pens and ready to move beyond the blue and black cartridges that came with your pen? There is an amazing world of thousands of fountain pen inks available that is exciting and expansive...but it can also be overwhelming and confusing. Learn about the "Four S"s of fountain pen ink (Standard, Shading, Sheen, and Shimmer) as well as other interesting types, characteristics, and styles of inks, many of which you can purchase at the SUPERSHOW. Learn about the differences between different makers of ink (from large companies down to individual ink makers), ways to purchase ink and try a wide variety of inks for very little money, and grab some samples to try at home.
Eric would love a job as an "ink sommelier" and believes ink can be as expressive as the ideas one chooses to write. He is currently working on a book about his handwriting quest.
4:00 - 5:00 PM Fountain Pen 101 with Laura, Leila, and Kristi from Pen Boutique!
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PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 30 spots! Primarily targeting fountain pen enthusiasts who are new to the hobby or just starting out with fountain pens. Thank you.
Register: FP101
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Join Laura, Leila, anad Kristi (from en Boutique's podcasts "For Your Penjoyment" and "Ink Spill") as they talk about the fundamentals of using fountain pens. This seminar covers a variety of topics, from nibs to cleaning and everything in between.
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Sponsored by Pen Boutique, this seminar is designed with the novice user in mind. If you're new to the hobby, Fountain Pen 101 will provide the information you're looking for and you need!!
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - RACHEL CRAWFORD Fountain Pen Cosplay
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You may already know #Makeu[pMonday or #fpCosplayFriday. If you don't, have you considered matching your pens and ink to your cosmetics or accessories? Learn some ideas for how to stretch your stationery enjoyment to more aspects of your life.
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All ages welcome.
12:00 - 1 PM - JACQUI WILLIAMS Traveler's Notebook Intro
Let's talk about Traveler's Notebook from start to finish - their productivity, and mishaps when starting a Traveler's . Some tips for you when setting up your notebook.
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