Latest News

2026 UK Pen Show Dates Released

7 October 2025

UK Pen Shows have released dates for the 2026 run of pen shows. The current line-up is as follows: London Spring 1st March 2026 Northern (Chester) 25th April 2026 Cheltenham 27th June

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WES launch 2025 Charity Calendar and Card

18 October 2024

The WES 2025 Charity Calendar was launched at the London Autumn Pen Show and is now available for sale in the WES online shop along with a Charity card designed by artist Paul Kercal. All proceeds

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Welcome to the Writing Equipment Society

Member Benefits at a Glance

  • Three full colour journals every year packed with really informative articles on all types of writing equipment and related items.
  • Regular email newsletters containing items of interest to members, details of forthcoming events, member offers and more.
  • Access to the Society’s vast library of documents relating to all types of writing equipment and related items.
  • Source of writing equipment repair and sale providers.
  • Free entry to pen shows arranged by UK Pen Shows (1 day only).
  • Members' Bring & Sell service at the London Pen Shows
  • Access to Webinars run by the Society.
  • Access to the ever popular repair courses run by the Society.
  • Access to the Eugenio Project if required.

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Eugenio Project

WES has been aware over the years of the difficulties that both WES members and families of past members have had in finding a new home for a much loved collection of writing equipment. The ‘Disposing of Your Collection’ booklet was a first step but Council is taking us further with a new service called ‘The Eugenio Project'.

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Next Event

London Autumn Pen Show, UK

11 October 2025

The new two day London Autumn Pen Show will be held on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025 at Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London, W6 8DR. Doors open at 10am and the show

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