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We are delighted to be returning to the beautiful
Manhattan Beach Marriott in 2009!

To get information about this and future LA Pen Shows (and only that), drop an e-Mail to with your name and mailing address.

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and to arrange attendance

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The Los Angeles International Pen Show is one of the largest pen shows in the world, if not the largest.  The 2008 Show featured more than 175 exhibitor tables with over 20 countries in attendance and we expect the number of foreign attendees to increase in 2009.  The 2009 Show will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2009. 

We are proud to announce that we have again secured some incredible rates for rental vehicles through Dollar RentACar for the Pen Show in 2009!  Please check out the "Car Rental" tab at the top of the home page for details.

Please note that all posters and banners must be approved by both the LA Pen Show and the hotel.

Special features of this LA Pen Show included both seminars and rare pens on exhibit.  There were several seminars given by experts in various fields.  The seminars will be held on Saturday, February 14 and will be held on an hourly basis beginning at 9:00 a.m.  You are welcome to attend with your paid admission to the Show.  The seminar topics and the times are below.  However, be sure to check back a few weeks before the Show when our seminar topics and schedules are in place.

Once again we will have something special on exhibit.  The Show in 2008 featured rare pens on exhibit dating from 1900 thru 1920 and in some instances were the only versions known to exist.  One could only speculate on the values, but it would be accurate to say that most people never had a chance to see such a display before the LA Pen Show.  Click to see Photos of SOME of the items that were on Exhibit in 2008

For many years The LA Pen Show has been sponsored in part by our close friends at Delta (Italy) and MonteVerde.  We are delighted that they will again be with us at our 21^st Show in 2009!  Through their support the Show attendance has increased every year.  Once again they are providing some wonderful gifts to the lucky winners.  In appreciation of their sponsorship, and so that you may drop them a note, and see their web site and the products they provide, we encourage you to visit MonteVerde / Delta at Yafa.com.  Details and photos of the prizes in 2008 can be seen if you click the link Yafa Promotions.

In 2008, we were delighted to announce that we have a wonderful new sponsor at the LA Pen Show.  Our long time friends from Stylus Magazine and the companion publication, International Watch, decided to join us at The LA Pen Show.  We welcome them with open arms and we encourage you to also visit them at Stylus Magazine.  We are grateful for their sponsorship and feel they were a wonderful addition to the Show.  Both magazines have an incredible circulation and their sponsorship will surely increase attendance at the LA Pen Show.  To get a quick start on their sponsorship, both magazines included full page ads in several issues just before the Pen Show.  A copy of their first ad can be seen at Stylus and International Watch Ad.  They gave away hundreds of free copies of magazines, special deals on subscriptions at incredible prices, various pens, and miscellaneous other items.  Details and photos of some of these items are included if you click the link:  Stylus Promotions.

The LA Pen Show is hosted by the patrons of The Los Angeles International Pen Show. The Show may be reached by e-mail to or to .  It may also be reached by phone; call Boris at .   Admission is $6.00 for adults if paid before February 6^th and $7.00 thereafter.  Children under 12 will be admitted free with a paid adult admission.

By registering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of the LA Pen Show set forth herein, and you will not display or offer for sale merchandise with a trademark that is either (a) used without the explicit approval of the trademark owner or (b) not manufactured by the trademark owner; and further that your failure to comply with these terms may result in you being asked to leave the Show.  In order to become a trader or a table holder, you must fill out and return the brochure.

Numerous vendors will again be available for sale of inks, new fountain pens, ball point pens and all types of writing instruments.  Vintage writing instruments are also available for sale, for restoration, for identification and for purchase.

For those who are traveling to attend and need overnight lodging, special rates will be arranged.  In making the reservation, you should advise the Hotel that you are requesting the "Pen Show" rate.  If you want to secure this special rate, you must book your room reservation on or before the cutoff date.  If, for any reason you are not able to get the Pen Show room rate, please be sure to drop us an email with your name, date of arrival and date of departure and we'll see what can be done to secure the Pen Show rate.

In 2008, our tables sold out far earlier than usual and we anticipate an even earlier sellout in 2009.  Make arrangements early if you want to be sure you have a table!

If everything above hasn't enticed you to attend the LA Pen Show, there are many other reasons to make the trip to Los Angeles!  Even the Manhattan Beach Marriot is beautiful. If you plan on making a road trip, you can see some wonderful sites along the way; as evidenced by a yearly trip made by Sam and Frank Fiorella, dear friends of the LA Pen Show at Pendemonium.com.  On the other hand, the flights to and from LA usually present some incredible views.  While in LA; stay over (or come early) and take in the beauty of Los Angeles.  The sights encompass nearly everything a person might desire; including movie studios, Disneyland, wonderful scenery, incredible views at night, a great skyline, icons from the past, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica and views of the ocean that everyone can appreciate!  When we departed LA, we also found a wonderful place to eat - The Proud Bird.  The lunch buffet is very reasonable and there seemed to be no type of food that wasn't available.  We feasted on shrimp, smoked salmon, fajitas, fruits, salads, deserts and more than we can even remember.  The establishment is interesting because of the large number of planes on display on the grounds there.  To add to the wonderment, it is adorned with original photos of many of the great pilots and some of the ladies involved with them; specifically, Marilyn Monroe.

We look forward to seeing you there in February, 2009!