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Fountain Pen Collectors in Portland, Oregon

A group of people sitting at a long table, with open cases of fountain pens displayed on the table in front of them.

About Us ↗

We’re a friendly crowd, we hope you will join us for a future event! Where else can you find a bunch of people who are as excited and enthusiastic about your latest pen / ink / paper purchase as you are? You are welcome to stop by and meet like-minded folks.

We’re on Facebook (PDX Pen), Google Groups (PDXPen) and now Instagram when we remember to post there (PDX_Pen)

Resources↗

Where can you find fountain pens, inks, and papers in Portland? Check this out!

Also, a selection of online sources that some of us have found useful.

An image of one hand passing a open fountain pen to another hand. A table with an open notebook is in the background

How to Join/About Us ↗

Join us for monthly meetings – details on Facebook group PDXPen or join our Google Groups email list (also PDXPen) – both private groups, please so give us a little time to add you.

  • It’s free to join and participate. If you can toss in a few dollars when we rent the event space, it’s appreciated but not manditory.
  • Meetings are every second Sunday of the month, except where noted.
  • We have returned to in-person meetings after zoom meetings for the last few years. Feel free to wear a mask and engage as you see fit. Several members do wear masks and we encourage you to feel safe in particpating.
  • Meeting details (if zoom) are only distributed through Facebook and the email list, they will not be posted here.
  • When requesting to join our Facebook or Google groups, please share your name and confirm you’re local by sharing your neighborhood. Thank you!
A top-down view of a table where open notebooks displaying cursive writing in ink are visible, and a hand holding a fountain pen is writing in one notebook. Pen holders with pens are also visible.

Pen-Related Events in PDX (2025)↗

  • ALMOST HERE! July 11-13, 2024: Pacific Northwest Pen Show (PNWPenShow.com) is back for 2025. Add it to your calendar and stay tuned for when pre-registration is opened.
  • No News Yet – September-ish, 2025 Pelikan Hub – This is a worldwide event sponsored by Pelikan. Portland has one of the largest hubs in the US! This does mean you need to be registered to attend. Join our club if you want to get prompts on when to register – we normally have heard about dates before this time (in April) so TBD if it will happen this year.
  • Nov 29 – 30, 2025: Pen Bazaar – The weekend after Thanksgiving at the Lucky Lab Beer Hall. A great way to get your Holiday shopping turbocharged for the fountain pen lover in your life, or just socialize if you can’t normally make our in-person meetings!
We cannot be held responsible for you falling in love with pens, inks, or papers. You have been warned, hide your credit cards now.