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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.
  • A smaller calligraphy group that meets on the *last* Sunday of the month, but check Facebook / Google Groups in case it’s canceled.
  • We are 100% in-person meetings, but feel free to wear a mask and engage as you see fit – we encourage you to feel safe in particpating.
  • 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↗

  • July 10 – 12, 2026 (done)- Pacific Northwest Pen Show (PNWPenShow.com), stay tuned for 2027 plans
  • September 26, 2026 – Pelikan Hub – This is a worldwide event sponsored by Pelikan. Portland has one of the largest hubs in the US. Officially this happens Friday 9/25 but due to venue availability the Portland Hub will be the next day. Pelikan registration has closed and we are determining how many others we can let in (PDX Pen club members contact us through the club venues – via Facebook or Google Groups)
  • December 5, 2026: Pen Bazaar – while this has historically been held the weekend after Thanksgiving, this year we’re trying it a week later following feedback from all of you! This is a small, local group of pen folks selling to one another. A great time to clear out your stash (and add to it too!). It’ll be at the Lucky Lab Beer Hall, in the event room where our meetings are typically held.
We cannot be held responsible for you falling in love with pens, inks, or papers. You have been warned, hide your credit cards now.