A pen enthusiast / fountain pen collecting group in Orange County, California
Next Meeting TBA
Location location location - Lobby of urology office (AUOC logo on building)
1801 N Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Close to the 5, 57, and 22 freeways. Ample parking in rear. Lots of chairs!!! You don't have to stand around unless you want to.
Pens for sale, Ink sample station, food, and pen people
We will have multiple tables and different areas to congregate based on interest. The ink area will definitely be a permanent feature, with samples to take, vials, droppers and labels. Please bring inks to share with others. Another area will have pens for sale. Everyone is welcome to bring items for sale. Food, snacks, etc for sharing are always welcomed by everyone!
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Just complete the contact form on the Contact/Join page and you will always be one of the first to know what we are up to.
Pizza and snacks!!!
There will be pizza, cold water, plates and napkins. A contribution of $5 (or $7, or $10.....) to cover the cost would be appreciated.
Other snacks and beverages would be appreciated, but we will have to be surprised by generous members who bring food and drinks to share. Someone bring a cooler full of ice to put the drinks in!!!
The Club is Active!!
I just don't always take pictures and post them! March 19, 2022 was a lot of fun. Great guest - Michelle Malinzaki, funny lady and pen enthusiast brought samples and told us about Maruman Mnemosyne notebooks.
These guys just wouldn't leave, even after I locked the door! Jason looking sharp as always.
And thanks to Craig for making a Vlog post at the meeting!
January 11, 2020
The ink samples are always a big hit
Greg Minuskin gave a fun presentation on nibs
Greg Minuskin gave a fun presentation on nibs
Greg Minuskin gave a fun presentation on nibs
Greg Minuskin gave a fun presentation on nibs
Greg Minuskin gave a fun presentation on nibs
Matthew worked on nibs
We ate, drank, ink hit the floor, pens were bought and sold, lots of show and tell was done.....
We ate, drank, ink hit the floor, pens were bought and sold, lots of show and tell was done.....
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We ate, drank, ink hit the floor, pens were bought and sold, lots of show and tell was done.....
We ate, drank, ink hit the floor, pens were bought and sold, lots of show and tell was done.....
We ate, drank, ink hit the floor, pens were bought and sold, lots of show and tell was done.....
November 2, 2019 - Fountain Pen Day Edition
Even More People!!
Ink sampling was a big hit
Ink sampling was a big hit
Great crowd! Even bigger than the first meeting. The enthusiasm of the attendees was remarkable.
Ink sampling was a big hit
Ink sampling was a big hit
Ink sampling was a big hit
Lots of inks to take, and bottles to sample. Vials and droppers were provided. This was a major center of activity for much of the meeting.
The Raffle Sovereign
Ink sampling was a big hit
The Raffle Sovereign
Greg told us about his impressions of the London Pen show. He topped it off with TEN prizes! Greg is a very generous Raffle Sovereign.
The Raffle Sovereign
Inaugural Meeting - September 7, 2019
Great turnout!
Matthew did some nib shaping
Matthew did some nib shaping
We had new pens, vintage pens, ink fans.... and a promise of paper samples and a "guess the ink" setup for a future meeting
Matthew did some nib shaping
Matthew did some nib shaping
Matthew did some nib shaping
Our budding nib mechanic and Japanese pen expert brought his talents to the meeting.
Greg with his Raffle Scepter
Greg with his Raffle Scepter
Greg with his Raffle Scepter
Raffle King Greg Minuskin brought great prizes! Come to the next meeting to win!
Local "pen celebrities"
Greg with his Raffle Scepter
Greg with his Raffle Scepter
The organizer of the LA Pen Show, Chris Odgers, came and updated us on the new date and location for the show. John, our Pelikan Hub master was and active friendly presence at the meeting. World Famous Nib Guy Greg Minuskin wielded the Raffle Scepter.