A pen enthusiast / fountain pen collecting group in Orange County, California

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Next Meeting TBA

Location location location - Lobby of urology office (AUOC logo on building)

1801 N Broadway

Santa Ana, CA 92706

 Click here for directions courtesy of Google Maps 


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!  

Don't forget to sign up for club emails!!!

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!!!

May 14, 2022 joint meeting with SCPCC

    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!  

    Post COVID meetup - June 19, 2021

    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.....

    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!

    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.  

    Shout out to the L A International Pen Show!!!!

    Presidents Day Weekend every year.  This is always a great show. It is our local show and you have to go at least one day!

    Click to Find out more about the LA Pen Show

    Another shameless plug for http://vintagependoctor.com/

    My pen hobby website is  http://vintagependoctor.com/ 

    If you are interested in the huge variety of vintage fountain pen filling systems that were made, check out    http://vintagependoctor.com/fountain-pen-filling-systems-nearly-complete-list/ 

    Paul E. Wirt fountain pens were the first major brand at the turn of the last century.  This is a favorite brand of mine.  To learn more about Paul Wirt fountain pens take a look at  http://vintagependoctor.com/paul-e-wirt-fountain-pens/ 

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