Everyone looks so happy and enthusiastic. What a fun video. I don't know how you escape with a single penny left in your bank account ;) You must have to set a firm budget. And how great to see your daughter sharing in the experience.
Absolutely! I was smart enough to edit around her. I made it her story. You always have to look for a narrative in the clips & she has so much personality. So adorable and wonderful.
To your credit, two Esterbrooks are on my immediate radar that wouldn’t have been, had you not been such a big supporter. They really are beautiful pens.
Thanks so much! It was great to meet you too! The reason I put it up fast was to inspire some people to go today, if they could. It was hard to edit that quickly. Thankfully my wife took great footage.
It was nice seeing you and your lovely family at the show! I had such a lovely time, I even had my pen tuned by Annabel from Appelboom. I ended up getting a Mabel Todd from Myke!
This was so utterly fascinating. Thank you for providing this insight. I've been quite curious about the pen show experience. Your little girl seems quite intelligent and self-aware for her precious young age. Loved this video, Hemingway!✒
Great to see if you can't be there yourself, what a lot of fountain pens. I think you need a strong character to withstand all that beauty. I wonder what you brought from there... Thanks for this video so we could be a part of it too.
Looks like you took your time and had fun. I wasn't feeling relaxed and chatty at my local show recently, which was my loss. But I did do what I went to do, getting a lovely show-exclusive Franklin-Christoph Model 20 , which makes me happy.
Hello, My Friend. That pen sounds awesome. Well done. I tried to take my time, but we all know that 5 1/2 year olds have their attention spans! All the best.
I visited my first pen show only last year. I found it a rather overwhelming experience - as if I were drowning in pens! Even at a small show there is such a lot to see. I'm sure you enjoyed the family outing. It's a good way to make connections with people in the pen world.
I was at that show. Missed you Hem. This year's show will be a stones through from where I grew up next to The Little Sisters of the Poor at the once Somerville Armory in front of my Grammar Proctor School. I hope to be there Sunday. Having grown up so close to Boston and its surrounding with so many Colleges, Tufts, Boston C and U, Nor'eastern and let's not forget MITHarvard I am so surprised the area can't support a descent pen shop now that Appelboom left. What's with all these profs or more corectly pros' assistant coreecting college papers with Bics? So much for the Hub. Hub of what?
I agree about the pen shop. Boston is one of the greatest cities on earth though. So much culture here. So much to learn. I’ll be there Saturday around 11am, so I am afraid we will miss each other again. Maybe next year.
@@HemingwayJones well perhaps I'll come Sat. I agree, so much to do, see and learn in Boston and surrounds. Just strange about no zeal for fountain pens here to support a shop. Ever throught about a vid. within the Christian Science glass globe? If so don't forget to pose in front of Turkey home of Galen Leather.
That looked like fun! Your daughter was lovely! I liked her singing at the end! Your wife is a great camera person. I also would like to know what you purchased and if your wife and daughter purchased any. I also prefer smaller venues.
I am so glad that you stayed for the song! LOL! That was in the audio that I cut from some of the pan shots and it was too good not to use! Thanks for catching that. It makes me happy that some people watch to the end.
I would love to attend a Pen Show, if I could find one close-by! My best options are San Francisco and Denver, but I will need to acquire a totebag full of cash before I go! Thanks for sharing!
@@HemingwayJones Ha, ME either. I'm a very addicted Pen and Ink enthusiast LOL. I hope to see you there! I DID see just a flash of myself in your video too. I was talking to Greg Hardy when you were at the Esterbrook table :)
Thank you for the video. No pen shows near me so I have to live vicariously through these videos. I enjoyed how serious your daughter is about pens. May I ask where you are from? You pronounce the T sounds, as in daughTer for example, in a really specific way and I've noticed the same in other Americans but I can never place the accent.
@@penoutoften3984 Thank you! This is perhaps the nicest thing anyone has said to me all week. I appreciate it. You are an official “Friend of the Channel!” All the best.
You would be disappointed. I got a flex nib from Esterbrook, very lovely of them, and some wax seals from Science Notes. Beside that, some ink, and a cool pen my wife bought for her eclectic collection.
I didn't buy much! You'd be surprised! I will do something soon on the amazing flex nib from Esterbrook and some fun wax seals from Science Notes. It was those and my wife bought an interesting pen and some Colorverse Nebula Ink, which is awesome. We were very restrained.
Everyone looks so happy and enthusiastic. What a fun video. I don't know how you escape with a single penny left in your bank account ;) You must have to set a firm budget. And how great to see your daughter sharing in the experience.
Thanks so much! I was super fun. We didn’t spend very much at all. Such a great day.
Even small pen shows are all about the kindness and camaraderie of the fountain pen community.
So very true.
She stole the show! 😍
Absolutely! I was smart enough to edit around her. I made it her story. You always have to look for a narrative in the clips & she has so much personality. So adorable and wonderful.
To your credit, two Esterbrooks are on my immediate radar that wouldn’t have been, had you not been such a big supporter. They really are beautiful pens.
Oh I so enjoyed this video. Thank you for doing this and for your lovely wife filming it. Your daughter was the highlight. She is so precious!
Thanks so much! She is the center of every room she walks into.
It was great to meet you there yesterday! and great to reminisce with your video today. You put this one together fast!
Thanks so much! It was great to meet you too! The reason I put it up fast was to inspire some people to go today, if they could. It was hard to edit that quickly. Thankfully my wife took great footage.
Such a pleasure to meet you in person at Esterbrook’s table! Your child is adorable! I wish you a lovely day! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! The pleasure was all mine! Thanks for the kind words. She is an amazing kid. Wish you all the best!
It was nice seeing you and your lovely family at the show! I had such a lovely time, I even had my pen tuned by Annabel from Appelboom. I ended up getting a Mabel Todd from Myke!
That is awesome! You did so well wonderful! So nice to meet you.
This was so utterly fascinating. Thank you for providing this insight. I've been quite curious about the pen show experience. Your little girl seems quite intelligent and self-aware for her precious young age. Loved this video, Hemingway!✒
Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind comment! My daughter is a character.
Oh I’d love to visit! Looks like so much fun. Your precious daughter, Hemingway! 💝
Thank you so much!
Great to see if you can't be there yourself, what a lot of fountain pens.
I think you need a strong character to withstand all that beauty.
I wonder what you brought from there...
Thanks for this video so we could be a part of it too.
Thanks so much! I was very restrained. Check out my short. I put up the haul. All the best.
Looks like you took your time and had fun. I wasn't feeling relaxed and chatty at my local show recently, which was my loss. But I did do what I went to do, getting a lovely show-exclusive Franklin-Christoph Model 20 , which makes me happy.
Hello, My Friend. That pen sounds awesome. Well done. I tried to take my time, but we all know that 5 1/2 year olds have their attention spans! All the best.
Nice to have met you and the jeep. ;-)
Sincerely! It was my pleasure!
Your daughter is adorable.
I cannot wait to go to my first pen show.
I’ll pick one to go to, probably next year.
Thank you very much! She is my center. Yes, do go! So fun.
Thank you for the tour. 🎉 I want to go! Looks like good fun.
Thanks very much!
I visited my first pen show only last year. I found it a rather overwhelming experience - as if I were drowning in pens! Even at a small show there is such a lot to see. I'm sure you enjoyed the family outing. It's a good way to make connections with people in the pen world.
So very true! I found it a bit overwhelming too. I had so many great conversations!
I'm going to my very first pen show soon (Detroit) and I'm so excited! I really appreciate this video - it gives me an idea of what I might see.
Wonderful and thank you! Have a great time!
I plan on attending the Orlando pen show in 2023.
Nice! I recommend it! So fun. I may try for Philly in January.
I was at that show. Missed you Hem. This year's show will be a stones through from where I grew up next to The Little Sisters of the Poor at the once Somerville Armory in front of my Grammar Proctor School. I hope to be there Sunday. Having grown up so close to Boston and its surrounding with so many Colleges, Tufts, Boston C and U, Nor'eastern and let's not forget MITHarvard I am so surprised the area can't support a descent pen shop now that Appelboom left. What's with all these profs or more corectly pros' assistant coreecting college papers with Bics? So much for the Hub. Hub of what?
I agree about the pen shop. Boston is one of the greatest cities on earth though. So much culture here. So much to learn. I’ll be there Saturday around 11am, so I am afraid we will miss each other again. Maybe next year.
@@HemingwayJones well perhaps I'll come Sat. I agree, so much to do, see and learn in Boston and surrounds. Just strange about no zeal for fountain pens here to support a shop. Ever throught about a vid. within the Christian Science glass globe? If so don't forget to pose in front of Turkey home of Galen Leather.
@@herrsteppenwolf Christian Science is very tough about filming, even on their plaza. I may do more around the City. I do sometimes. Thanks!
That looked like fun! Your daughter was lovely! I liked her singing at the end! Your wife is a great camera person. I also would like to know what you purchased and if your wife and daughter purchased any. I also prefer smaller venues.
I am so glad that you stayed for the song! LOL! That was in the audio that I cut from some of the pan shots and it was too good not to use! Thanks for catching that. It makes me happy that some people watch to the end.
I just put up a short on my haul. Thanks!
I would love to attend a Pen Show, if I could find one close-by! My best options are San Francisco and Denver, but I will need to acquire a totebag full of cash before I go! Thanks for sharing!
My Pleasure! Thank you! I hear San Fran is amazing!
@@HemingwayJones Yeah, San Fran is supposed to be a really fun show, but it's in San Fran (yuck)!
@@marachristian8726 There is that!
It was only my second show. Tons of fun and I spent all the money I had on me there LOL . I AM happy however!
It was fun, wasn’t it?! I cannot wait until next year. All the best.
@@HemingwayJones Ha, ME either. I'm a very addicted Pen and Ink enthusiast LOL. I hope to see you there! I DID see just a flash of myself in your video too. I was talking to Greg Hardy when you were at the Esterbrook table :)
@@bahaven1896 So cool! I am glad that you are in it. Let's spend some time together at the next one.
What a cute kid!
Thank you!
Thank you for the video. No pen shows near me so I have to live vicariously through these videos. I enjoyed how serious your daughter is about pens. May I ask where you are from? You pronounce the T sounds, as in daughTer for example, in a really specific way and I've noticed the same in other Americans but I can never place the accent.
I’m from Philadelphia originally and live outside Boston now. I am so glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you!
@@HemingwayJones thank you. I was curious because I find it a really beautiful accent, It's like a modernised trans atlantic.
@@penoutoften3984 Thank you! This is perhaps the nicest thing anyone has said to me all week. I appreciate it. You are an official “Friend of the Channel!” All the best.
@@HemingwayJones a badge I shall wear with pride. Glad I could bring some joy. All the best!
So sorry! I see you answered all my questions below.
No worries! I just posted a Short on this as well.
i am wondering if you could tell us the pens you bought in this pen show. thanks
You would be disappointed. I got a flex nib from Esterbrook, very lovely of them, and some wax seals from Science Notes. Beside that, some ink, and a cool pen my wife bought for her eclectic collection.
It was a great day for pen people, glad to have met you.
@@ginopagnani7286 You too! Definitely a highlight for me.
Haul video?
I didn't buy much! You'd be surprised! I will do something soon on the amazing flex nib from Esterbrook and some fun wax seals from Science Notes. It was those and my wife bought an interesting pen and some Colorverse Nebula Ink, which is awesome. We were very restrained.
There is only one and unique pen company, and it is Montblanc. All the others are toys.
I admire your enthusiasm, but there are a lot of great pens out there and a lot of great pen companies.
Such a pleasure to meet you in person at Esterbrook’s table! Your child is adorable! I wish you a lovely day! ❤❤❤
You too! The pleasure was all mine! Thank you, she is an amazing kid. All the best and see you again soon.