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WES Exclusive Ink Sets & Notebooks

In collaboration with Pure Pens, we are able to offer an exclusive set of "Tropical inks" in four great vibrant colours. The inks can be ordered directly from PurePens using this link: WES Exclusive

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2026 UK Pen Show Dates Released

4 October 2025

UK Pen Shows have released dates for the 2026 run of pen shows. The current line-up is as follows: London Spring 1st March 2026 Northern (Chester) 25th April 2026 Cheltenham 27th June

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WES launch 2025 Charity Calendar and Card

18 October 2024

The WES 2025 Charity Calendar was launched at the London Autumn Pen Show and is now available for sale in the WES online shop along with a Charity card designed by artist Paul Kercal. All proceeds

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Welcome to the Writing Equipment Society

Member Benefits at a Glance

  • WES Journal (3 issues)
  • Free UK Show Tickets
  • Journals Back Catalogue
  • WES Reference Library
  • "Bring and Sell" table (London Shows)
  • Pen Repair Classes
  • Online Shop
  • Special Commissions
  • Members' Directory
  • Eugenio Project
  • Affiliate Auctioneers

For full details, please see our WES Membership page.

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Next Event

Birmingham International Pen Show, UK

22 June 2025

The Birmingham International Pen Show will be held on Sunday 22nd June 2025 at Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4EW. Doors open at 10am and the show closes at

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Eugenio Project

WES has been aware over the years of the difficulties that both WES members and families of past members have had in finding a new home for a much loved collection of writing equipment. The ‘Disposing of Your Collection’ booklet was a first step but Council is taking us further with a new service called ‘The Eugenio Project'.

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