Welcome to the Writing Equipment Society

Member Benefits at a Glance

Three full colour journals every year packed with really informative articles on all types of writing equipment and related items.
Regular email newsletters containing items of interest to members, details of forthcoming events, member offers and more.
Forum for trading between members.
Access to the Society’s vast library of documents relating to all types of writing equipment and related items.
Source of writing equipment repair and sale providers.
Free entry to pen shows arranged by UK Pen Shows (subject to availability).
Access to Webinars run by the Society.
Access to the ever popular repair courses run by the Society.
Access to the Eugenio Project if required.

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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Next Event

Yorkshire Pen Show, UK

1 December 2024

The Yorkshire Pen Show will be held at the The Village Hotel - Leeds North, 186 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, LS16 5PR on Sunday 1st December 2024. More information can be found here:

2025 UK Pen Show Dates Released

2 October 2024

UK Pen Shows have released dates for the 2025 run of pen shows. The current line-up is as follows: London Spring 2nd March 2025 Northern 27th April 2025 Birmingham 22nd June 2025 Newcastle 31st

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