Latest News

WES Exclusive Ink Sets & Notebooks

10 October 2025

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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Members' Galleries

10 October 2025

Launched at the 2025 Autumn London Pen Show, we now offer the opportunity for WES members to have their own dedicated Photo Gallery, where they can showcase their Writing Equipment, as well as

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2026 UK Pen Show Dates Released

7 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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Welcome to the Writing Equipment Society

Member Benefits at a Glance

  • WES Journal (3 issues)
  • Free UK Pen Show Tickets
  • "Bring and Sell" table (London Pen Shows Only)
  • Journals Back Catalogue
  • WES Reference Library
  • Pen Repair Classes
  • Members' Galleries
  • 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

London Spring Pen Show, UK

1 March 2026

The Spring London International Pen Show will be held on Sunday 1nd March 2026 at Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London, W6 8DR. Doors open at 10am and the show closes at 4pm. More

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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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