The Writing Equipment Society

Fast Track to WES Membership
Becoming a member of the Writing Equipment Society is a 2-step process:
1) CREATE AN ACCOUNT on this website: Use the "Create Account" button below and complete the registration process. Once your account has been succesfully created, then...
2) PURCHASE A WES MEMEBERSHIP: Visit the WES Shop using the following link, to see a list of available membership options. Add your choice to the cart and complete the Checkout payment using a debit/credit card (via Stripe) or PayPal: Become a Member here

Please note, this is not suitable for membership renewals. To renew your membership, please visit the shop and select the relevant membership product.
If you have any issues with your registration, please email membership@wesonline.org.uk with your name, address and phone details.

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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

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

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

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

London Autumn Pen Show, UK

11 October 2025

The new two day London Autumn Pen Show will be held on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025 at Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London, W6 8DR. Doors open at 10am and the show

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'.