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

Northern Pen Show, UK

28 April 2024

The Northern Pen Show will be held on Sunday 28th April 2024 at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Warrington Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3PD. Doors open at 10am and the show closes at 4pm. More information

WES Launch Charity Calendar

6 October 2023

WES are pleased to announce the launch of our own charity calendar. This is now available to pre-order with all sale proceeds being donated to the Soldiers’, Sailors’ & Airmens’ Families

2024 UK Pen Show Dates Released

21 September 2023

UK Pen Shows are releasing dates for the 2024 run of pen shows. The current line-up is as follows: London Spring 3rd March 2024 Northern 28th April 2024 Birmingham 23rd June 2024 Newcastle 1st