Pen and ink shops outside

[alaskazimm]

I am traveling outside (an Alaskan term meaning anywhere but Alaska - some hardcore Sourdoughs consider Anchorage outside )* in about three weeks. Does anyone know of any B&M stores for pens and inks in the San Diego and Las Vegas areas? And please don't send me to West Coast Shaving - my 2015 Shave Purchase Restraint couldn't handle that much temptation.
Also, are there any pen shows going on in those places in February?



*What's the best thing about Anchorage? It's only a couple hour drive from Alaska!
A (very) little Alaskan humor for you.

 

[syngent]

do is the Yukon like an exotic destination lol

 

[alaskazimm]

It's a destination but I don't know about exotic, lol. That designation is usually reserved for Hawaii.

*Happy post #800 to me

 

[nemo]

LA International Pen Show, one of the best.

February 12-15, 2015 http://www.lainternationalpenshow.com/

Good timing. I'm hoping to be there on Saturday.

 

[alaskazimm]

Drat, that's our travel week and that weekend is full of meetings. Ah well, thank you Doug.

 

[Doc4]

I am traveling outside (an Alaskan term meaning anywhere but Alaska - some hardcore Sourdoughs consider Anchorage outside )* in about three weeks. Does anyone know of any B&M stores for pens and inks in the San Diego and Las Vegas areas? And please don't send me to West Coast Shaving - my 2015 Shave Purchase Restraint couldn't handle that much temptation.
Also, are there any pen shows going on in those places in February?



*What's the best thing about Anchorage? It's only a couple hour drive from Alaska!
A (very) little Alaskan humor for you.

This and this is like saying "I'm on a diet, so please don't serve me any cheeseburgers ... now, how about a giant slice of cake and ice cream?"

 

[mikeschu]

Nothing in San Diego worth checking out (maybe Warwicks in La Jolla). I don't know of much in Vegas either, though I'm reasonably certain that there will be higher-end stores that may sell FPs.

 

[Ray Guy]

You may want to look at this link http://www.gowithpostal.com/review-ron-meloches-gallery-9926/ for a small shop in Lakeside Ca. It's about 25 miles northeast of the S.D. airport. The link is to a review of a small shop that does mostly repairs, but sells some vintage pens as well.

 

[Snargle]

If you get lucky on the slot machines, there's a couple of Montblanc stores in Vegas.

 

[alaskazimm]

Thanks for the link Ray Guy. We'll actually be in El Cajon which is right next door to Lakeside. May be worth it to see if I can find some slack time and make it over there.

 

[mikeschu]

You may want to look at this link http://www.gowithpostal.com/review-ron-meloches-gallery-9926/ for a small shop in Lakeside Ca. It's about 25 miles northeast of the S.D. airport. The link is to a review of a small shop that does mostly repairs, but sells some vintage pens as well.

Oh right, that's Ron Meloche. We have a monthly pen meetup there. He's great, and he will be at the LA show in February. If you're around the first weekend of February let me know; I can give you details on the meetup.

 

[LouieGrandie]

San Diego

• John's Fifth Avenue Luggage -
  690 Fashion Valley Mall, San Diego, California.
  Tel (619) 574-0086.
  A small pen counter is in this store.

Los Angeles

• The Fountain Pen Shop
  
  2640 South Myrtle, Unit 12, Monrovia, CA 91016-8204.
  
  Tel: 626.294.9974
  
  See Great Pen Stores Review.
  
• Beverly Center #34
  
  8522 Beverly Blvd, #663; Los Angeles, CA 90048
  
• Flax Pen to Paper
  
  1078 Gaylay Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024.
  
  Toll Free: 866-514-3529 | Tel: 310-208-3529 Fax: (310) 652-3518
  
  Open Mon to Sat 10-7.
  
  Web Site
  
• Paradise Pen
  
  Beverly Center; 8522 Beverly Blvd, #663; Los Angeles, CA 90048
  
  Telephone: (310) 652-2888; Fax: (310) 652-3518

• Beverly Hills

  • Mont Blanc Boutique
    
    439 1/2 Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California.
    

  Las Vegas

  • Paradise Pen
    
    Fashion Show Mall #33; 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Suite 1340; Las Vegas, NV 89109
    
    Telephone: (702) 696-1088 Fax: (702) 696-1086
  • Montblanc Boutique
    
    Palazzo Casino, 3500 Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV
  • w.ink
    
    at the Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd South, Los Vegas, NV 89109.
    
    Telephone: 702.770.3583 A small store in the Wynn Hotel, so it will be easy to find. The store
    has a quality feel. They have an array of Omas and Mont Blanc fountain pens, along with some very unusual limited editions from Omas, Mont Blanc, Krone, Montegrappa. They may be moving to a larger location.
    Brandon Evans, one of the sales associates, is noted for exceptional knowledge and assistance.
• Here is a link to great pen stores in the United States http://www.marcuslink.com/pens/storesofnote/usa.html