Penopoly Dinner Party, LA 2013

[Penopoly Pens] Los Angeles Pen Show Dinner Party  
-Photos by Loren Smith                      

We had a terrific time Saturday night after the pen show. We enjoyed dinner at my mom, Marilyn's, house. Above is a photo of John Sabel, Executive Vice President of Disney Motion Pictures. John was signing people's name in a special flourishing technique, crazy cool writing! John is using a pen from Toccia that I fashioned with an 1800s nib with super-flex and feed. It's now his favorite pen.

Photo op with John Sabel

Wine and writing go so well together.

Carmen Rivera and husband Tim. carmenriverapens.com

Detlef and Cindy Bittner checking out John's beautiful writing technique. Bittner fine writing Carmel, California.

And of course, the lady who made this fine evening happen, my mom Marilyn.

Pendelton Brown playing the piano before dinner.

My mom's theme for the dinner was "Pens of the World for all Occasions". All the tables represented different themes.

Scott Franklin from Franklin- Christoph fine writing

Chinese New Year table.

South America guests Areil Kulock and wife.

Me and Mom

Postcard perfect!

Lisa Miyako, and Jim Rouse from Maryland

John Sabel, Disney

Penopoly Studio Unveiled

Did you know there are less and less pen stores in the Bay Area every year? That's why I decided to put my studio in my home, less overhead, more pens and in a beautiful location that makes you feel right at home.

Penopoly's studio is by appointment only, and I like that a lot because it allows customers access to the full studio and the time to test their favorite pens without interruptions. "If you don't try it, you shouldn't buy it." Exceptions to this rule are mint, high end collector pens.  On special occasions we have offered our pen clients surprise birthday parties, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, wine, and soft drinks along with desserts to heighten the shopping experience.

We are not your typical mall store. We take great pride in the whole pen experience from your arrival to departure. Penopoly is to be experienced like a fine cigar or glass of wine... slowly and effortlessly, not rushed or prodded to hurry. I often say, "Pens are cheaper than therapy" and our clients agree.

Penopoly houses some of the most expensive pens in the world while offering pens for every budget. To name a few brands for your enjoyment, we carry Penopoly's Steam Punk pens, Penopoly's hand painted pens, Montblanc, ST Dupont, Montegrappa, Curtis Australia, Lominchay, Omas, Pelikan, Visconti, David Oscarson, Michel Perchin, Namiki, Pilot, Aurora, Delta, Parker, Sheaffer, Waterman, and many more. We also carry many brands of ink.