Where pens are passion, craft and collector’s pride
The Hyderabad Fountain Pen Show brought together collectors, manufacturers, and enthusiasts to celebrate the craft and precision of fountain pens. The event highlighted the use of rare materials like Japanese Urushi lacquer and the specialized skill required to repair and customize vintage nibs.
Why it matters
It showcases the resurgence of niche analog hobbies and the preservation of traditional craftsmanship in a digital-first world.
The faint smell of fountain pen ink, the rustle of pen cases being opened and the animated chatter of collectors comparing nibs and finishes set the tone at a gathering in Hyderabad on Friday. Across two rooms, pens in an array of shapes, sizes and materials drew stylophiles into conversations about the craft, precision and pleasure of writing.
Pen sellers and manufacturers from across the country, including Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, gathered at the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry facility in Lakdi ka Pul here for the three-day Hyderabad Fountain Pen Show.
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