This guide is a bit late this year, but we’re sure you’re cramming your Manila Pen Show 2025 plans anyway. So, here we go!
If you need a quick view of all sellers under specific categories, here’s a nifty table for your reference.
Who are selling what?
Just like last year, we list down all the shops and services that you’ll encounter, organized by category. For a list of exhibitors organized by floor location, check out the Manila Pen Show’s official website.
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Fountain pens
The star of the show, pens are available from these exhibitors offering a wide variety of fine writing instruments.
Home-grown brands
We start this category (and the next ones as well) with local makers that have their own tables in the upcoming show.
Kasama
The first Filipino fountain pen continues to be a constant presence since it debuted at the first Manila Fountain Pen Show back in 2018.
READ: Kasama Una: 5 years later
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Pens by Cal
The newest Philippine fountain pen maker launches its model, Salamangka, in different models in its upcoming MPS debut.
Mabui
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From the same maker of metal-focused De Sara Pen, Mabui offers big pens in different materials and finishes. It will continue sharing a table with…
Promise of Spring
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Last year’s newcomer is bringing back the gem-looking epoxy resin fountain pens, with some collaboration pieces with…
Cat Custom Crafts
The custom-painted Jinhaos will join the Promise of Spring and Mabui.
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Global brands
Esterbrook
MPS newcomer Esterbrook is an American pen company that has grown to produce other pen-related products.
Glass Studio Aun
The Japan-based glass studio is bringing its pens to the Manila Pen Show for the first time.
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Glassophy
This Hong Kong-based shop immediately sold out some of the most cute and playful glass pens in existence during its debut last year, which was also its first show appearance overseas.
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Kyuseido
This new line of pens was developed by Japan-based Hong Konger CY, a known nib worker and content creator of Japanese pens and stationery.
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Lamy Philippines
The German line is one of the big brands to have a solid presence in the Philippines.
Sey Pens
Aside from selling hard-to-fine premium Japanese pens, Sey Pens also has original creations with distinctly-Japanese finishes like tamenuri, maki-e, raden, and tsugaru-nuri.
Scopus
Coming from Jerusalem, the independent pen brand debuts at the Manila Pen Show offering handmade models with a guarantee that no two pens are exactly alike.
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Stylo Art Karuizawa
This MPS returnee from Japan makes its own fountain pens featuring different finisher.
Taccia
This is the fine writing instrument brand of notebook company Nakabayashi in Japan. They offer fountain pens and inks for their first Manila Pen Show appearance.
Wancher
Another MPS newcomer from Japan, Wancher offers a lot of pen options at different forms and price points: form very small pocket pens to custom nibs and bodies with premium finishes.
Inks
Inks
Arcus Artisan Inks
On Inks
Peter Bangayan / Diamine
Peter Bangayan is the reason why Philippine-exclusive Diamine inks exist, aside from bringing the brand locally. That only means one thing: there’s another exclusive color coming! Peter will be sharing a table with Gav n Sav and new local store Manila Penography.
Sailor
While Sailor is a Japan. Big 3 brand (together with Platinum and Pilot), it puts the spotlight on fountain pen inks for its Manila Pen Show appearance, with bespoke in mixing sessions selling out 15 minutes after registration started. Watch out for surprise slots, since some sessions end very fast!
Troublemaker Inks
The elusive bottles from the Cebu-based duo is back, with Manila Pen Show exclusives expected to be announced just minutes before the event starts. Just like what they did last year. So be on a lookout!
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Vinta
Named after the colorful sail found on boats in southern Philippines, Vinta offers colorful ink options based on local-inspired themes.
READ: Vinta Inks set sail for PH fountain pens
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Notebooks
Of course you’ll never run out of notebook options at the Manila Pen Show. Here, you’re sure to get one that can handle fountain pen ink properly. But there is one brand of notebook that stands alone again this year, which is…
Musubi
The Singapore-based shop will be back with their handbound journals, but they have pen cases too. Aside from notebooks carrying Tomoe River Paper and other known sheets, we can also expect their originally-developed paper Musubi Rasa.
Accessories
Bolo.edc
This local maker offers different everyday carry accessories such as pouches, cases, and other leather goods. They are joining the show for the first time.
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Gav n Sav
For cloth-based pen wraps, Gav n Sav is worth checking out. The handmade products will be available on Peter Bangayan’s table together with Manila Penography.
Leather Library
Leather Library returns with notebooks and covers of different sizes.
Leather Luxe
The Baguio-based leather artisan is back with luxurious custom cases.
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Toyooka Craft
For the third time, the Japanese wood-working firm is offering premium boxes your premium pens that usually sell out quickly.
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Shops
These are stalls that sell a variety of products, with more than two brands available.
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Aesthetic Bay
Singapore-based shop Aesthetic Bay will be back with grail-level pens! So if you convinced yourself last year to get that Nakaya or premium Japanese brand pen next time, that next time is coming in March.
EN Studio SG
This newcomer offers “bespoke paper and pen paraphernalia,” together with leather goods, Nakaya-inspired customs, and other pen prototypes.
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Everything Calligraphy
Based in San Juan, Everything Calligraphy will surely attract a crowd with its range of pens and related products available.
Guia’s Vintage Pens
If you’re looking for fountain pens that your grandparents probably used, or just prefer the classic look then visit Guia’s Vintage Pens. Like what we wrote last year, these are “heirloom-worthy indeed!”
Hachimonjya
This bookstore goes to the Manila Pen Show for the first time, a must-visit for enthusiasts looking for ever-reliable stationery from Japan.
Muze Pens
Returning to the Manila Pen Show for its second run, the Hong Kong-based store offers stationery not found locally.
Nagasawa
Nagasawa is here on its second year, bringing Japan-exclusive stationery.
Pengallery
Malaysia-based Pengallery‘s is back with a lot of fine writing instruments and paper options, including its own notebook line, Livenotes.
Pengrafik
Local pen show staple Pengrafik carries multiple pen, ink, and paper brands, such as the second Filipino fountain pen brand, F Inks.
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Scribe
The first nib source of some early pen noobs locally, Scribe is always present in major FPN-P events, offering a huge selection of pens and related products.
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Specialists
Need some nib work done? These are experts that can check your pens at the venue.
John Lim
JP’s Pen Spa and Nib works
Sunny Koh of Straits Pens
Matthew Chen
What can we learn about?
Just like last year, there will be a series of workshops and discussion sessions where attendees can learn more about the hobby. Details on these activities, together with the schedule, will be posted here as soon as they are finalized.
Organized by Fountain Pen Network-Philippines (FPN-P), the Manila Pen Show 2024 is a 2-day gathering of enthusiasts and sellers focusing on the hobby of fine writing. This will be held at the Peninsula Manila in Makati on March 15-16 from 9:30 to 7:30pm.
