Howdy All,
I have been on the "other" forum for years reading but don't post much and while I surg FPG it was finally time chime in here.
As part of the move to a new location for Penchetta Pen & Knife I want to have a seating area and since there will be more square footage make the store easier to hang out in vs just shop.
The Phoenix Metro area has lost most fountain pen/stationery physical stores and we need to keep this passion going with the next generation.
So I know what I like but more importantly what makes a shop a good place to spend some time?
Open space to walk around?
Sample paper & inked pens to try?
Seating with manufacturer catalogs and brands archival books (I love the Pelikan book personally)?
After the move (mid July) we will make Sunday the Social Day with something different going on like Vendor Visits, Ink Sampling, Field Journaling, Nib polishing and all that.
What are the gatherings that the Geeks here want to have?
I welcome all the thoughts.
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