The D.C. SuperShow Is a Hit!

It's rare for the entire pen community to agree on anything, but a general consensus has arisen: under the co-directorship of Barbara Johnson and Jeff Hancock, the legacy of Bob Johnson and his Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SuperShow is secured. Begun in 1992, the D.C. show is the largest pen show in the world, and both attendees and vendors say that the organization, excitement, and vitality of the show is at one of the strongest points in its over three decades of existence.

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The 2025 Washington D.C. Fountain Pen SuperShow saw 2,500 attendees over its three public days (August 1 to 3), and a pre-show day for traders and weekend pass holders added to that number. There were 212 vendors across 390 tables; 30 states and 14 countries were represented. Vendors say that having four rooms for the many tables helped defray crowding.