Archive · 11 Jan 2026
9th International Pen Festival Celebrates Writing Legacy
The 9th International Pen Festival was a big event where people who love pens and writing came together.
There were 40 stalls showing different kinds of pens from all over the world, like Japan, Germany, France, and England.
There were also special booths where you could get your pen fixed for free and see how pens are made.
One man, Vivek Kulkarni, showed his beautiful handmade pens that take five months to make.
There was even a man who has been collecting pens for 40 years and thinks writing with a fountain pen is like a special kind of therapy.
Some people who went to the festival wished there were more kinds of paper and talks about how pens are made.
The festival was all about showing how important pens and writing are in our culture and history.
The 9th International Pen Festival featured 40 pen stalls, showcasing brands from India and around the world.
Unique attractions included a pen doctor booth, an ancient writing exhibition, and a signature-master offering Marathi signatures.
Urushi Studio India unveiled the Bhavani pen, a handcrafted piece inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's sword.
Visitors appreciated the festival's celebration of writing instruments but suggested adding paper stalls and seminars.
The festival highlighted the cultural and historical significance of writing, with a focus on craftsmanship and heritage.
- Who
- Organizers: Krishnakumar Goyal (Chairman of Kohinoor Group), Participants: Pen enthusiasts, brands, and artists
- What
- 9th International Pen Festival showcasing pens, inks, and writing instruments
- When
- January 10-11
- Where
- Siddhi Banquet, DP Road
- Why
- To celebrate the cultural and historical significance of writing instruments and promote craftsmanship
- Date
- January 10-11
- Location
- Siddhi Banquet, DP Road
- Number of Pen Stalls
- 40
- Notable Brands
- Sailor (Japan), Pelikan (Germany), ST Dupont (France), Lapis Bard (England), Mohi (Aurangabad), Beena (Mumbai), Click (Indore)
- Unique Features
- Pen doctor booth, ancient writing exhibition, signature-master Gopal Wakode, Urushi Studio India's handcrafted pens
- Special Exhibits
- Pen-making demonstration by Sailor, Urushi Studio India's Bhavani pen
- Visitor Feedback
- Requests for paper stalls, seminars, and calligraphy booths