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Rs 8 Lakh Fountain Pen Steals Show at Hyderabad Exhibition
A pen exhibition is taking place in Hyderabad for three days.
It was organised by the Hyderabad Fountain Pen Club.
One of the most eye-catching pens costs Rs 8 lakh.
The pen maker says it is made with gold, silver and other materials.
Making one takes three to four months.
Visitors can also see pens from nearly 26 brands.
The exhibition will have workshops, but people need to sign up beforehand.
There will also be about 200 lower-cost fountain-pen kits for school students.
The club says it wants to help people enjoy writing by hand.
A three-day pen exhibition organised by the Hyderabad Fountain Pen Club is being held in Hyderabad.
Fountain pens priced at Rs 8 lakh each are the exhibition’s main attraction.
Pen maker Vivek Kulkarni said the special pen uses gold, silver and other materials and takes three to four months to make.
The exhibition features nearly 26 brands, including some described as internationally renowned.
Workshops require prior enrolment, and around 200 affordable fountain-pen kits for school students will be available.
- Who
- The Hyderabad Fountain Pen Club organised the exhibition; pen maker Vivek Kulkarni discussed the Rs 8 lakh pen.
- What
- A three-day pen exhibition featuring an Rs 8 lakh fountain pen, nearly 26 brands, workshops and student kits.
- Where
- FTCCI Bhavan in Hyderabad; the article refers to the venue as Red Hills and also as Lakdikapul.
- When
- October 2, 3 and 4; the article does not specify the year.
- Why
- The club says it promotes and enjoys fountain-pen collecting and handwriting in a digital world.
Key facts
- Event
- Hyderabad Pen Show
- Duration
- Three days
- Dates
- October 2, 3 and 4; year not stated
- Venue
- FTCCI Bhavan, Hyderabad; described as Red Hills and Lakdikapul
- Featured pen price
- Rs 8 lakh
- Brands exhibiting
- Nearly 26
- Student kits
- Around 200 affordable fountain-pen kits
Quotes
G Srinivasa Krishna Mohan
Member of the Hyderabad Fountain Pen Club
“In this digital world, where writing is endangered, we not only promote but also enjoy writing.”
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