Experience the Excitement—And Keep It Local!

✒️ YAFA TIME!

A pen-show experience without the pen-show road trip.

Forget the long drive to a major pen show. For one day only, we're bringing the YAFA experience right here to your local pen shop, Bertram's Inkwell.

Hundreds of pens. Special editions. Exclusive event pricing. Expert advice. And more than $700 in prizes. 

Come for the pens. Stay for the fun.

No admission. No travel marathon. Just a great day for pen lovers, collectors, and curious newcomers.

📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
⏰ Store opens at 10 AM • YAFA event begins at 11 AM
📍 BERTRAM'S INKWELL
11520 Rockville Pike, Suite E
Rockville, MD 20852

Featuring YAFA's Finest Brands

Monteverde USA • Conklin • Private Reserve Ink • Delta • Diplomat • Maiora • Nettuno • Nino Marino • Schmidt • Stipula

What to Expect

Explore a vast, exclusive trunk show of pens. Browse hundreds of new and limited-edition models brought in just for this special day.

Try before you buy! Test-write a variety of nib grades and discover which pens feel best in your hand.

Exclusive Viewings: Be the first to see and try the newest pen designs, including special editions.

Get the inside scoop: Meet Ken Jones, VP of Sales at YAFA, and talk directly with him about YAFA brands, new releases, special editions, and what’s coming next.

One-Day Event: Receive personalized guidance from Ken and the Bertram's Inkwell team to find the perfect writing instrument for your collection or daily use.

One-Day-Only Deals: Enjoy savings on YAFA’s full lineup—from classic favorites to the newest releases.

Big Prize Giveaways: With over $700 in prizes throughout the day, you could leave with more than just a great pen, pencil, bottle of ink or journals!

If you have questions or requests about the brands distributed by YAFA, please reach out to Bert Oser by  📧 bert@bertramsinkwell.com   or   📞 (301) 468-6939 

We look forward to seeing you soon!