Thread: More fountain pens!

it's true, I have noticed a strong correlation as well. seems that many of the compatible hobbies are "old-tyme" sorts of things, and that young and old alike are attracted to the foil of using such items... often it is more difficult, but it is similarly more rewarding.

Originally Posted by MitchBexley

I am a very firm believer that straightrazor users and fountain pen users go very well together, better than standard knife collectors due to the prices of straight razors. I have been an avid pen collector for all of my life. I probably started collecting pens before anyone else lol. For those who know who I am I smile and say thank you. For those of you who don't know I appologise and hope to meet you at a pen show or razor event.
But I have always loved fountain pens, and razors just took ahold so freely. I have always loved the feeling of a rzor shave and the only thing that compares is a smooth pen.

Ah, I guess I have some idea now...cool

Jordan

are you DennisB from FPN?

Originally Posted by jockeys

are you DennisB from FPN?

Unless the name is false, Mitch Bexley, the son of the founder of Bexley pens?

Parker 51 hands down in that price range no chrome but a great pen. One of the best of all time. Writes like a dream

Well, I am taking the plunge and getting an alstar in ocean blue "I think it is called".You guys got me psyched. I was thinking of going with a retro 51 rollerball but not anymore. I am going to get some cartridges and a converter to start then get some ink.

You guys think a logo would be better choice. just curious since it is a couple of dollars more but looks more solid.

Originally Posted by zenshaver

Well, I am taking the plunge and getting an alstar in ocean blue "I think it is called".You guys got me psyched. I was thinking of going with a retro 51 rollerball but not anymore. I am going to get some cartridges and a converter to start then get some ink.

You guys think a logo would be better choice. just curious since it is a couple of dollars more but looks more solid.

The AlStar is nigh-indestructible. Mine has been stepped on and shut in a car door, and the only downside is that the finish is scratched.

I'm going alstar.

Originally Posted by zenshaver

Well, I am taking the plunge and getting an alstar in ocean blue "I think it is called".You guys got me psyched. I was thinking of going with a retro 51 rollerball but not anymore. I am going to get some cartridges and a converter to start then get some ink.

I'm 100% converters. If I could find a lever fill in a fine gold nib, I'd be in heaven. I do suggest Private Reserve inks. There's even a fast-drying line, if time is an issue.

You guys have problems leaving your caps off in between writing? I am wondering if I am going to have to recap everytime I am done.I should get my pen today after work.I just got some lamy cartridges for now.