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05-01-2012, 01:35 AM
Thread: Fountain Pens?
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Nice.... you will enjoy it I love mine.
Nice.... you will enjoy it I love mine.
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04-15-2012, 05:03 AM
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Most pen nibs are polished equally and with use...
Most pen nibs are polished equally and with use will personalize themselves.
This will then be a left or right pen because the user is....
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03-31-2012, 03:24 AM
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I picked up a Parker51 40 years ago and it is...
I picked up a Parker51 40 years ago and it is still going strong.
The Lamay is a great choice for school.
The pilot vanishing pen is also not too bad. Replacement nibs for the pilot are a... -
02-09-2012, 06:55 AM
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Like razors I do not have all of them..... yet. ...
Like razors I do not have all of them..... yet.
I also am very pleased by the better Japanese pens.
They have very smooth and flexible nibs and can be the best of the lot
if you like em.
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02-08-2012, 05:11 PM
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"The way our grandfathers..." The interesting...
"The way our grandfathers..."
The interesting way to do it is to pick up a pen nib holder and
a selection of steel dip pen nibs at an art store. Not the strange
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01-14-2011, 01:13 AM
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Pen, paper, envelope and stamp. Grand Parents,...
Pen, paper, envelope and stamp.
Grand Parents, Mom's Dad's and lovers love them.
In todays world print a picture from your digital camera
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12-18-2010, 08:48 PM
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But you do want a fine pen to write those checks...
But you do want a fine pen to write those checks with.
One thing at a time... Just thinking that I had to wait almost
18 years to shave the first time. Now would you wait 18 years
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12-14-2010, 06:31 AM
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Before this thread winds up ponder the reason a ...
Before this thread winds up ponder the reason a
pen knife is called a pen knife.
Many of us have hones to properly tune up the edge
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11-14-2010, 12:29 AM
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I recall dip ink pens in the bank and my first...
I recall dip ink pens in the bank and my first University ID card
had to be signed with a dip pen and ink. Good nibs and dip
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11-13-2010, 03:38 AM
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Fountain pen ink is wet. Desks commonly had...
Fountain pen ink is wet.
Desks commonly had blotters so the ink would not smear while wet.
Find a sheet of blotter paper and cut it to fit your notebook.
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11-13-2010, 03:25 AM
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I do like my Lamy. It is not expensive and has...
I do like my Lamy. It is not expensive and has
a smooth steel nib. It is a great pen for work. There
are a couple of Lamy models some look very bold and
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11-09-2010, 07:15 AM
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Wow... fountain pens. First question -- what...
Wow... fountain pens.
First question -- what was the one you tried and liked?
My favorite are the Pelikan, Pilot, Sailor and Namiki.
The Parker Sonnet has a fine nib and is well considered....
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