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New Calligrapher seeking perhaps the holy grail of pens!
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Hi. I'm new to the world of Calligraphy really, but have been much inspired by Leigh Reyes and Paul Antonio. The problem I find is getting good advice on which pen to start with. I'd ideally like a fountain pen with a little flex in the nib that would reproduce an attractive everyday hand that resembles c...
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Stipula Model T Special Edition Ebonite Fountain Pen (Red)
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Thinking about buying the Stipula Model T with the 6mm flexible nib and curious if any one owns one or has experienced writing with this pen.
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My formerly problem Parker Reflex
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I'm not sure if this should go here, under the Parker sub-forum or in the repair forum. In a recent post in the New Members forum, I mentioned a Parker Reflex that had a skipping problem. DWL suggested pulling the nib and feed, and then cleaning the feed with a toothbrush and flossing between the tines...
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Can you guess the brand of this pen?
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Last year I bought a pen without brand. The only particular element is that on the nib there's written "iridium point Germany". I send you the photo. Could you tell me something more about it, please? Thanks Lola
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croissant
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Retailer
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I just signed on and am looking to buy a Mont Blanc pen. Is this a good and reliable retailer? I just wonder if they are not grey market or knock off's due to extremely low prices. http://www.mont-blancpen.com/products_all.html
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Zebra V-301
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http://www.zebrapen.com/products/pen/v-301-fountain-pen I found some at the local Office Depot this afternoon, much to my surprise, red-tagged at $3.03 each, in black only. I grabbed a two just out of curiosity, and so I'd have more than two cartridges to refill. It appears to use a fibrous-wi...
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How do you measure line thickness
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I'm making a database of my pens while my little collection isn't unwieldy yet. For flexible nibs, I can't tell what thickness is considered broad, double broad, or triple broad. And some nibs aren't labeled. What thickness is considered EF, F, etc.? Also, sometimes sellers say F-B or F-BB and post...
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jor412
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I can only buy one
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I posted this question on the other forum and got some replies but I guess I'm still undecided and thought I'd ask you folks for your advice. I'm not sure I'm posting in the right subtopic since only half my question concerns a modern pen. I'm pushing my budget for one last pen purchase before I take a bre...
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jor412
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Embarrassed plea for help!
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Here are some poor pictures of three items from my store box! The middle Parker is a stainless finish French made Parker with a lovely 18ct 750 solid gold nib. I can't remember where or when I aquired it but more importantlly I can't remember what model it is! The stainless pencil below has the same clip b...
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I just don't know
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Now that i got my 149 other pens do not seem as apealing anymore. I once wanted an Omas Paragon, a Stipula Etruria, and a Visconti Homo Sapiens but now none of these look good as they did anymore. I need to have a goal! Any suggestions on what my next grail pen should be?
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Maccabee64
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In Praise of Steel Nibs...
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Hi Everyone. My most recent article can be found here. I have tackled a topic that I feel needs to be covered in order for fountain pen consumers to make educated decisions with their purchases. Click here to read this article. Thanks. Brian at Edison
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How are you carrying your pens?
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As my collection starts to grow (5 pens with another 3 on the way) I realise I have no way of protecting them or carrying them. At the moment they're sat loose in a drawer with inks, guitar picks and slides, and all kinds of other bits and bobs. I'm thinking some kind of leather pouch, or maybe a kimono wrap...
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My lack of understanding about pens
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There are some things about pens that I just can't get my head around. Urushi is one of those things that has to be explained to be appreciated and owning something that has to be explained lessens the enjoyment for me. And the difference between a hand drawn picture and the months required compared t...
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Steel vs Gold nibs
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Ok i fear ask ing this question on FPN lest i look like a n00b and because it has been asked so many times in the past. What is the difference? From what i understand steel erodes but is this really an issue? If i was to buy a pen with the option of a pen with a gold nib or a steel should i get the gold for however mu...
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Maccabee64
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Edison Herald Grande
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After just over a month (or less) I got my Edison Herald Grande in the mail yesterday afternoon! I gotta say my expectations were really high, especially after seeing the photos that Brian took for me. This pen is a ridiculous thing of beauty. I can't help but stare at it while I write or doodle (wh...
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Lamy Dialog 3 just launched on Lamy website
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Lamy D3 Website There's a lot of stuff: complete animations, photos, designer profile, download area... Nice desktop wallpapers too: -- Edited by DWL on Sunday 15th of November...
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Parker 88 Laque GT Fountain Pen - do they stack up?
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Hi I am interested in purchasing a Parker Laque or a Waterman Phileas. Any one had any experiences good or bad with these? Both around $50 but am I shelling out enough? Or any other reccommendation around the same money? In anticipation of any discussion and reccommendations, thanking you kind...
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Interchange of pen bodies?
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Do any of the Chinese pen bodies fit Waterman pens? A few of the Chinese pen bodies look aesthetically interesting, some even superb, however, the writing quality is ugh! At least with some I purchased. Any one mated a Chinese body with a Waterman?
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waterman le man 100 macassar
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German over bidding why scre me
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Did or did I not tell you not to over bid me today...tomorrow is free...Not any more...I now have to bid cheap again..........now that I gave you cheapo, foreign Berman pens. Dont' screw me like that.... Just joking....... The Reform pen is worth max 4.50 Euro, and some one bid 7.50 which is way too high...
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What Jimmy Stewart suffered from.
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The ST Dupont Vertigo and Vertigo 2. Back in 1996 ST Dupont introduced the Vertigo line of pens and lighters. They were finished in hand applied Chinese Lacquer in shades of lighter red-orange, red and a dark lacquer that looks black under some light, indigo in other conditions and even a dark brown at...
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DEAD PAN Blank Stare..Your Kidding me right?..........
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http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=139443&pid=1382352&st=0&#entry1382352
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And the old technology and new technology
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Just got my new BlackBerry and I m using the voice recognition to write about fountain pens
An easy way to write
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titivillus
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Numbered
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I was just jotting down a list of pens I'd like to take for a spin some day and I noticed something fishy: "51" (Parker)#76 (Edison Pens)88 (Aurora)146 (Montblanc)Bexley 2006 Owner's Club This in addition to my already somewhat obscenely numbered collection of Lamy 2000s and Pelikan 60...
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a rare italian comes to my home: nettuno 1911 se ùade for the french market to 111 examples
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