FPN News

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First Stop - Frequently Discussed Topics

All types of pen-related questions, discussions or chat, not covered in other forums, and your general first stop for all matters pen :)
Moderators: Stylo, Carrie, fuchsiaprincess, dizzypen, dcpritch

Inky Thoughts

Put some colors in your FP life.
Moderators: dizzypen, Jeffery Smith, Amberleadavis

Pen History

This forum is intended to be for discussion of events past and present about the Pen Industry.
Moderator: Gerry

Paper and Pen Paraphernalia

Discussion forum for paper, ephemera and other paraphernalia associated with pens
Moderator: HDoug

Repair Q&A

If you have a question about repair, service, or restoration, this is where you will find the answers.
Moderators: Gerry, Ron Z

The Mall

For Your Ultimate Shopping Experience...
Moderators: The FPN Moderator and Admin Team

Market Watch

Share your information on good deals, special discounts, second hand gems you see in stores, good shops, good service, best places to buy, announcements of new pens, paper, inks and paraphernalia, or developments in our area(s) of (fountain pen) interest.
Moderators: inkdesigner, richardandtracy, Carrie, Ron Z, fuchsiaprincess

Historical Sales

1. History: Professional Pen Services/Sales,
2. History: Parts and tools,
3. History: Wanted To Buy: Pens, inks, etc.,
4. History: Wanted To Trade: Pens, inks, etc.,
5. FPN LE Pens,
6. History: Everything else to sell, buy or trade,
7. History: Charitable Auctions

No longer active sales - for reference only

Fountain Pen Reviews

Pen reviews go here.
Moderator: watch_art

Ink Reviews

You guessed it...
Moderators: Ann Finley, saskia_madding

Ink Comparisons, Scans and Tests

You have inks. You like to compare them, and to test them in (semi)scientific ways. This is the place to share the results of your endeavours....
Moderators: Ann Finley, saskia_madding

Paper & Pen Paraphernalia Reviews and Articles

Write up why a paper is your favourite, or which paraphernalia are your passion
Moderator: HDoug

The Sheaffer Forum

For discussion on modern and vintage Sheaffer products.
Moderator: PenHero

The Cross Forum

For discussion on Cross products.
Moderator: PenHero

The Conway Stewart Forum

For discussion of Conway Stewart pens.
Moderators: Mary Burke, Carrie

The Esterbrook Forum

Esterbrook fans unite!
Moderators: Brian Anderson, Gerry

The Pelikan Forum

For discussion on vintage and modern Pelikan products.
Moderator: Bill Dodson

The Parker Forum

Discuss all things Parker!
Moderator: rroossinck

The Waterman Forum

Waterman vintage, new or in between are discussed over here.
Moderator: inkdesigner

The Wahl-Eversharp Forum

Where you can Eversharp-ly discuss Wahl pens!
Moderator: Wahlnut

The Montblanc Forum

The place to talk about Montblanc pens both vintage & modern.
Moderators: Kalessin, Logantrky

Miscellaneous (Other) Brands

All those other brands that feed our pen collecting desires that are not covered in the specific Brand or Regional forums, such as (but not exclusively) Bexley, Caran D'ache, Conklin, Diplomat, Edison, Faber Castell, Indian Pens, Kaweco, Lamy, Levenger, Mabie Todd/Swan, Noodlers, Onoto, Osmiroid, Platignum, Rotring, Simpole, ST Dupont, Wearever, Yard-O-Led, etc., are discussed here.
Moderators: Stylo, Carrie, fuchsiaprincess, dcpritch

Italy: Penne Stilografiche della Bella Italia

Beautiful pens from a beautiful country, all brands and models, vintage or new, from the land of Pisa, Pavarotti, pizza and pasta, are discussed here ....
Moderators: Ghost Plane

Japan: Pens from the Land of the Rising Sun

Sunrise is perfection, and so are the pens from Japan, the land of temples, tea and tao, and of kimono, karate and kabuki. Enjoy the wasabi-filled discussions of these pens here ....
Moderators: winedoc, stan

China & ROC: Writing Instruments from the Land of the Dragon beyond the Great Wall

Baoer, Beijing, Bulow, Dinuoyang, Dolce Vita Naranja, Golden Star, Guanleming, Haolilai, Hero, Huashilai, Jin-rong, Jinhao, Duke, Kaigelu, Laban, Lanbitou, Laoshi, Lily, Loiminchay, Picasso, Pirre Paul, Rainbow, Regal, TWSBI, Wing Sung, Yiren and any other Chinese Pen Brands in the widest sense of the word.
Moderators: Stylo

Penmanship

Request advice, feedback, or simply demonstrate your penmanship... 'cause we gotta use da pens too.
Moderator: Ann Finley, HDoug, smk

Pictures & Pen Photography

Your pictures, pen & general photography discussions go here.
Moderators: wimg, rroossinck

Pen Turning and Making

Chat, Help & Resources for turners and makers.
Moderators: Ruaidhri, richardandtracy

Inky Recipes

Any ink concoctions and/or dilutions you created, may be shared here.
Moderators: dizzypen, saskia_madding

Clubs, Meetings and Events

Announce, share and promote "real life" events and activities.
Moderator: FPN Admin