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IntroductionsIf you are new to the forum or haven't done so yet, please do introduce yourself here! |
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Clubs, Meetings and EventsAnnounce, share and promote "real life" events and activities. |
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Pay It Forward, Loaner Programs & Group BuysPost your PIFs here, update or add to the Loaner Programs, and discuss Group Buys! For Group Buys and Raffles, please contact the Moderator and Admin team first. |
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The MallFor Your Ultimate Shopping Experience... |
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Market WatchShare 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. |
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Classifieds (Link)When you are selling or buying pens, inks, paper or pen paraphernalia, this is the place to visit. |
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Historical Sales Forums
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Fountain & Dip Pens - First StopAll types of fountain pen-related questions or discussions, identification of unknown brands, anything not covered elsewhere, and your first stop for all matters (fountain & dip) pen. |
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Fountain Pen ReviewsPen reviews are posted here. |
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Of Nibs & TinesQuestions and Discussions about Nibs of any Materials, Preferences, Feeds, Flow Adjustment, the Why, How and What all go here. |
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It Writes, But It Is Not A Fountain Pen ....All writing instruments without a nib, with the exception of specific Brand questions in Brand Focus, are discussed here, rollerballs, ballpoint pens, stylographs, pencils, speedballs, etc. |
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Pen HistoryThis forum is intended to be for discussion of events past and present about the Pen Industry. |
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Repair Q&AIf you have a question about repair, service, or restoration, this is where you will find the answers. |
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CrossFor discussion on Cross products. |
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EsterbrookEsterbrook fans unite! |
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LamyThe ever popular and successful German brand, used by many while still at school. Discuss this favourite here. |
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Mabie Todd Research/Special Interest Forum/GroupThe Birds of Mabie Todd: MT Interest, Research, Brand Discussion, and General MT Fun Forum |
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MontblancThe place to talk about Montblanc pens both vintage & modern. |
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ParkerDiscuss all things Parker! |
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PelikanFor discussion on vintage and modern Pelikan products. |
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SheafferFor discussion on modern and vintage Sheaffer products. |
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TWSBIA relative newcomer, but proving to be popular! Please discuss TWSBI pens here. |
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Wahl-EversharpWhere you can Eversharp-ly discuss Wahl pens! |
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WatermanWaterman vintage, new or in between are discussed over here. |
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China, Korea and Others (Far East, Asia)Fountain Pen Brands from the Lands beyond the Great Wall. Lovers of pens from all Far Eastern Countries, excluding Japan and the Indian subcontinent, such as China, Korea, Singapore and others, with brands like Baoer, Duke, Haolilai, Hero, Jinhao, Kaigelu, Laban, Wing Sung and many other Brands, excluding TWSBI, share their interest here - Moderators: richardandtracy, Stylo, Bobje |
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Great Britain & Ireland - EuropePens from the Land of the White Cliffs of Dover and Behind Brands of pens manufactured in the UK, excluding Parker, such as Burnham, Conway Stewart, Dunhill, Italix, Mentmore, Onoto, Osmiroid, Platignum, Simpole, Summit, Wyvern, Yard-O-Led, and many more are discussed here - Moderators: Carrie |
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India & Subcontinent (Asia)Fountain Pen Brands from the Lands over the Himalayans such as ASA, Brahmam, Camlin, Deccan, Gama, Ranga, Ratnamson, Skyglory, Varuna, Wality, and many others, are the subject here - Moderators: richardandtracy, Stylo, Bobje, mehandiratta |
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Italy - EuropePenne Stilografiche della Bella Italia - Beautiful pens from a beautiful country, the land of Pisa, Pavarotti, pizza and pasta. Brands discussed here are Ancora, Aurora, Columbus, Delta, Grifos, Marlen, Montegrappa, Omas, Signum, Stipula, Visconti, and many more .... - Moderators: TheGreatRoe, wimg |
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Japan - AsiaPens from the Land of the Rising Sun - Sunrise is perfection, and so are the pens from Japan. Enjoy the wasabi-filled discussions of these pens here, such as Eboya, Hakase, Nakaya, Namiki, Ohto, Pentel, Pilot, Platinum, Sailor, Stylo-Art, Tombow and many others. - Moderators: stan |
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USA - North AmericaPens from the Country of the American Dream, where even the Sky is No Limit, with brands such as Bexley, Chilton, Conklin, Eagle, Edison, Levenger, Moore, Noodlers, Retro51, Wearever, and many others, all discussed here, excluding Cross, Esterbrook, Parker, Sheaffer, Waterman and Wahl-Eversharp - Moderators: Stylo, fuchsiaprincess, dcpritch |
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Other Brands - EuropeAll those other European brands that feed our pen collecting desires that are not covered in the specific Brand or Regional forums, such as (but not exclusively) French, German, Hungarian, Russian, etc., are discussed here. |
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Inky ThoughtsPut some colors in your FP life - includes TODs |
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Ink ReviewsReviews of commercially available inks, conforming to the ink review guidelines |
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Ink ComparisonsYou have commercially available 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.... |
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Co-Razy-ViewsCo-Razy-Views , Group Reviews and Analysis of Inks - Two or More People, One or More Inks. |
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Th-INKing Outside the BottleDiscussion and Reviews Inks not readily commercially available. |
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Inky RecipesAny ink concoctions and/or dilutions you created, may be shared here. |
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Paper and Pen ParaphernaliaDiscussion forum for paper, ephemera and other paraphernalia associated with pens |
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Paper & Pen Paraphernalia Reviews and ArticlesWrite up why a paper is your favourite, or which paraphernalia are your passion |
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Pen Turning and MakingChat, Help & Resources for turners and makers. |
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Pictures & Pen PhotographyYour pictures, pen & general photography discussions go here. |
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The Write StuffThe creative side of FP use: A place to put your pen to use. Snailing or other forms of writing can be posted here. |
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Handwriting & Handwriting ImprovementDevelopment of various handwriting systems, tips on improvement, etc. |
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Calligraphy DiscussionsRequest advice, feedback, discuss general topics pertaining to Calligraphy e.g. historical documents, links to manuscript libraries, inks, ink stones, how to prep brushes for calligraphy, etc., or simply demonstrate your penmanship... 'cause we gotta use da pens too. |
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Pointed Pen CalligraphyFor hands that use pointed flexible nibs e.g. Copperplate, Engrosser's script, Spencerian, Pointed Uncial, etc. |
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Broad (or Edged) Pen CalligraphyFor hands that use broad edged pens e.g. Italic, Blackletter, Fraktur, Batarde, etc. |
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