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I have been using my fountain pens at work every day, which by the way is a new found hobby for me. I keep a Rotring Core in my desk and usually bring another one of my pens with with me each day -- either a Lamy Safari, Vista, Pilot Knight, or Pelikan M200.

 

The secretary/assistant tried out the Core a couple of weeks ago and mentioned she liked it. I thought that was the end of the story. Today in a meeting she referred to my fountain pens as "weird pens", but later when we were not busy she started talking about how she liked pens in general, and I started talking about fountain pens. She mentioned again that she like the Core and I said if you want one you better get one soon because every one is clearing them out. To my surprise she wanted one and ordered one from Swisher Pens. After she placed her order she really surprised me by showing me a clearance sale pen that she added to her order.

 

I don't know anyone else who likes writing with fountain pens so it will be fun to see who else I can introduce to this addiction. :D

 

I can't wait to get her hooked on inks too! ;)

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I find that most people who are new to fountain pens, and try them first time, actually enjoy using them. Unfortunately modern society seems to value only what is convenient, not what is stylish and classic. Attitudes need to change; teachers should promote fountain pens in elementary/primary schools, so that a new generation can learn to enjoy how to write properly. Too much attention is given to hi-tech gadgets and not enough to basic skills like writing.

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