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aawhite Extremely Rare

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Thank you very much for organising this event once again.

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I only have two pens - an Aurora Optima and others.

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Christ. What should I bring this year? I'm thinking I'm running out of stuff...

 

Your wallet is all you need ;-)

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Bugger - Saturday November 1 - That is in one of the harder (expensive) weekends of the year to get flights and accommodation to Melbourne given that it Spring Racing Carnival time.

 

I suppose I could bring a few pens to sell to cover my costs.

 

I might just flight down early in the morning and fly back that night. :(

 

We will see.

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Anyone coming to the pen show this weekend?

My Mediocre Collection

Montblanc 149 F, 146 M, 146 BB, Lamy Safari M, Logo EF, Sheaffer Prelude M, Pilot Prera F, 78G F, Parker IM M, Vector F, Slimfold F, 45 F Monteverde Invincia Color Fusion M, 5x Platinum Preppy F, A bunch of Hero Pens and another 5-10 pens not worth mentioning..

 

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I would love to come again if I'm free. I was there last year and had a wonderful time chatting with everyone, especially the lovely bunch at the Melbourne Calligraphy Society table. I don't know many people in real life who enjoy using fountain pens so it was really nice to meet those with a shared passion. I left with a pen purchase I'd wanted for a long time - a specific first generation Kaweco Art Sport I'd been unable to find for sale online. I hear of all these amazing pen shows in the USA and I'm happy that we have one of our own in Melbourne, probably the only one in Australia! Thank-you for making it happen!

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Would love to, but can't make it down to Melbourne this weekend. Have a great time all!

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Looking forward to meeting you lot! Look for me, I'll be in the blue and black checked shirt!

My Vintages:

Sheaffer Triumph, Saratoga, Targa Slim and Targa Standard; Waterman 3V and 52 1/2V; Mabie Todd Swan Self Filler x 2; Eagle Unbreakable in sterling silver; Eversharp Bantam; Parker Duofold Lucky Curve BCHR and Duofold in red hard rubber; Spors Co. glass nib pens x 4; Conklin 2NL and 20P.

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All packed up and ready to roll. Keep an eye out for these things, if you're looking for me at the show tomorrow:

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If you're looking for me - I'll be wearing a waistcoat and pocket-watch chain. I'll be the only person there wearing a waistcoat and pocket-watch chain, so I should be easy to spot.

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Shangas, I didn't get to stop and chat, but you looked splendid in the waistcoat with the pocket watch, sleeve garter was a nice touch too!

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Wish I could go down to Melbourne for the pen show.

Any pen shows being held in Brisbane?

 

I believe the Melbourne Pen Show is the only one in Australia. Maybe in the southern hemisphere?

I only have two pens - an Aurora Optima and others.

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