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GUNGA GALUNGA Rare

GUNGA GALUNGA

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I think nowadays, when cheap pens are the norm, our fountain pens must be treated like underwear.

 

You don’t lend your underwear, do you? :mellow:

Your post should not have even made it this far. That is an absolutely ludacris statement.
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A fountain pen is like a toothbrush. I use one at least three times per day, and I always feel better afterward.

And you still don't lend a toothbrush!

 

Toothbrush comparison > underwear comparison. Civilization will thank us.

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I hate when the elastic around the cap stretches out and it doesn't stay on the pen anymore

"The fountain pen is mightier than the ballpoint"

 

My Blog: www.MyPenNeedsInk.com

 

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Sasha Royale Museum Piece

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Welcome to the "Underwear Network".

I just get a pair of boxers re-sac-ed. Looking for a leather case.

What color are your fingers today ?

Auf freiem Grund mit freiem Volke stehn.
Zum Augenblicke dürft ich sagen:
Verweile doch, du bist so schön !

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This has been the most entretaining thread since I joined FPN!

 

Thanks for the fun guys!

 

Did Hector call us "fungi" ?

Auf freiem Grund mit freiem Volke stehn.
Zum Augenblicke dürft ich sagen:
Verweile doch, du bist so schön !

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This has been the most entretaining thread since I joined FPN!

 

Thanks for the fun guys!

Makes me feel proud of it, Hector. :-)

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Ooops just got a wedgie!

 

What is the pen equivalent of a wedgie?

 

Japanese XXF nib. Or would that be equivalent to a G-string?

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What about when we go commando?

 

I think the proper term is "regimental". The Scots probably adopted the term.

Can a calculator understand a cash register?

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I think the proper term is "regimental". The Scots probably adopted the term.

 

:thumbup:

 

The Urban Dictionary:

 

"From the Scottish term "going regimental" meaning to stay traditional and not wear undergarments under one's kilt."

 

:bunny01:

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So, if fountain pens are like underwear, does that mean ink is like.......well, you know.

 

Sooo, umm, guys what's the colour of your ink today? Mines black.

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Sooo, umm, guys what's the colour of your ink today? Mines black.

hehehe... Good one!

 

Mine's blue.

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Not familiar with the slang guys. What does fungi means?

 

Just having fun, Amigo !

English is not my first language. It always amuses me that the compliment of "fun guy"

sounds like "fungi", which is the plural of "fungus". :rolleyes:

Auf freiem Grund mit freiem Volke stehn.
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Verweile doch, du bist so schön !

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Somehow I missed this thread when it first got going.

Given the price of La Perla :yikes: I think my husband will be *happy* I spend money on pens....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

"It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen."

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I have a $4 Zebra that I keep in my pocket and loan out when I'm on the floor at work. It sparks interest in anyone who uses it.

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