What Do Your Fountain Pen(S) Say About You?

[joshua.andrews59]

Glancing at the row of giant, oversized pens in my pen case, I think my pens say:

 

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Wetnoodle,

 

You sir are responsible for making me laugh, a feat hard to do in the early mornings. Thank you!

[debraji]

My pens say that I like color, variety, and am not too choosy about the company they keep, seeing how they're clustered next to a rainbow of gel pens and colored pencils.

 

[Sasha Royale]

 

So much like the clothes, shoes, and car we own tell us a bit about what we prefer, what do your Fountain pen(s) say about you!?

 

 

 

My fountain pen have a chant. "Sasha is sick. He needs help. Fa-la-la."

[Cob]

 

My fountain pen have a chant. "Sasha is sick. He needs help. Fa-la-la."

[The Blue Knight]

Parker as I understand it was quite the power house when it came to FP's back in the day along with Waterman, but all I see for Parker FP's are terrible reviews. What gives?

 

It really depends on the model to be honest. When I was younger cheaper Parker pens were widely available this was in the early 2000's before the likes of lamy and Pilot had really taken off in the UK and Parker's were still made in the UK. So I've owned most of the low cost Parker fountain pens at one point or another. There are still some good pens such as the Frontier which is a real favorite of mine that I consider the best budget pen and a pen I use as an everyday pen hence why I own 3. The Sonnets also a nice pen if you get one with good nib, I really love the design of it a perfect blend of old and new.

[madden11]

My collection of pens either say that I have eclectic style or I can't make up my mind which style I like.

[ndrwcn]

My pens, for those who know pens, would tell you how much I hate waste (using cartridges and throwing them away) or how much I avoid needles (needed to refill said cartridges).

The only exception to my collection of piston fillers (Pelikans, etc) is my Kaweco Lilliput. If only Kaweco made a decent converter for this pen....

[ethernautrix]

Seeing as how my pens are learning Polish, they have no idea how to construct a grammatically correct sentence, unless they are talking to the dog. Which they don't do, cos the dog thinks they are sticks, for chewing or playing chase with the yelling lady.

[inkstainedruth]

Seeing as how my pens are learning Polish, they have no idea how to construct a grammatically correct sentence, unless they are talking to the dog. Which they don't do, cos the dog thinks they are sticks, for chewing or playing chase with the yelling lady.

Not sure what my pens say. Probably something about being understated and not flashy, but liking variety. The inks, on the other hand, probably say that I can't make up my mind about what I like, and go "Ooh, shiny" a lot.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[PolarMoonman]

Most of my pens are black and modern without a lot of flair or flashiness. They say "Let's get back to basics..." The pens I like most are the ones that are low maintenance and reliable with good solid construction, since I carry them around a lot.

[joshua.andrews59]

Most of my pens are black and modern without a lot of flair or flashiness. They say "Let's get back to basics..." The pens I like most are the ones that are low maintenance and reliable with good solid construction, since I carry them around a lot.

ParkersandPilots,

 

I like what you described my friend. They are the workhorses!

[joshua.andrews59]

Not sure what my pens say. Probably something about being understated and not flashy, but liking variety. The inks, on the other hand, probably say that I can't make up my mind about what I like, and go "Ooh, shiny" a lot.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

inkstainedruth,

 

Sounds like you have a party of pens and inks! A very "diverse" fountain pen collection. Awesome!

[joshua.andrews59]

Seeing as how my pens are learning Polish, they have no idea how to construct a grammatically correct sentence, unless they are talking to the dog. Which they don't do, cos the dog thinks they are sticks, for chewing or playing chase with the yelling lady.

ethernautrix,

 

Your pens must be terrified of the dog! Seems like your dog has taken the liking to using them as well, no? Thank you for your post!

[joshua.andrews59]

My pens, for those who know pens, would tell you how much I hate waste (using cartridges and throwing them away) or how much I avoid needles (needed to refill said cartridges).

 

The only exception to my collection of piston fillers (Pelikans, etc) is my Kaweco Lilliput. If only Kaweco made a decent converter for this pen....

ndrwcn,

 

That is a good trick! I must use that someday. ( I dislike needles as well.) What about Kaweco's converter troubles you?

[joshua.andrews59]

 

My fountain pen have a chant. "Sasha is sick. He needs help. Fa-la-la."

Sasha Royale,

 

They might suggest you need a healthy dose of ink?! That is a good one thank you for the laugh!

[joshua.andrews59]

My pens say that I like color, variety, and am not too choosy about the company they keep, seeing how they're clustered next to a rainbow of gel pens and colored pencils.

 

 

Debraji,

 

Thank you for taking the time to upload that photo of your collection. I definitely enjoyed it! Much love for the Lamy! Is that a red Edison ?

 

Your pens look like they may be the life of the party! Loving the colors.

[amk]

My pens says "She doesn't know when to stop."

 

And my ten Lamy 2000s say "She *really* doesn't know when to stop".

[Riayain]

All of my pens say that I'm rather fickle when it comes to ink colours. Always changing them to see which ink suits which pen the best! But they're also quite happy to be in my possession because they're always cleaned extremely well and written with at least once a week.

 

One of them is rather silent though. They're getting ready to pack and move out to their new owner, who will no doubt admire them even more than me.

[domnortheast]

Like yourself joshua.andrews59 I am mostly interested in the business end of FPs. I use them for the same reason I prefer to correspond with my family and friends by writing letters; because in a world of instant communication where my working day is spent extolling the virtues of technology enhanced learning they require an investment of time, patience and a little effort to do so.

 

So I hope what my pens say about me is that he is prepared make an effort for those he loves.

[FountainPages]

Ahhh, if the walls had ears and pens could speak.......