Best Advice Site For Newbie

[Ed333]

I recently gifted a friend with a Parker Slimfold, and explained about filling, flushing, changing inks, etc. However, this type of information delivered face to face in a rush is not easily retained, and she already has questions. Partly because I gave her some ink samples to try... I remember a site with very clear instructions, and diagrams as I recall, showing the ways different pens are filled, cleaned, etc. but I cannot locate it. Does one come to mind that is simpler to use, easy to understand?

thanks, Ed

[AZBennett]

I highly recommend all of the reference pages @ http://richardspens.com/

Richard Binder's advice and dry sense of humor have helped me in a TON of ways including repairing my own fountain pens and just everyday general knowledge.

 

Regards,

Paul

[PolarMoonman]

I highly recommend all of the reference pages @ http://richardspens.com/

 

 

 

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[ac12]

Not exactly what you are asking for, but quite useful for a new FP user.

http://blog.gouletpens.com/p/fountain-pen-101.html

[OcalaFlGuy]

For pen nOOb Basic Use type info, Goulette pens. Period.

 

For pen research; Richard's, Esterbrook.net of course, Tony's (Parkercollector) and Jim's. Sheaffer. Google it. will get most going on pen info.

 

David Nishimura's site for somewhat more advanced info. [EDIT] Also Ravenspens(?) Ernst's site.

 

Munson pens for quickie pen restoration fun.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

Edited March 4, 2015 by OcalaFlGuy

[AZBennett]

My only reasoning on pointing specifically to Richard's site was due to the pen you gifted your friend. Had you gifted her a modern pen then Gouletpens.com would be the place to go for ink, paper and general miscellaneous knowledge. But I find Richard's site, Ernst's site, David Nishimura's sites the best for vintage information, with Richard's being at the top of my bookmarks and on my phone and tablet for quick reference.