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Hello good people from Valdosta, Southern Georgia to new friends in the world of pens

#1 User is offline   nicolasbdive

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Posted 06 November 2009 - 05:54 AM

I've been wanting to knock out the proper introduction, while I've always been into writing instruments, last year around this time I found this great forum and started spending about 2-3 hours a night lurking and learning. Shortly thereafter I started my humble collection with a Lamy Logo (F) brushed finish, and a Duke Greek Key (M), I quite enjoy both and still use them. A few hints later my lovely girlfriend presented me with a blue Pilot Prera (EF), and I have recently added my first Lamy Safari (F) in the charcoal finish.

Today I am very happily in receipt of my first vintage, a grey Esterbrook J with 9556(F) nib, and there's a Yellow Safari (EF) on it's way to boot. I'm currently inking up with Noodlers Polar Blue, Luxury Blue,and Heart of Darkness (arrived today too!), I've got Polar Brown and Marine Green on the way to try 'something different'.

I'm quite content with my new obsession, or hobby if you like. I find it compliments well another of mine, wristwatches. While certainly still a newbie, I've learned quite a bit here and want to thank the members for their contributions.

A quick question if I may: Anyone have hands on experience with the Diplomat Traveller or Diplomat Esteem? The Traveller is on my short list but for "just twice as much"...lol, I could bump up to the Esteem, comments on either would be greatly appreciated. I may be strange, but no longer a stranger...I look forward to spending more time here with you all, this is truly a fantastic forum.
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Posted 06 November 2009 - 06:23 AM

Welcome to The Fountain Pen Network. Glad to have you here with us. Make your self right at home.
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Posted 06 November 2009 - 07:30 AM

Welcome to FPN and continue enjoying this great hobby!
Tu Amigo!
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Posted 06 November 2009 - 07:13 PM

Welcome to FPN, you’ll find a lot of friendly and helpful people here.
Montblanc: POA's Friedrich II, Copernicus, Morgan, Pope Julius II; WE's Proust, Faulkner, Mann; 149 x 6; 146 Solitaire x 2; LeGrand UNICEF; Le Grand Solitaire x 8.
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Posted 06 November 2009 - 07:43 PM

Welcome home. Diplomat makes great pens.
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Posted 06 November 2009 - 08:41 PM

Welcome and enjoy your stay.
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Posted 07 November 2009 - 02:05 AM

Welcome.
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Posted 09 November 2009 - 05:43 AM

Hello and welcome to FPN!!!
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Posted 09 November 2009 - 07:52 AM

Thank you all for the warm welcome.
-B.N.B-

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Posted 09 November 2009 - 02:35 PM

Ciao and Welcome!

p.s. is Valdosta coming after the italian region Valdaosta? Sorry, just curious...

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Posted 10 November 2009 - 04:54 AM

View Postdiplomat, on 09 November 2009 - 09:35 AM, said:

Ciao and Welcome!

p.s. is Valdosta coming after the italian region Valdaosta? Sorry, just curious...

Best,



It seems you're right Diplomat, thanks for providing an opportunity for me to recheck...I'd known this once and forgotten. Interesting indeed.

"...Valdosta was named after Troup's estate, Val d'Osta, which itself was named after the Valle d'Aosta in Italy. The name Aosta, refers to Emperor Augustus. Thus, Valdosta can be interpreted literally as meaning "Valley of Augustus".

I wouldn't always trust wikipedia, but it seems they've gotten this one right.


Take care!
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Posted 10 November 2009 - 12:05 PM

nicolasbdive,

I live in north Atlanta which can be interpreted literally as meaning "Valley of Just Outside the City of Atlanta Tax District."

Welcome aboard!

This post has been edited by Aslan: 10 November 2009 - 12:09 PM

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Posted 10 November 2009 - 04:58 PM

View Postnicolasbdive, on 10 November 2009 - 05:54 AM, said:

View Postdiplomat, on 09 November 2009 - 09:35 AM, said:

Ciao and Welcome!

p.s. is Valdosta coming after the italian region Valdaosta? Sorry, just curious...

Best,



It seems you're right Diplomat, thanks for providing an opportunity for me to recheck...I'd known this once and forgotten. Interesting indeed.

"...Valdosta was named after Troup's estate, Val d'Osta, which itself was named after the Valle d'Aosta in Italy. The name Aosta, refers to Emperor Augustus. Thus, Valdosta can be interpreted literally as meaning "Valley of Augustus".

I wouldn't always trust wikipedia, but it seems they've gotten this one right.


Take care!


Absolutely right, I'd say! And your spelling is better than mine since Valdaosta is the "confidential" name not the correct one.
You should visit that place, it's a lovely corner of the world, just below the highest European mountain, the Mont Blanc (from here the German penmaker name).
Another pen-connection is that the small Valle D'Aosta region is home of the GRIFOS pen company.

Best,
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