Hello there,

You can call me Stumpy, and I am far too fond of Pelikans, Richard Binder's amazing nib work, Noodler's ink, and Rhodia pads. I spend a lot of my free time practicing various italic hands, and black letter.

You people have cost me a lot of money, but you seem like a nice bunch.

Welcome, Stumpy!

There are worse things to be addicted to than fountain pens. Enjoy!

Judybug

Hello Judybug, and thanks!

You are right of course, though I am starting to worry now I am on first name terms with the FedEx driver...

Yes, I know what you mean. For the last several months I've had regular little orders coming in - several pens [some for Christmas gifts], ink, stationery, blotter paper, etc. I can't think of a darn thing I need now so I haven't placed any online orders - and now I realize you can really get addicted to expecting something from UPS, USPS, FedEX, DHL . . .

But I'm not going to let it get me down. I'm sure someone here on FPN will post something soon that will let me know I NEED a new pen - or something.

Judybug

Welcome to FPN. You will meet a number of fellow pen addicts in this group, but it is such a good addiction.

As I explain to most folks who think I'm wacko, "It's cheaper than collecting vintage sportscars!"

Welcome to our gang!

Andy

Many thanks for the warm welcome. Pen fanatics and writers - I can see I will be spending a lot of time here.

Hi Stumpy,

You'll find a nice bunch in here - even if we are all addicts

Regards,
Ruaidhrí

Hello and welcome aboard! Yes, this place can cost you vast amounts of $$$ and it can cost you vast amounts of time too, but it's a great place to hang out and have fun. Hope to see you around.