Hello Everybody! Just discovered this site recently. I started using FPs when I was about 12 years old. My English subject teacher required us to use FPs in writing our book reports or essays. However by the time I entered High School I've pretty much forgotten how to use one ;-) . In college I preferred to use a laptop for all my writing needs :-). Not too long ago, I saw a Waterman Phileas writing kit at my local Staples shop. Seeing this kit rekindled fond memories of my youth. I bought the kit, filled the converter with ink, and started writing! I loved it! Getting ink all over my fingers while filling the converter also brought back fond memories :-). I hope to be able to contribute something valuable to this site one of these days, but right now, I'm learning. :-)

-Ben

p.s. Oh yeah, aside from the Phileas, I am now a proud owner of a Waterman Carene in medium nib :-)

Welcome from Texas! You've made a fine start with those Watermans--

Thanks Johnr55! I look forward to a very enjoyable hobby! :-)

Hi and welcome! Watermans are hard to beat. I have 3 Phileases, a Charleston, and a brand new Carene with a fine nib. I installed myself at a coffee shop this afternoon and did quite a bit of writing with the Carene. It's a great pen.

Judybug

Welcome to FPN. I have several Phileases and they are very good pens.

Hi Judybug and mike1 thanks for the welcome. I really enjoy my watermans. Ironically, I used a Parker FP back in my school days... go figure ...

Glad to hear that your enjoying that Watmerman, and welcome to FPN!

Welcome. If you stick around here, be prepared to get a second..maybe third job to pay for the habit!

Hi Ben and welcome aboard. I too, have several Phileases and like them a lot as an everyday pen, much like my Sheaffer Snorkels. Moreover, I came to love my Waterman pens in history class, when writing those long dreaded Blue Book exams.

Hi Ron, I agree with you about the Phileas! Although currently I'm having fun with my Carene