Hello,
I'm new here. Thesaurus Rex told me about FPN. I have been a fountain pen user most of my life, but not really dedicated until recently. I resurrected my Esterbrook J (1956). It still works beautifully. I am actually amazed that I managed not to lose it in over 5 decades. It's older than my teeth (I was still on my first set when I got it).
I'm still using my three original pens (the other two are Sheaffers). I have one new pen - a cute little Pilot Birdie, that travels with me. I just bought a Waterman Kultur in marbled green on eBay (Thesaurus Rex recommended that one).
I've discovered a really fine pen shop here in Toronto - Laywine's. I'm saving up for a Pelikan M200 "Tradition".
I have already found many kindred spirits here and hope to get to know you better.
Full Version: Hello from Toronto
Hi Den and welcome to FPN! 
I live in Vancouver, BC myself but I know there are quite a few Canucks around here on FPN. FPN member "goodguy" was trying to organize a Toronto pen gathering a while back, so if you are interesed in future meetups, you might want to send him a PM (personal message) or email to let him know that there's another Torontonian in the house!
(oops! almost forgot---FPN member "Tienlong" is also from T.O. and I think he works in a pen store downtown)
Cheers,
~Maja
P.S. Haven't heard from Thesaurus Rex in ages...How is he doing?
I live in Vancouver, BC myself but I know there are quite a few Canucks around here on FPN. FPN member "goodguy" was trying to organize a Toronto pen gathering a while back, so if you are interesed in future meetups, you might want to send him a PM (personal message) or email to let him know that there's another Torontonian in the house!
(oops! almost forgot---FPN member "Tienlong" is also from T.O. and I think he works in a pen store downtown)Cheers,
~Maja
P.S. Haven't heard from Thesaurus Rex in ages...How is he doing?
Hi Den, I also live in Toronto and it's good to hear that you've gotten into the addiction. There are a few good shops in TOronto so if you want to know, just give me a PM.
THanks
Brad
THanks
Brad
Welcome Den,
I'm from Montreal. I have never been to Toronto for some strange reasons.
I hope I'll have a chance to swing by those nice pen shop.
Samovar
I'm from Montreal. I have never been to Toronto for some strange reasons.
I hope I'll have a chance to swing by those nice pen shop.
Samovar
Thesaurus Rex is doing great and posting on FireDogLake.com regularly.
I've been to one store in Toronto - Laywine's. I found them friendly and helpful.
On the face of this is either an really practical and economical obsession (not many addictions have a practical side) -
or
It's an inexhaustable money sink. I mean, really, who needs a $20,000 George Washington Montblanc? (seen today on eBay)
I've been to one store in Toronto - Laywine's. I found them friendly and helpful.
On the face of this is either an really practical and economical obsession (not many addictions have a practical side) -
or
It's an inexhaustable money sink. I mean, really, who needs a $20,000 George Washington Montblanc? (seen today on eBay)
Welcome to FPN! I'm afraid if you hang around here long enough - you might start wondering why you DON'T have that Geaorge Washington MB! 
Have fun!!
Have fun!!
Thanks for the update on TRex; glad to hear that he is still an online presence. Tell him I said "hi"; I miss reading his posts here 
| QUOTE (Waterman @ Mar 7 2007, 08:46 PM) |
| Hi Den, I also live in Toronto and it's good to hear that you've gotten into the addiction. There are a few good shops in TOronto so if you want to know, just give me a PM. THanks Brad |
Oops! Sorry I forgot to mention you as part of the FPN T.O contingent, Brad
I used to post a "Welcome to FPN!
" greeting to every new member at one time but then I got lazy and put it in my signature 
Anyway, belated greetings to every new FPN member!!
| QUOTE (Maja @ Mar 8 2007, 03:02 AM) |
| Thanks for the update on TRex; glad to hear that he is still an online presence. Tell him I said "hi"; I miss reading his posts here |
I mentioned to Trex that he was being missed. His reply
"Aw, I miss those guys, too. I should stop in tomorrow and say hello. That is truly the most polite and considerate message board I have ever read. It’s almost eerie."
And from me: Thanks for the welcome.
| QUOTE (hpschd @ Mar 8 2007, 12:51 AM) | ||
I mentioned to Trex that he was being missed. His reply "Aw, I miss those guys, too. I should stop in tomorrow and say hello. That is truly the most polite and considerate message board I have ever read. It’s almost eerie." And from me: Thanks for the welcome. |
You're very welcome
Good to see that T.Rex is still writing about pens (on a political site!); I read his review of the Waterman Kultur and I see he hasn't lost his witty writing style
| QUOTE (ABushman @ Mar 8 2007, 12:12 AM) |
| Welcome to FPN! I'm afraid if you hang around here long enough - you might start wondering why you DON'T have that Geaorge Washington MB! Have fun!! |
GULP! I am beginning to realize that you just might be right! I'm doomed!
Is there a 12-step group for pen addiction?
The pen is indeed mightier than the sword.
I'm going to like it here.
Thanks TRex
| QUOTE (hpschd @ Mar 8 2007, 12:14 PM) |
| GULP! I am beginning to realize that you just might be right! I'm doomed! Is there a 12-step group for pen addiction? |
Indeed there is:
Step 1 - Send all your pens to me.
I can't remember the rest of the steps
EDIT: Forgot to add a hearty, "Welcome to FPN."
| QUOTE (fuddmain @ Mar 8 2007, 12:29 PM) | ||
Indeed there is: Step 1 - Send all your pens to me. I can't remember the rest of the steps |
NO!
| QUOTE |
| EDIT: Forgot to add a hearty, "Welcome to FPN." |
But, thank you
Welcome to FPN. I have very few pens older than I am. I've got to get a move on and buy some older vintage pens.
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