Hi!
I am excited to be a part of FPN. I have collected since 1992 (my family and I were living in Columbus, OH at that time) and have focused on vintage US, UK and Italian pens. In the last several years, I have become interested in new pens made in China and Japan as well as contemporary European pens. My favorite vintage US pen was a Parker Vertical Stripe Vac-Fill Duofold in Red and Black--it was the best writer I owned, followed by a Waterman 94 in grey marble with a red vein. I sold my vintage pens only to re-acquire more later. Today I am writing with a large and heavy Minka (Taiwan) that is a mottled brown. Many of my Hero pens are decent writers, but not as good as the old Parker.
I look forward to meeting you and discussing pens (or other interests) with you.
With best wishes,
John Mallinak
Carl Junction, MO

Hello and welcome to FPN. I also focus on vintage (Esterbrook and Wearever mainly) but haven'r delved into the Asian market .......yet.

Welcome to FPN from the lower end of the Ozarks! Hope to see you down in Dallas next weekend for the Dallas Pen Show!!

Welcome to FPN. I know your part of Missouri. I lived several years long ago in Joplin and graduated from high school there. I return occasionally for the old high school reunion.

Welcome to FPN from New York City!