I've always loved pens and paper, the act...the art of writing. Fountain pens have always fascinated me, but until today my only experiences have been a motley few from an arts and crafts store and a Lamy. I've enjoyed the Lamy, but haven't been satisfied with only one. About a week ago I finally sat down and began searching online, and then (long dramatic pause......) I found this site. This lovely, obsession nurturing, informative, priceless site. I was ignorant (perhaps blissfully so) of pens priced nicely enough to begin my exploration into the world of fountain pens. After learning how many options I have - thanks to all of you - I want a pen for each mood, for each writing project, every book I write notes in, for each day of the week, for seasons and holidays...there has to be more reasons, I just haven't found them yet.
Today I received the first two orders I made after furiously reading your reviews and agonizing over what pens I should get. That both orders arrived today has to be a sign
For hours I have been testing pens and three colors of noodlers ink. I am writing this with stained fingers (my first foray into converters and aerometric fillers was a bit clumsy but eventually sucessful) and having a great time testing each pen, over and over and over. I now have : Hero 329 old model, Hero 240, Kaigelu 222, Sensa Meridian, Jinhao 1300 multi color (yes, blingy and cheesy, but I like it. Gotta let that side out every now and again). Oh, and with the converter and noodlers, I like the Lamy a lot more than I ever did before. This is better than Christmas...with the exception of the smiles on my husband's and nephews faces when they open their presents. Even better, my husband is now interested. He really likes the Lamy and Meridian (both are a bit too big for me, but not too big to be forgotten) and asked me to order him both Hero's so he can have a few of his own. Drat, I'm already going to have to make another order
Just so you can understand how amazing this twist is, my husband is a master mechanic, his hands are built to crush and force metal things into submission and he never thought much about pens until today and rarely wrote. He tested pens with me for 2 hours (I've been at it 5 so far) and talked about improving his handwriting. Like I said, better than Christmas!!!I had to let you know how much your reviews and posts are appreciated. Enablers is too tame a word!
Annette
I work in Austin, drive past Canoli Joe's everyday...but can only go every few months, the deserts do me in. I don't mind the inky fingers, but work will - I'll be trying the lava soap this weekend. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
