Hello everyone!

My name is Jason i am 27 and i live in Harford County Maryland.

i have recently become overwhelmed with the idea of keeping a journal. i am at a point where i would like to chronicle the events in my life as well as have a daily routine in which to unwind,reflect, and relax. My wife finds my "diary" idea as she calls it comical but i am not deterred by her badgering

the journal part is easy but now as i am sure many of you have done i must find a writing instrument worthy of such a task. from my reading here it appears that doings so will be quite the adventure. i am looking forward to it.

it really seems like a great community here and i am honored to be a part of it.

all the best,
Jason

Let me be the first to welcome you to our wonderful forums.

thank you Sidney glad to be here.

all the best ,
Jason

Welcome! I've been keeping a handwritten journal for about seventeen years (I kept one on the computer and on the typewriter for four years before that), and have found it incredibly useful as a meditative and reflective device in my life.

One thing you will discover is that we are full of opinions and advice here. First, though, have you used fountain pens before? What are you looking for in a pen? What are you looking for in a journal?

thank you for the welcome Velma.

my apologies i did not describe my ideal pen.

i am new to the world of fountain pens so i am not quite sure what i am looking for . i do know that i am not a fan of yellow gold on pens. gold on the nib is ok but the only FP's that i like with gold on the body of the pen have been to say the least, out of my league <_< .

i really need to try out a few different pens to get a feel for what suits me.

i will be getting a moleskine journal to start and from there who knows i have been drooling over some of the leather re-fillable journals posted in the forums.

oh an i will be getting a VP for sure but for my journal i would like a standard FP.

all the best ,
Jason

Welcome! Journaling is fun.

Welcome aboard, Jason We're getting a nice crew of Marylanders here. I'm in southern Maryland... St. Mary's County.

I keep a journal for the reasons you've mentioned, and I think it's a great help to me.

Bill

Hi Jason and welcome to FPN!

You can't go wrong with a VP and as for conventional FPs with caps, there are a ton out there. It's just a matter of choosing one that fits your hand and writing style (and sense of aesthetics). First of all, I would determine whether you want to get a modern pen or a vintage one. There are pluses and minuses for both. Try some modern ones at a pen store (if there is one nearby); that's the best test

Hello Jason and welcome to the Fountain Pen Nuthouse I am sure that you will love it here and gain a lot of knowledge about pens, and maybe even attend a few pen shows. Likewise, we have a section with great ink reviews on this Web site and I am sure you will find some new inks that you will fall in love with.

Welcome aboard and...

Happy Holidays!!

thank you all for the warm welcomes.

i have been reading as much as i can (well, as much as my eyes can stand! )
and all the information here is wonderful.

i have decided on my fist FP. from the reviews i have read the raw ebonite densho is a must have, so i got myself on a waiting list for one.

i am excited just knowing i will soon have such a fine instrument.

i would most certainly like to attend a pen show however i just may have to leave the wallet at home so my wife does not kill me!

thank you again, i look forward to participating in these forums!

all the best ,
Jason

Jason,

Welcome to FPN! Starting out with a Danitrio Raw Ebonite? Man, you're getting off to a great start (and ruining yourself for later pens - setting you sights that high right out of the starting gate ). Welcome and be sure to let us know how you like your Dani when it arrives.

hehe, growing up i lived in harford co for many years, in havre de grace, aberdeen, and then back to havre de grace, near darlington. (as stupid kids, we called havre de grace, havre disgrace and aberdeen, aberdump. ahh, the days when you could be stupid and it was socially acceptable) went to john carroll for high school.

welcome, jason!

you forgot about edge hood and blair hun!

all the best ,
Jason

Welcome to the mad house.... Just a point of information...
There is no 12 step program to cure fountain pen addiction...
OH and one other thing.... the people here will drive you to that addiction and laugh the whole time.... I know they are doing it to me...

Washington County MD here....

it is realy wonderful to see so many fellow marylanders here.

thank you for the welcome OldGriz i have been to your website and i must say you do beautiful work sir. your pens are stunning.

i must make it a point to head out your way, to the market and see them first hand.

all the best ,
Jason








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Hi,

Welcome!!

Dillon