My small collection of pens got a little bit bigger today.

I got a blue Kultur demonstrator from a friend.
I also received my first Jinhao pen (a #250) in the mail from the eBay seller.

So, here's the whole big happy.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/songwind/2417652304/" title="Pen Collection: April 15th, 2008 by Songwind, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/2417652304_0c191436ab.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Pen Collection: April 15th, 2008" /></a>

Across the back: Noodler's Black, Purple Martin, and Gruene Cactus
The Pens, Left to Right: Waterman Kultur, Jinhao #250, Libelle Epic, Sheaffer Targa, Sheaffer Triumph Imperial

Don't worry Songwind... your collection will grow faster than you think.
Average in the forum is around 60 pens after 2 years.

Man, if 60 pens in two years is the average, I better buy a bigger desk!

I am up to 8, now.

I think I must be in serious trouble. 8? 60? Uh... hm. I've been here 6 months and have at least 30 pens. I kinda lost count.

Wait, I miscounted. I have nine.

Well, I would be up to ten, but I gave one to my wife.

We seem to have increased a bit in size.

From left to right:
Pelikan M200
Pelikan M600 w/ Binder cursive italic
Sheaffer Targa
Libelle Epic
Wahl-Eversharp Symphony (flex!)
Jinhao #250
My wife's Pilot Custom 74 w/ music nib
Sheaffer Triumph Imperial

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Nice collection! It's a good start - there are so many good pens out there, all with their own character. Each writes differently and gives you a different experience - don't you find that as well?

At this point, I have 75 pens, just got my last one - a Reform 1745 - today.

Erick

The one I keep at work is a Reform of unknown provenance, torpedo shaped, that I got from southpaw. Nice pen, firm fine point, piston-filler. Writes very smoothly.

I agree--nice collection. I'm up to 5. It looks like you have a varied collection. I'm curious: are you seeing yourself collecting different brands/styles like you have been doing, or do you see yourself focusing on a particular brand more than others? Looks like you recently got two Pelikans.

elcincogrande

Well, predictably, I had to thrash around a bit at first and figure out exactly what I like.

I have decided I *really* like Pelikans. I also really like the looks of vintage Sheaffers and some others.