Greetings, Everyone. Just a quick introduction as I am new to this site.

I became aware of FPN through a couple of the key pen magazines a few years back
and finally decided to check it out. I am very glad that I did. As many others have
said, it is great to find a forum that is so well done by great people while covering a
topic about which we are all so passionate.

I became fascinated with pens as a child, was given a Sheaffer ballpoint as a high
school graduation gift, and fell in love with the Cross Townsend when it was introduced.
When I moved to LA I discovered my first fine pen store and the bug took root.

I soon owned a Waterman Carene, a ST Dupont Orpheo, and a Jorg Hysek fountain pen.
As I was discovering the joys of writing with fountain pens I was always aware of the
beauty and prestige of Montblanc. At some point I decided I needed to graduate to a
piston fill and the 146 was the obvious choice for me.

Today I own a wide range of fountain pens, the majority of which are Montblancs. They
just work well for me and my 146 is my daily writer. I have appreciate and respect a
number of brands and have started to collect vintage pens.

I look forward to becoming part of the network. Thanks again for being here.

Vintner

Welcome to FPN! Look around;you'll find a lot to enjoy!

John

Welcome! Sounds like you have a great collection already!

Erick

Welcome!

Welcome to FPN!!!!

Greetings Vintner and Welcome to FPN!s

Thank you for being here and welcome aboard! Save your money, as you already know what to buy next...

Mike .

Welcome, vintner!

From Maine!



Kampai!

Welcome aboard!

Welcome to FPN!

Hello and welcome to the FPN! You come from land of tasty crustaceans, more commonly known as lobsters! I am sure that you will love it here.

Welcome to FPN, Vintner. Is that just your choice of aliases, or are you a vintner by trade also?

Hello and welcome to FPN.