Hi. I am from Cleveland, Ohio. I have been writing with fountain pens from about 25 years now. I got started with cheap Sheaffer and Parker cartridge pens back when I was in junior high school. I got my first nice pen about 15 years ago. I have Cross Townsend, Pelikan 400, Pelikan 800, Conklin Mark Twain Crescent, Sheaffer Balance, Waterman Phileas modern pens. I also have 2 Parker 51's and a Wahl-Eversharp Skyliner. I bought most of my modern pens from a store that has since gone out of business. Now it looks like I will need to buy pens and ink on-line, as there are no stores in town that sell them. I decided to join so I can find out more about where to buy pens and ink. Plus, I want to learn more about the hobby.

Welcome from another Ohoian.

Make sure to check out the NEO Pen club.

http://neopenclub.com/

Welcome Laura. Plenty of helpful information on this forum. For my part, I tend to buy most of my pens, inks, and paper online. Just a few of the trustworthy online vendors I've purchased pens from are:

Oscar Braun

Pear Tree Pen Company

Swisher Pens

Pendemonium

In addition, pen shows are great places to buy pens and pen-related merchandise. My wife and I went to the Ohio Pen Show in Columbus last year, and had a great time.

Welcome aboard!

Thanks for the information on the pen club. I am not sure that I will be able to make it to Youngstown since I am going to school, but I will keep it in mind.

Thank you for the links. I have heard of Pendemonium. I will check out those links.

Welcome to FPN, Laura.

Welcome, Laura. Ohio is the first place I can remember - my dad was stationed in Tiffen and Toledo as an Air Force recruiter.

In addition to RayMan's list, I can add that I have had good experiences with Richard's Pens. The best part of that is that Richard is a "nib meister" so all the pens he sells go in the mail having been tested, smoothed and adjusted in necessary.

Welcome!

Nice collection of pens you have there. I think the only one we have in common is the Waterman Phileas.

Laura -

Welcome. If you can make down to the Akron area, I believe we are having the next meeting in this area (actually Green, but it's close enough). There will be a posting here about the time and all of that fun information. How do you like your Mark Twain Crescent? I have been looking at those for quite some time.

Cheers,

John

Thanks for the welcome and the link!

Hi! I am always acquiring more pens, so maybe I will get some others that you also have. The Waterman Phileas is a nice writer for the price.

Thanks, John. Akron is closer, so I may be able to make it to that meeting. Please send me a PM when the meeting is coming up. Depending on my schedule and exams, I may be able to attend.

I like the Mark Twain Crescent. The crescent filling system is great. Plus, the pen cannot roll off my desk even if the cap is not posted. It has a nice solid feel to it, but it is not too heavy. I prefer larger pens since I have big hands for a woman.

Laura- first , welcome to FPN.
However, please make sure that you visit the Ohio Pen Show- it held in Dublin,OH, during the first weekend of November. It is one of the best pen shows.

Welcome Laura to FPN. Glad you've joined us and I hope you enjoy the forum!

cheers

Welcome to FPN.

Hello and welcome to FPN.

Welcome to FPN!!

Hello, fellow Clevelander! Go Tribe!

Unfortunately, I do not think they will be going where we want them to this season.

All should be fine in Penville, though!

Hi there, here from the other side of the ocean. Glad you like it here. There certainly is lots to learn new here!!

Mike

Hi, Mike. It is a pleasure to meet you. I wish I was over in Germany. I could pick up some more of my favourite pens (Pelikan)!

Laura, welcome to FPN. Hope you find your favorite pens:)

Thank you! I have been collecting a long time, but I do not know much about different brands of ink. I am already learning about the ink from posts here.

I have also discovered some new pens that I will be adding to my collection soon.