Dear fountain pen enthusiasts,
Just a short note to introduce myself.
My name is Rob Bakels and I live in the north of the Netherlands. I have browsed FPN for some time and now decided to join and be able to post.
I have written with FPs all my life (actually learning to write using dip pens!). In the last year I have developed a real fancy for UK and US fountain pens from the 1940's to late 60's. Favourites: Parker 61, VS, VACs and the English duofolds. However, Wyvern and Waterman are not to be dismissed! I have been able to obtain a few nice pens! Furthermore, I own a Pelikan 200 I have been using for nearly 20 years, and a newly obtained, but older, Pelikan 400, for which I just ordered a full flex nib from Richard Binder (can't wait for it to arrive....)
I am looking forward to exchanging views with fellow- enthusiasts.
Rob
Full Version: Hello from the Netherlands
Hi Rob,
Welcome to FPN.
Welcome to FPN.
Welcome, Rob!
In my school days I spent nearly every summer holiday in the Netherlands and I have great memories of your country.
Best regards
Hans-Peter
In my school days I spent nearly every summer holiday in the Netherlands and I have great memories of your country.
Best regards
Hans-Peter
Welcome!
I've been eying those flex nibs on Richard Binder's site as well. Enjoy!
I've been eying those flex nibs on Richard Binder's site as well. Enjoy!
Welcome from Western Canada!
Hello Rob.
Welcome aboard.
Welcome aboard.
Hi Rob and welcome too. My first expeditions were not only to Holland in general, of course, but especially to Alkmaar due to the famous church organ there which I really enjoyed playing (Bach, what else?).
Lots of luck collecting, and try to keep you wallet above water (if I may say so)
Mike
Lots of luck collecting, and try to keep you wallet above water (if I may say so)
Mike
Welcome aboard!.
Welcome to FPN!!!
Hoi! Welkom bij FPN!
Hope you have lots of fun here!
Hope you have lots of fun here!
Welcome from GB!
Rick
Rick
QUOTE (Rowingbiker @ Jul 11 2008, 11:46 AM) 
Dear fountain pen enthusiasts,
Just a short note to introduce myself.
My name is Rob Bakels and I live in the north of the Netherlands. I have browsed FPN for some time and now decided to join and be able to post.
I have written with FPs all my life (actually learning to write using dip pens!). In the last year I have developed a real fancy for UK and US fountain pens from the 1940's to late 60's. Favourites: Parker 61, VS, VACs and the English duofolds. However, Wyvern and Waterman are not to be dismissed! I have been able to obtain a few nice pens! Furthermore, I own a Pelikan 200 I have been using for nearly 20 years, and a newly obtained, but older, Pelikan 400, for which I just ordered a full flex nib from Richard Binder (can't wait for it to arrive....)
I am looking forward to exchanging views with fellow- enthusiasts.
Rob
Just a short note to introduce myself.
My name is Rob Bakels and I live in the north of the Netherlands. I have browsed FPN for some time and now decided to join and be able to post.
I have written with FPs all my life (actually learning to write using dip pens!). In the last year I have developed a real fancy for UK and US fountain pens from the 1940's to late 60's. Favourites: Parker 61, VS, VACs and the English duofolds. However, Wyvern and Waterman are not to be dismissed! I have been able to obtain a few nice pens! Furthermore, I own a Pelikan 200 I have been using for nearly 20 years, and a newly obtained, but older, Pelikan 400, for which I just ordered a full flex nib from Richard Binder (can't wait for it to arrive....)
I am looking forward to exchanging views with fellow- enthusiasts.
Rob
Welcome to FPN, Rob. Good to have you here. Looks like there are a few other people here who are also Dutch. It is indeed tohave you here on FPN
Hello and welcome to FPN!
This is a "lo-fi" version of our main content. To view the full version with more information, formatting and images, please click here.