Hello,

I am a recent trolling guest of these forums. I have been looking for all things fountain pen - and for the most part I have highly enjoyed the reading. I am new to the world of fountain pens thanks mostly to a co-worker of mine. I have become a real enthusiast over night. I find that I am writing more frequently and that my writing now tends to relax and comfort me.

My colleague started by offering me a Chinese made Parker replica to try. A nice little pen for my very first experience. After much thought I decided I would try out a Lamy Al-Star along with some Noodlers ink (Bay State Blue and Dragons Napalm). However, I am waiting on the shipment (and have been for a few weeks). I am currently using my fathers 25 year old Cross Century, which has a fine nib. I have been using Sheaffer blue and can not wait until I get in my other colors and more pens.

I look forward to continue my learning and writing experiences on and off this forum.

A warm welcome to FPN! Enjoy your stay!

I like your username, jalapenojack. Welcome to the fount... of fountainpenknowledge...!


-Lisa

Hey jalapeno - hot name!

Welcome. You'll love Bay State Blue but be VERY careful with it. It is, beyond doubt, the best blue to look at - which is just as well because once you've dropped the ink almost anywhere that's where it stays! It has a reputation for staining anything it comes in contact with, and seems to be especially harsh for Lamy Safari's. I have it and love it, but only use it in pens that I don't mind getting stained.

Welcome, my friend. Enjoy this site, and all its pleasant reading.

And share a post from time to time.

Hello and welcome to FPN. Kick off your shoes and have a stroll around the grounds. There is lots of good information as well as people willing to share information. Heck you might even pick up a pen or two at the Marketplace.


Once again welcome.

Kurt

Welcome aboard.

Thanks :-) I got it from a bag of chips so many many years ago (8-10yrs) and decided that would be a sweet handle.

"Thunder Crunch: Jalapeno Jack"

Thanks to the warm welcome everyone - and thanks for the warning re: noodlers baystate blue.

Welcom to FPN, and to the wonderful fountainpenland.

Good start, jack! Welcome aboard.

Was that cheap Chinese pen by any chance a Hero?

Welcome to FPN!

I was thinking about Jeff Dunham's character "Jalapeño on a stick" when I saw your handle.

Todd

Welcome to FPN! Hope you enjoy your stay.

Welcome to FPN!!!

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Looks like you made a good start.
Trying out dozens of new inks is nice too (and doesn't cost as much)

Mike

A big welcome to the network!

Welcome jalapenojack!!!

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

Welcome aboard the FPN!

welcome to FPN

Welcome!

Welocome to FPN!

Welcome to the forum........Lots of great information and comaradre here.