I’ve always been obsessed with pens. It has mostly been drawing pens(rapidographs, dip pens, and such), but 10 years ago I decided to get myself a nice fountain pen. I went to a local pen shop and bought a Waterman L’Etalon. I liked the L’Etalon’s styling, and it seemed like quality pen. It was also a good deal. It wasn't too long before I realized why – the pen would dry out because the cap was broken. It had a lifetime warranty, but I only recently got around to sending it in for service. Since I’ve gotten it back, I’ve gotten more into fountain pens. I’ve gotten a Lamy Vista, which I use mostly for drawing, and a Safari with an italic nib. Right now I’m trying to talk myself out of buying a Namiki Falcon, and I’m not doing a very good job.

Welcome to FPN.

Hi there and welcome too!
Glad you started off with a few good pens.


Mike

Grasshopper, welcome into the way of the pen. You are progressing in the cult, er, hobby nicely. It is good to have another addict, er, FPN member from ATL.

Welcome aboard!

Welcome to the forums.

Hello and Welcome to FPN!!

Thanks for having me.

Is there a 12 step program for this sort of thing?

It's actually a 12 pen program...

Do I get any credit for my 20 year old Rapidographs(made in W. Germany!) or my ruling pen compass set?

Welcome to FPN!

Hello and welcome- If you're looking at the Falcon try a look around some vintage pens, there are reasonable priced pens with nibs that puthte Falcon to shame!


Kurt

Hello and welcome to FPN.

welcome to FPN