Hello all... new to FPN and new to fountain pens. Just bought my first, a Retro 51 Tornado in Stainless Steel. I found FPN while searching online for thoughts on replacing the nib. I like the one it came with, but would like to try my hand at italic writing. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Right now, to call my handwriting chicken scratch, would be doing a disservice to chickens everywhere. I blame my infrequent use of the paltry bit I learned about writing in school and the computer to which I am chained. Looking forward to learning from the pros who no doubt inhabit this forum.

- Robert

Welcome.

hell o and welcome to FPN. what part of the state are you living in?

Kurt

Easton, up in the northeast, about 90 minutes north of Philadelphia. Although the wife has me convinced we'll be packing our bags soon and moving to North Carolina. We'll see

Crayola land!


Kurt

Hello and welcome to FPN.

Hi Robert!

Welcome aboard!
Since I don't have any italic nibs, I can't help you out much, but you can start off by looking at 10 good company's offers of pens with OB (oblique broad) and similar nibs. E.g. Pelikan's M425 and higher.

Mike

Hi and welcome! Do they still allow people to tour the crayon factory? We took the tour years ago and loved it!

Greetings neighbor.

Hello there. I'm a virtual newbie myself, and have found the folks on this forum friendly and informative. Welcome!

Welcome to FPN!

Welcome

Interesting someone who uses a FP and actually lives close to me!|
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Kurt