Hi All,

Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jeff. I live in Metropolitan Detroit and have been collecting pens for about twenty years. My collection has ebbed and flowed for the past 5-10 years as I've been selling some of my collection to fund other interests, namely watches and straight razors.

Anyway, it's good to be here and I look forward to reading and writing in the forums!

Jeff

Welcome, Jeff! I know what you mean about newer hobbies eating into older ones. FPs have been a pleasant break from teaching myself how to teach ancient languages .

Welcome!

Welcome Jeff - and to think, you live so close to Pam Braun!

20 years eh? What's in the kitty?

Hello and welcome Jeff! I'll second the question - whatcha got after 20 years into FPs? See ya around!

Hi Jeff.

I also live in the area(Eastpointe). Have you visited Pam's store yet? I was there Monday, picked up some Sailor ink. I always wind up spending a lot of time just talking to Pam about pen stuff in general. Great lady! Hasn't helped my budget much, though.

Anyhow... Welcome! There's a bunch of helpful and friendly folks juat a post away.

Larry

Welcome! So which pens have you kept near & dear?

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I'll have to go into the box and take an inventory. I'll post tomorrow. Off the top of my head the list includes numerous Mont Blancs, Pelikans, Cross, and Watermans.

Jeff.

P.S. Who is Pam Braun and where is her store?

There was a great Str8 thread running here not too long ago. You will probably notice a few FPNers on some of the Watch and Str8 sites as well.

Jeff, Pam Braun has about the best prices you will find on new pens. The website is www.oscarbraunpens.com. She is located in Oak Park, Michigan. Here is her contact information from her website:

Oscar Braun
15075 W. Lincoln Suite 111
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-5858 phone
pamelakbraun@aol.com

If you live in this area, you HAVE to visit Pam. Hint: BRING MONEY! you will find something you like. I have no affiliation to her business, I'm just a very satisfied (and broke) customer.

Larry

Hi,

Welcome!!

Dillon