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My history with fountain pens:

 

I remembered trying to resurrect my mom's Sheaffer and another brand discovered from my parents' drawer. No luck. :(

 

In high school, late 70s, my classmates have been purchasing nicer ballpoint pens but I purchased a Pilot fountain pen. Only 2 students in our class used the same exact pen.

 

In college, I probably either cracked the barrel of the Pilot pen or lost it. Sometime in the late 80s, my cousin gave me her Parker 45 she used in college and started using it at work. I remembered dropping it on its nib and broke it. I sent it to Parker and they replaced the nib with a fee. (I thought it was lifetime warranty)

 

I lost the Parker 45 and have bought 2 unknown models of fountain pens: Parker and Cross. Mostly from a sale at a big box office supply store. I miss those small stationery stores.

 

This time, thru the interent, I encountered 2 websites that have people interested in fountain pens, namely thedrawingclub.net and moleskinerie.com. I bought a Lamy Safari XF from pendemonium, but it was skipping. I exchanged it with a fine point and it worked out great. I also have a Pelikano Jr that I've used for general purpose writing. The Pelikano had never skipped a beat.

 

I just recently ordered 2 Pelikan M200 and just bought a Parker 51. :) :)

 

Glad to be here

 

-Jo

P51 demi, P51 full size, P reflex, Pilot VP blk carbon, M200 gray, M200 blk, 2 Pelikanos, 3 Lam Safaris, 1 Lam Studio SS.

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Welcome and I agree with your choice in the Lamy. I bought one two days ago and liked the fine point because the extra fine was a bit scratchy.

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Thanks for welcoming me.

 

Regarding the Lamy X-Fine, I appreciate your reply. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one. I also have a medium nib and that is so smooth on paper.

 

Pendemonium is a user-friendly store. They quickly exchanged my pen. They also suggested that I prime the pen with soap and water, but that didn't work either.

 

The only complain I have with Lamy Aluminums is that they dent and scratch easily, but it's a workhorse for me. It stays in my jeans pocket all the time and it gets banged around a lot on the desk.

 

jo

P51 demi, P51 full size, P reflex, Pilot VP blk carbon, M200 gray, M200 blk, 2 Pelikanos, 3 Lam Safaris, 1 Lam Studio SS.

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Greetings my friend!!! I am up the coast from you in Santa Barbara County in a small town called Guadalupe!!! I am glad to know that there are people in my area that are into fountian pens!!!

 

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Welcome!

"There is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper and the people who consider price only are this man's lawful prey."

- John Ruskin (1819-1900)

 

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Isn't there something satisfying about putting some "wear and tear" on a much used and much loved item? (wives not included). I am sure the pen doesn't mind being with you all the time and each meaningful scratch just makes the pen more uniquely yours.....ok have I gone too far this time? lol

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TNS,

 

In my area, I don't seem to find anyone that are into FP. I discovered a Yahoo group online that has a So, California chapter. I think they have a quarterly meeting in Pasadena. It's under the umbrella of Pen Collectors Association something.

P51 demi, P51 full size, P reflex, Pilot VP blk carbon, M200 gray, M200 blk, 2 Pelikanos, 3 Lam Safaris, 1 Lam Studio SS.

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Jo,

 

Welcome to the madhouse :D

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Hello and welcome to FPN!

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Good to have you here.

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