Hello from Los Angeles

[lcbravo]

Hi all

 

My name is Leonardo Bravo, and I'm a recoverying fountain pen addict. After succumbing to the desire to buy a new pen almost every week (more than 2 years ago),

 

I have now recovered. Still have that monkey on my back, but now I can actually give some thought to what I'm going to buy, and then patiently wait for the "write" one to come.

 

I started out buying modern pens, but lately, other than a couple of Italian pens, I've been buying vintage. Just recently received a Waterman 52 with a stub nib, and hoping to use it for my entry in the handwriting contest.

 

I've been saving up for the LA Show next week. Hmm, what shall I buy?

[Claes]

Welcome!

 

What pen to buy?

 

Since you mentioned handwriting: how about trying to find one with an italic nib,

so you can feel the difference between that type and a stub?

 

Have fun!

Claes in Lund, Sweden

[Claes]

It's me again: after having seen a sample of

your handwriting, I think you should look for flexible nibs as well!

 

Have fun!

Claes in Lund, Sweden

[KendallJ]

Morning Leo! and welcome,

 

we may not be helpful to your addiction, but we certainly know how you feel.

[Gymeathaum]

My name is Leonardo Bravo, and I'm a recoverying fountain pen addict.  After succumbing to the desire to buy a new pen almost every week (more than 2 years ago),

Welcome here, Leo! Glad to have you.

 

By the way...er, what's your avatar s'posed to be? It looks...interesting. :blink:

 

Cheers,

Jimmy.

[Bryan]

A Big Welcome Leo! You'll love it here. Everyone is so nice helpful. I'm pretty new myself, but already I feel I'm getting to know some people.

 

Jimmy,

 

I think his avatar looks like a man sitting behind a desk??

 

Bryan

Edited February 14, 2005 by Bryan

[Guest Denis Richard]

Welcome Leo !

 

I'm going to the LA show too. We might see others there.

 

Denis.

 

ps : the avatar looks very much like the Libra sign.

[Maja]

Hi Leo and welcome to FPN

Yes, it is an addictive hobby but I am glad that you re-gained conrol of your buying habits--good for you!

As for what to buy in L.A., I would recommend making a short 'shopping list' of pens in which you may be interested. Try to find out the current price ranges for those items (check online or in pen books, if you have any) *before* the show, and don't forget that there is usually some room in which to move, price-wise, at pen shows. I usually ask dealers "What is your best price for this pen?", unless a pen is in a parts box.

 

Look around the show and write down pen prices (and the locations of the dealers' tables where you found the pens!), and try to resist the urge to buy the first example of the pen you want (unless it's something unusual/rare or cheap, etc.) as some other dealers at the show may have it for less money.... or with a nib that is more to your liking.

[lcbravo]

Hi everyone

 

The avatar is the Libra sign, but I like the idea of a man sitting behind his desk. I will be at the LA show this Sunday so I'll be on the lookout. I just noticed that it is raining, but a little rain has never stopped me. In fact, when it rains in LA, the speed limit goes up to 85 MPH...