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:D Hi

 

Greetings from Dublin, Ireland.

 

I've always been a fan of fountain pens, but didn't realise (until today) that a network such as this existed. It's comforting that there are others out there also on the quest for the 'ultimate' writing tool.

 

There's something that you may be able to assist with me. I'm trying to locate a vendor who supplies oblique fountain pens. These can be quite difficult to locate.

Any assistance/tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

Also, any other members from Ireland out there?

 

Thanks

 

Pat

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Welcome Pat. Good to see you here. Yes, there are people who can supply Oblique nibs - even people who will custom grind obliques on pens that you already have, provided the nibs can be properly modified. I won't bother listing all - they will likely respond, or if you're looking for a particular pen - try listing a WTB (Wanted to Buy) in the Marketplace.

 

Are there any Irish on the board? (grin) Well - of course. Take a wander down to chatter - aquaint yourself with Ruaidhri and enjoy....

 

Here's a post that should interest... https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...ndpost&p=112829

 

Looking forward to your posts...

 

Gerry

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It is always interesting to see who are fanciers of fountain pens and where they live. There are Irish here at FPN. There are those of us who also claim to be part Irish by way of our ancesters. My folks told me there is Irish back there somewhere but there is also English, Scot, Welsh and German all mixed together. Welcome.

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Hello and welcome aboard! As to the quest for the perfect pen, many of us started out on such, but have come to discover that no such beast exists. Rather, many very, very good pens exist, which is why we want to have quite a few around - to appreciate their different strengths and characteristics. See you around, and enjoy the hunt!

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Are there any Irish on the board? (grin)  Well - of course.  Take a wander down to chatter - aquaint yourself with Ruaidhri and enjoy....

 

Here's a post that should interest...  https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...ndpost&p=112829

Warning

 

Things tend to "explode" around Ruaidhri. He seems to be a decent sort otherwise.

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Welcome to FPN. I look forward to learning about your hunt for oblique-ness. :D

 

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Hi Pat and welcome aboard the FPN! I know that Richard Binder does a first rate job when it comes to creating nibs of all kinds. I know he can help you find what your looking for.

Sincerely yours,

 

Ronnie Banks

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Welcome to FPN!

I hope you enjoy the forum as much as I have.

Ruaidhri is from Dublin also, I love reading his posts! :ltcapd:

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