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Hello everyone,

 

I've been lurking here for a number of months and decided it was time to finally join.

 

I've always loved art, and my first fountain pen was a sheaffer calligraphy set I bought while in junior high. I learned a number of styles from the Speedball Textbook, decorating different parchments as gifts for family.

 

Over the years I've used my calligraphy off and on, but about a year or so ago I purchased a Waterman Phileas and fell in love. I've always been a journaler, but this made it even more enjoyable. I found out about Moleskine journals, which are wonderful.

 

I've used cartridges for a long time, but a few months ago bought my second FP from His Nibs (a Hero) and a bottle of Noodler's Black. This has led to a serious case of ink envy, so I just ordered my third pen (a Duke) and a bottle of Private Reserve Spearmint - I can't wait.

 

I love the feel of something made to last, and have added a beautiful leather cover for my Moleskine from Renaissance Art, which is a delightful way to carry my journal and pen together. I also found a very reasonably priced Civil War era writing slope which is great for writing letters to various people.

 

That is probably one of the best parts of the joy that a fountain pen makes of writing - I have started writing letters to friends and family much more often.

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Hello and welcome! Let the addiction flourish :D :D :D

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Hi & welcome.

 

You'll find a friendly bunch in here :D

 

Regards,

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