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Ive been lurking around this forum for the last few days, reading reviews, advice and the posts in general. I have to say that this is the friendliest forum ive ever seen on the net and I just had to sign-up.

 

My pen history is very short tbh. I was given a Lamy 2000 by a friend and decided to read a little more about it. Since then ive ordered a Pelikan M250 which should be here tommorrow hopefully. Im hoping that using a decent FP will improve my shocking handwriting. Unfortuantely I have to use a ball point for most of my work (duplicate copies of forms).

 

Im 25 and from England and I guess im not your average 25 year old. I often think I was born in the wrong decade and would have prefered to have lived in times gone by.

Want to know anything else, just ask.

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Actually a lot of fountain pens are fine with making carbons (in my limited experience) - I wouldn't have any doubts about a Sheaffer Targa for example, or a Rotring Initial. These are pens with strong and very rigid nibs.

 

If you're interested ask about this on Writing Instruments and some people who have more experience with this area than I do will probably be glad to help you.

 

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Hi Brian,

 

If you want to live in the wrong century you've come to the right place biggrin.gif

 

Regards,

Ruaidhrí

 

BTW - the Sailor Trident is super for really getting through carbon copies. Quirky pen but well worth a look.

You'll find more info at this link:- Trident

 

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Sorry logged in as Admin :blush:

I see you're letting those admin powers go to your head, already! DIdn't take long, did it? :D

 

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Im 25 and from England and I guess im not your average 25 year old. I often think I was born in the wrong decade and would have prefered to have lived in times gone by.

Want to know anything else, just ask.

I just turned twenty, and I feel the same! For Goodness sake, I was using dip pens with iron gall ink at school before I finally found out that vintage fountain pens could produce line variations as well. I hope you have a lot of fun on this forum!

 

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Ask any question? Ok, first of all, welcome. Second, have you met our other lurker? If you haven't please speak to Ruaidhri about him/her. He/she is actually quite engaging but don't try to find him at night, even with a bright moon shining....

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Hey Brian,

 

Welcome from another Brit :D

 

You are aware of course that resistance is futile? You know you want it :blink:

 

Jim :bunny1:

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Welcome to FPN. The appetite has been wetted. You must go and feed it. Fountain pens are an acquired taste and they taste so good. Enjoy.

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