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This is a fun contest we did a couple years ago that is worth repeating. This time with a superb first prize, and 2nd and 3rd prizes not too shabby either. happyberet.gif

 

 

The rules are few and simple:)

 

1) Simply write out Verse 1 of Psalm 45 (any version) with a fountain pen in your best hand and post to this thread.

 

2) You may use any form of lettering. Decorate if you wish; the artistic expression is up to you. (Check out Ann Finley's rendition from Rainer Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet: Welcome to the Penmanship Forum)

 

 

3) Contest ends Midnight EST July 1, 2011.

 

~ Winners will be announced July 3 ~

 

~ Judges will be a variety of FP lovers/users.

 

 

1rst Prize ~

A truly stunning uncommon orange Parker 45 with a factory stub re-ground and polished into a

 

 

Pendleton Point smooth, elegant, Butter~line Stub (or will take down to a Cursive Itralic if winner prefers)

2nd & 3rd prizes will be a custom Pendleton Point

Butter~line Stub on one of your nibs.

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I think the $30 price for the factory Stub was original. bunny01.gif

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The cap is not original to the pen. I liked the jeweled UK version and since it has been my personal 45 for several years I put all the components I wanted on it. Best filler unit IMHO as well.

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Happy penning! thumbup.gif

 

Pendleton

 

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~ May the Lord smile on you ~

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What an excellent contest! And a prize worth breaking out the pens for. So, go, contestants, go!

 

Best of luck to you all,

Yours,
Randal

From a person's actions, we may infer attitudes, beliefs, --- and values. We do not know these characteristics outright. The human dichotomies of trust and distrust, honor and duplicity, love and hate --- all depend on internal states we cannot directly experience. Isn't this what adds zest to our life?

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Not a chance in the world, but it's a stub, so I'm willing to humiliate myself. :embarrassed_smile:

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Thank you for the positive feedback thus far. thumbup.gif

 

Getting excited for the first entries. bunny01.gif

 

 

 

 

 







Have grinder ~ Will travel ~ Pendleton

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I'm in! Not sure Ill stand a chance, but Ill give it my all! :thumbup:

 

:ph34r: Swavey

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A few thoughts in ink just to stir things up and get pens flowing here ...

 

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Not a chance in the world, but it's a stub, so I'm willing to humiliate myself. :embarrassed_smile:

 

 

 

Do you think maybe I should just put all the contestant names in a hat and draw them out raffle style? It is tempting.

 

 

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Personally I like the idea of a judged contest. That may be just me though. :hmm1:

 

:ph34r: Swavey

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My handwriting is atrocious at best but I'll give it a crack.

 

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Personally I like the idea of a judged contest. That may be just me though. :hmm1:

 

:ph34r: Swavey

 

Thank you for your thoughts; they are well received. :) I just want to encourage entrants. So far I'm the only one who posted anything...headsmack.gif ...Hm-m-m... I just might win! rolleyes.gif

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I was looking through the 'new content' search, saw this and thought it said 'A girl worth fighting for' (the song from Mulan)

 

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Just saw this thread. What a fantastic idea, Pendleton :thumbup: I'm in, but I fear the competition is going to be strong :bunny01: :bunny01:

 

Regards,

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I'm in, but I have no chance against the likes of Mauricio and some others here. Is there a sub-amateur category?

How small of all that human hearts endure,
That part which laws or kings can cause or cure.

— Samuel Johnson

 

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