Hi from leftie

[anniemac]

Just discovered FPN while doing loads of net research with view to making my first vintage pen purchase. and thanks to admin for sorting out my registration.

Gosh, it's big old world out there when you start looking at pens on offer! I'm a leftie who went through that whole "you shouldn't use a fountain pen" thing at school, but I persevered anyway and over years have had inexpensive student type pens, Platignum, Parker, etc. Always fancied something with a bit of a past though. I'm a journalist and spend more and more of my time scribbling shorthand in biro or sitting at computer and the less I have chance to write properly, the more I realise what I'm missing, so a new (old) pen may encourage me. I'd like to get into collecting, but writing with my new purchase will be priority. That's what it's there for!

Drawn towards Sheaffer Snorkels and Touchdowns, love the styling, so I think that's what first purchase will be, but who knows after that?

Well impressed with the helpful comments and encouragement seen on FPN while I've been browsing. Look forward to joining in!

Ann

[Carrie]

Hi Ann, welcome to the forum, you'll find plenty of lefties here I've got to admit that I love the Triumph nibs on the Sheaffers. You'll be into a downward spiral from now on, first it's the compulsive pen buying, then it's the obsessive ink purchases and then you get the paper as well...

[Ruaidhri]

Hi Ann,

 

Welcome to FPN

 

I think you'll find it a pleasant spot.

 

Regards,

Ruaidhrí

[Lemur]

Hello Ann,

 

Welcome to FPN.

 

I´m a leftie myself.

 

Regards

Ingmar

[johnr55]

Where are you from, Ann? Your grammar sounds British, or at least Euro. Welcome from a leftie from Texas!

[anniemac]

Thanks to all for the welcome. I'm actually trying to persuade my husband to disable my ebay account while I'm not in in case I start spending money, though my initial purchases I think will be from regular outlets, without the added excitement of bidding!

Yes, John, I'm from the UK, Lake District to be exact. Is British grammar good or bad? I'm not sure! I'm sure there are some little tell-tale phrases that have given me away. Actually now I've discovered the FPN will I ever have time to actually write with a fountain pen? Reading the posts is just too interesting.

Ann

[aunt rebecca]

hi anne,

 

as a leftie i preferred firm nibs. i still like firm nibs--but i have expanded and now prefer springy nibs and i also like flexi nibs.

 

when i started out i adored sheaffer pens--touchdowns and snorkels are among my favorites. i prefer medium or broad nibs. i am an underwriter and have a heavy hand.

 

sheaffers are very undervalued and you can get good buys now. good luck and welcome to the board.

[southpaw]

Hi Ann from yet another leftie!

 

Don't let others tell you what you can and can't do. Plenty of us lefties around here who love FPs. It's all a question of the right pen/nib/ink/paper combination, plus your personal writing style and how you adapt and overcome any challenges. Are you an overwriter or underwriter? I switched to being an underwriter after I discovered FPs about 1.5 years ago. It made life easier, especially since I prefer wet nibs.

 

Anyhow, hope to see you around (and you're on the right track going after vintage Sheaffers!).

[mike1]

A touchdown Sheaffer with a Triumph nib is just the ticket for you. A very good starter vintage pen and good writers. Welcome to FPN. Warning, once you get that first pen the obsession catches hold and then you're lost. Welcome to the group of the fountain pen obsessed.

[anniemac]

Hi all

Yes, I am trying to ignore the "helpfulness" of non-FP users telling me what I should and shouldn't do. Bless 'em. I'm a definite under writer, with quite a turn on the paper if it's going to look remotely decent. Too many years of shorthand standing with a small notepad and a ballpoint have ruined my handwriting, it has to be said. Maybe I can turn things around. . .

For good looks the Sheaffer is a definite winner. I'm a totally new convert to that style, until I started browsing the web I was looking for traditional. Woman is fickle, as they say!

[playpen]

::::raises left paw to wave to annie:::::Greetings from yet ANOTHER lefty!!

Welcome to our planet and be prepared to be parted from every cent you ever earned!!