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Greetings everyone. I've been lurking for a while but figured the last thing I needed was another online forum . . . well, as you can see, I've caved.

 

I'm not really a collecter, but in being a fountain pen user, I've accumulated about 20 or so pens. My dad was a fountain pen guy (Shaeffer in particular), and I always was interested in his pens growing up, but it wasn't until I read an article in GQ Magazine about Parker 51's that I really became interested in fountain pens. I went on to write all of my law school exams with a Parker 51 demi.

 

Again, I'm not really a collecter, but in my pen drawer are about 10 51's, a few inexpensive Auroras (my favorite Daily writers), a vintage MB, a Shaeffer Triumph green-stripe, a Cartier Diablo, a Conway Stewart, and another dozen random fountain pens that bear no relation to each other, other than they caught my fancy.

 

I'm also a paper fanatic, so I suppose that goes hand in hand with fountain pens. Our company controller hates me because I insist that we order Ampads for the supply closet.

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Hello and welcome aboard!

 

It's nice to hear of FP enthusiasts with a history to it -- in your case, your dad's interest go you into it. Do you have any of his pens? If you get a chance, it'd be great to see a shot of some of your pens, or a bit more description on them.

 

Hope to see you around, and thanks for the great intro.

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Rom. 5:8, NKJV)
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Hi TCN and welcome from a fellow SE Michigander. This is a friendly place, as you probably know from lurking around, and we're glad you joined us!

 

James P.

So here's what happened
While you were nappin'
I just went out for a snack
I was feelin' famished
And then I vanished...
But now I'm back

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Welcome to FPN. I see by what you've told us you are already one of the afflicted so the usual warning would be wasted. Jump in anytime you feel you can add something to any post or start a new thread if need be.

"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." Satchel Paige, Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher

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Welcome to FPN, TCN! :D

 

I'm a huge Detroit Red Wings fan (yes, despite the fact that I live in Vancouver :rolleyes: ) and would love to see a game at "The Joe" one day :)

 

Thanks for the nice intro. You have some very nice pens, there; if you have a chance to snap a photo of your collection, we'd love to see it!

Vancouver (Canada) Pen Club (our website)

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TCN

 

Welcome to FPN

 

I'm not really a collector, but in being a fountain pen user, I've accumulated ..................

 

We all say that :ltcapd: :roflmho:

 

Regards,

Ruaidhrí

Administrator and Proprietor of Murphy Towers

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Not a collector........................hee hee hee

 

The first step is to admit you have a problem....... :huh:

And then ignore it....... :P

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