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Hi, I'm also new here.

I found this site through the Wikipedia article on fountain pens.

In all honesty I'm not at all knowledgeable about fountain pens, but I like using them ;)

My first pen was a cheap Lamy actually, it went for about ¥3000 here in Japan, but it worked quite well. I got an Aurora after that, which was total junk (also cheap though.)

2 years ago on a trip to Guam, I found a Japanese department store that was going out of business. I got 2 Mont Blanc fountain pens for about $110, one I currently use, the other is sitting in pristine condition (the one I use is in my avatar.) You can probably tell where my username comes from :rolleyes:

For fountain pens I always use Mont Blanc (haven't tried anything else) and for ball points I use Cross (my personal favorite.)

Anyway, nice to meet everyone. I don't think I'll be posting much (mostly reading) but I look forward to seeing everyone out there.

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Welcome to the boards.

 

I don't post much either, but won't hesitate if I need info, I find the articles on this board save me having to ask any questions.

There is always so much new information on these boards, I feel like I am missing something if I don't check them out every single day :lol:

 

 

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Welcome, 4810! Oh, there is a whole wonderful adventure for you now! There are so many wonderful fountain pens, so many different types to try. And in Japan, you have access to some of the best manufacturers around: Platinum, Sailor, Namiki, Nagaya...

 

And then, if you're interested in even more adventure, there's the world of vintage pens to explore. They're also wonderful writers: different than modern pens, but that just adds to their interest. And prices are very appealing. You get a lot more for your money when you buy older pens. (I don't know how else I could have bought a sturdy pen with a big 14K gold nib for $25!)

 

So welcome again!

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Hi 4810,

First of all, welcome to the fountain pen site for fountain pen nuts (the real reason why it is called fpn, obviously :D)!

Hi, I'm also new here.

I found this site through the Wikipedia article on fountain pens.

Nice tip, that, I didn't know we were listed there.

In all honesty I'm not at all knowledgeable about fountain pens, but I like using them  ;)
None of us really is, but the little bit we do know, we try to share here, and we all do that because we love using them indeed. It's a great hobby, IMO.
My first pen was a cheap Lamy actually, it went for about ¥3000 here in Japan, but it worked quite well. I got an Aurora after that, which was total junk (also cheap though.)

2 years ago on a trip to Guam, I found a Japanese department store that was going out of business. I got 2 Mont Blanc fountain pens for about $110, one I currently use, the other is sitting in pristine condition (the one I use is in my avatar.) You can probably tell where my username comes from  :rolleyes:

No, I couldn't guess :D. I saw the number 4810, and the only thing I could think about: hey, what a coincidence, the number is the same as the height of the Mont Blanc :lol:.
For fountain pens I always use Mont Blanc (haven't tried anything else) and for ball points I use Cross (my personal favorite.)
They are good pens, both, but hang around here for a while, and I'm sure you'll try a few more brands :D, or, dare I say, vintage pens even... :D
Anyway, nice to meet everyone. I don't think I'll be posting much (mostly reading) but I look forward to seeing everyone out there.

Nice to meet you, too!

 

Warm regards, Wim

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Welcome to our little home away from home.

 

Lamy makes some good pens. I've heard that cheap Auroras can be anything from fantastic to garbage. I've not actually tried any Auroras, though.

 

MB - well, of course there's a brand that polarizes the pen community significantly.

 

Now - we need to get you to try Sailor, Namiki, Pelikan, and a few vintage pens. Watch out for Wim, he'll try to convince you to go for Stipulas.

 

Welcome and have fun on the site.

k :meow:

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I don't post much either, but won't hesitate if I need info, I find the articles on this board save me having to ask any questions.

There is always so much new information on these boards, I feel like I am missing something if I don't check them out every single day :lol:

 

 

Joe.

 

Same here. :lol:

 

Grab a seat, 4810.

You can't always get what you want... but if you try sometimes... you just might find... you'll get what you need...

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Hello and welcome to FPN, 4810 :D

Even if you don't post a lot, thank you for introducing yourself. Have fun browsing through the various forums, and please make yourself at home! :)

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Hi KCat,

Watch out for Wim, he'll try to convince you to go for Stipulas.

Who, me? Why on earth would I now? That way there will be less of them for me! :lol:

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