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I discovered that during the last year when searching for information I routinely ended up on FPN so decided to join up; peruse the forums and perhaps find some way to contribute.

 

I’ve been an avid fountain pen user since college and still have my Waterman (turquoise case, 14k gold nib) which I got for my birthday some decades ago. I just had it restored and is now writing well again.

I’ve been writing almost exclusively with Montblancs for the last 19 years with the Meisterstuck 146 being the work horse. A few years ago I added a Montblanc Boheme as a travel pen; I liked the more robust build and the retractable nib. It’s also easier to take a few cartridges on a flight than a bottle of ink.

 

This last Christmas my wife gave me the Montblanc Carlo Collodi and I found some accompanying ink to pair up. This pen has been a real joy to write with and I’ve even grown fond of the brownish ink (I’ve been a traditional black/blue writer). It has a medium nib like my others and while appears a little ostentatious with the gold cap design, when unposted presents a solid streamline appearance and very smooth writing. I’ll include a photo below.

 

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Hi and welcome to FPN

 

 

I'm not a fan of the 14x range, but the Writers Editions are great. I have the Cervantes myself. That ink would go nicely with it....

 

 

Enjoy the forum

 

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Welcome !

 

I think beyond about $100-$150, part of the fountain pen is jewelry. Yours is a pretty cap. Dad's was a gold arrow.

Just a reminder that it is never wise to flaunt jewelry in public. By the way, a guy with an open magazine, on a crowded

bus, can lift an fp from the pocket.

 

Stay alert. Write with joy.

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Verweile doch, du bist so schön !

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Always alert. Thanks.

I like the Cervantes, a very nice look.

My wife is also someone who enjoys writing and has a Greta Garbo and a Princess Grace she trades back and forth.

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Hello and welcome. I am glad you have joined us. Please don't be shy about asking questions or stating your opinions. I hope you enjoy the time you spend with us.

 

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Hello and :W2FPN:, nice ink!

enjoy the forum.

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Hello Arthur. Greetings from northern California and a warm welcome to FPN. Glad you've joined us; it's great to have you here.

"Intolerance betrays want of faith in one's cause." - Gandhi -

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