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Hello,

 

I'm in Northern Kentucky (directly across the Ohio River from Cincinnati) and have always enjoyed writing with quality pens. My profession, however, limited me to the ever-so-functional Fisher Space Pen and black ink. I'd love to say this was due to my being an astronaut but I'm actually retired after 22 years in law enforcement. A very rewarding career but in no way fountain pen friendly.

 

I am now a teacher at an inner city high school, instructing Criminal Justice courses in the Career and Technical Education section. (I'm still sworn but on a voluntary basis.) My students are fascinated when I use a fountain pen and I recently brought in pens and paper for them to try out. Many of them were not taught cursive in elementary school and the ones that did hardly ever use it. I love watching how excited they get just writing their names out and they have quickly gotten into the habit of asking to use one of my pens whenever they need to sign something. (I've shown them several vintage but they know those are "look, but don't touch".) Each year, the individual seniors can choose a teacher to hand them their diploma and I've decided to give mine a fountain pen as a graduation gift. At least they can use them in college before getting relegated to the Space Pen!

 

 

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Hello Christine and Welcome to FPN!! Glad to have you as a member!

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I am from KY also, closer to Louisville.

 

Have you been to appointments over in Cincy?

No, but I just looked at their website and will be heading downtown soon. Now I can't decide if I should thank you or blame you for the upcoming hits to my bank account! :D

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Welcome to FPN! :)

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Glad to have you as a member. Thank you for your services as a law enforcement professional!

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Hey! (Texan for hello)

Space Pens serve a purpose, but I use mine very infrequently. Sounds like you were made to teach, your heart is in the right spot. I, too, find it frustrating that cursive is lost to our children. But to be fair penmanship died in public education before that. Luckily all is not lost, many of us have improved our hand through practice and determination.

What are you looking to give, pen wise? Also, we have several teachers amongst us who use lower cost pens as incentive and reward. You might be surprised what comes your way when we know your intent to spread the inkfection, I mean joys of fountain pens.

I, for one, would like to thank you for what you give. A life of service may not be financially rewarding, but we appreciate all you have and will do.

 

Paul

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Welcome !

 

In quieter, civilized environments, I use my fountain pen. That's 99% of the time. Sometimes, a fountain pen

is not practical. (Heresy !) The Fisher Space Pen would be an excellent choice. I choose a Parker Jotter.

Before the ballpoint pen, we'd reach for the pencil.

 

I have see the handwriting of an adult that looked like that of a five-year-old. APPALLING ! ! !

Keep up the good work.

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Howdy and welcome from Texas! What a lovely story. Your students are lucky to have you for a teacher.

"Don't be humble, you're not that great." Golda Meir

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Hello and welcome!

 

I'm also in law enforcement. I carry a ball point pen to use on carbon forms or to give other people to use, and a Pilot Metropolitan that I use (because it's tough and relatively inexpensive so I don't cry if something happens to it). I left my first Metropolitan on a crime scene, though. I assume the roaches carried it off and are creating fantastic artwork in the walls somewhere. :-)

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