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Hello all,

 

I have loved fountain pens for many years both for the beauty of the pen and the character of the line I can create. Much to the joy of my local pen stores I am very particular about what I like and don't like in pens, ink, and line. Much to their delight, I haven't found many perfect combinations, but I am still looking!

 

I have had two Aurora Optimas, a Lamy 2000, an Omas special edition something or other, and five or six Namiki vanishing points. Naturally I have many more Namiki vanishing point nibs than pens.

 

I currently like writing with broad or italic nibs with 'wet' ink that has a lot of shading. That said my Lamy 2000 is a medium nib and I keep fine nibs with Noodler's bulletproof in one of my Namiki's at all times.

 

I use my pens every day at work and at home. I take notes, write down ideas, and write clients notes and letters. Questions about pen care is what led me to the Fountain Pen Network. I will be asking many questions about how people carry their pens back and forth, how they store them at work (coffee mug anyone?), pen care, and maintenance. Additionally I always research purchases extensively and like to read every review I can.

 

You will all hear more from me,

Chris Kelly

AKA CTKelly

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Welcome !

 

"Perfect combinations" are elusive. Who knows whether you will reach

your destination ? There is great fun in "the going".

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I don't have to post my usual "Welcome and let me add you to the Big Apple Pen Club's mailing list" note, because Chris has already joined us! Welcome to FPN...

 

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Hi! Welcome to FPN. :W2FPN:

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