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Thanks for inviting me to join this august group. I have been reading for a while, and decided it was time to join the fun officially. My interest in fountain pens began decades ago when I found a few in my grandfather"s middle desk drawer. I had one of those dollar cartridge fountain pens while I was in high school, and then my parents bought me a nice Parker silver pen that I don't remember the model number for right now. It's been off and running since then, and of course the Internet introduces a vast new world for both studying and purchasing pens and pen supplies. At the moment I'm taking a particular interest in Japanese pens after mainly collecting German, French, and American. Also, I'm in a bit of an ink mania, searching for the perfect blue and also some other colors. One of the best discoveries I have made so far through FPN is the broad availability of ink samples, and of course I'm now digging my way through countless samples. One of the things I like most about FPN is the elaborate and interesting ink reviews offered by the members. Of course one thing I did not really even know existed before I came here is limited edition inks such as the Sailors. Wow, that is a potential rabbit hole to go down. It seems that these wonderful inks make it to the forum just as soon as they become unavailable! Cheers to all; I'm happy to be among you.

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Hello Pensei! Yes, compared to the days when I first started there has been an explosion of ink colors. Who know I would ever have more than two bottles of ink? Welcome to our little corner of the universe. I'm sure you will enjoy your time here.

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Thanks, OCArt. Yes, the ink thing is both a joy and a madness. I have always been interested in color, in the realm of art, and so when I start looking for the "right" color, it's a serious trip. I don't know if it's my computer, or if it is just the way it is, but I find that online swatches only offer the most rudimentary guidance. I'm actually equally or more influenced by what people say in their reviews. But ultimately, you need to get the ink into your pen and on the paper. You don't really know if it's right until then.

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Hello and welcome to FPN.

Recite, and your Lord is the most Generous  Who taught by the pen

Taught man that which he knew not (96/3-5)

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

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Welcome !

 

This is a good Parker Pen reference. Maybe you can find your "silver" Parker. :thumbup:

 

Pens AND inks so soon ? Too much. Apologies for not inundating you gradually.

For decency sake, I will not mention the wonderful variety of papers. :lticaptd:

Write with joy.

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Zum Augenblicke dürft ich sagen:
Verweile doch, du bist so schön !

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