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I'm looking forward to interacting with dozens of fountain pen aficionados. Technically I have owned fountain pens for over 25 years but for most of that time they set idle and dry. Last year I joined a writer's group and discovered that virtually every other member used fountain pens routinely. I explained to them that I had an old Parker that my father had given me but that it was unreliable and possibly clogged with old dry ink. They told me a few ways I could revive the pen and after soaking and flushing I was able to get reasonably good performance out of it. I know now that that pen is called a Parker 75 in fine with the Thuya laquer pattern. It is a gorgeous pen and I thought the world of it so I wasn't willing to carry it around a lot. They suggested I try a Lamy Safari. I did and promptly tumbled down the rabbit hole. Less than one year later I now have over 100 fountain pens and over 35 bottles of ink. I still haven't been to the DC Supershow even though it's held less than a mile from where I work. Hopefully I'll see you there.

 

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Welcome to the FPN.

 

You are fortunate to be that close to the DC Supershow. Perhaps you can make the next one.

 

Sounds like your dad's P75 is lovely. I'm glad you got it into functional order.

 

The nice thing about the Lamy Safari, etc. is that there is a wide range of nib sizes that cost less than $10.00 each from EF to 1.9mm. So enjoy.

 

You really did fall down the rabbit hole.

 

What papers do you favor?

If your out-go is more than your income,

 

Then your up-keep.

 

May be your Down-falll!!!

 

 

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

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Hello and Welcome to FPN.

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

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Hello and welcome from Indiana!

Please visit my store A&D Penworx.

Brands we carry: Benu Pen, Conklin, Kaweco, Monteverde, TWSBI - Diamine, J Herbin, KWZ- Clairefontaine, Field Notes, Rhodia, Whitelines

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Welcome !

 

My Dad's fountain pen was a gold cap Parker 51. As a ten-year-old, I was forbidden to use it. I got caught half the time. Curiosity > Fascination> Obsession. This year is Dad's 105th birthday. He is spending it with Jesus. Mom insisted (without opposition) that I have the Parker 51, as I am best suited to the stewardship of heirloom fountain pens. I am delighted that you have the opportunity to cherish you father's Parker 75. I have one, as well. (A gift from shipmates.) Try writing with fingers-extended, relaxed grip, at a 45º incline. I do, and my Parker 75 worked very well, though Dad's Parker 51 is much smoother.

 

I assume that you are walking distance from the old Tysons Corner. Take your Parker 75 for a walk to the DC Supershow. Try not to spend too much money.

 

Write with joy.

Auf freiem Grund mit freiem Volke stehn.
Zum Augenblicke dürft ich sagen:
Verweile doch, du bist so schön !

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Hello and welcome to the Fountain Pen Network. Glad to have you join us. Don't forget to consider the well built, quality, though relatively inexpensive Esterbrook fountain pens when considering which pens to purchase.

 

I hope you enjoy you time with us. Good luck with your writing.

 

-David.

No matter how much you push the envelope, it will still be stationery. -Anon.

A backward poet writes inverse. -Anon.

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