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I think that was the stall I meant. But if I recall correctly, earlier in this thread Ian Williamson offered to email seating plans, which might help to pin the name down.

I know the gentleman you mean, he is lovely I have the seating plan at home jobs can check when I get home. David of William Hannah was the one selling the journals. A great product I own two already.

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Inkwellpens, I was 90% sure it was you at some table, I thought I recognised your nails but was too shy to say hello in case I'd got it hopelessly wrong.

What a shame, maybe next time.

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Sorry we couldn't go this year. It looks like it was a great Show with much fun had by all!

 

Hopefully see you next year.

 

 

Martin

Shame to have missed you, would be good to say hello sometime. Hope everyone is well.

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One of the highlights of the show was the Jack Row stand, unsurpassed workmanship and beuatiful and stunning pens.

 

Something very, very special.

 

http://www.jackrow.com/

Totally agree. I stopped and had a chat with him. Whilst never in a hundred years could I afford some of his pens I'm thrilled to bits that someone like him (and those Yard O Lead boys and girls) are doing what they do.

 

Long live those skills.

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Nexy year, should we arrange a time for any FPN members present to assemble at the bar for a drink? If we say 1pm - then it's almost half way through the event, and might make it easier for folk to say hi.

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Nexy year, should we arrange a time for any FPN members present to assemble at the bar for a drink? If we say 1pm - then it's almost half way through the event, and might make it easier for folk to say hi.

 

Fabulous idea !

 

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Totally agree. I stopped and had a chat with him. Whilst never in a hundred years could I afford some of his pens I'm thrilled to bits that someone like him (and those Yard O Lead boys and girls) are doing what they do.

Long live those skills.

I spoke to Jack too. Impressive bloke, great pens. I need a silver Mirage :)

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It was lovely to see you there (and Konrad) :)

Sorry I missed you .... the idea of a meet up is a great one.

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Blown away with the craftsmanship on the Jack Row stand, superb work. also the superlative engineering on the Conids, amazing.

 

A very enjoyable experience, everyone was very laid back.

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am sure everything I could think of saying has already been said and it's frightening the self discipline needed - within quite a short time it was the bank manager's money I was spending!

Can anyone remind me of the name of the seller on the far side of the room - opposite the first entrance to the hall, and toward one corner - who was offering vast quantities of parts for sale. I did buy from the guy, and his son, and the massive array of spares could keep my repairs going for a long time:)

I'd agree the suggestion of meeting in the pub next year is a good idea.

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I'm completely going nuts over work and will be until after the 18th of October, but as soon as that's done I will post my thoughts on the show, pictures of the haul (including writing samples, all but one -which was one that I had and was worked on by Oxonian- are currently inked and in rotation!

 

And the whisky so far has remained Lagavulin 16... Have quite a few others to enjoy too but those DO have to wait until after this heavy work period!

Fountain pen novice. I am aquiring pens at a frightening pace, I am afraid it might be an addiction... I see I am not alone here on FPN! Latest acquisitions - Platinum 3776 Kumpoo with Diamine Eau de Nil, Opus 88 Koloro inked with Diamine November Rain, Franklin-Christoph Model Pocket 66 prototype inked with Franklin-Christoph Honeycomb.

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am sure everything I could think of saying has already been said and it's frightening the self discipline needed - within quite a short time it was the bank manager's money I was spending!

Can anyone remind me of the name of the seller on the far side of the room - opposite the first entrance to the hall, and toward one corner - who was offering vast quantities of parts for sale. I did buy from the guy, and his son, and the massive array of spares could keep my repairs going for a long time:)

I'd agree the suggestion of meeting in the pub next year is a good idea.

I'm pretty sure you mean Mark Catley - Vintage Fountain Pens

https://vintagefountainpens.co.uk

Verba volant, scripta manent

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It's a tax that is charged on work days for entering central London (except for American diplomats who claim diplomatic immunity - while we pay your road tolls). Hence no Congestion Charge on weekends

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It's a tax that is charged on work days for entering central London (except for American diplomats who claim diplomatic immunity - while we pay your road tolls). Hence no Congestion Charge on weekends

 

 

And Private Hire Vehicles are exempt too (licensed 'minicabs' - a very loose term that can include oligarch's vehicles) which has led to thousands of extra, usually stationary, cars thanks to Uber.

 

Nowadays driving in London during daylight hours is its own form of spiritual punishment...

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Too many pens; too little writing.

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And Private Hire Vehicles are exempt too (licensed 'minicabs' - a very loose term that can include oligarch's vehicles) which has led to thousands of extra, stationary, cars thanks to Uber.

 

Nowadays driving in London during daylight hours is its own form of spiritual punishment...

 

And upwards of eight boroughs now have a borough wide 20mph speed limit . . . :(

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That I have no problem with. It's the time spent stationary that I object to! 20mph is an ambition most of the time...

 

 

And upwards of eight boroughs now have a borough wide 20mph speed limit . . . :(

Too many pens; too little writing.

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