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Hi,

I'm a new member, but I've been reading your posts for a couple of years; - great source of knowledge and inspiration. Thanks everyone.

 

My first question to the forum is to ask about a supplier - Fendess. I saw from old posts that this used to be italgadgets?

I'm looking for a particular writing instrument, very hard to find. Fendess have it on their site. What makes me ask this question is that they have its companions, and it's possible to order more than 1. I thought that was pretty unusual considering its rarity. So before buying I would welcome any opinions or experience please.

Thanks.

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Hello and Welcome to FPN!! Glad to have you as a member!! No knowledge of the mentioned suppliers.

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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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Welcome, Diane !

 

I don't know this name. However, please tell us about this special item you seek.

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

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Hello, Diane, and welcome to the Fountain Pen Network. Glad you have joined us. I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about Fendess or italgadgets. What is it you are seeking? As Sasha Royale suggests, we may be able to help you find the item if it happens to be available from another supplier.



This is now your place as much as it is ours. Please don't be shy. Ask all the questions you have and don't hesitate to state your opinions. I hope you enjoy your time here.



-David (Estie).


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

A backward poet writes inverse. -Anon.

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Thanks for the encouragement.

 

I'm seeking MB Boheme vert pencil. I've seen the odd one advertised, but on enquiry it's 'out of stock'. I have the FP and BP. Tempted by the RBs I've seen for sale, but I'm holding out for the MP. I'm a patient girl!

 

Back in the day I was a collector of different sorts of things, so it's clearly in my genes, and I understand the draw. I love some of your quotes that point towards the ....... obsession. I'm trying to hold back a bit with the pens. Not succeeding very well.

 

Over a period of 3 years or so in the 70's I treated myself to a FP, BP, MP set of Waterman Carene in Marine Green. Not as a collector; they were chosen because I liked the look. I wanted to have a decent fountain pen for business meetings (yawn) and I added the others over time. They are still in excellent condition, used regularly for 40years but kept well. I bought a couple more FPs around the same time - regular, nice ones. Not collectibles.

 

A couple of years ago I bought a new MB Classique BP red gold trim. I was happy with that, but found myself 'window shopping' others in the range. The bug had obviously been simply dormant. I've definitely woken it up and now have several items, mainly FPs, which are my preference, and I'm enjoying learning about them. FPN is on my desktop! And thank goodness for YouTube.

 

The downside is learning about the prevalence of fakes, and it's making me cautious. But that's not a bad thing.

 

BTW my home is UK but I'm based in the Middle East. It's great to see the multinational group on this Forum.

 

Diane

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Good luck finding your MB! I'm afraid that's richer water than I currently swim in, so I won't be of much help. :)

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