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Hi my name is Chris and Im new to Fountain Pens. I bought a Senator Pen but didnt know anything about it or how to use it. So Ive had it for 3years and didnt do anything with it til now.

 

I dont know exactly which senator I have or what ink to use with it.

 

Goulet Pen Company which is like 30min from my house. I called them and they recommended that I get on the forum to talk to people who would be able to help me.

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

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Welcome to our little corner of the universe from a pen user in San Diego. My guess is that your Senator is a piston filler, does it have a knob at the end opposite the nib? In any case these instructions should put you right https://www.jetpens.com/blog/fountain-pen-filling-systems-explained/pt/912

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Ik how to fill the pin and clean it but with it being vintage I guess I cant use modern ink or new ink unless its made for vintage pens. Idk thats why Im on here asking questions.

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Welcome aboard, from Charleston, SC. As you are a newbie, you might look at the Reference Pages on a website called Richard's Pens: it has a wealth of info about the basics of fountain pens, their use and care, and it will help you avoid making some mistakes. A couple of other websites with useful information for newbies include PenChalet, Jetpens and the Goulet Pen Company. Goulet has made quite a few videos available on their website and on YouTube, which are helpful with some procedures related to FP use. There is a series of posts here, called A Newbies Guide to Inks, which is worth reviewing (you’ll find it as the first pinned topic under the Inky Thoughts Subforum). Bear in mind that how your writing appears on the page is a complex interplay of pen, paper, nib, ink, and handwriting, so be patient as you experiment with these variables. Enjoy, and good luck.

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Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell. You can use any ink that is made for fountain pens but I would recommend sticking to major brands initially and avoiding smaller operations. Try Parker or Waterman or Diamine or Aurora or J. Herbin inks until you get more experience.

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Hi and welcome to the dark side! As others have suggested, visit richardspens.com for a very comprehensive reference on all things fountain pen. The FPN forum has been a blessing to me over the years with much knowledge gained and friendships made.

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Welcome! You will find lots of great information here and many suggestions to expand your collection.

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Hello and welcome to FPN, from Cape Town, South Africa.

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A hearty welcome to you for having the courage to put your name up for inclusion to this very learned group

called the FPN.They will go out of their way in order to help you,all you have to do is ask and they will let you know what their problem is or try and help you with yours,in order for you to learn quickly can I suggest that

you place your name on the annual list for the FREE Fountain Pen Hospital magazine which has a load of vital info and also lots about pens.Trust Me, Oneill or I can suggest some pens which might get you started with your collection.

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Hello and welcome to FPN.

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