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Originally from Edinburgh, now in Denver, having been one or two places in between.

 

First FP probably an Osmiroid in the early 1970s, with an italic nib. Quink washable blue. Next was a decent Parker, from Brown's the Stationer on Nicholson Street, sadly stolen around 1984 (the date, place, and time I can still pinpoint with some accuracy and I will have my vengeance). Stayed with Parker, parlayed with Pelikan (too pricey), and have knocked about with Germans and Americans ever since. Currently discovering Cross, which I had always dismissed as belonging to the gift and luggage set. Currently in a relationship with a gold-tipped Townsend of a certain age, and very happy.

 

Between you and me, as a way of kindling a Japanese interest, I have considered forming a refuge for unwanted Nakaya Decapods, and can offer to reimburse postage.

 

 

 

 

 

"They come as a boon and a blessing to men,
the Pickwick, the Owl and the Waverley Pen."

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Welcome to FPN from North Carolina! Enjoy your stay.

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

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Originally from Edinburgh, now in Denver, having been one or two places in between.

 

First FP probably an Osmiroid in the early 1970s, with an italic nib. Quink washable blue. Next was a decent Parker, from Brown's the Stationer on Nicholson Street, sadly stolen around 1984 (the date, place, and time I can still pinpoint with some accuracy and I will have my vengeance). Stayed with Parker, parlayed with Pelikan (too pricey), and have knocked about with Germans and Americans ever since. Currently discovering Cross, which I had always dismissed as belonging to the gift and luggage set. Currently in a relationship with a gold-tipped Townsend of a certain age, and very happy.

 

Between you and me, as a way of kindling a Japanese interest, I have considered forming a refuge for unwanted Nakaya Decapods, and can offer to reimburse postage.

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome. Hope to meet you at the pen show in Denver this October or at one of the Pen Posse meetups.

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Welcome! I would second the suggestion for the Colorado Pen Show. Good luck with your Nakaya refuge; unwanted Nakayas need somewhere to call home.

May we live, not by our fears but by our hopes; not by our words but by our deeds; not by our disappointments but by our dreams.

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Thank you, everyone. Yes, the Colorado Pen Show is marked on the calendar. I think the Nakaya Decapod plan is sound: it doesn't need to succeed a lot in order to be a success.

"They come as a boon and a blessing to men,
the Pickwick, the Owl and the Waverley Pen."

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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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