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I started using fountain pens about 20 years ago, and have accumulated a small collection of inexpensive examples in that time. I joined FPN in late 2010 (31 January, in fact) but never posted until now. That was also right around the time I started collecting watches, and that put a damper on my pen pursuits in terms of both funds and time. I've only acquired a few pens here and there since then, but recently my interest has been rekindled. I've made a few purchases and been reading up a bit on feeder design lately (facilitated, in part, by the safer-at-home order we're under) so I thought now was a good time to join in.

 

I attached a shot of my Conklin Symetrik with a watch I've long since flipped, and here's the complete list of my pens, and a few that have moved on to other homes. Of those I currently own, I use all except the first one.

 

Parker 51, gray with Lustraloy cap

The pen my dad used while a sailor in the US Navy during WWII. I had it restored after he gave it to me in my early fountain pen days. He passed away in 2003. My only vintage pen.

 

Parker 45, black with steel cap and gold trim, medium nib

The first fountain pen I owned, gifted to me brand new by a colleague after I asked him about one of his pens.

 

Just pulled the trigger on a blue marble Pelikan M205, fine

 

Monteverde Denali, fine nib

 

Pilot Metropolitan, all black with chrome trim, fine

 

Conklin Symetrik, all black with chrome trim, fine

 

Pelikan Technixx, black, fine

 

Noodler Ahab Flex, black

 

Lamy Safari Aluminum (the first aluminum model they made IIRC)

 

Conklin Duragraph, amber, fine

 

FPR Himalaya, green ebonite, flex nib

 

Waterman Hemisphere, all stainless, fine

 

A few that have found their way to other homes.

 

Sheaffer Prelude

Sheaffer Award

Parker Sonnet

 

I suppose that will do for an intro post. I hope everyone is staying healthy.

 

Dan

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Hello and welcome to this friendly corner of the universe from a fountain pen user in San Diego. How wonderful that you have your father's pen, such a nice connection to him and that time period.

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How wonderful that you have your father's pen, such a nice connection to him and that time period.

I'm lucky to have it. Thanks for the warm welcome!

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Hello and Welcome to FPN. Glad to have you joining in on the fun!

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Welcome, Anaxyrus! You have lovely variety in your collection. It makes me want to branch out a bit more myself and try some other brands.

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Hello and Welcome to FPN. Glad to have you joining in on the fun!

Thank you sir!

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Hello Dan,

 

Hi from the Milwaukee area! I assume you are aware of Anderson Pens in Appleton? I hardly have a reason to be in that area anymore, but when I am I make a stop.

 

Brian

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Welcome to a bit more activity. Things have changed a bit over the years, but we are still here. If you are near a city that has a pen club you may want to explore joining it for when we can actually meet in person. You will likely discovery young people participating, a hopeful aspect of this hobby.

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Hello Dan,

 

Hi from the Milwaukee area! I assume you are aware of Anderson Pens in Appleton? I hardly have a reason to be in that area anymore, but when I am I make a stop.

 

Brian

Hi Brian. Yes, I do know of them! I ordered my Conklin Symetrik from them on line a LONG time ago, and a few years back stopped in and bought the Noodler Ahab in person. I hope they're doing OK. I don't get to Milwaukee nearly as much as I'd like to, and this reminds me of one more reason to go (when it's OK to travel).

 

Dan

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Welcome to a bit more activity. Things have changed a bit over the years, but we are still here. If you are near a city that has a pen club you may want to explore joining it for when we can actually meet in person. You will likely discovery young people participating, a hopeful aspect of this hobby.

That's good to hear! Thanks for the welcoming words.

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Welcome, Anaxyrus! You have lovely variety in your collection. It makes me want to branch out a bit more myself and try some other brands.

Thank you! There are certainly a lot of options. Go for it. ;)

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Greetings from SE WI. Walworth Co.

Wow, welcomes from two Wisconsinites already. Thanks!

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Wow, welcomes from two Wisconsinites already. Thanks!

Your in good hands with bsenn and me. I have invited Brian to some local auctions that have vintage pens [ Parker's ] that happen in and around Rock Co. That's when I can't buy them all. :D

 

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Your in good hands with bsenn and me. I have invited Brian to some local auctions that have vintage pens [ Parker's ] that happen in and around Rock Co. That's when I can't buy them all. :D

 

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Cool! I'd love to join you guys sometime.

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Cool! I'd love to join you guys sometime.

Yeah, Ken is good at tracking down the deals, and he shares when he can't handle it all. Hopefully that happens again sooner rather than later.

 

Brian

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