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Hello, I'm new to fountain pens. I've been lurking on this forum for a while now, so here it goes. It started about 6 months ago when I spent $18 on a Lamy Safari. It was really my first time using a fountain pen, and it felt totally different from what I've been using all my life (i.e., ballpoint, rollerball). After a few weeks, I felt intrigued to try something new (or "better"), so I upgraded the steel nib with a gold nib. Now I think I use my Safari more than a ballpoint pen! Am I considered an "addict"? Anyways, I love reading what others have contributed to this website, and to a noob like me, this network is extremely helpful. Thank you, and I look forward to learning more about the art of writing and fountain pens right here on this forum.

 

 

P.S. I want to get a nice used Montblanc 149, which I'll post my questions/concerns in the appropriate section.

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Hi,

Welcome on board from a self confessed 'Safari' addict.

 

I think you safe from being called an addict - yet!!!! when you have to 'fess up to having 'more than a few' pens you will be well on your way - lol

 

I would be interested in your thoughts (review) of steel vs gold nib on the safari :-)

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Hello from Oregon and a possibly very interesting journey! I began my journey over a year ago with Lamy fountain pens also. Today I have ten pens inked on my desk of which two are still Lamy.

I would say that hopefully you won’t be considered an addict, although the term seems to be used for just the compulsion. My wife tells me an addiction is an unhealthy compulsion. I personally tend to become a bit compulsive with my interests but I’d like to think there is nothing unhealthy. Instead it seems to be a very good thing in my life. Hopefully for you too.

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Hello and welcome to this friendly corner of the universe from a fountain pen user in San Diego. There is such a wealth of information waiting for you to discover on this site. Write On!

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Welcome! A gold-nibbed Safari!? Wow, I must say that is a first for me. I look forward to reading a good review of your experience! Or not. Whatever you please. We are, for the most part a relaxed and friendly group here...

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Hi there, welcome aboard. Where from sea to sea to shining sea in Canada are you?

I'm in Vancouver, BC, and with unstable weather, the sun is not-so-shining right now!

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Oh we're not doing too well in Ontario either. Well below normal temperatures and it's almost May. I have a feeling that we're not going to get Spring, we'll go straight from chilly to hot 'n humid.

 

Have a good time on FPN, stay safe.

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Welcome to the community. Have fun because there are many wonderful pens to be had, and we will help you find them. And ink, and paper, and washi tape.

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Hi! from this side of the Rockies, in Sunny (at least for now) Alberta.

Sometimes a technology reaches perfection and further development is just tinkering. The fountain pen is a good example of this.

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Hello and welcome to FPN.

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Greetings from Durham in England. I spent a year in Newfoundland - but perhaps you don't count that as part of Canada? Most Newfies are pretty doubtful.

 

If you have joined this forum you are in serious danger of becoming an addict. I also just joined to get ne specific piece of information, and look what happened to me...

 

Bonnie-scott, you're flying a Welsh flag. Where are you from?

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Hi There

 

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There is a lot to learn here and hopefully you will enjoy your time on this forum.

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