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Hello to everyone. I have been addicted to FPs for quite awhile now. Since high school, I have always use fountain pens. While maybe not my first, the first real pen I remember using was a maroon Parker 51 my parents gave me as a gift. Still have the pen, but it is now in "of counsel" status.

 

I haven't taken a recent count, but I estimate that I may have about 50 pens ranging from the mundane to the exotic. They seem to multiply by themselves in the dark closet it which they are stored. My present emphasis is in acquiring some nice examples of Sheaffer Touchdown and Snorkel pens, and of course in using them. But before I use some of them, they must be brought back to life. So, I will need to develop some expertise in resuscitating them.

 

I live in the Los Angeles area (Claremont, to be exact).

 

Craig Schmoyer

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Lots of us pen-folk in SoCal. Are you going to the LA Pen Show?

 

Welcome to the PFN "pen-nut net!

 

Andy

Andy,

 

I'd like to. Where and when?

 

Craig

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Lots of us pen-folk in SoCal. Are you going to the LA Pen Show?

 

Welcome to the PFN "pen-nut net!

 

Andy

Andy,

 

I'd like to. Where and when?

 

Craig

It is February 16-19 at the Manhattan Beach Marriot.

 

Email lapenshow@cs.com to request info and registration form.

 

I'm planning to go but am not sure if I'll go up Friday for the weekend or just early Sunday for the big Show and Sale. The weekend would be fun but the Hotel rooms are priced like Hotel rooms :o

 

Andy

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Hello and welcome to the FPNuthouse! I'll second that you'll fit right in with the rest of us nuts. 50 pen collection, and some exotics. Do tell! Pics would also be great. Looking forward to seeing you around the boards.

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Rom. 5:8, NKJV)
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Hi,

 

Welcome!!

 

Dillon

Stolen: Aurora Optima Demonstrator Red ends Medium nib. Serial number 1216 and Aurora 98 Cartridge/Converter Black bark finish (Archivi Storici) with gold cap. Reward if found. Please contact me if you have seen these pens.

Please send vial orders and other messages to fpninkvials funny-round-mark-thing gmail strange-mark-thing com. My shop is open once again if you need help with your pen.

Will someone with the name of "Jay" who emailed me through the email system provide me an email address? There was no email address provided, so I can't write back.

Dillon

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Hello Craig and welcome aboard. Your parents are so nice to have given you a Parker 51 as a gift. Most parents today, give their kids computers or a car, but rarely ever a pen. However, I do have a friend who is going to graduate from college next year, so I think I will send her a nice pen as a gift. :D

Sincerely yours,

 

Ronnie Banks

"Like a prized watch, a good fountain pen is a trusted companion for life."

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