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I am new on the site. I love Pelikans, astronomy, and good Cabernet. In a strange way, they all sort of compliment each other. The Pelikans last longer though. I am looking forward to chatting with fellow pen lovers. I am originally from Mukilteo, Washington. I've been in Texas for about 15 years.

 

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Welcome to FPN! Hope you'll share pictures of some of your pens with us when you get a chance, seeing as how a glass of Cabernet is a bit more difficult to share online :lol:

 

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Will you be going to see the nib-meister at Dromgoole's on Thursday?

 

I'll be driving over from Dale (about three hours) and brining my Pelikan and a couple others to get tweaked.

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Penumbra is an awesome name for a Pelikan and Astronomy buff! :D

 

Welcome!!

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Dromgoole's? I am afraid that I have missed the pleasure of meeting this person (if, in fact, it is a person). Is Dromgoole a nib artisan?

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Welcome to the Nuthouse, Penumbra. B)

 

Grab a seat and I hope to get to know you better around the boards. Have fun!

 

 

raf.

 

 

P.S. Which Pelikans do you currently have? You'll find more than a few fellow Pel lovers here.

You can't always get what you want... but if you try sometimes... you just might find... you'll get what you need...

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In Pelikans I mostly have modern 400's, 600's, 800's and Special Editions. I am much more of an accumulator than a collector.

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Dromgoole's is a big honking pen shop in Houston. Near Rice University. In the funky part of town.

 

Oh Penumbra, you're in big trouble if you haven't been in there yet. . .

 

Leave the checkbook and credit cards home. . . :)

 

Dromgoole's Office Supply

2515 Rice Blvd.

Houston, TX 77005

 

713-5264651

 

They're having a nib-meister in on Thursday evening to tune up nibs.

 

Next month they're having a Mont Blanc handwriting expert come by. :)

 

Larry Dromgoole's this great guy who will talk pens until the cows come home.

 

You can trust a pen salesman with inky fingers. :)

"I am a teacher as well as a witch," said Miss Tick, adjusting her hat

carefully. "Therefore, I make lists. I make assessments. I write things

down in a neat firm hand with pens of two colors."

Miss Tick from

Terry Pratchett's

Wee Free Men

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Slush99

 

A penumbra is a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light. In my case, I chose it as I am also only partially illuminated in many ways.

 

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Slush99

 

A penumbra is a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light. In my case, I chose it as I am also only partially illuminated in many ways.

 

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Thanks. How could I have forgotten? :bonk: :bonk:

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Tara

Thanks for the info on Dromgoole's. If their prices are competitive with the web, I am in big trouble. I'll check them out next week.

 

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Hello and welcome to FPN! Many Pelophiles here, so you're in good company. See you around!

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Dear Penumbra,

 

After having been burned on eBay, I'm now a lot more willing to pay the extra $$ to support a 'local' shop.

 

Actual customer service is worth the extra money to me.

 

That's not to say I won't go for any more online great deals (especially when it comes to exclusive inks), but I'm trying to avoid online, dropship dealers without an actual storefront.

 

Buyer beware!

"I am a teacher as well as a witch," said Miss Tick, adjusting her hat

carefully. "Therefore, I make lists. I make assessments. I write things

down in a neat firm hand with pens of two colors."

Miss Tick from

Terry Pratchett's

Wee Free Men

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Welcome Penumbra.

I'm another fellow texan, located in Dallas. I dropped by Dromgoggle's alst week when I was in town on business. It was the first time I was in ther shop and was very impressed with there inventory, sorry no vintage pens. But they do know some collectors in the area. Maybe that may be a way to resurrect the Lone star Pen Club. Put September 30th on your calender for the Dallas Pen Show.

Robert

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Nice to have you with us Penumbra.

 

Get to know KCat: she's our resident Pelikan Guru! B)

Roger

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Howdy Penumbra! and welcome to the Fountain Pen Nuthouse! :D Not only do we feed your addiction to fine writing instruments, but this is a great place to hang out at to answer all of your questions at, and make new friends. Likewise, we have a great forum for all of us Pelikan users to chat away in.

Sincerely yours,

 

Ronnie Banks

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

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I am new on the site. I love Pelikans, astronomy, and good Cabernet. In a strange way, they all sort of compliment each other. The Pelikans last longer though. I am looking forward to chatting with fellow pen lovers. I am originally from Mukilteo, Washington. I've been in Texas for about 15 years.

 

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Hi.

 

Despite ballboy's kind words, I'd not say I'm the resident Pelikan expert - but probably one of the most devoted to the brand. Rick Propas and Mark Van Blargan drop in on us now and then and they are both way outta my league. But I am addicted to Pelikan pens.

 

I too am into astronomy though in recent years I've not been able to do much with the hobby. I have a Celestron G5 i purchased about 8 years ago. I know I'd use it more if I'd spend the $100 on a motor-drive. :P

 

welcome to FPN - I'm kinda just lurking right now but did want to say hello to a fellow Texan. I'm outside of Houston but you know how that goes - darn place is so big that could mean anything.

 

 

best,

K :meow:

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Welcome to The Texas Fountain Pen Network! :lol: :lol:

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