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A Visit To Vanness Pen

I stopped in to Vanness this morning and was poking around behind the counter, looking at inks, and some kids came in with a lady who was exploring the cake side of the store. The kids were exploring the pen case, the girl in green especially, commenting on how pretty the pens were as she went down the row. I turned around from the Diamine selection, and she was drooling over one of the Visconti Van Gogh pens. It was a light blue with bits of red swirled through. I told her that pen was from
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Iguana Sell Pens Blog

Montegrappa Fortuna Fountain Pen- Rose Gold - Isfor-Rc

Fortuna pens are inspired in the roman goddess of success and fortune.This is the reason why Montegrappa launched this Montegrappa Fortuna Fountain Pen Line.   http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/E223/Montegrappa-Fortuna-Fountain-Pen-Rose-Gold-ISFOR-RC-ISFOR-RC-1.jpg   These pens are finished in a simple yet beautiful design. The simplicity of this pen has the traditional spirit of Montegrappa, so that the essence of this Italian brand is not lost on any detail of the piece.   http://iguanasell-pi
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Aurora Fountain Pen Mar Ionio Limited Edition -Orange Auroloide

Continuing the collection of Italian Seas, Aurora presents this wonderful Aurora Fountain Pen Mar Ionio Limited Edition - Orange Auroloide.   http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/E704/Aurora-Fountain-Pen-Mar-Ionio-Orange-Auroloide-Limited-Edition-946MI-946MI-1.jpg   The 'Mar Ionio' fountain pen is dedicated to the southernmost Italian sea, the Ionian Sea, and its bright orange auroloide resembles the water's surface on a spectacular sunset.   http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/E704/Aurora-Fountain-P
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Montegrappa Extra Fountain Pen Celluloid - Black Bamboo

Montegrappa is always making us wonder with it's nice writing instruments, so as the big variety of features that they include in each piece. One special material is the celluloid, and this is why the Italian brand launched the Montegrappa Extra Line with celluloid as it's principal protagonist. In this case, the Montegrappa Extra 1930 Fountain Pen Celluloid Black Bamboo.   http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/D229/Montegrappa-Extra-Fountain-Pen-Celluloid-Black-Bamboo-ISEXT-CC-2.jpg   The Extra 193
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Aurora Firenze Vermeil Fountain Pen Gold And Silver 925 - 800Vf

Aurora is always innovating with nice looking models like this Aurora Firenze Vermeil Fountain Pen 800VF.   http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/A956/Aurora-Firenze-Vermeil-Fountain-Pen-Gold-and-Silver-925-800-VF-4.jpg   It comes with a beautiful resin in Red "Terra di Toscana" engraved with the fleur de Lis, the eternal symbol of Florence.   http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/A956/Aurora-Firenze-Vermeil-Fountain-Pen-Gold-and-Silver-925-800-VF-1.jpg   The cap is made with golden .925 sterling silver
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Newton Pens' Blog

June Raffle For Newton Pens 2014 Scholarship

It’s that time again – and here’s the newest pen for the raffle. It’s made from a celluloid that was given to me about a year ago, and I haven’t been sure what I wanted to do with it until today.   http://newtonpens.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/004.jpg?w=584&h=375   Raffle will end June14.   Raffle tickets are $10 each. All you have to do to buy a ticket is send $10 to newtonpenspay@gmail.com using paypal. When you buy a ticket you’ll be given a number based on the order that you bought it
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Iguana Sell Pens Blog

Namiki Yukari Royale Urushi Black Lacquer Fountain Pen

Perfect combination of quality materials and tasteful design, gathered in this unique piece, the Namiki Fountain Pen Yukari Royale Urushi Black Lacquer.   http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/C948/Namiki-Yukari-Royale-Urushi-Black-lacquer-Fountain-Pen-60530-1.jpg     One of the most striking is the base material used for this writing instrument. It is the the sap from Japanese lacquer tree. The exclusivity of this fountain pen resides in the recolecting process of this perfect and unique sap.    
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Aurora Papa Fountain Pen - Gold Plated - Limited Edition

In honor tu Pope John Paul II, Aurora launches a limited and numbered edition, the Aurora Papa Fountain Pen Gold Plated Cap - Limited Edition.   http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/E066/Aurora-Papa-Fountain-Pen-Gold-Plated-Cap-Limited-Edition-934-2.jpg   Characteristic features which recall the most important symbols Papa's. The gold plated cap carries the papal coats-of-arms, the eagle on one side and the cross in the other.   http://iguanasell-pics.com/photos/E066/Aurora-Papa-Fountain-Pen-Gold-P
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Montegrappa Fountain Pen Brain - Sterling Silver - Limited Edition

Once again we see that Montegrappa surprises us with the launch of the Montegrappa Fountain Pen Brain Limited Edition.   http://pensiguana.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/brain6.jpg?w=640&h=480   The Brain is still a huge mistery for modern science and for this reason Montegrappa has decided to create this unique piece, that offers a great amount of magnificent features.     http://pensiguana.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/brain3.jpg?w=640&h=480   The use of the black resin and the sterling sil
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Visconti Dragon Fountain Pen - Vermeil & Lacquer Limited Edition

The Dragon is one of the most iconic creatures of the Chinese culture and this is why Visconti launched a unique and limited edition called: Visconti Dragon Limited Edition Fountain Pen.   http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0204/1770/products/Visconti-Fountain-Pen-Dragon-Limited-Edition-64802-64802-1_1024x1024.jpeg   Recalling the excellent craftsman workship and the chinese precission. Two singularities represented in the chinese culture for writing manufactures.   http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/
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Montegrappa Fountain Pen Salvador Dali Limited Edition

Montegrappa launches a nice Fountain Pen Salvador Dalí Limited Edition. Great writing instrument which recalls the artistic surrealism of Salvador Dalí.   http://pensiguana.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/r03_089_m.jpg?w=640&h=480   An unique design that includes some elements that reflect the symbols of this great artist's surrealism. The elephant was used by Dali in order to transmit the protection and the force which he had towards his wife Gala.   All perfect materials used on this fo
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Newton Pens' Blog

Newton Pens Scholarship And Flex

Well, the scholarship money has been transferred to the school and all the applications have come in. I'm going to spend this week with the other teachers reading through them all and picking the 2 or 4 most deserving. There are only 8-10 applications so hopefully it won't be TOO challenging. I'm so excited and proud to be able to give this money away.   The one thing I'm nervous about though, my hands shake a little thinking about it, is getting up on stage at graduation, in front of 2-3
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Iguana Sell Pens Blog

Visconti Van Gogh Starry Night Fountain Pen: A Piece Of Art!

Visconti Van Gogh Starry Night Fountain Pen: A Piece of Art!     The Visconti Van Gogh Impressionist Collection is a delightful range of pens inspired by paintings from one of the world’s most acclaimed artists. Each pen formulates palettes of colour that accurately reflect the technique and emotion of each of Van Gogh's paintings.   http://pensiguana.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/visconti-van-gogh-fountain-pen-starry-night-78318a10-1.jpg?w=640&h=480   This exquisite Visconti Van Gogh Starry N
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Newton Pens' Blog

Newton Pens Raffle Soon

Hi everybody, It's been a while since my last raffle and a lot has happened. Newton Pens has it's own Employment ID number (EIN) - YAY! I've figured out a way to get the scholarship money to students, and after this year, I'm going to make the scholarship available to kids anywhere in the country. I'll have to start my own non profit I believe, but I think I have a friend or two who can help me get the paperwork together and filled out.   Since I started making pens I have made two pens for v
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FPN Admin Column

Exciting Changes At F P N!

Dearest Members & Visitors of the little Fountain Pen Nut house on the digital prairie,   Since its inception in June 2004, the Fountain Pen Network has always been a refuge for the fountain pen lover, hobbyist, and collector. Over the years we have seen participation by pen businesses, retailers and providers of services, grow here, and we have also seen budding entrepreneurs grow up, quite often because of or thanks to this site.   We have never offered any advantages or real possibilities
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Rules, Guidelines, FAQs, Guides

Classifieds Rules, October 28, 2013

Classifieds Terms and Conditions     1. The Classifieds section   The Classifieds Section is intended to be a place for members to sell their own pens and related items to other FPN members. It is NOT intended to attract members whose sole participation on the Fountain Pen Network is to list ads. Members conducting business this way will have their access to the Classifieds section revoked. In order to be able to post an advert in Classifieds, a member has to be a Gold member. In order to become
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Rules, Guidelines, FAQs, Guides

Market Watch Rules

Market Watch rules, in addition to the general rules and guidelines.   The Market Watch forum is intended for informing the membership of good deals and good experiences with vendors and pen service providers.   The rules of engagement are as follows: Companies, Retailers, or otherwise affiliated parties, who are not Premium Account holders, should post all company announcements in the Market Watch forum. A maximum of One (1) announcement per month is permitted. In the Market Watch forum no pri
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Marketing & Sales

All Brand Spanking New: Premium Accounts

Yes, you read it correctly!   We now have Premium Accounts! Premium Accounts have been created in order to offer something extra for the business people and/or budding entrepreneurs frequenting and supporting the Fountain Pen Network. These accounts have significant benefits over Bronze, Silver and Gold membership accounts, and they are specifically intended for traders, vendors, entrepreneurs, sellers, people providing pen services, manufacturers, representatives and anybody else on the busine
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FPN Admin Column

The Latest Changes At The Fountain Pen Network

Dearest Members of the little Fountain Pen Nut House on the digital prairie,   We are in the process of making a few changes to FPN. Currently we have extensive discussions in the Moderator and Admin Team on the way forward for our great board.   You will likely have seen some changes for the good already . Rather than a boring piece of text with links at the top of the board, there are now some brighly but tastefully coloured visual clues to the options we have in place to support this place. A
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FPN Admin Column

Fpn Café Press Shop Totally Renewed And Overhauled!

Dearest FPNutters,   As by now we need new funding to keep our all-time favourite hang-out running, over the past couple of days we overhauled and renewed the old Café Press Shop we started back in 2005, and added some items which are more in line with this more modern age .   We also changed navigation, and added all 3 ink logos as possibilities for several of the items too.   The Café Press item profits go entirely to hosting for our site, so be generous, and do support us by donating or buyin
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FPN Admin Column

A Few More Fpn Passaportos Le, 2012 This Time :)

Dearest Members of the Board, It's already a few months since we sold out all of our FPN LE Pens. Since we had quite a few requests for a few more, we checked with Stipula whether that was possible, maybe from a little spare stock material of the order we placed last year and some spare parts made at the time.   It appeared that this was possible indeed, and as a result a few pens have been added to our store!   For the quick deciders, we now have the following:   FPN LE 2012 Passaporto Chrom
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Incoherent Ramblings from Murphy Towers

An Galar Úafasach

Greetings and Salutions Dear Reader.   One or two of you may remember my name from the dim distant past, before all became dreadfully complicated and I had to lie low for some time. I re-emerge finally in triumph (as would be expected) to clear up any misunderstandings which may have arisen, and clear my name once and for all.   My one avid reader (God bless him/her) may recall that one of my many hobbies is Amateur Medicine and Surgery. Many are the tomes I have read on the subject, and I may s
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The Blogg of Me

Master Was Sik

Wot it is is wot der was a teribel row and Master was loked up by doctors.   hE is out now and thE docktor sez he will be oK if he taks the medesin every day on the Big Spoon. de pRofesor is bak at work but has to take tabelts too, cos dey say "his nerves is shattered from deeling wit Master". Won of dde nurces went to Ostralia and tree others are stil out sick, but the HOSPITLE is stil open. so all is good.   Foreteen of my Masters bestest mirrors is broke and his carving tool is ful of dried b
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