Introduction- Finally Coming Out Of The Shadows

October 7, 2013

Finally coming out of the shadows after several months of [quite satisfying and informative] lurking.

I rekindled my love of fountain pens around a year ago, ironically after digging out my collection with the intention of selling some of it off, since I hadn't paid it much attention for a while. Well, while looking through some listings on ebay to determine what I might be able to get for some my pens, I ended up placing a bid instead. Oops.

While I've always loved pens, and frequently had ink-stained fingers even in elementary school from cheap fountain pens, the Matte Black Namiki VP I bought in 1995 or 1996 and used throughout college really sealed the deal. Sadly, it disappeared along the rest of the contents of a shoulder bag left in a bar some time ago.

So anyway, now I'm back into actively (and essentially exclusively) writing with fountain pens, and, rather than pairing it down, have added a bit to my arsenal since rediscovering it.

The bulk of my tiny collection is still older-style VPs, but I also have a couple of TWSBIs that I am very impressed by, as well as a smattering of LAMY Safaris/Vistas and Kaweco Sports, which I think, for the price, are really superb (though there is the occasional bad apple), and a few other odds and ends.

Generally speaking, I like tinkering with things, so I was incapable of resisting Richard Binder's nib-smoothing kit (with cheap practice pens) and I'm sure I have many costly (but hopefully educational) mistakes in my future.

Anyway, after visiting this site with great frequency over the past 6+ months, for ink/pen reviews, general discussions, repair/maintenance advice etc., I decided it was high time I at least announce myself and feel like less of a stalker. So, hello! And thank to all for creating and contributing to such a rich site.

-Chris

October 7, 2013

Hi Chris,

Welcome to the Fountain Pen Network, glad to have you with us!

Regards,

Vincenzo

October 7, 2013

Chris, hello and welcome to FPN. Now that you're here, be sure to post when a thread interests you.

October 7, 2013

Welcome, Chris !

Agreed. That is not the way to sell fountain pens, or to pare down a collection. The correct process is . . . . . . is . . . . . .is .. . . I have no idea.

Write with joy.