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I just wanted to take a moment to say introduce myself. My name is Fred, I am 47 and live in Michigan. I am fairly new to the fountain pen world. I have turned 5 or 6 for my wife on my lathe, which she loves. I always thought it was funny that she used fountain pens, but after trying one they do write nice, seems my only issue is being left handed :D . I have just ordered some ink and some ink samples and am hoping to start building a small collection and a ink swab book. The folks over at Goulet Pens were nice enough to point me to this forum, thank you Kathy!

 

I am looking forward to learning some new things!

 

Thanks,

Fred

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Hello and Welcome to FPN!! Glad to have you as a member!!

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Welcome to our little corner of the universe from a pen user in San Diego. I'm glad you are here!

“Old age is the most unexpected of all the things that happen to a man.”   —LEON TROTSKY”

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Welcome Fred and fountain pen user wife too!

 

Yes, the folks at Goulet are good people :-)

 

Additional info you might find helpful:

I'm not a leftie, but we observe the related issues so you'll find threads with nib paper ink suggestions. Pairing which quick dry inks on which absorbent non-feathering paper, for example. Try a variety. High price is not the necessarily the definition of best paper (or inks) for your purposes.

 

You and your wife might enjoy attending the pen meet held in Ypsi-A2 once a month. Papers, inks, test drives typical fun. Check the Meeting/Shows section.

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Hello, Fred, and welcome to the Fountain Pen Network. Glad you have joined us. You, having joined us, make us better. This is now your place as much as it is ours. Please don't be shy. Ask all the questions you have and don't hesitate to state your opinions. I hope you enjoy your time here.



-David (Estie).


No matter how much you push the envelope, it will still be stationery. -Anon.

A backward poet writes inverse. -Anon.

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Hello Fred, and welcome to FPN, from Cape Town, South Africa.

To sit at one's table on a sunny morning, with four clear hours of uninterruptible security, plenty of nice white paper, and a [fountain] pen - that is true happiness!


- Winston Churchill



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Welcome, Fred !

 

At your convenience, please share some photographs of your turnings.

Auf freiem Grund mit freiem Volke stehn.
Zum Augenblicke dürft ich sagen:
Verweile doch, du bist so schön !

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Welcome Fred. I am originally from Michigan, now hailing from Massachusetts. Enjoy this wonderful hobby. Best, Ron

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Fred, hello and welcome from Indiana!

Please visit my store A&D Penworx.

Brands we carry: Benu Pen, Conklin, Kaweco, Monteverde, TWSBI - Diamine, J Herbin, KWZ- Clairefontaine, Field Notes, Rhodia, Whitelines

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Welcome Fred: Rob1565 above is breaking trail for you. I'm based in Auburn Hills at the moment but if you PM Rob he can direct you from about three months advance into the rabbit hole.

 

Best to you, GoatGolfer

Sometimes I think I can taste the colors of the ink through my eyes. That Emerald.....

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