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Hello from cold London (-5). I like fountain pens, but also have a Yard o Led ballpoint and one from Pelikan. My fountain pens (all broad nibs) are Grand Victorian by Yard-o-Led which is a great pen, albeit have nib replaced, Conway Stewart Churchill Poppy Edition, Conway Stewart Rudyard Kipling, Visconti Bronze oversize Homo Sapiens, Visconti Dali and a bright orange Visconti. I am just about to buy a Onoto Shakespeare. I use Diamine ink :- Royal blue, crimson, green, purple and red.

 

So the collection is quite small and I have only started in the last four years. Any feedback or recommendations are welcome. After the Onoto I am thinking of a Sailor pen with one of their very broad nibs.

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Come along to the https://bierschenke.co.uk/ 12.00, down stairs. I don't know how many will be there, due to the prevailing weather, but there are usually 12-18 enthusiasts.

 

They should be able to give you a wide range of views on pens, both ancient and modern plus inks. Plus the chance to see and use them.

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Hello and welcome to FPN.

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

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

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Welcome to the forum, from Athens, Greece. London is my favourite place to visit and why not to live there !

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Welcome! You will find lots of great information here and many suggestions to expand your collection.
Cheers,
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Thanks for the replies. Anyone have any views on the Onoto Shakespeare? This is next intended purchase and I will be going for a broad nib with a heavier barrel.

 

Thanks

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Welcome !

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

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Welcome!

 

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Hello and welcome to you from an equally cold and very windy Manchester (bet Russian members think we are really pathetic regarding weather !)

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