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Hello everyone!

 

I come from Switzerland and study humanities. I have been browsing your forums (or should I be pedantic and write fora?) a lot and thought it was time to join the community :)

 

I always enjoyed writing with fountain pens since I discovered them in school, where their use was mandatory. When I started university (or college for those living in the New World), I received a nice Caran d'Ache from my mother. My Caran d'Ache was sadly stolen in the library and I stopped using fountain pens for the next four years :(

However, you will all be relieved to know that I bought a Pelikan m805 in spring and enjoy fountain pens again!

 

Besides my passion for fountain pens, I have a deep interest in literature and history. As a matter of fact, I study Latin and ancient history, with a minor in archeology. I should complete my Master of Arts in June or September 2019 and specialize in book history and text editing. I also trained in palaeography (yes, I can read gothic, Kurrentschrift, etc.) and I am fascinated with handwriting, conservation and old things in general.

 

Thank you all for your warm welcome,

Guillaume

 

PS: Please forgive me if I mutilate your beautiful language and do not hesitate to correct me. As you might guess, my native language is French.

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Hi - welcome to FPN from London :) - Your English is stupendous - I'd suggest way beyond being criticized, and I'd also suggest that your language is the more beautiful …………………….. hope you enjoy your time here.

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Hello everyone!

 

I come from Switzerland and study humanities. I have been browsing your forums (or should I be pedantic and write fora?) a lot and thought it was time to join the community :)

 

I always enjoyed writing with fountain pens since I discovered them in school, where their use was mandatory. When I started university (or college for those living in the New World), I received a nice Caran d'Ache from my mother. My Caran d'Ache was sadly stolen in the library and I stopped using fountain pens for the next four years :(

However, you will all be relieved to know that I bought a Pelikan m805 in spring and enjoy fountain pens again!

 

Besides my passion for fountain pens, I have a deep interest in literature and history. As a matter of fact, I study Latin and ancient history, with a minor in archeology. I should complete my Master of Arts in June or September 2019 and specialize in book history and text editing. I also trained in palaeography (yes, I can read gothic, Kurrentschrift, etc.) and I am fascinated with handwriting, conservation and old things in general.

 

Thank you all for your warm welcome,

Guillaume

 

PS: Please forgive me if I mutilate your beautiful language and do not hesitate to correct me. As you might guess, my native language is French.

Reciprant, Amicus!

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Thank you PaulS! To be perfectly honest, I studied at Kent University in Canterbury for a year. It gave me the opportunity the discover Kent - a very nice county indeed - and to formally learn English. I did not learn English in college : I chose to study ancient Greek instead, which is, as you would certainly agree, way more useful in the modern world ;)

 

I'm sure I will enjoy my time here.

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