MRose Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I've just become a member of The Letter Writers Alliance, thought it would be great to be part of this since I did allot of greeting cards and I like to write, specially with my fountain pens. Any of you part of this alliance? If so, what is your experience? FP's: Noodler's Charlie Pen, Noodler's King Philip Ahab, JinHao X450 Blue, JinHao X750 Gold, Jinhao 599 Transparent, Hero 366 Green, Hero 9626, Hero 329-A Jinhao Shark Black and Green,Jinhao 992 Coffee, Lamy Safari Black, Lanbitou /2 Transparent/ 1 Black /1 Red/1 Beige, Hero 9075 Black, Twsbi Go Saphire, Jinhao Porcelain Horses, Pilot Vanishing Point BlackINKS: Noodler's Heart of Darkness - Baystate Blue - Apache Sunset - Bullet Proof Black - Blue Nose Bear - Black Swan In Australian Roses - Widow Maker - 54th Massachusetts - Navajo Turquoise - Burning Rome - General of The ArmiesOTHER INKS: Thortons - Green / Pelikan-Blue / J. Herbin 1670- Ocean Blue / Diamine Skulls and Roses Link to post Share on other sites
Shannon Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I've been a member for a few months. Other than being matched with two pen pals, I haven't gotten a lot from it. I think the pen pals I found here have been better at keeping the conversations going. Ink samples to trade: Blackstone Blue, Chesterfield Antique Crimson, Chesterfield Antique Jade, Chesterfield Antique Orchid, Chesterfield Antique Raspberry, Chesterfield Antique Raven, Chesterfield Antique Walnut, Chesterfield Antique Yankee, Chesterfield Night Sapphire, Cross Blue, Diamine Ancient Copper, Diamine Bilberry, Diamine Blue Black, Diamine Damson, Diamine Indigo, Diamine Oxblood, Diamine Purple Pazzazz, Edelstein Amber, J. Herbin Emerald de Chivor, J. Herbin Lie de The, J. Herbin Rouge Hematite, J. Herbin Storm Grey, Levenger Always Greener, Levenger Amethyst, Levenger Blue Bahama, Levenger Cardinal Red, Levenger Cobalt Blue, Levenger Cocoa, Levenger Fireball, Levenger Gemstone Green, Levenger Pinkly, Levenger Raven Black, Levenger Skies of Blue, Levenger Smokey, Montblanc Black , Montblanc Montblanc for BMW, Noodler's Bay State Blue, Parker Quink, Pilot Blue, Sailor Souten, Sailor Waka-UguisuLooking for: surprise me! Link to post Share on other sites
MRose Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 I've been a member for a few months. Other than being matched with two pen pals, I haven't gotten a lot from it. I think the pen pals I found here have been better at keeping the conversations going. Ooooh, I haven't received my package yet so I don't have anything going yet. But thanks for your input FP's: Noodler's Charlie Pen, Noodler's King Philip Ahab, JinHao X450 Blue, JinHao X750 Gold, Jinhao 599 Transparent, Hero 366 Green, Hero 9626, Hero 329-A Jinhao Shark Black and Green,Jinhao 992 Coffee, Lamy Safari Black, Lanbitou /2 Transparent/ 1 Black /1 Red/1 Beige, Hero 9075 Black, Twsbi Go Saphire, Jinhao Porcelain Horses, Pilot Vanishing Point BlackINKS: Noodler's Heart of Darkness - Baystate Blue - Apache Sunset - Bullet Proof Black - Blue Nose Bear - Black Swan In Australian Roses - Widow Maker - 54th Massachusetts - Navajo Turquoise - Burning Rome - General of The ArmiesOTHER INKS: Thortons - Green / Pelikan-Blue / J. Herbin 1670- Ocean Blue / Diamine Skulls and Roses Link to post Share on other sites
OCArt Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I was matched with two very nice penpals and we've been exchanging letters for about three years. I think it's the luck of the draw. “The proper definition of a man is an animal that writes letters.” Lewis Carroll Link to post Share on other sites
CzTeacherMan Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 How does one find pen pals on FPN? Sorry, I'm brand new to this, but as soon as I had a fountain pen in my hand, I began looking for excuses to write more, LOL! A pen pal would be great, but I would hope to find people that will write back, especially if we have a shared interest! I've been a member for a few months. Other than being matched with two pen pals, I haven't gotten a lot from it. I think the pen pals I found here have been better at keeping the conversations going. Link to post Share on other sites
MG66 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Very much luck of the draw. I got matched with two, sent letters and received none. Try #3 yielded better results for a while. C Oh, I know this of myselfI assume as much for other peopleWe’ve listened more to life’s end gongThan the sound of life’s sweet bells Link to post Share on other sites
FLZapped Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 How does one find pen pals on FPN? Sorry, I'm brand new to this, but as soon as I had a fountain pen in my hand, I began looking for excuses to write more, LOL! A pen pal would be great, but I would hope to find people that will write back, especially if we have a shared interest! Right here: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/2314-snail-mail-writing-list/ Link to post Share on other sites
Uncial Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I suspect there are a lot of people on their lists who have either moved and not notified them of a new address or have simply lost interest in pen paling. Link to post Share on other sites
drv1913 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I'm an LWA member, but I don't participate in the pen pal exchange. I mostly just read the blog posts (seldom commenting) and participate in the virtual book club now that it is a printed newsletter. Link to post Share on other sites
thehawkseye Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I was wondering if there were any other LWA members here! I've been a member for almost a year now, but only participated in one swap so far (though I just signed up for another one). Like others have said, I think it's luck of the draw. The two penpals I received wrote once, but I haven't heard from them since. We shall see how this round goes. That said, I think that's kind of the story of pen pal swaps. Some people you'll connect with, some people you won't. But when you do connect with someone it's the start of an amazing friendship Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I’ve been a member for several years. I have not used the LWA to get pen pals. I have found them here through this thread: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/2314-snail-mail-writing-list/ And through a thread for February’s InCoWriMo or International Correspondence Writing Month. I read the LWA blog sometimes, and use the free downloads. I like finding pen pals here because you are guaranteed fountain pens, inks and paper to have in common. Those are usually my topics for a new pen pal. Link to post Share on other sites
asnailmailer Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Member here.... but https://16sparrows.typepad.com/letterwritersalliance/2019/07/a-farewell-is-in-our-future.html ! Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Yeah, I was a bit surprised to read the LWA was ending. Maybe the writing was on the wall when they lost or stopped leasing office space. At least we got a year’s notice. I have wanted to try their Initiative Responses, so this coming ending might spur me on. That and getting the downloads I might and do want. There are a couple items I might buy too. Link to post Share on other sites
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