drwell Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Hi All I just wanted to let you know that I lurked for a while and read your advice on buying my first fountain pen. Many people recommended the TWSBI Vac700R as a good starter that is quite reliable. A few people emphasized to consider what size pen to get. They saved me from making a bad choice with the Lamy (my original preference) which has too small a diameter for my hand. I bought the TWSBI from Pulp Addiction in fire affected Victoria. I chose the fine nib. After writing for a while I changed my mind and went from a fine nib to a medium.I wanted to let everyone know how pleased I am with it and say thanks. Also, I wanted to thank the people who have done the detailed ink reviews and detailed ink swatches and spectrometer analyses. You have been a big help in making some choices of red/brown colored inks which for some reason I find stimulates me to write. Warm regardsgary Link to post Share on other sites
MsRedpen Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) Hi Gary, Welcome to FPN!Nice introduction and good to see you are liking your first pen. Happy writing Edited February 1, 2020 by MsRedpen LETTER EXCHANGE PARTICIPANT Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Welcome from fiery Vic! Big salute to all the firefighters in all states!! Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Kellie Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Hi All I just wanted to let you know that I lurked for a while and read your advice on buying my first fountain pen. Many people recommended the TWSBI Vac700R as a good starter that is quite reliable. A few people emphasized to consider what size pen to get. They saved me from making a bad choice with the Lamy (my original preference) which has too small a diameter for my hand. I bought the TWSBI from Pulp Addiction in fire affected Victoria. I chose the fine nib. After writing for a while I changed my mind and went from a fine nib to a medium.I wanted to let everyone know how pleased I am with it and say thanks. Also, I wanted to thank the people who have done the detailed ink reviews and detailed ink swatches and spectrometer analyses. You have been a big help in making some choices of red/brown colored inks which for some reason I find stimulates me to write. Warm regardsgary ~ drwell: Welcome to Fountain Pen Network! Your TWSBI M inked with red/brown ink sounds terrific. The ink review sections have opened my eyes to a wider range of colors than I'd realized existed. May you continue to enjoy visiting and participating in this site. Tom K. Link to post Share on other sites
PAKMAN Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Hello and Welcome to FPN!! Glad to have you as a member!! PAKMAN My Favorite Pen Restorer My Favorite Brick and Mortar Store Vanness Pens - Now selling Online! Link to post Share on other sites
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ThomasB Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Hello and welcome from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Enjoy your time here ThomasBaton Rouge, LA(tbickiii)Check out my ebay pen listings: tbickiii's Vintage Fountain Pens Link to post Share on other sites
OCArt Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Hello and welcome to this friendly corner of the universe from a fountain pen user in San Diego. There is such a wealth of information waiting for you to discover on this site. Write On! “The proper definition of a man is an animal that writes letters.” Lewis Carroll Link to post Share on other sites
drwell Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks to all for your friendly welcomes (above)! It is a pleasure to be at a website which is so positive and helpful in warning against pitfalls in making choices and expensive consequences of incorrect use and care Warm regards/gary Link to post Share on other sites
northstar Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Hello and welcome to FPN. Recite, and your Lord is the most Generous Who taught by the pen Taught man that which he knew not (96/3-5) Snail Mail Link to post Share on other sites
Henricum_Tropen Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Hello 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 Link to post Share on other sites
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