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I have been a lurker for many years and finally decided to sign up. I have always loved the feel of fine pens.  Decades ago I had a Parker (long lost) and an ST DuPont (still).  In 2007 I wrote a book and just before it went on sale I was struck with the idea that I should get a special pen to autograph copies. I was in New York and I went to the Montblanc store where there was a huge variety to choose from.  I bought a pen and the very next day I put it to work signing books. I quickly learned that fountain pens are harder to use for this purpose than roller balls, and I got one if then in matching style. Yet I realized some people really appreciate having a book signed in fountain pen and I persisted in mastering their use.  Over time I found different editions and paperback versus hardcover all used different paper and the fountain pen would write differently and sometimes quite poorly.  Back to the store and the realization that a nib that is optimum for porous paperback paper will lay down too much ink when signing a hardcover with better paper. 


From that beginning I was drawn in and I’ve treated myself to a new pen or set with every major new thing to be signed. Sort of like “lucky pens” I guess.

 

Since the pandemic I’ve rediscovered longhand writing in a journal

 

Ive learned a lot reading the forums and hope to have something to contribute. 

 

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Hello John, and welcome :)

 

50 minutes ago, JohnRobison said:

In 2007 I wrote a book

 

I have read it - and found it both fascinating and insightful. As well as a little sad. I'm sure it has helped a huge number of people.

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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)

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Hello and Welcome to FPN!! So glad to have you as a member!!

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Hello and welcome to you from Manchester England....Must find out what your book was all about now

A wise man once said    " the best revenge is wealth "   but a wiser man answered back    " the best revenge is happiness "

 

The true definition of madness - Doing the same thing everyday and expecting different results......

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