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Greetings fellow pen enthusiasts. I've been a fountain pen user for about 10 years on and off, but got much more into the hobby about two years ago when I took a sabbatical from a long-time corporate job. I fell in love with the tactile experience and how relaxing it can be. Now I use FPs for almost all of the writing I do on a daily basis. Also a longtime member of r/fountainpens, but looking to branch out a little more. Specifically, I'd love to find some more snail mail penpals to chat FPs, ink, and paper! 

 

Some favorites include:

 

Pens - Pilot 823, TWSBI Eco,  & Pilot Lucina are my daily drivers. Also, eagerly awaiting a MB 146 that's currently in transit.

 

Ink - I find myself using Iroshizuku inks quite a lot. Just love how easy to use they are and the color overall palette of the collection. In particular I use a lot of Kon-peki, Chiku-rin, and Ina-ho. I also love Diamine Syrah, which happens to be my favorite wine as well.

 

Paper - Tomoe in a Jibun Techo that I use daily as a planner and in a Hobonichi Cousin that I use as a Journal. Cosmo Air Light is also growing on me and I use a notebook with this for mind-mapping and general note taking as it's unlined. 

 

Thanks and glad to be a part of the community!

 

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Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Also, we have several members from Kansas City if you peak though the introductions. I think @Misfit is one.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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47 minutes ago, LizEF said:

Welcome to FPN, Ken! :)  Glad you've joined us.

Thank you!

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8 minutes ago, amberleadavis said:

Also, we have several members from Kansas City if you peak though the introductions. I think @Misfit is one.

Thank you and I appreciate the tip!

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Welcome @Ken M  I am indeed from the KC metro area on the Missouri side. We have a pen club, meeting virtually right now, in case you are interested.  

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On 5/30/2022 at 2:55 AM, Misfit said:

Welcome @Ken M  I am indeed from the KC metro area on the Missouri side. We have a pen club, meeting virtually right now, in case you are interested.  

Hi there and thanks for the warm welcome. I am definitely interested and will message you.

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On 5/30/2022 at 10:45 AM, PAKMAN said:

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

Thank you!

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Welcome!  I am from Independence.   Hope you will join us in the KC Stylographic Society on FB.

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On 6/2/2022 at 1:16 AM, Bisquitlips said:

Welcome!  I am from Independence.   Hope you will join us in the KC Stylographic Society on FB.

Hi there and thank you. I would love to join although I don’t do social media. Do you attend any shows in the area?

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