Pay It Forward 2013

[Amgroma]

I am gonna use all the other pens to make a fence around the MB, lol!

 

"I am gonna use all the other pens to make a fence around the MB and my favorite Bulow that Gromy gave me, lol!"

 

Fixed that sentence for ya pal.

[Harlequin]

LOL! so you did ^_~

[Joker4Eva]

Erm, based on the huge amount of feedback I got for the Sheaffer Feather Touch PIF, I just wanted to warn that prospective winner that although I've mentioned that it was a vintage pen, I was basing that off the fact that it's 50 years old. Despite it's age, it doesn't really have the properties of a vintage nib, and believe me, it's one heck of a nail. The #5 nib, despite the fact that it's made of 14k gold, really is rough when writing on my everyday paper, so I hope that you might not be disappointed!

Oh, and on another note, I'm not really the guy to thank for that. It doesn't matter that he doesn't quite like the spotlight, but Russ is the guy to thank. His generosity is one we all should look up to.

Thanks, Russ!

Edited January 27, 2013 by Joker4Eva

[Cognaticrotty]

Erm, based on the huge amount of feedback I got for the Sheaffer Feather Touch PIF, I just wanted to warn that prospective winner that although I've mentioned that it was a vintage pen, I was basing that off the fact that it's 50 years old. Despite it's age, it doesn't really have the properties of a vintage nib, and believe me, it's one heck of a nail. The #5 nib, despite the fact that it's made of 14k gold, really is rough when writing on my everyday paper, so I hope that you might not be disappointed!

Oh, and on another note, I'm not really the guy to thank for that. It doesn't matter that he doesn't quite like the spotlight, but Russ is the guy to thank. His generosity is one we all should look up to.

Thanks, Russ!

Here's how I see it, at least to me........you get a pen in the PIF that you don't like.....re-PIF it, just like you are doing.

 

And Russ really is an amazing person with his constant generosity on these boards.

[Amgroma]

Does anyone have dip pen holders readily available? If so I may PiF a few glass nibs from 1910-1920 that I've acquired. Not sure if many of you would be interested though, the pif would require you have a handle for the nib readily available, so that I don't just give it to someone who wont use it.

 

Edit: Typo

Edited January 28, 2013 by Amgroma

[alc3261]

Parker Jotter New.

3 available for a new fountain pen user under 21, preferably a student.

FPN users can apply on behalf of a student. Please PM me.

I will run this for 2 weeks then draw the winners.

 

 

I will also throw in an A6 notebook with it. (Inspired by the previous post!!)

This PIF is on-going (ends 3rd Feb 'cos that's my birthday).

As I have had so many replies I'm going to draw one tonight.

[alc3261]

Parker Jotter New.

3 available for a new fountain pen user under 21, preferably a student.

FPN users can apply on behalf of a student. Please PM me.

I will run this for 2 weeks then draw the winners.

 

 

I will also throw in an A6 notebook with it. (Inspired by the previous post!!)

 

The 1st winner is Zachwasniak, Please PM me your address.

Further entries are still welcome.

Edited January 28, 2013 by alc3261

[cvasara]

MODERATOR'S NOTE:

 

Members establish their own rules for their PIFs. They decide how to choose their winner and who to send the packages to.

 

Winners and contest rules are not up for critique.

 

I hope I'm making myself clear.

 

Dizzy

MODERATOR

 

Amen!

 

Crystal

[Cognaticrotty]

Parker Jotter New.

3 available for a new fountain pen user under 21, preferably a student.

FPN users can apply on behalf of a student. Please PM me.

I will run this for 2 weeks then draw the winners.

 

 

I will also throw in an A6 notebook with it. (Inspired by the previous post!!)

 

The 1st winner is Zachwasniak, Please PM me your address.

Further entries are still welcome.

Score for Z!

[goodpens]

To anyone who checks out this thread and drools a bit, hoping to get something, a tip: give something away! It doesn't have to be expensive or fancy or even in great shape, but it should just be something you no longer want/need that may bring a bit of fun to a FPN friend.

 

This "pay it forward" idea really does work. It isn't in a direct line, but things really do come back to you. I've posted a few things here (and giving them away really is fun) and I've also received a few very cool things from this thread.

 

Try it. You'll like it.

Edited January 28, 2013 by goodpens

[Harlequin]

I have something I am going to do, I just have to verify a few things first. Karma is waiting on me to Pay it Forward in a big way!

[Amgroma]

EDIT: All claimed. I may have more in the future, but for now I'm done. Grats alc3261 and ryanakca.

Here it goes, I've got a handful of glass nibs from around 1920, Let me know if you want one. Please be someone who will actually use it. These aren't worth a fortune, so don't try to get one just because you want something expensive for yourself. If you want it and will truly use it, let me know and i'll send you one.

 

Edit: just wanted to throw in a note, if anyone has any extra holders, I'd love one. I have tons of nibs but not anywhere enough handles

http://i.imgur.com/4jvEKFD.jpg

Edited January 29, 2013 by Amgroma

[hariharan]

Hi,

am just curious

I thought glass nibs are used only in dip pens.. what is that fountain pen you have with a glass nib? Am seeing for the first time.. forgive my lack of awareness

 

Here it goes, I've got a handful of glass nibs from around 1920, Let me know if you want one. Please be someone who will actually use it. These aren't worth a fortune, so don't try to get one just because you want something expensive for yourself. If you want it and will truly use it, let me know and i'll send you one.

 

[Amgroma]

Hi,

am just curious

I thought glass nibs are used only in dip pens.. what is that fountain pen you have with a glass nib? Am seeing for the first time.. forgive my lack of awareness

 

Here it goes, I've got a handful of glass nibs from around 1920, Let me know if you want one. Please be someone who will actually use it. These aren't worth a fortune, so don't try to get one just because you want something expensive for yourself. If you want it and will truly use it, let me know and i'll send you one.

 

 

Check out this link

[MarneM]

Edited to add: Winner chosen -- congrats to invisiblehats.

 

I have a bottle of Pilot Iroshizuku Ink in Yama Budo. I filled my pen once, and found I simply didn't care for the color.

 

So, a blitz just for the people who are online tonight. I will pick from those who reply by 9AM Eastern Standard Time tomorrow morning (about 11 hours from now).

Edited January 29, 2013 by MarneM

[Scrawler]

Hi,

am just curious

I thought glass nibs are used only in dip pens.. what is that fountain pen you have with a glass nib? Am seeing for the first time.. forgive my lack of awareness

 

Both Japan and Germany produced fountain pens with glass nibs identical to these prior to and during WWII.

[Amgroma]

Hi,

am just curious

I thought glass nibs are used only in dip pens.. what is that fountain pen you have with a glass nib? Am seeing for the first time.. forgive my lack of awareness

 

Both Japan and Germany produced fountain pens with glass nibs identical to these prior to and during WWII.

 

Correct, the nibs I purchased are from 1920 and are German and Japanese. Someone has seen these before

[michaelggraham]

I have a bottle of Pilot Iroshizuku Ink in Yama Budo. I filled my pen once, and found I simply didn't care for the color.

 

So, a blitz just for the people who are online tonight. I will pick from those who reply by 9AM Eastern Standard Time tomorrow morning (about 11 hours from now).

 

I would love to throw my name in for the ink. I love Iroshizuku inks. Thanks for the generosity!

[ShallowJam]

I have a bottle of Pilot Iroshizuku Ink in Yama Budo. I filled my pen once, and found I simply didn't care for the color.

 

So, a blitz just for the people who are online tonight. I will pick from those who reply by 9AM Eastern Standard Time tomorrow morning (about 11 hours from now).

 

Also throwing my name in.

 

Would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to everyone doing this; PIF is a great idea and I hope to contribute soon.

[Octo]

Hi,

am just curious

I thought glass nibs are used only in dip pens.. what is that fountain pen you have with a glass nib? Am seeing for the first time.. forgive my lack of awareness

 

Here it goes, I've got a handful of glass nibs from around 1920, Let me know if you want one. Please be someone who will actually use it. These aren't worth a fortune, so don't try to get one just because you want something expensive for yourself. If you want it and will truly use it, let me know and i'll send you one.

 

 

 

I ran across a FP with a glass nib when sorting through some inherited family things. It was very interesting.

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/217863-great-uncles-pen/