Hello, All.

May 8, 2013

Hello everyone!

My name is John Holmes, recent migrant to the United States of America from (you guessed it) the United Kingdom (Manchester). I've had a more than passing interest in fountain pens all of my life, but only recently picked up my first while I was on an excursion in Florence, Italy. I have come to become enamoured with calligraphy and fountain pens, as an already avid enthusiast of all things old fashioned (Victorian Era Clothing, Straight razor shaving, et cetera). I am hoping to peruse these forums for helpful information as well as to share my own experiences and expertise (once the aforementioned have been acquired). Thanks for reading, and I will see everyone on the forums!

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J Holmes

May 8, 2013

Hello everyone!
. I am hoping to peruse these forums for helpful information as well as to share my own experiences and expertise (once the aforementioned have been acquired).
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J Holmes

Welcome to the States.

Welcome to Fountain Pens.

Welcome to the Fountain Pen Network.

Glad to have you in all three.

It looks like you'll fit right in here. Don't hesitate to ask if you need advice. I suspect this the highest concentration of FP knowledge anywhere. Take advantage of it.

I enjoyed your phrase, above. The expertise may take a while. Experiences? They will come pretty quick!