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I was able to attend the Triangle Pen Show today for this afternoon's fun. There was a good crowd and I had an opportunity to meet a couple of FPN'ers in the flesh, fountainpenlady and Aetheric Continua, and I think I saw Mr Thoth as well.

 

I didn't bring a major budget but did manage to snag a couple of nice pens and get a sweet old pen finally fixed up to use.

 

First, you'll have to excuse the poor iPhone photos. I'm too impatient tonight to get out the real camera.

 

I recently bought a Conklin Crescent #25 from a fellow FPN'er and I love the pen but the nib needed a little bit of work. The tines needed to be brought together a tiny bit, and one tine was a hair longer than the other. A few minutes with Ron Zorn and it's a wonderful writer. Now I need to learn how to write with a flex nib. I'm being careful until I learn so as not to spring it, so it may be capable of more flex than this, but I'm not pushing it.

 

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The next pen I purchased with a trade of a couple of more modern (and modest but interesting) pens and some cash. It's a gorgeous Parker Vacuumatic in Major size with great transparency and a broad stub nib. The filler needs work as it won't take up water, but I could dip it and it's a dream to write with.

 

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The last purchase was from the inimitable Gary Berg, one of the masters of the Sheaffer vacuum filler. This one is quite interesting. I'll have to get a confirmation from Gary or the Sheaffer forum of exactly what it's called, [edited: I'm pretty sure it's a Sovereign, but I'm sure I'll be corrected if it's not] but it's a vacuum filler and looks just like my brown Statesman, but instead of a triumph nib, it has a huge open, two-tone nib. The nib is the same size as the OS Balance pens. It's huge, and smooth and quite striking. And of course the pen has been quite professionally restored and holds a ton of ink. It came as a set with a pencil which has a little brassing on the clip, but the pen is flawless and looks like it's straight out of the box. Even the visulated section is totally clear with no tint or staining. This is a very fun pen.

 

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It was a great time. There was a good crowd today and a lot of vendors and master repairpersons. I recommend the show to anyone in the area.

 

So, anyone else get anything fun at the show?

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Congrats on some nice finds!

 

Still sizing up potential purchases. Haven't seen any "OMG I must buy it NOW!" pens, sadly, but there are definitely a few things on the tables worth considering. ;) And who knows -- no doubt some of the dealers will bring some new goodies to restock their tables for tomorrow.

 

Also looking forward to getting some of my repaired/adjusted pens back. :D

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  On 5/30/2015 at 1:40 AM, MrThoth said:

Congrats on some nice finds!

 

Still sizing up potential purchases. Haven't seen any "OMG I must buy it NOW!" pens, sadly, but there are definitely a few things on the tables worth considering. ;) And who knows -- no doubt some of the dealers will bring some new goodies to restock their tables for tomorrow.

 

Also looking forward to getting some of my repaired/adjusted pens back. :D

Although, I was able to go the Indy Dance....(Can't recall off hand the entire name of them) I took my old Bexley nib. I was told by the young lady who specializes in extra fine nibs and finer, she could not attempt it at the show, she could definitely do something, it would take off the gold plating though. She said it would take 14 weeks. Although I am glad to have the question of the nib answered, I doubt I will go any further trying to salvage the original nib at this point. here are quick and dirty pictures taken in my hotel room (apologies) of what I purchased today. I made marks on the Franklin-Christophe Journal cover, I was told normal and will give it character, I will get some leather cleaner when I get home just in case. Tomorrow attending the Calligraphy workshop. There is a course being offered at my local community college so this will give me some idea whether I want to spend additional time, energy and money learning further when offered again near me. Nib on the pen shown is steel and extra fine of course, filled (courtesy of Scott from Franklin-Christophe) with the red ink shown; when you purchase a pen, they ask what color ink or ink cartridge you want put in the pen. Of course, I selected red. :wub:

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Delta DolceVita, F-C Intrinsic 02, Pelikan M800 red/black striation, Bexley ATB Strawberry Swirl, Red Jinhao 159, Platinum 3776 Bourgogne. :wub:

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Looks like you all had a good time at the show. I'm a little jealous.

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I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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  On 5/30/2015 at 2:37 AM, Frank C said:

Looks like you all had a good time at the show. I'm a little jeaous.

Do you believe I had my purchase mapped out before arriving? Happens though I entered almost at the table of Franklin-Christophe where I had planned to purchase the journal cover. Well, as the tale goes, one thing led to another and.... Well, at least I purchased the journal cover, and the Penvelope in the same color leather and the pen???? Both are in Maroon leather. Well, shhhhh! That was not on the list and neither was the bottle of ink. :rolleyes:

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Delta DolceVita, F-C Intrinsic 02, Pelikan M800 red/black striation, Bexley ATB Strawberry Swirl, Red Jinhao 159, Platinum 3776 Bourgogne. :wub:

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One thing I did not want to forget to mention is that there are several, I mean really quite a few, to my knowledge Nib Meisters here. The Indy Dance one had two of them alone and the woman has a list you put your name on and then once she gets finished with those on the list; she will also see what you have for her and whether she can do anything. There are several inks being sold at different vendor tables at this show. I am still trying to get a look see on the scented ones from De Artremis (?) like wine, but as yet, I was not able to locate them at one vendor and decided to move on for the day. I'll see again tomorrow. Susan Wirth, who gave a workshop on writing with fountain pens, (not the title at all) is also a Nib Meister. Makes me wish I needed a pen tuned, but all are doing well. Terry Mcwherter is really nice. I am so glad that he had my new Penvelope with the pens you see sitting in front of him. With a smile, he said, "is this your pen case?" With relief, I almost wanted to cry, yes, profusely I thanked him and the person, whom I sensed he knows for finding and turning in my writing instruments and new pen case. A hand written thank you card with a wax seal being forwarded in care of Terry once I return home. :thumbup: Fountain Pen people rock! I am most appreciative and grateful.

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Delta DolceVita, F-C Intrinsic 02, Pelikan M800 red/black striation, Bexley ATB Strawberry Swirl, Red Jinhao 159, Platinum 3776 Bourgogne. :wub:

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Those are gorgeous pens, and I've heard nothing but praise for them. And all of the little marks on the leather will just add character. Some people purposely mark up their leather notebook covers. I prefer to just let mine happen naturally.

 

Have fun in the calligraphy workshop!

 

“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

 

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. As well as The Esterbrook Project.

"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the mistake is to do it solemnly."

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  On 5/30/2015 at 2:44 AM, AAAndrew said:

Those are gorgeous pens, and I've heard nothing but praise for them. And all of the little marks on the leather will just add character. Some people purposely mark up their leather notebook covers. I prefer to just let mine happen naturally.

 

Have fun in the calligraphy workshop!

I agree with you. However, I really don't know what I did to get the marks on the journal cover. I would have preferred it had no marks or at least not in the short time from the purchase to initial use. I had a journal I was using, purchased during the Massdrop months ago, so Scott of Franklin-Christophe put it inside, instead of the blank one I also purchased. He fitted it so that I can as a left hand (southpaw) use it without flap distracting my use. It is why the flap is on the right, instead of lefthand side. Since I can hold the pen I purchased from Franklin-Christophe inside the journal cover itself due to the loop, probably will hold either a Lamy or my Pelikan M800 in the last empty space. For now, the Pelikans are not getting any use. I am loving the ones you see, the Omas Ogiva Alba, the two Noodler's Ahabs (mars Pearl/burmese red) both fitted with goulet xf nibs. and the Bexley America the Beautiful, also fitted with the Goulet xf nib. I think the goulet folks are at the pen show, I did not see them though, I will look for them tomorrow. Might as well, since I could now buy stock in their Goulet #6 extra fine nibs with the amount of them purchased. I did slip and add to my collection with the Franklin-Christophe table my small and wonderfully loved collection. Must admit, it was the color of the finial and then the smoothness of the extra fine nib, which caused me to be impulsive. They have a tray or rather trays which you can select what nib you want and then they fit your choice of pen cases with what you selected and even fill your pen with ink or you can get an ink cartridge of your choice of colors I believe. Opted for the red ink being put in my converter, which comes along with the pen. Life time guarantee. My new pen may last longer than I have left on earth. WoW! :lticaptd:

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Delta DolceVita, F-C Intrinsic 02, Pelikan M800 red/black striation, Bexley ATB Strawberry Swirl, Red Jinhao 159, Platinum 3776 Bourgogne. :wub:

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Believe when I attended early 2000s, I only attended for the day. Believe I could have done the same this time. Yet, I do not regret making plans to be here the entire weekend. I am planning to do some other things also while here. Yet, for those who may plan to come in the future, you could really do the Triangle Pen Show in one day if you absolutely can't spend the entire weekend or several days of it. You could perhaps, if you did not want to attend workshops, in a pinch see many of the vendors. The grand ballroom is huge! All the vendors are in rows. It can get kind of crowded though. Yet, if you can also commit to the days, see what works for you. Just an option. What it took for me to get here would still have to be done, even if I only spent one day so my adventure is still one without regrets at this point. Although, I could have done with a paper receipt for my outrageous, but wonderful purchases. Powering up my laptop and having my receipts pop up is really not for the faint of heart, namely mine right now. Well, exhausted and getting up really early tomorrow morning. My air conditioner does not work and after breakfast, before Calligraphy session, they are going to move me to another room with a working air conditioner.

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Delta DolceVita, F-C Intrinsic 02, Pelikan M800 red/black striation, Bexley ATB Strawberry Swirl, Red Jinhao 159, Platinum 3776 Bourgogne. :wub:

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Thank you all for your reports! It IS almost like being there. Since I have NEVER been to a PEN show it is for me quite exciting to see the enthusiasm apparent from those attending. I appreciate everyone taking the time to share your thoughts, experiences & purchases.

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Looks like you all had a good time at the show. I'm a little jealous.

No, just kind of too excited for my own good and impulsive for no reason at all. I had planned on the journal cover and perhaps a couple more blank Franklin-Christophe journals to avoid shipping cost and because I would have invested in the journal cover. I also wanted to see their notepads, but reminded me too much of a rhodia, but different in the quality of it, but still a rhodia with the top opening, but pages scored on top to stay in place after use I suppose; I was told about the operation of their notepad series by the nice young woman who continued to assist me. I overheard her say when I first walked up to the Franklin-Christophe table to I believe Deb M., a Nib Meister located here in NC, she is getting paid to be around things she enjoys (my paraphrasing) pens, paper and inks. How lucky can she be with her fortunate choice of careers right now!

Believe, I read something similar from those working for Goulet Pen Company.

In my next lifetime..., if there is one of course for those who might believe in the possibility. :D

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She Flies by Her Own Wings, with filled Fountain Pen

 

Delta DolceVita, F-C Intrinsic 02, Pelikan M800 red/black striation, Bexley ATB Strawberry Swirl, Red Jinhao 159, Platinum 3776 Bourgogne. :wub:

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One thing I did not want to forget to mention is that there are several, I mean really quite a few, to my knowledge Nib Meisters here. The Indy Dance one had two of them alone and the woman has a list you put your name on and then once she gets finished with those on the list; she will also see what you have for her and whether she can do anything. There are several inks being sold at different vendor tables at this show. I am still trying to get a look see on the scented ones from De Artremis (?) like wine, but as yet, I was not able to locate them at one vendor and decided to move on for the day. I'll see again tomorrow. Susan Wirth, who gave a workshop on writing with fountain pens, (not the title at all) is also a Nib Meister. Makes me wish I needed a pen tuned, but all are doing well. Terry Mcwherter is really nice. I am so glad that he had my new Penvelope with the pens you see sitting in front of him. With a smile, he said, "is this your pen case?" With relief, I almost wanted to cry, yes, profusely I thanked him and the person, whom I sensed he knows for finding and turning in my writing instruments and new pen case. A hand written thank you card with a wax seal being forwarded in care of Terry once I return home. :thumbup: Fountain Pen people rock! I am most appreciative and grateful.

 

I purchased an Edison pen at the LA Pen Show just to have Pendleton Brown turn it into a Butterline Stub. Even if you don't have a pen that you need tuned, you can buy one that needs tuning!

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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Here are some photographs I took of the Triangle Pen Show 2015. Enjoy! :) Thanks Barkingpig, thought you might like to get a visual of what a pen show looks like.

 

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Delta DolceVita, F-C Intrinsic 02, Pelikan M800 red/black striation, Bexley ATB Strawberry Swirl, Red Jinhao 159, Platinum 3776 Bourgogne. :wub:

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Gee, fountainpenlady, I'm sorry I missed seeing you there. Was there, drove up from Charlotte for the Friday show. Talked to Bert Oser of Bertram's Inkwell, Sam Harris, Deb Kinney, and Richard Binder, among others. Bought two of the Franklin-Christophe pads. Great paper! My daughter financed this year's visit, so found a set of Caran d'Ache pencils for her. And picked up a TWSBI and a Konrad-Galapagos Tortoise. Totally exhausted by the end but was glad that I had come. Drove back by way of NC-49, a lovely drive through Burlington, Asheboro, the Uwharri National Forest, Albemarle, and Richfield. Glorious day for a drive.

 

If you can make it, I highly recommend going to the Triangle Pen Show each year. And to the DC Pen Show as well. Both are a lot of fun. Was glad to see Richard Binder there, as I had the impression he had quit doing the pen shows. He said he might have cut back on the online work but, the pens shows were just too much fun to miss.

 

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Gee, fountainpenlady, I'm sorry I missed seeing you there. Was there, drove up from Charlotte for the Friday show. Talked to Bert Oser of Bertram's Inkwell, Sam Harris, Deb Kinney, and Richard Binder, among others. Bought two of the Franklin-Christophe pads. Great paper! My daughter financed this year's visit, so found a set of Caran d'Ache pencils for her. And picked up a TWSBI and a Konrad-Galapagos Tortoise. Totally exhausted by the end but was glad that I had come. Drove back by way of NC-49, a lovely drive through Burlington, Asheboro, the Uwharri National Forest, Albemarle, and Richfield. Glorious day for a drive.

 

If you can make it, I highly recommend going to the Triangle Pen Show each year. And to the DC Pen Show as well. Both are a lot of fun. Was glad to see Richard Binder there, as I had the impression he had quit doing the pen shows. He said he might have cut back on the online work but, the pens shows were just too much fun to miss.

 

Enjoy,

Hate I missed you also. I don't know whether I had left or not. I had on a straw fedora tilted with a sterling silver and marcasite bumble bee scatter pin on the edge on Friday. Today, I wore a red hat with a red lady bug on its edge also tilted similar to my avatar.

I was probably somewhere in Cary lost. I have yet to make it there without getting lost, but eventually I made it each time. No GPS. Have I enjoyed sightseeing in Cary? I had plenty of adventures traveling to and from the Pen Show. Still have to find my way back on the interstate tomorrow and drive home. I say we try to meet up next year. I will probably still be wearing hats. By that time, I will probably be needing some more flex journals from Franklin-Christophe. :lticaptd:

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Delta DolceVita, F-C Intrinsic 02, Pelikan M800 red/black striation, Bexley ATB Strawberry Swirl, Red Jinhao 159, Platinum 3776 Bourgogne. :wub:

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Next year for those staying or in the area, there's always a possible post-Friday decompression at Gonza Tacos and Tequila. :P

 

The Triangle is actually a nationally recognized Foodie area with lots of great restaurants. I recommend coming for the pens and staying for the refreshments.

 

“When the historians of education do equal and exact justice to all who have contributed toward educational progress, they will devote several pages to those revolutionists who invented steel pens and blackboards.” V.T. Thayer, 1928

 

Check out my Steel Pen Blog. As well as The Esterbrook Project.

"No one is exempt from talking nonsense; the mistake is to do it solemnly."

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Next year for those staying or in the area, there's always a possible post-Friday decompression at Gonza Tacos and Tequila. :P

 

The Triangle is actually a nationally recognized Foodie area with lots of great restaurants. I recommend coming for the pens and staying for the refreshments.

Bring your GPS, unless you want to do more visiting and U turning than you can ever imagine. :yikes: :lticaptd:

Ea Alis Volat Propiis, per/Repletus Fontis Calamus!
She Flies by Her Own Wings, with filled Fountain Pen

 

Delta DolceVita, F-C Intrinsic 02, Pelikan M800 red/black striation, Bexley ATB Strawberry Swirl, Red Jinhao 159, Platinum 3776 Bourgogne. :wub:

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This is my first show. I live in the area. I love it. Such a fun experience for a noobie to fountain pens. Met Susan Wirth, one of the nicest people on Earth and the legend that is Richard Binder.

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This is my first show. I live in the area. I love it. Such a fun experience for a noobie to fountain pens. Met Susan Wirth, one of the nicest people on Earth and the legend that is Richard Binder.

Deb Kinney is a member of the Triangle Fountain Club. She won't be there, but they have a meeting next Sunday.

 

It will be held at The Mad Hatter Bakery. Located in Durham, not far from Cary, NC. It will be held at 2pm.

 

The directions I was given were 40 West to 147 North;Exit 14

Turn right top of ramp; 2 blocks, cross over railroad tracks

located on left corner after railroad tracks. You may or may not as anyone reading this may go, but I did want to pass along the information for those who are looking for others who share your passion/interest.

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Delta DolceVita, F-C Intrinsic 02, Pelikan M800 red/black striation, Bexley ATB Strawberry Swirl, Red Jinhao 159, Platinum 3776 Bourgogne. :wub:

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Is there such a thing as a FPN nametag, on which you can write your FPN name and be visible to those who are FPN members at pen shows?

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      @lantanagal did you do anything to fix that? I get that page every time I try to go to edit my profile...
    • Penguincollector 30 Nov 19:14
      Super excited to go check out the PDX Pen Bazaar today. I volunteered to help set up tables. It should be super fun, followed by Xmas tree shopping. 😁
    • niuben 30 Nov 10:41
      @Nurse Ratchet
    • Nurse Ratchet 30 Nov 2:49
      Newbie here!!! Helloall
    • Emes 25 Nov 23:31
      jew
    • Misfit 9 Nov 2:38
      lantanagal, I’ve only seen that happen when you put someone on the ignore list. I doubt a friend would do that.
    • lantanagal 7 Nov 19:01
      UPDATE - FIXED NOW Exact message is: Requested page not available! Dear Visitor of the Fountain Pen Nuthouse The page you are requesting to visit is not available to you. You are not authorised to access the requested page. Regards, The FPN Admin Team November 7, 2024
    • lantanagal 7 Nov 18:59
      UPDATE - FIXED NOW Trying to send a pen friend a reply to a message, keep getting an error message to say I don't have access. Anyone any ideas? (tried logging our and back in to no avail)
    • Dr.R 2 Nov 16:58
      Raina’s
    • fireant 2 Nov 1:36
      Fine-have you had a nibmeister look at it?
    • carlos.q 29 Oct 15:19
      @FineFinerFinest: have you seen this thread? https://www.fountainpennetwor...nging-pelikan-nibs/#comments
    • FineFinerFinest 24 Oct 8:52
      No replies required to my complaints about the Pelikan. A friend came to the rescue with some very magnification equipment - with the images thrown to a latge high res screen. Technology is a wonderful thing. Thanks to Mercian for the reply. I had been using the same paper & ink for sometime when the "singing" started. I have a theory but no proof that nibs get damaged when capping the pen. 👍
    • Mercian 22 Oct 22:28
      @FineFinerFinest: sometimes nib-'singing' can be lessened - or even cured - by changing the ink that one is putting through the pen, or the paper that one is using. N.b. *sometimes*. Good luck
    • Bluetaco 22 Oct 22:04
      howdy
    • FineFinerFinest 21 Oct 5:23
      I'm not expecting any replies to my question about the singing Pelikan nib. It seems, from reading the background, that I am not alone. It's a nice pen. It's such a pity Pelikan can't make decent nibs. I have occasionally met users who tell me how wonderful their Pelikan nib is. I've spent enough money to know that not everyone has this experience. I've worked on nibs occasionally over forty years with great success. This one has me beaten. I won't be buying any more Pelikan pens. 👎
    • FineFinerFinest 21 Oct 4:27
      I've had a Pelikan M805 for a couple of years now and cannot get the nib to write without singing. I've worked on dozens of nibs with great success. Ny suggestion about what's going wrong? 😑
    • Bhakt 12 Oct 5:45
      Any feedback in 100th anniversary Mont Blanc green pens?
    • Glens pens 8 Oct 15:08
      @jordierocks94 i happen to have platinum preppy that has wrote like (bleep) since i bought it my second pen....is that something you would wish to practice on?
    • jordierocks94 4 Oct 6:26
      Hello all - New here. My Art studies have spilled me into the ft pen world where I am happily submerged and floating! I'm looking to repair some cheap pens that are starving for ink yet filled, and eventually get new nibs; and development of repair skills (an even longer learning curve than my art studies - lol). Every hobby needs a hobby, eh ...
    • The_Beginner 18 Sept 23:35
      horse notebooks if you search the title should still appear though it wont show you in your proflie
    • Jayme Brener 16 Sept 22:21
      Hi, guys. I wonder if somebody knows who manufactured the Coro fountain pens.
    • TheHorseNotebooks 16 Sept 13:11
      Hello, it's been ages for me since I was here last time. I had a post (http://www.fountainpennetwork...-notebooks/?view=getnewpost) but I see that it is no longer accessible. Is there anyway to retrieve that one?
    • Refujio Rodriguez 16 Sept 5:39
      I have a match stick simplomatic with a weidlich nib. Does anyone know anything about this pen?
    • The_Beginner 15 Sept 16:11
      dusty yes, glen welcome
    • Glens pens 11 Sept 1:22
      Hello, Im new to FPN I'm so happy to find other foutain penattics. collecting almost one year ,thought I would say hello to everyone.
    • DustyBin 8 Sept 14:34
      I haven't been here for ages... do I take it that private sales are no longer allowed? Also used to be a great place to sell and buy some great pens
    • Sailor Kenshin 1 Sept 12:37
      Lol…
    • JungleJim 1 Sept 1:55
      Perhaps it's like saying Beetlejuice 3 times to get that person to appear, though with @Sailor Kenshin you only have to say it twice?
    • Sailor Kenshin 31 Aug 21:06
      ?
    • Duffy 29 Aug 19:31
      @Sailor Kenshin @Sailor Kenshin
    • Seney724 26 Aug 22:07
    • Diablo 26 Aug 22:05
      Thank you so much, Seney724. I really appreciate your help!
    • Seney724 26 Aug 21:43
      I have no ties or relationship. Just a very happy customer. He is a very experienced Montblanc expert.
    • Seney724 26 Aug 21:42
      I strongly recommend Kirk Speer at https://www.penrealm.com/
    • Diablo 26 Aug 21:35
      @Seney724. The pen was recently disassembled and cleaned, but the nib and feed were not properly inserted into the holder. I'm in Maryland.
    • Diablo 26 Aug 21:32
      @Seney724. The nib section needs to be adjusted properly.
    • Seney724 26 Aug 18:16
      @Diablo. Where are you? What does it need?
    • Diablo 26 Aug 16:58
      Seeking EXPERIENCED, REPUTABLE service/repair for my 149. PLEASE help!!!
    • Penguincollector 19 Aug 19:42
      @Marta Val, reach out to @terim, who runs Peyton Street Pens and is very knowledgeable about Sheaffer pens
    • Marta Val 19 Aug 14:35
      Hello, could someone recommend a reliable venue: on line or brick and mortar in Fairfax, VA or Long Island, NY to purchase the soft parts and a converter to restore my dad's Sheaffer Legacy? please. Thanks a mill.
    • The_Beginner 18 Aug 2:49
      is there a guy who we can message to find a part for us with a given timelimit if so please let me know his name!
    • virtuoso 16 Aug 15:15
      what happene to the new Shaeffer inks?
    • Scribs 14 Aug 17:09
      fatehbajwa, in Writing Instruments, "Fountain Pens + Dip Pens First Stop" ?
    • fatehbajwa 14 Aug 12:17
      Back to FPN after 14 years. First thing I noticed is that I could not see a FS forum. What has changed? 🤔
    • Kika 5 Aug 10:22
      Are there any fountain pen collectors in Qatar?
    • T.D. Rabbit 31 July 18:58
      Ahh okay, thanks!
    • Scribs 29 July 18:51
      @ TDRabbit, even better would be in Creative Expressions area, subform The Write Stuff
    • T.D. Rabbit 29 July 11:40
      Okay, thanks!
    • JungleJim 29 July 0:46
      @T.D. Rabbit Try posting it in the "Chatter Forum". You have to be logged in to see it.
    • T.D. Rabbit 28 July 17:54
      Hello! Is there a thread anywhere 'round here where one can post self-composed poetry? If not, would it be alright if I made one? I searched on google, but to no avail...
    • OldFatDog 26 July 19:41
      I have several Parker Roller Ball & Fiber Tip refills in the original packaging. Where and how do I sell them? The couple that I've opened the ink still flowed when put to paper. Also if a pen would take the foller ball refill then it should take the fiber tip as well? Anyway it's been awhile and I'm want to take my message collection beyond the few pieces that I have... Meaning I don't have a Parker these refills will fit in 🙄
    • RegDiggins 23 July 12:40
      Recently was lucky enough to buy a pristine example of the CF crocodile ball with the gold plating. Then of course I faced the same problem we all have over the years ,of trying to find e refill. Fortunately I discovered one here in the U.K. I wonder if there are other sources which exist in other countries, by the way they were not cheap pen
    • The_Beginner 20 July 20:35
      Hows it going guys i have a code from pen chalet that i wont use for 10% off and it ends aug 31st RC10AUG its 10% off have at it fellas
    • T.D. Rabbit 19 July 9:33
      Somewhat confusing and off-putting ones, as said to me by my very honest friends. I don't have an X account though :<
    • piano 19 July 8:41
      @The Devil Rabbit what kind of? Let’s go to X (twitter) with #inkdoodle #inkdoodleFP
    • Mort639 17 July 1:03
      I have a Conway Stewart Trafalgar set. It was previously owned by actor Russell Crowe and includes a letter from him. Can anyone help me with assessing its value?
    • Sailor Kenshin 15 July 17:41
      There must be a couple of places here to share artworks.
    • T.D. Rabbit 15 July 12:45
      Hullo! I really like making ink doodles, and I'd like to share a few. Anywhere on the site I can do so? Thanks in advance!
    • Sailor Kenshin 6 July 17:58
      Pay It Forward.
    • AndWhoDisguisedAs 6 July 16:59
      where would I post wanting to trade bottle of ink straight up?
    • JungleJim 3 July 16:14
      @Bill Wood-- just look at the message below you that was posted by @PAKMAN. He is a moderator here on the forums.
    • Bill Wood 2 July 14:24
      Just checking on a classified section and where we are with that. Many thanks. Bill
    • PAKMAN 29 June 1:57
      @inky1 The software for the classified stopped working with the forum. So no we don't have a sales section anymore at FPN
    • inky1 28 June 16:49
      I am not sure which is the classifieds section
    • inky1 28 June 16:46
      IIs there a Fountain Pen Sales board anywhere on here?
    • dave c 25 June 19:01
      Hi. Anybody ever heard about a Royal Puck Pen. Very small but good looking.
    • Eppie_Matts 23 June 19:25
      Thanks! I've just ordered some #6's to experiment with.
    • Al-fresco 21 June 12:11
      @Eppie_Matts Shouldn't be a problem - I've just put a Bock #6 Titanium into a La Grande Bellezza section. Went straight in without any problem.
    • Curiousone11 21 June 4:35
      Any recommendations on anyone who specializes in original pen patents?
    • Eppie_Matts 20 June 1:32
      Hi all - I'm new to experimenting with pens and nibs. Can I put a bock 6 on a Pineider? Thanks!
    • penned in 16 June 17:33
      Hi, I'm new to this forum and was wondering where is the best place to sell a Montblanc ballpoint pen? Are ballpoints allowed here? It's a beautiful pen that deserves a great listing. Thanks.
    • ChrisUrbane 9 June 3:16
      I havent logged in here for a while. I have moved and when I try to change my location on my profile, when I go to save it, it sais 'page not found' and that I do not have authority to change that.
    • Dlj 6 June 20:19
      I am looking for someone who can repair a Waterman Preface ballpoint that won’t stay together
    • Penguincollector 30 May 14:59
      I just noticed that the oppsing team of the game I watched last night had a player named Biro in their lineup. He must be part of Marsell the oily magician’s cadre
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