Hi From (Cold) Connecticut

[wakiva]

Hello all,

 

I'm a new "member" but not new to fountain pens. I enjoyed my first one back in the '60's when I was in 7th grade!

By 10th or 11th grade I had worked my way up to a beautiful Parker, which I recall had a maroon barrel, a brushed chrome top and

a gold clip (with the Parker design). I thought my pen was the most elegant thing around, and I loved writing with wet ink.

 

I'm not someone with a beautiful, highly evolved penmanship like many of here. I am typically drawn to the looks of the pen more

than anything else. I love the design lines, the rich interplay of deep colors and the physical feel. Writing is pleasant because I enjoy

the process and mechanics of wet ink flowing through the barrel to the nib to the paper.

 

I actually am going to sell my beautiful Mont Blanc 149 (M) circa 1992 on the Classifieds here. It is a beautiful piece in beautiful shape.

I barely used it because it was just too big for me. I'm interested in the S.T. DuPont Line D fountain pen. If anyone has experience with

these or knowledge I'd love to hear from you. If you or a friend is in the market for the MB 149 please let me know that too.

 

I look forward to enjoying this community and contributing where I can.

 

Thanks!

[OCArt]

A warm welcome from sunny San Diego. Nice to have you here.

[wakiva]

Ha ha! Thanks OCArt - I know your area well! I used to work out there for 5 years and my wife is a San Diegan.

[northstar]

Hello and welcome to FPN.

[DaveT]

Hello and welcome from chilly Indiana.

[Sasha Royale]

Welcome !

 

I hope your childhood Parker was a 45. It would have made a great impression.

I will have a look at your Montblanc.

Best wishes.

[PAKMAN]

Hello and Welcome to FPN!! Glad to have you as a member!!

[Buzz_130]

Welcome to FPN! Also a native New Englander, and you'll find many passionate Parker collectors and users here. If you head over to the Parker forum, you'll meet some outstanding members. I bought my 149 used, so there's a good market for these types of pens.

 

Look up member jar--he has an amazing collection of ST DuPont pens.

 

Buzz

[ThomasB]

Hello and welcome from Baton Rouge, Louisiana...Enjoy your time here

[Wahl]

[wakiva]

Thank you all for your warm and friendly reception. I look forward to hanging out with everyone.

[wakiva]

Welcome !

 

I hope your childhood Parker was a 45. It would have made a great impression.

I will have a look at your Montblanc.

Best wishes.

Thanks - I have yet to post the details as I don't think I'm "allowed" yet!

[Freedom]

Hey there! Welcome to FPN