Mabuhay! From The Philippines

[citricacidcycle]

Greetings FPN!

 

I was born and raised in California, but now I am currently residing in one of the cities that comprises Metro Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

 

I've always had an interest in fine writing materials, and have been a long time lurker to these forums. I recently decided to create an account in hopes to interact more with fellow members, and to learn more about this timeless (and expensive) hobby that continues to draw my interest.

 

I only own a handful of fountain pens and a few bottles of ink, but I hope to expand my collection and knowledge to a level where I can also actively contribute to these forums.

 

"Salamat sa lahat!" (Thanks to all!)

[jar]

Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell. If you think fountain pens are an expensive hobby take up golf.

[citricacidcycle]

Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell. If you think fountain pens are an expensive hobby take up golf.

Agreed. I used to golf while I was still in California, but I haven't been able to play since moving out here since I don't have a full set of clubs, and driving out to a course is such a hassle with the traffic. Other expensive hobbies/collectibles that I've been in & out of: photography, watches, shoes, and FOOD.

[Sasha Royale]

Welcome !

 

I gave Eddie a red Esterbrook fountain pen, as his retirement present. In March, Eddie returned to the Philippines.

If you see him, remind him that he promised to write to me.

Sooooo, which fountain pens do you have ?

[citricacidcycle]

Welcome !

 

I gave Eddie a red Esterbrook fountain pen, as his retirement present. In March, Eddie returned to the Philippines.

If you see him, remind him that he promised to write to me.

Sooooo, which fountain pens do you have ?

Sure! But who's Eddie? ( )

 

My current stock of FPs:

A handful of Platinum Preppys either in 0.2 or 0.3 (these are scattered everywhere in the household);

Lamy Safari in a Fine with a spare Extra Fine nib.

TWSBI Mini AL Extra Fine

Montblanc LeGrand 146 Broad (my first fountain pen actually, which I inherited from my father after he passed away years ago; my 1st post in the forums was actually asking about the nib size on this pen and a few members believe it's a broad nib).

 

Current stock of Ink:

Montblanc Black (also commented from my 1st post that this bottle is probably from the late 1980s)

Montblanc Royal Blue

Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black

J. Herbin Perle Noire

Noodler's Black

Noodler's Apache Sunset

Lamy cartridges in Blue and Petrol.

 

Current ever-changing wish list:

Pilot Vanishing Point

Lamy 2000

Ink in earth tones and maybe a red

More FP-friendly notebooks

(Open for suggestions on both Ink and paper!)

[KaB]

hi, welcome here; enjoy your stay.

[Chrissy]

Hello and welcome to FPN.

[OCArt]

Welcome to our little corner of the universe from a pen user in San Diego.

[PAKMAN]

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

[Wahl]

[ThomasB]

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

[mitto]

Greetings and welcome to FPN. You needs to have on your wish list a Parker 51 too.

[mallymal1]

Greetings...

[Henricum_Tropen]

Hello and welcome to FPN, from Cape Town, South Africa.

[citricacidcycle]

Thank you everyone for the warm and kind welcome messages!

[Carrau]

Welcome aboard, from Charleston, SC.

Mike

[hinky]

Welcome to FPN, and to the Philippines! 😊

[PenChalet]

Welcome to the Fountain Pen Network! We're glad to have you with us!

[Bisquitlips]

Welcome!

 

Glad you are here with us!

[Stef]

Welcome !

 

I worked for 1,5 year in Manila. Hope you'll enjoy it !