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. . . One question ... How does one keep the ink on the cards from being ruined by the Post Office?

 

Susan & Todd

 

The post cards I've received have arrived in remarkably could condition. If you're worried about moisture causing ink to smear, you can put clear tape over your writing. I have some stuff called MicroGlaze that I just can't do without. You can rub a light film of it on your writing and it makes it water-proof. I've tested it - water just beads up on it. It's $8.50 for a small jar which I thought was expensive when I ordered it. But it really lasts a long time. Take a look at it here

 

http://www.stampstampstamp.com/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=art

 

Judybug

So many pens, so little time!

 

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My Blog: Bywater Wisdom

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. . . One question ... How does one keep the ink on the cards from being ruined by the Post Office?

 

Susan & Todd

 

The post cards I've received have arrived in remarkably could condition. If you're worried about moisture causing ink to smear, you can put clear tape over your writing. I have some stuff called MicroGlaze that I just can't do without. You can rub a light film of it on your writing and it makes it water-proof. I've tested it - water just beads up on it. It's $8.50 for a small jar which I thought was expensive when I ordered it. But it really lasts a long time. Take a look at it here

 

http://www.stampstampstamp.com/Merchant2/m...tegory_Code=art

 

Judybug

 

I have a white votive candle that I rub over the text. Unlit, that is. This coats the paper with clear wax.

 

<img src="http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/7260/postminipo0.png" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" />

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Please add me to the list of postcarders.

 

Rapt, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada

 

(Just down the road from andru)...

 

I'll probably be doing a mix of commercial and self-made cards.

RAPT

Pens:Sailor Mini, Pelikan Grand Place, Stipula Ventidue with Ti Stub nib, Pelikan M605 with Binder Cursive Italic, Stipula Ventidue with Ti M nib, Vintage Pilot Semi-flex, Lamy Vista, Pilot Prera

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In my dreams: Nakaya Piccolo, custom colour/pattern

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Please add me to the list of postcarders.

 

Rapt, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada

 

(Just down the road from andru)...

 

I'll probably be doing a mix of commercial and self-made cards.

 

Rapt, there is no "list." All you need to do is pick one or more folk who post on this thread, send them a PM with an offer to exchange post cards. Most often they will say yes and send you their mailing address and you send them your mailing address and then you exchange cards.

 

Most of us prefer not to have our physical address appear in public posts.

 

Andy

"Andy Hoffman" Sandy Ego, CA

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I mailed cards today to Toulouse and Rapt. Received a nice card this week from akaLouie.

 

Judybug

So many pens, so little time!

 

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5642/postcardde9.png

 

My Blog: Bywater Wisdom

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Rapt Vintage

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Please add me to the list of postcarders.

 

Rapt, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada

 

(Just down the road from andru)...

 

I'll probably be doing a mix of commercial and self-made cards.

 

Rapt, there is no "list." All you need to do is pick one or more folk who post on this thread, send them a PM with an offer to exchange post cards. Most often they will say yes and send you their mailing address and you send them your mailing address and then you exchange cards.

 

Most of us prefer not to have our physical address appear in public posts.

 

Andy

 

Understood. :) The "road" comment is a relative thing. I grew up in the town where andru is. But its still an hour's drive.

 

RAPT

Pens:Sailor Mini, Pelikan Grand Place, Stipula Ventidue with Ti Stub nib, Pelikan M605 with Binder Cursive Italic, Stipula Ventidue with Ti M nib, Vintage Pilot Semi-flex, Lamy Vista, Pilot Prera

For Sale:

Saving for: Edison Pearl

In my dreams: Nakaya Piccolo, custom colour/pattern

In transit:

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Received my first postcard from the "swap pool" from Kingjoe today. Thanks I did not know about the Horse Park and it looks like a fun place to visit! Not only am I getting fun cards I am learning stuff too. Kingjoe your card is already in the mail.

 

Judybug and Clancy yours have been sent today. Lashelle

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Received two cards today - Thank you KingJoe!

 

Going card shopping today and will send out our promised cards on Monday. The cards we had were NOT fp friendly. It was like trying to write on plastic wrap!

 

And thanks to all who suggested ways of protecting the ink. I think I'll give each method a try and see which works best for me.

 

Todd

 

The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give it away. D. Viscott

 

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Going card shopping today and will send out our promised cards on Monday. The cards we had were NOT fp friendly. It was like trying to write on plastic wrap!

 

Isn't it maddening! :angry: I have a stack of beautiful post cards, but the paper is not fit for gel pens or roller balls much less fountain pens. I guess they are strictly meant for ball points. I do have some cards that work well with FPs, but I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that probably two thirds of the cards I've bought are terrible.

 

Today I mailed cards to TheTimeTraveler and to OrchidUnicorn. :)

 

Judybug

 

So many pens, so little time!

 

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/5642/postcardde9.png

 

My Blog: Bywater Wisdom

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Going card shopping today and will send out our promised cards on Monday. The cards we had were NOT fp friendly. It was like trying to write on plastic wrap!

 

Isn't it maddening! :angry: I have a stack of beautiful post cards, but the paper is not fit for gel pens or roller balls much less fountain pens. I guess they are strictly meant for ball points. I do have some cards that work well with FPs, but I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say that probably two thirds of the cards I've bought are terrible.

 

Today I mailed cards to TheTimeTraveler and to OrchidUnicorn. :)

 

Judybug

I recommend vintage pcs that are fp friendly. They are also rubber stamp friendly, so you can alter or gussy them up.

Or you can make your own. Here's one i made last year - the image is a cut out from a magazine.

Cheers, J

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aka Louie NOS (New Old Stock)

aka Louie

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I got your card today, Celeste. Thanks! All those balloons remind me of the balloon races we have in Creston every fall. It came in great shape!

 

This weekend cards have been sent to: rapt, superbus, toulouse, and orchardunicorn.

 

Please let me know when you get them :)

Laura

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aka Louie NOS (New Old Stock)

aka Louie

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I got your card today, Celeste. Thanks! All those balloons remind me of the balloon races we have in Creston every fall. It came in great shape!

 

This weekend cards have been sent to: rapt, superbus, toulouse, and orchardunicorn.

 

Please let me know when you get them :)

 

 

I am also looking for map cards, state capitals and flags for all 50 states. Also map cards from countries. If anyone can help, I'd greatly appreciate it!

Laura

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Mullsol Near Mint

Mullsol

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:thumbup:

 

Received two cards today.

 

One from Celest in New Mexico, and one from Jack in Madrid.

 

Thanks folks!

"Reality never stands still very long"

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I am also looking for map cards, state capitals and flags for all 50 states. Also map cards from countries. If anyone can help, I'd greatly appreciate it!

 

I think I can help you out with something along those lines from the Bluegrass. I'll see what I've got and get another card or two headed your way.

 

Your card arrived safely, BTW. Thank you! GORGEOUS!! ;)

 

~~King

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Hooray...

Received a beautiful postcard today from Hari in Mumbai, India...penned with an amazingly brilliant 'Bril Laurel Rose' ink.

 

Thanks Hari.

 

c.

"Intolerance betrays want of faith in one's cause." - Gandhi -

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Received two cards today, one from Celeste and one from Clancy. Both are really interesting. This is so much fun. Celeste I have indeed been to the diner in Albequerque. Clancy, I have always wanted to see a redwood up close. Love the cards! Lashelle

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