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TheRedBlueBlur · TheRedBlueBlur

Hi. I'm new to the world of Calligraphy really, but have been much inspired by Leigh Reyes and Paul Antonio. The problem I find is getting good advice on which pen to start with. I'd ideally like a fountain pen with a little flex in the nib that would reproduce an attractive everyday hand that resembles c...

Hpbody · Hpbody

Thinking about buying the Stipula Model T with the 6mm flexible nib and curious if any one owns one or has experienced writing with this pen.

9128CP · 9128CP

? I'm not sure if this should go here, under the Parker sub-forum or in the repair forum. ? In a recent post in the New Members forum, I mentioned a Parker Reflex that had a skipping problem. DWL suggested pulling the nib and feed, and then cleaning the feed with a toothbrush and flossing between the tines...

croissant · croissant

Last year I bought a pen without brand. The only particular element is that on the nib there's written "iridium point Germany". I send you the photo. Could you tell me something more about it, please? Thanks Lola

jkingrph · jkingrph

I just signed on and am looking to buy a Mont Blanc pen.?? Is this a good and reliable retailer?? I just wonder if they are not grey market or knock off's due to extremely low prices. http://www.mont-blancpen.com/products_all.html

Chthulhu · Chthulhu

?http://www.zebrapen.com/products/pen/v-301-fountain-pen

jor412 · jor412

I'm making a database of my pens while my little collection isn't unwieldy yet. For flexible nibs,?I can't tell what thickness is considered broad, double broad, or triple broad. And some nibs aren't labeled. What thickness is considered EF, F, etc.? Also, sometimes sellers say F-B or F-BB and post...

jor412 · jor412

I posted this question on the other forum and got some replies but I guess I'm still undecided and thought I'd ask you folks for your advice. I'm not sure I'm posting in the right subtopic since only half my question concerns a modern pen.?I'm pushing my budget for one last pen purchase before I take a bre...

Aislingean · Aislingean

Here are some poor pictures of three items from my store box! The middle Parker is a stainless finish French made Parker with a lovely 18ct 750 solid gold nib. I can't remember where or when I aquired it but more importantlly I can't remember what model it is! The stainless pencil below has the same clip b...

Maccabee64 · Maccabee64

Now that i got my 149 other pens do not seem as apealing anymore. I once wanted an Omas Paragon, a Stipula Etruria, and a Visconti Homo Sapiens but now none of these look good as they did anymore. I need to have a goal! Any suggestions on what my next grail pen should be?

bgray · bgray

Hi Everyone. My most recent article can be found here. I have tackled a topic that I feel needs to be covered in order for fountain pen consumers to make educated decisions with their purchases. Click here to read this article. Thanks. Brian at Edison

Highbinder · Highbinder

As my collection starts to grow (5 pens with another 3 on the way) I realise I have no way of protecting them or carrying them.? At the moment they're sat loose in a drawer with inks, guitar picks and slides, and all kinds of other bits and bobs. I'm thinking some kind of leather pouch, or maybe a kimono wrap...

titivillus · titivillus

There are some things about pens that I just can't get my head around. Urushi is one of those things that has to be explained to be appreciated and owning something that has to be explained lessens the enjoyment for me.?? And the difference between a hand drawn picture and the months required compared t...

Maccabee64 · Maccabee64

Ok i fear ask ing this question on FPN lest i look like a n00b and because it has been asked so many times in the past. What is the difference? From what i understand steel erodes but is this really an issue? If i was to buy a pen with the option of? a pen with a gold nib or a steel should i get the gold for however mu...

watch_art · watch_art

After just over a month (or less) I got my Edison Herald Grande in the mail yesterday afternoon!??I gotta say my expectations were really high, especially after seeing the photos that Brian took for me.??This pen is a ridiculous thing of beauty.??I can't help but stare at it while I write or doodle (wh...

diplomat · diplomat

Lamy D3 Website There's a lot of stuff: complete animations, photos, designer profile, download area... Nice desktop wallpapers too: -- Edited by DWL on Sunday 15th of November...

johncee1945 · johncee1945

Hi I am interested in?purchasing a Parker Laque or a Waterman Phileas. Any one had any experiences good or bad with these? Both around $50?but am?I shelling out enough? ? Or any other?reccommendation around the same money? In anticipation of any discussion and reccommendations, thanking you kind...

johncee1945 · johncee1945

Do any of the Chinese pen bodies fit Waterman pens? A few of?the Chinese pen bodies look aesthetically interesting, some even superb,?however, the writing quality is?ugh! At least with some I purchased.?Any one?mated a?Chinese body with a Waterman? ???

georges zaslavsky · georges zaslavsky

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/georges2/dcp_0486.j...

Bo Bo Olson · Bo Bo Olson

Did or did I not tell you not to over bid me today...tomorrow is free...Not any more...I now have to bid cheap again..........now that I gave you cheapo, foreign Berman pens. Dont' screw me like that.... Just joking....... The Reform pen is worth max 4.50 Euro, and some one bid 7.50 which is way too high...

jar · jar

The ST Dupont Vertigo and Vertigo 2. Back in 1996 ST Dupont introduced the Vertigo line of pens and lighters. They were finished in hand applied Chinese Lacquer in shades of lighter red-orange, red and a dark lacquer that looks black under some light, indigo in other conditions and even a dark brown at...

DWL · DWL

http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=139443&pid=1382352&st=0&#entry1382352

titivillus · titivillus

Just got my new BlackBerry and I m using the voice recognition to write about fountain pens An easy way to write

bphollin · bphollin

I was just jotting down a list of pens I'd like to take for a spin some day and I noticed something fishy: "51" (Parker)#76 (Edison Pens)88?(Aurora)146 (Montblanc)Bexley 2006 Owner's Club This in addition to my already somewhat obscenely numbered collection of Lamy 2000s and Pelikan 60...

georges zaslavsky · georges zaslavsky

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/georges2...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	New Calligrapher seeking perhaps the holy grail of pens! (Preview) Hi. I'm new to the world of Calligraphy really, but have been much inspired by Leigh Reyes and Paul Antonio. The problem I find is getting good advice on which pen to start with. I'd ideally like a fountain pen with a little flex in the nib that would reproduce an attractive everyday hand that resembles c...	TheRedBlueBlur	3	1810	Mon Feb 27 3:55 AM, 2012 by jor412
	Stipula Model T Special Edition Ebonite Fountain Pen (Red) (Preview) Thinking about buying the Stipula Model T with the 6mm flexible nib and curious if any one owns one or has experienced writing with this pen.	Hpbody	0	1484	Sat Dec 3 11:38 PM, 2011 by Hpbody
	My formerly problem Parker Reflex (Preview) ? I'm not sure if this should go here, under the Parker sub-forum or in the repair forum. ? In a recent post in the New Members forum, I mentioned a Parker Reflex that had a skipping problem. DWL suggested pulling the nib and feed, and then cleaning the feed with a toothbrush and flossing between the tines...	9128CP	2	1983	Sun Sep 18 6:51 PM, 2011 by DWL
	Can you guess the brand of this pen? (Preview) Last year I bought a pen without brand. The only particular element is that on the nib there's written "iridium point Germany". I send you the photo. Could you tell me something more about it, please? Thanks Lola	croissant	2	1797	Thu Sep 8 8:40 PM, 2011 by sdonahue
	Retailer (Preview) I just signed on and am looking to buy a Mont Blanc pen.?? Is this a good and reliable retailer?? I just wonder if they are not grey market or knock off's due to extremely low prices. http://www.mont-blancpen.com/products_all.html	jkingrph	3	1439	Fri Aug 5 1:17 PM, 2011 by Chthulhu
	Zebra V-301 (Preview) ?http://www.zebrapen.com/products/pen/v-301-fountain-pen	Chthulhu	15	3152	Tue Jul 26 10:59 AM, 2011 by Chthulhu
	How do you measure line thickness (Preview) I'm making a database of my pens while my little collection isn't unwieldy yet. For flexible nibs,?I can't tell what thickness is considered broad, double broad, or triple broad. And some nibs aren't labeled. What thickness is considered EF, F, etc.? Also, sometimes sellers say F-B or F-BB and post...	jor412	3	2117	Thu Jul 7 12:08 PM, 2011 by jor412
	I can only buy one (Preview) I posted this question on the other forum and got some replies but I guess I'm still undecided and thought I'd ask you folks for your advice. I'm not sure I'm posting in the right subtopic since only half my question concerns a modern pen.?I'm pushing my budget for one last pen purchase before I take a bre...	jor412	16	2542	Fri May 20 10:51 AM, 2011 by jor412
	Embarrassed plea for help! (Preview) Here are some poor pictures of three items from my store box! The middle Parker is a stainless finish French made Parker with a lovely 18ct 750 solid gold nib. I can't remember where or when I aquired it but more importantlly I can't remember what model it is! The stainless pencil below has the same clip b...	Aislingean	8	3275	Mon Mar 7 3:19 PM, 2011 by Blueblack4256
	I just don't know (Preview) Now that i got my 149 other pens do not seem as apealing anymore. I once wanted an Omas Paragon, a Stipula Etruria, and a Visconti Homo Sapiens but now none of these look good as they did anymore. I need to have a goal! Any suggestions on what my next grail pen should be?	Maccabee64	4	1870	Sat Jan 29 10:14 AM, 2011 by croissant
	In Praise of Steel Nibs... (Preview) Hi Everyone. My most recent article can be found here. I have tackled a topic that I feel needs to be covered in order for fountain pen consumers to make educated decisions with their purchases. Click here to read this article. Thanks. Brian at Edison	bgray	16	2674	Sun Dec 12 10:41 PM, 2010 by liapuyat
	How are you carrying your pens? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) As my collection starts to grow (5 pens with another 3 on the way) I realise I have no way of protecting them or carrying them.? At the moment they're sat loose in a drawer with inks, guitar picks and slides, and all kinds of other bits and bobs. I'm thinking some kind of leather pouch, or maybe a kimono wrap...	Highbinder	20	9187	Sun Nov 28 12:07 PM, 2010 by Flexnib
	My lack of understanding about pens ( 1 2 ) (Preview) There are some things about pens that I just can't get my head around. Urushi is one of those things that has to be explained to be appreciated and owning something that has to be explained lessens the enjoyment for me.?? And the difference between a hand drawn picture and the months required compared t...	titivillus	20	3880	Tue Nov 23 9:05 AM, 2010 by Bo Bo Olson
	Steel vs Gold nibs (Preview) Ok i fear ask ing this question on FPN lest i look like a n00b and because it has been asked so many times in the past. What is the difference? From what i understand steel erodes but is this really an issue? If i was to buy a pen with the option of? a pen with a gold nib or a steel should i get the gold for however mu...	Maccabee64	6	4403	Sun Nov 21 4:53 AM, 2010 by Bo Bo Olson
	Edison Herald Grande (Preview) After just over a month (or less) I got my Edison Herald Grande in the mail yesterday afternoon!??I gotta say my expectations were really high, especially after seeing the photos that Brian took for me.??This pen is a ridiculous thing of beauty.??I can't help but stare at it while I write or doodle (wh...	watch_art	8	2177	Fri Sep 10 10:42 PM, 2010 by Maccabee64
	Lamy Dialog 3 just launched on Lamy website ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Lamy D3 Website There's a lot of stuff: complete animations, photos, designer profile, download area... Nice desktop wallpapers too: -- Edited by DWL on Sunday 15th of November...	diplomat	26	7548	Fri Jul 23 11:46 AM, 2010 by titivillus
	Parker 88 Laque GT Fountain Pen - do they stack up? (Preview) Hi I am interested in?purchasing a Parker Laque or a Waterman Phileas. Any one had any experiences good or bad with these? Both around $50?but am?I shelling out enough? ? Or any other?reccommendation around the same money? In anticipation of any discussion and reccommendations, thanking you kind...	johncee1945	0	1509	Sun Jul 11 5:26 AM, 2010 by johncee1945
	Interchange of pen bodies? (Preview) Do any of the Chinese pen bodies fit Waterman pens? A few of?the Chinese pen bodies look aesthetically interesting, some even superb,?however, the writing quality is?ugh! At least with some I purchased.?Any one?mated a?Chinese body with a Waterman? ???	johncee1945	1	1104	Sat Jun 26 9:38 AM, 2010 by watch_art
	waterman le man 100 macassar (Preview) [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/georges2/dcp_0486.j...	georges zaslavsky	0	2555	Sat Jun 12 5:38 PM, 2010 by georges zaslavsky
	German over bidding why scre me (Preview) Did or did I not tell you not to over bid me today...tomorrow is free...Not any more...I now have to bid cheap again..........now that I gave you cheapo, foreign Berman pens. Dont' screw me like that.... Just joking....... The Reform pen is worth max 4.50 Euro, and some one bid 7.50 which is way too high...	Bo Bo Olson	5	1654	Thu Jun 10 10:26 AM, 2010 by Bo Bo Olson
	What Jimmy Stewart suffered from. (Preview) The ST Dupont Vertigo and Vertigo 2. Back in 1996 ST Dupont introduced the Vertigo line of pens and lighters. They were finished in hand applied Chinese Lacquer in shades of lighter red-orange, red and a dark lacquer that looks black under some light, indigo in other conditions and even a dark brown at...	jar	12	2621	Thu Jun 10 10:22 AM, 2010 by Bo Bo Olson
	DEAD PAN Blank Stare..Your Kidding me right?.......... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=139443&pid=1382352&st=0&#entry1382352	DWL	31	5292	Tue Apr 20 11:56 AM, 2010 by DWL
	And the old technology and new technology (Preview) Just got my new BlackBerry and I m using the voice recognition to write about fountain pens An easy way to write	titivillus	2	1499	Tue Apr 20 10:28 AM, 2010 by titivillus
	Numbered (Preview) I was just jotting down a list of pens I'd like to take for a spin some day and I noticed something fishy: "51" (Parker)#76 (Edison Pens)88?(Aurora)146 (Montblanc)Bexley 2006 Owner's Club This in addition to my already somewhat obscenely numbered collection of Lamy 2000s and Pelikan 60...	bphollin	3	1144	Fri Apr 16 2:05 AM, 2010 by bphollin
	a rare italian comes to my home: nettuno 1911 se �ade for the french market to 111 examples (Preview) [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/georges2...	georges zaslavsky	3	1396	Thu Apr 15 12:32 PM, 2010 by titivillus
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