Pens: I posted a pen photo here weeks ago and someone suggested I post my collection(a rather modest one), so here they are. From L to R, Ballpoint by Cartier, fountain pen by...

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

I posted a pen photo here weeks ago and someone suggested I post my collection(a rather modest one), so here they are. From L to R, Ballpoint by Cartier, fountain pen by Waterman, Fountain pen by Parker(54 yrs old, silver is tarnished), fountain pen by Pelikan(37+ yrs), combination red,blue ballpoint, and 7mm pencil by Rotring.

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47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Seeing your collection is a good reminder that I’ve mislaid my T-ball jotter. Tho, I’m partial to Parker for pens of any kind, your Rotring pencil is a beauty. Thanks for sharing.

John Maher Loc: Northern Virginia

I had a Parker like that about 40 years ago and loved it. It was a gift and I discovered the joy of writing with one. It slowed me down a bit and I thought a little more as I wrote. I became more careful about shaping my letters also. Today, we have gotten rid of cursive -- but it can be a code among those of us who know.

I did not realize how valuable fountain pens could be and left it on my desk unattended for a couple of hours.

Later, I got lucky and found someone getting rid of a broken Mont Blanc, I sent it back to the manufacturer for repair ($86.) and have treasured/guarded it ever since.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Nice set & photos! Amazing they abandoned cursive, and that those who haven't learned it can't read it!

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

47greyfox wrote:

Seeing your collection is a good reminder that I’ve mislaid my T-ball jotter. Tho, I’m partial to Parker for pens of any kind, your Rotring pencil is a beauty. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for commenting!

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nice image and collection, nim.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

John Maher wrote:

I had a Parker like that about 40 years ago and lo... (show quote)

I love to write with a fountain pen, but email took away letter writing completely and bills are all paid electronically nowadays. Now if I fill a fountain pen the ink dries up and clogs the point because I don't use it enough.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Quixdraw wrote:

Nice set & photos! Amazing they abandoned cursive, and that those who haven't learned it can't read it!

Thanks QD, so true.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

kpmac wrote:

Nice image and collection, nim.

Thanks Ken!

John Maher Loc: Northern Virginia

nimbushopper wrote:

I love to write with a fountain pen, but email took away letter writing completely and bills are all paid electronically nowadays. Now if I fill a fountain pen the ink dries up and clogs the point because I don't use it enough.

I still sign letters, and I take notes while watching webinars, and I flush out the pen with warm water every month.

It is a bit of trouble, but worth it.

Now, with cursive, it's my encoder.

sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC

Nice collection ! Thanks for sharing !
Looking at the Waterman brings back memories ! Now, email and text messages replaced letter writing and electronic bills took over checks ! Hand writing used to be a qualification once upon a time !!

Quixdraw Loc: x

sundar wrote:

Nice collection ! Thanks for sharing !
Looking at the Waterman brings back memories ! Now, email and text messages replaced letter writing and electronic bills took over checks ! Hand writing used to be a qualification once upon a time !!

My sixth grade teacher, Miss Costello, an immaculately turned out spinster lady, was an absolute fiend on penmanship. I DID learn the Palmer method, and can still write a fair hand though I have speed printed most of the rest of my life. Times change!

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

sundar wrote:

Nice collection ! Thanks for sharing !
Looking at the Waterman brings back memories ! Now, email and text messages replaced letter writing and electronic bills took over checks ! Hand writing used to be a qualification once upon a time !!

Yes, sadly that's true!

sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC

Quixdraw wrote:

My sixth grade teacher, Miss Costello, an immaculately turned out spinster lady, was an absolute fiend on penmanship. I DID learn the Palmer method, and can still write a fair hand though I have speed printed most of the rest of my life. Times change!

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

nimbushopper wrote:

I posted a pen photo here weeks ago and someone suggested I post my collection(a rather modest one), so here they are. From L to R, Ballpoint by Cartier, fountain pen by Waterman, Fountain pen by Parker(54 yrs old, silver is tarnished), fountain pen by Pelikan(37+ yrs), combination red,blue ballpoint, and 7mm pencil by Rotring.

Nice retirement fund stash 🌀💫🌀💫🌀