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hannaco Loc: People's Republic of California

Being cooped up inside brings about flights of fancy. Oh what to photograph? The kitchen sink? Nope, it is full of dishes and other things. The dog? Maybe if it would just stay still. Then went to write down a note so I would not forget in the morning what needed to be done. Then it struck! The pen, of course.

rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)

hannaco wrote:

Being cooped up inside brings about flights of fancy. Oh what to photograph? The kitchen sink? Nope, it is full of dishes and other things. The dog? Maybe if it would just stay still. Then went to write down a note so I would not forget in the morning what needed to be done. Then it struck! The pen, of course.

pen f or what? To put Newsom back in for another four years?

hannaco Loc: People's Republic of California

Eh? Did I by mistake put this into the attic?

What does using a pen have to do with the Governor?

Most people use a pen to take notes, make shopping lists, sign cheques, or just doodle.

No political intent at all with the post. Just a photo of a pen.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

hannaco wrote:

Being cooped up inside brings about flights of fancy. Oh what to photograph? The kitchen sink? Nope, it is full of dishes and other things. The dog? Maybe if it would just stay still. Then went to write down a note so I would not forget in the morning what needed to be done. Then it struck! The pen, of course.

Looks dry to me. No ink?

hannaco Loc: People's Republic of California

No ink? It was just filled, and the nib wiped off.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

I have been looking at fountain pens recently. Any advice? I was looking at a Dryden Designs but an article I read said that Parker was better. Looking to spend less than $50 since I don't know if I will really like using one. Also want it to use cartridges so I don't have to mess with ink bottles and be available with a fine nib.

Dodie

Quixdraw Loc: x

Check out antique shops - Parker, Schaefer, and of course Mont Blanc, though the last not likely to be cheap. Mine still works after around 50 years.

hannaco Loc: People's Republic of California

luvmypets wrote:

I have been looking at fountain pens recently. Any advice? I was looking at a Dryden Designs but an article I read said that Parker was better. Looking to spend less than $50 since I don't know if I will really like using one. Also want it to use cartridges so I don't have to mess with ink bottles and be available with a fine nib.

Dodie

Here are a few within your budget

https://www.walmart.com/browse/office-supplies/fountain-pens/1229749_1988510_9305332

https://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/fountain-pens/N=5+4546/

https://www.staples.com/Fountain-Pens/cat_CL110001/8wksb?tid=US&storeId=10001%3FstoreId%3D10001&identifier=SH76&catalogIdentifier=SH76&AID=10801620&PID=9069228&SID=oc5A05L8E%2FcFrofF6SHThFhtEEGyQ0KAOxEsFi3myW7z7oAsojNT4mhSchdV5AlG&afsrc=1&cvosrc=affiliate.cj.9069228&cvo_campaign=&cm_mmc=CJ-_-9069228-_-9069228-_-10801620&CID=AFF%3A9069228%3A9069228%3A10801620&CJPIXEL=CJPIXEL&cjevent=d912f5ebe9a311ea814500a20a1c0e0c

Then the very high end, just look here:

https://bittner.com/

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Nice, I love fountain pens!

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice still life.

John Maher Loc: Northern Virginia

luvmypets wrote:

I have been looking at fountain pens recently. Any advice? I was looking at a Dryden Designs but an article I read said that Parker was better. Looking to spend less than $50 since I don't know if I will really like using one. Also want it to use cartridges so I don't have to mess with ink bottles and be available with a fine nib.

Dodie

Definitely try before you invest. Pelikan used to have some "student" pens. The pen should glide over the paper -- you are not trying to impress three layers of carbon.

Look for a pen store for a wide selection of pens and nibs. They are in most major cities. Just like photography, you will find knowledgeable sales help. Then support your local dealer (just like photography).

I love my Mont Blanc and found that my writing (old fashioned cursive) is more deliberate (speed and thought).

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

Beautiful memories. My senile tremor makes resuming the old pleasures impossible now.

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

hannaco wrote:

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Thank you for all this wonderful info!!! I will say I nearly fell out of my chair on the Bittner site when I saw the pen for $5300. There are some gorgeous pens on that site.

Thanks again!!

Dodie

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

John Maher wrote:

Definitely try before you invest. Pelikan used to ... (show quote)

I am going to start with a pen around $50 and see if I like using a fountain pen. I just wish I had pretty handwriting to do it justice but I do like a good pen. I would love to visit a pen store but there aren't any in Fayetteville. Fayetteville is not a nice place to shop. For better shopping you go to Raleigh which is about 75 miles away. I googled pen stores and the closest is Greenville, SC so I guess I will be ordering online.

Thank you for your advice and if I do enjoy fountain pens a Mont Blanc may be on my wish list

Dodie

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

quixdraw wrote:

Check out antique shops - Parker, Schaefer, and of course Mont Blanc, though the last not likely to be cheap. Mine still works after around 50 years.

Thank you for the recommendations. I am currently looking at a Parker and if I do like using a fountain pen then Mont Blanc will probably be on my wish list.

Dodie