Gentlemen: Being retired, I have no need for more than one pen--my treasured Mont Blan Starwalker, and my bottle of Private Reserrve ink--Chocolat (Brown). I have had this beauty since purchasing it Nov 2008, while home from Tikrit, Iraq, on mandatory leave, as a civilian Federal Employee. i use it for personal correspondence, and my daily 'To-Do" chore list.
The 'desire(s)' for more pens and inks sounds like those of us in the DE shaving forum(s) desire(s) for more razors, blades, creams brushes. racks, etc.
Heresy! Prepare the boiling oil, the rack, and the thumb screws!...I have no need for more than one pen...
Gentlemen: Being retired, I have no need for more than one pen--my treasured Mont Blan Starwalker, and my bottle of Private Reserrve ink--Chocolat (Brown).
The 'desire(s)' for more pens and inks sounds like those of us in the DE shaving forum(s) desire(s) for more razors, blades, creams brushes. racks, etc.
So, do pray tell what this FPAD curing pen is?I ended my FPAD by going all out and purchasing one of my truly "aching to own" pens. It was far more than I ever imagined paying for a writing instrument, but since then (18 months ago), I've hardly even glanced at or used my other pens, let alone others I don't already own. As a college professor, "my pen" gets used all the time -- its brothers sit at home unused. I've stopped acquiring inks too, actually. Now I have a small group of favorites (almost all are blue or blue-black iron galls) that I'm content with and use all the time.
So, do pray tell what this FPAD curing pen is?
18 months is a very short time! I can remember saying I'd never pay $100 for a pen, and I've gone as long as 5 years between major pen purchases, but I don't believe there is a cure. My new grail pen is twice as much as I've ever spent, and so far I've controlled it. On the other hand,SWMBOmy better half does a pretty good job of enabling me, so we'll see.
I must admit, I have lusted for this pen, but have held off....for now....For me, it was a Conid Bulkfiller Streamline Demonstrator. Might not float everyone's boat, but it ended my FPAD.
I must admit, I have lusted for this pen, but have held off....for now....
Kevin, I'd be real interested to hear which pen and inks have become your go-to writing kit.I ended my FPAD by going all out and purchasing one of my truly "aching to own" pens. It was far more than I ever imagined paying for a writing instrument, but since then (18 months ago), I've hardly even glanced at or used my other pens, let alone others I don't already own. As a college professor, "my pen" gets used all the time -- its brothers sit at home unused. I've stopped acquiring inks too, actually. Now I have a small group of favorites (almost all are blue or blue-black iron galls) that I'm content with and use all the time.
I'd Kevin, I'd be real interested to hear which pen and inks have become your go-to writing kit.
MB MB = MontBlanc MontBlanc?
I like R&K Salix quite a bit. Scabiosa is also nice if you like a dark purple. Have you tried the Hero 232 Blue-Black ink? General opinion is that it's iron gall and I've found it to be quite a good performer and cheaper than dirt!
Yep, got it on eBay. Liked it so much, I went back and bought a backup bottle.Sorry, MBMB = Mont Blanc Midnight Blue.
I've had my eye on the Hero, but haven't ordered it yet. Glad to hear another report that it's worthwhile! Did you get it on eBay?
Yep, got it on eBay. Liked it so much, I went back and bought a backup bottle.