A great, if not the best starter FP is the Lamy Safari. But, check also my website in regards to pens, fountain pens, rollerballs and ball points.
WTB: A Fountain Pen
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+1 on Safari's. They are nearly bomb-proof as fountain pens go. I bought one after reading a review in which said reviewer (to test durability) drove over the pen with his Volvo
. It was scratched, but survived fine. They are affordable, come in a variety of colours, and if you do manage to break it, you can order new parts directly from Lamy. They also have great customer service, as I've had to order a new cap for mine, after having it twist in my jeans-pocket. If you want something fancier, they offer them in aluminum.- Thread starter
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Well, I got really excited to get home on Friday and use my new FB...but USPS has lost it. It arrived at my local PO but has not been delivered (either to my house or any house)...it is sucked into the black hole of sorting I guess...good thing it was insured.
I wouldn't be surprised if it got delivered tomorrow. USPS tracking lacks precision. It's fairly uncommon for items to actually get lost. Hang in there!
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Sadly, I spoke with the Postmaster. It says it was scanned Thursday AM at the local PO, but they can't find it and it was not put on a truck for delivery.
Todd at isellpens.com has been helpful though!
Todd at isellpens.com has been helpful though!
Oh dear, that doesn't sound promising.
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well my pen arrived today, and I am HOOKED. the converter did not make it so that kind of sucks but it too is on the way.
One question, is it normal to have a little ink on the top of the nib?
One question, is it normal to have a little ink on the top of the nib?
Glad to hear that you got it. I think that the term for having ink on the top of the nib is called "nib creep". Check out the glossary from Richard Binder: http://www.richardspens.com/ref_info/glossary/N.htm
As to whether or not it's normal, maybe someone else can comment on that.
Grats. I just found myself a Parker 21 at a local shop for just $5. Water test went well. Ink is inbound. Next item in my sights is an Esterbrook J. If the WTT doesn't pan out, I may put those razors up for sale, then try my luck on the 'bay or FPN.
That's too bad. I really like the vanishing points.
Another good website to feed the addiction is www.nibs.com
I think John Mottishaw is a great restoration specialist. He restored my great grandparents' and grandparents' pens for me (all old Parkers, each engraved with their names... way cool). He did a wonderful job.
Good luck with your new AD, Sluggo. I have some good modern starter pens for sale if anyone needs one. Clearing out my collection... most of it.
FPs were also my obsession before shaving. They're very useful, satisfying tools to start using. I have a half dozen or so I rotate through. I highly recommend owning A FP.
-Andy
How much for a starter?
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Thanks for the website! I don't think it is pooling on the nib, maybe it is just a little overflow from how I write...is there a proper way to write with a FB?
I have joined FBN so maybe I can get some help there too!
I have joined FBN so maybe I can get some help there too!
I just signed up over there after I found that Parker. Just sealed the deal on a trade for an Esterbrook J. Until the ink for that and the Parker arrives, I'm practicing with a clutch of Varsities I also picked up.
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