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Lol-x · 23 October 2009, 04:08 PM

This is a thread which where we will seek to gauge the interest in discussing pens and pen related matters such as buying and selling pens, paper, collectable pens, nibs, inks, writing etc. etc.

You're welcome to voice your opinion and talk about any of the topics alluded to above.

Pens are probably one of the closest collectable items next to watches, so I'm interested to see what response this brings.

JJ Irani · 23 October 2009, 05:20 PM

As an idea goes, it's a good one, Steve.

Personally, I was never into pens, but I'm sure we do have a number of pen collectors on TRF who would be overjoyed to have such a section on our forum.

JJ

blackmsport · 23 October 2009, 05:27 PM

me... love mb, caran d'ache, gvf, etc.... as much as i love watches

C. Davidson · 23 October 2009, 05:54 PM

I am completely ignorant on pens and learning about them here would be interesting.

swatty · 23 October 2009, 06:38 PM

I love pens, so a discussion on pens could cost me .

DanP · 23 October 2009, 07:08 PM

Mont blanc roller for work :)

2careless · 23 October 2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

I love pens, so a discussion on pens could cost me .

I think my pens are fast catching up my rolexes in value.
It's very easy to buy several pens and suddenly it's the price of a sub or something. Take it easy mate.

swatty · 23 October 2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

I think my pens are fast catching up my rolexes in value.
It's very easy to buy several pens and suddenly it's the price of a sub or something. Take it easy mate.

How have you been Kai?

BarkMaster · 23 October 2009, 09:02 PM

I just picked up a vintage Waterman to add to my (very) humble collection.

kyle L · 23 October 2009, 09:04 PM

Pens Pens Pens!!!

Skullring · 23 October 2009, 10:04 PM

I am not into pens right now but I would like to learn.

Omega_Precision · 23 October 2009, 10:18 PM

Pens are quite addicting to collect.

The more pictures I see of them on another forum, the more I want to buy and there are tons to decide.

Got to put the MB search on hold because of so many others.

2careless · 23 October 2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

How have you been Kai?

Bought like half a dozen pens this month - 3MB and 3 Visconti...
Now you see why I said pens are expensive and addictive? and Steve still wants a forum for pens...

I shouldn't have told him about the Melbourne pen show...

Lowflight · 23 October 2009, 10:26 PM

I would rather have an Auto forum than pens

Of course there are a few other forums that would be cool but unfortunately this forum is too PC for diversity

shandy · 23 October 2009, 11:46 PM

I voted yes as I am a pen collector, just hope it is not a homage to everything Mont Blanc! Nice pens but there are others out there that have a lot going for them as well!

BTW, not MB bashing as I own a couple! Nice pens but not the best of the best out there as most pen collectors know!

Hopefully if you do do a forum on it people might be better informed as to what else is out there!

Ashley · 23 October 2009, 11:48 PM

I never really understood the attraction, I love my Bic!

R1@160@alltimes · 24 October 2009, 12:01 AM

All for it Steve

I am already a member of FPN per Richard's (Bisquitlips) recommendation. It would be great to have a FP section here on TRF.

JBat · 24 October 2009, 12:01 AM

Voted yes!

JBat · 24 October 2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

All for it Steve

I am already a member of FPN per Richard's (Bisquitlips) recommendation. It would be great to have a FP section here on TRF.

x2

Numismatist · 24 October 2009, 12:03 AM

Yes, I'm trying to learn about them as well.

shandy · 24 October 2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashley

I never really understood the attraction, I love my Bic!

Ahh, but Ashley, think of the number of landfills filled every year with those

!

Seriously though, I would encourage you to pop into your local pen shop and try a few fountain pens, there is something wonderful in writing with them and you don't have to spend a fortune! You can get a Lamy safari for around $40 that writes beautifully and can use bottled ink. Over the years you would save money over the bic's!

Sorry, once one get's into fountain pens you find us all trying to convert folks over to them

meloncap78 · 24 October 2009, 12:23 AM

I have only ever really been a Cross guy. I do love my Cross pens.

Lol-x · 24 October 2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

Pens Pens Pens!!!

Great photo my friend

You have been schooled very well in the finer things

Compliments to your parents and commiserations to their bank account

Good on ya pal

Sweramic · 24 October 2009, 12:48 AM

A pen section would be awesome!! I'd love to have a For Sale/Want to Buy thread (pens) as well

Good idea Lol-X =)

TheVTCGuy · 24 October 2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

As an idea goes, it's a good one, Steve.

Personally, I was never into pens, but I'm sure we do have a number of pen collectors on TRF who would be overjoyed to have such a section on our forum.

JJ

X2 I never caught the interest bug in pens.. but I do know a lot of TRFers have discussed them. I probably wouldn't view the section, but for those that would, let em have it!

Browining · 24 October 2009, 12:53 AM

FPN member also....subforum here also would be great.

Browning

Taffi Abernathy · 24 October 2009, 01:10 AM

I can see I'm in good company in this thread. I admit it, I have always been a pen freak. I posted pictures of my Mont Blancs but they are not my favorite writing pens. I have a 25 year old Pelikan which is so light weight and skims across the page. I love pens which are lightweight, have a fine point, gel ink and have a relatively wide diameter so my hand is not uncomfortably "scrunched" when I write. What about other people? What's your preferences?

shandy · 24 October 2009, 01:14 AM

Forgot to add, FPN memember also

shandy · 24 October 2009, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I can see I'm in good company in this thread. I admit it, I have always been a pen freak. I posted pictures of my Mont Blancs but they are not my favorite writing pens. I have a 25 year old Pelikan which is so light weight and skims across the page. I love pens which are lightweight, have a fine point, gel ink and have a relatively wide diameter so my hand is not uncomfortably "scrunched" when I write. What about other people? What's your preferences?

Yes Faith, I prefer lighter pens as I write around 10 pages a day in my journal and the lighter weight makes things more comfortable. I also prefer a larger diameter pen even though I have smaller hands as I find it easier to grip the pen.

Have you tried the Nakaya's, I have one and love it! Mine is back where it came from having a new nib fitted. Ever since getting my vintage pens which on the whole have flexible broad stub nibs I have gone off finer nibs, can't wait for it to come back!

My Favorite pen is my 1926 Duofold special, what a nib that pen has got, it get's used every day as well!

Love Pelikans, am in the process of getting a vintage one.

sexner · 24 October 2009, 01:24 AM

As a fan of fine writing instruments I think a Pen sub-Forum would be worthwhile, Steve.

View Poll Results: Pens and pen related topics
Yes, I'd like to see a dedicated pen related topic forum or subforum.	85	77.98%
No, a pen related forum/subforum isn't something that I would care to enjoy	24	22.02%
Voters: 109. You may not vote on this poll

23 October 2009, 04:08 PM	#1
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23 October 2009, 05:20 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	As an idea goes, it's a good one, Steve. Personally, I was never into pens, but I'm sure we do have a number of pen collectors on TRF who would be overjoyed to have such a section on our forum. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

23 October 2009, 05:54 PM	#4
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	I am completely ignorant on pens and learning about them here would be interesting. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

23 October 2009, 09:02 PM	#9
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	I just picked up a vintage Waterman to add to my (very) humble collection. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

23 October 2009, 05:27 PM	#3
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	me... love mb, caran d'ache, gvf, etc.... as much as i love watches

23 October 2009, 06:38 PM	#5
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	I love pens, so a discussion on pens could cost me .

23 October 2009, 07:08 PM	#6
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Mont blanc roller for work :)

23 October 2009, 09:04 PM	#10
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Pens Pens Pens!!!

23 October 2009, 10:04 PM	#11
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	I am not into pens right now but I would like to learn. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

23 October 2009, 10:18 PM	#12
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Pens are quite addicting to collect. The more pictures I see of them on another forum, the more I want to buy and there are tons to decide. Got to put the MB search on hold because of so many others.

23 October 2009, 10:26 PM	#14
Lowflight Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Harold Location: On The Far Right Posts: 1,106	I would rather have an Auto forum than pens Of course there are a few other forums that would be cool but unfortunately this forum is too PC for diversity

23 October 2009, 11:46 PM	#15
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	I voted yes as I am a pen collector, just hope it is not a homage to everything Mont Blanc! Nice pens but there are others out there that have a lot going for them as well! BTW, not MB bashing as I own a couple! Nice pens but not the best of the best out there as most pen collectors know! Hopefully if you do do a forum on it people might be better informed as to what else is out there!

23 October 2009, 11:48 PM	#16
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	I never really understood the attraction, I love my Bic!

24 October 2009, 12:01 AM	#17
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	All for it Steve I am already a member of FPN per Richard's (Bisquitlips) recommendation. It would be great to have a FP section here on TRF. __________________

24 October 2009, 12:01 AM	#18
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Voted yes!

24 October 2009, 12:03 AM	#20
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Yes, I'm trying to learn about them as well. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

24 October 2009, 12:23 AM	#22
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	I have only ever really been a Cross guy. I do love my Cross pens.

24 October 2009, 12:48 AM	#24
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	A pen section would be awesome!! I'd love to have a For Sale/Want to Buy thread (pens) as well Good idea Lol-X =)

24 October 2009, 12:53 AM	#26
Browining "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 258	FPN member also....subforum here also would be great. Browning

24 October 2009, 01:10 AM	#27
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	I can see I'm in good company in this thread. I admit it, I have always been a pen freak. I posted pictures of my Mont Blancs but they are not my favorite writing pens. I have a 25 year old Pelikan which is so light weight and skims across the page. I love pens which are lightweight, have a fine point, gel ink and have a relatively wide diameter so my hand is not uncomfortably "scrunched" when I write. What about other people? What's your preferences? __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

24 October 2009, 01:14 AM	#28
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Forgot to add, FPN memember also

24 October 2009, 01:24 AM	#30
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	As a fan of fine writing instruments I think a Pen sub-Forum would be worthwhile, Steve. __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

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