GIVEAWAY 3 of 7; Luxury pen rests:

[Numismatist]

Congrats to Jim - JimC, winner of the second Oriental pen rug for best macro shot! Thank you everyone for participating.

For GIVEAWAY #3:

Tell the members in 50 words or less why everyone should write with a fountain pen!



Giveaway closes at 7pm Eastern U. S. A. time on Monday, March 15, 2010.

Best post convincing others to write with a fountain pen wins the third of seven Oriental carpets: the Urumchi pen rug from China as pictured below:



Giveaway open to current Pledge Members Worldwide. Shipping will be covered. Winner of this third of seven will receive a PM from me to request their shipping address.

Thanks for making the pen sub-forum a great place to meet!

Chris - Numismatist

[kyle L]

I have never written with one, so I can't enter. Good luck guys!

Edit: Well actually I have, but I will stay out of this one.

[JimC]

Thanks, Chris, for another unique Giveaway opportunity! I guess we'll really have to put our thinking caps on for this one...

[Numismatist]

Yes! Let's convince, persuade, or coerce the others to join what we know is the right way to write!

[JimC]

Originally Posted by kyle L

I have never written with one, so I can't enter. Good luck guys!

Kyle, you might take a different tack and give it a try. "Why do you think you would write with a fountain pen?" And then give it that "outside in" perspective; without actually having written with one before.

I don't think you should exclude yourself 'just because...'

What do you think, Chris?

[kyle L]

Originally Posted by JimC

Kyle, you might take a different tack and give it a try. "Why do you think you would write with a fountain pen?" And then give it that "outside in" perspective; without actually having written with one before.

I don't think you should exclude yourself 'just because...'

What do you think, Chris?

Great idea Jim! I'm a little tied up with my Term Paper right now, but I will try to enter.

[Numismatist]

Originally Posted by JimC

Kyle, you might take a different tack and give it a try. "Why do you think you would write with a fountain pen?" And then give it that "outside in" perspective; without actually having written with one before.

I don't think you should exclude yourself 'just because...'

What do you think, Chris?

YES YES, great idea!

[JimC]

Originally Posted by kyle L

Great idea Jim! I'm a little tied up with my Term Paper right now, but I will try to enter.

Great! I for one, would like to see what you think.

[Numismatist]

BTW - Steve has posted another Rolex giveaway in the main fourm...

[shandy]

Chris, once again, thank you for your generosity!

Here is my Attempt!

Writing with a fountain pen is like meditation.The greater your peace, the more profound your words!
Reaching the point where the Fountain pen and you become one and the flow of consciousness from your soul is matched by that of the ink from pen to paper!

[shandy]

Originally Posted by kyle L

Great idea Jim! I'm a little tied up with my Term Paper right now, but I will try to enter.

Yes go for it Kyle, you will have somewhere to put the pen when you get it!

[Kokyuryoku]

Originally Posted by shandy

Writing with a fountain pen is like meditation.The greater your peace, the more profound your words!
Reaching the point where the Fountain pen and you become one and the flow of consciousness from your soul is matched by that of the ink from pen to paper!

Ian wins! Reading this made me want to go out and buy a fountain pen.

Btw, this is a great idea

[daveathall]

Great idea for a competition, and very generous prize.

Here is my submission.

Owning and using a fine fountain pen can be likened to owning a fine watch, the end result of telling the time or writing a note can be achieved by quartz or biro, but the joy of a mechanical watch or fountain pen takes the ownership pleasure to another level.

[Nairn1980]

Here is my submission :

Our society today is "let's just throw-away"; instead of forever it's "just for today"; but the finest things in life should never be ignored, like the finest Fountain Pen that one can afford.

[kyle L]

These are really good...don't know if I can compete!

[shandy]

Originally Posted by kyle L

These are really good...don't know if I can compete!

Of course you can Kyle, give it a go mate

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by shandy

Of course you can Kyle, give it a go mate

Agreed.

[kyle L]

Not enough people don't understand the art, detail, and work that goes into making these fine pens and watches. Fountain pens and great watches are created by the combination of engineering and art, and they should be appreciated more.

Anyway, that's what I think. I want to become an engineer one day.

[rfknauss]

Writing with a fountain pen says says that a person has character, a sense of classic elegance, has good taste, they are a not easily swayed by today's modern advertising gimmicks, they have a lot of class, and can express themselves in a medium that displays their handwriting style!

[Taffi Abernathy]

When does this close? I will try to get my submission in this evening.

[TimeToGo]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

When does this close? I will try to get my submission in this evening.

Oh Oh...

Time to take out the dictionary!

[Taffi Abernathy]

As I said, congratulations to the winner!

[shandy]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

When does this close? I will try to get my submission in this evening.

7.00PM Eastern on monday Faith

Great entries folks, there is obviously a great deal of passion for our favorite writing tools!

[Taffi Abernathy]

Put a pencil through my right eye and then smack my sorry ass with a wet towel. I missed the opportunity and clearly didn't read the f ______g thread! I'll catch another contest but will actually take the time to read the rules, deadlines, etc. I hope this faux pas doesn't make me a bad person. Was it so wrong? Faith

[Numismatist]

Faith...its still open...closes Monday night...let's see your entry

[Taffi Abernathy]

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Faith...its still open...closes Monday night...let's see your entry

I am about to sign off, and will be going out this evening. I will submit an entry this evening, but it will likely be late. Faith

[Numismatist]

Or anytime tomorrow ... Which is Monday...

[JimC]

I think I crossed that fold in the time space continuum, again!

But, if a train is traveling due east from New York at 93MPH, what time is it in Shanghai, where the guy in the blue house lives...?

But seriously Faith, looking forward to your entry.

[JimC]

Thanks again, Chris, for giving the members this opportunity. All are really great entries!

Here is my submission. This is a tough one, 50 words or less...

Step back in time to the ‘analog days’ of writing. A fountain pen is an instrument that will give lasting life to your thoughts as you put pen to paper. The pen creates intimacy, and imparts a special character as the ink flows from its nib; that is uniquely “you.”

[Taffi Abernathy]

The most intricate parts of who I am flow through my fountain pen. This wondrous instrument informs you of my strengths, failures, feelings and values. How appropos that one's pen also takes on the unique characteristics of its owner. A most perfect synthesis of writer and writing instrument.