FPGeeks Forum http://fpgeeks.com/forum/ fountain pen information and discussion en Sat, 25 May 2013 20:11:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://fpgeeks.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png FPGeeks Forum http://fpgeeks.com/forum/ Help running Logitech C615 webcam in Ubuntu Linux http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2712-Help-running-Logitech-C615-webcam-in-Ubuntu-Linux?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 19:51:45 GMT I plugged it in and...nothing. cheese is still reading the built in webcam on my laptop. Any suggestions? Am I doing something wrong? Brian I plugged it in and...nothing. cheese is still reading the built in webcam on my laptop. Any suggestions? Am I doing something wrong?

Brian ]]> The Lounge heraclitus682 http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2712-Help-running-Logitech-C615-webcam-in-Ubuntu-Linux Hallo from Italy http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2711-Hallo-from-Italy?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 17:31:00 GMT Hi everybody
My name is Sergio and I'm writing from Milano
Sorry for my english.... But I'll try to do my best. As you can see from my nickname, my favourit brand is Pelikan but I also have others pens. My last purchase is a Sailor progear yellow B nib.
Tks and regards


Sergio ]]> New Members Pelikan http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2711-Hallo-from-Italy Looking at the guilloché on some Montegrappa pens http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2710-Looking-at-the-guilloché-on-some-Montegrappa-pens?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 14:55:50 GMT I thought it might be fun to look at some examples of Montegrappa guilloché over the last few decades and to start with the pattern from the 302s... I thought it might be fun to look at some examples of Montegrappa guilloché over the last few decades and to start with the pattern from the 302s and 402s. In this picture the 302 is above a Sheaffer Targa,

The difference between the 302 or 402 is that the 402 series had vermeil furniture, end caps, banding, clips and sections.


The Reminiscence series used a Greek key on the octagonal line and a wavelike form on the round model.


For the second round Reminiscence series Montegrappa returned to an angular herringbone pattern and renamed the pen "Heritage".

The early Eleganza and Privilege pens continued to use the Greek key design ...


... but with the Privilege Deco they went with a complex Art Deco pattern.

]]> Italian Pens jar http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2710-Looking-at-the-guilloché-on-some-Montegrappa-pens Hello from West Yorkshire, UK http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2709-Hello-from-West-Yorkshire-UK?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 14:14:56 GMT Call me Andy. Some decades ago - never mind how many precisely - having little or no money in my purse and nothing particular to interest me... Call me Andy. Some decades ago - never mind how many precisely - having little or no money in my purse and nothing particular to interest me otherwise, I thought I would acquire a fountain pen and see the inky part of the world.

So much for the pastiche. :) I'm not a collector, but vintage pens with small flexible nibs make me happy. So do interesting inks and nice paper. This seems to be a friendly place, I look forward to joining in. ]]> New Members AndyT http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2709-Hello-from-West-Yorkshire-UK StationeryArt.com Sales http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2708-StationeryArt-com-Sales?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 11:59:46 GMT Ladies and Gents -- don't know if this has been mentioned yet but StationeryArt dropped their prices by a bunch and are giving free shipping above $100 USD. The FPs are going fast and pencil lovers, especially, should take a look: Automacs for $24.00 USD, Clutch Points for $11.00, Pentel Stein for $1.50, etc.

(For the record, I have no affiliation, other than a dozen + orders with no problems besides some instances of very slow shipping. Caveat Emptor, though: some of the prices seem too good to be true) ]]> Market Feedback chiaroscuro http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2708-StationeryArt-com-Sales Artus 10P http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2707-Artus-10P?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 09:45:17 GMT We don't run across too many Artus pens here in the States -- mostly just the Lamy branded pieces. I've had these Artus 10P pens for about fifteen years now. I can't exactly remember where I picked them up, but I've used one of them steadily for the whole time and it has withstood quite a lot of rough treatment. They're just steel-nibbed school pens, but they're built to that 50s era quality standard that blows modern equivalents away. They take international cartridges.

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]]> Lamy 6of1 http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2707-Artus-10P Safari Safari http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2706-Safari-Safari?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 03:31:47 GMT Horse the Zebra on Safari - collateral damage was inevitable Safarii, Al-Star, Nexx & Joy are trampled in his wake.
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No pen was safe from his flying hooves not even the tubular Lamys
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Nor the Studios resting peacefully on the kitchen bench top.
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]]> Pen Photos Bogon07 http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2706-Safari-Safari New Desk(well, sort of new) http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2705-New-Desk(well-sort-of-new)?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 03:10:48 GMT I cant believe i just remembered, that my dad had his old desk in the basement, so i made it mine today XD. Image: http://i.imgur.com/aZSLIVX.jpg?1 ... I cant believe i just remembered, that my dad had his old desk in the basement, so i made it mine today XD.




]]> The Lounge Pingo5 http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2705-New-Desk(well-sort-of-new) Fred Krinke and The Fountain Pen Shop http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2704-Fred-Krinke-and-The-Fountain-Pen-Shop?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 02:46:27 GMT Courtesy of Bruce over on FPN, here is a nice profile of Fred and his store on a local LA news station (well, some call it 'news'). Lovely little story, and lots of vintage eye candy and history.

The Fountain Pen Shop of Monrovia, CA ]]> Clubs, Shows, and Geek Gatherings Jon Szanto http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2704-Fred-Krinke-and-The-Fountain-Pen-Shop Greetings from Brazil http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2703-Greetings-from-Brazil?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 02:11:12 GMT Hello everyone!

I've been using fountain pens for about three years now, but watching some (actually a lot) of Stephen Brown's videos on youtube really got me going on collecting! I'm still doing a lot of research first, though, before I can get better pens and inks. Hope FPGeeks will be helpful! ]]> New Members Avastgard http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2703-Greetings-from-Brazil Subscribed threads........? http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2702-Subscribed-threads?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 00:53:47 GMT Sorry for all the questions.
What are "Subscribed Threads" & posts?
I looked on that page & it is empty.
tintak............? ]]> Site Feedback tintak http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2702-Subscribed-threads How can you get the picture.......? http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2701-How-can-you-get-the-picture?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 00:20:47 GMT I'm new here & technologically challenged.
Somehow, when I joined fpGeeks, I was able to upload a picture of the Rusty Rat brooch I've just finished, to the "My Profile" part of this site.

Today I have been more observant than usual & noticed that the picture is indeed at the top of my profile page, but it's missing from underneath my user name, on the thread posts.

How can you get the picture that's on the "My Profile" onto the threads?
BTW, what do they call the pictures (photos, drawings etc.....) that go under the user names?

Cheers: tintak ]]> Site Feedback tintak http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2701-How-can-you-get-the-picture A Few Recent Pens http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2700-A-Few-Recent-Pens?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 22:51:13 GMT Well, I really hope someone else starts posting some pen pix soon. Meanwhile, here are a few pics of recent pens I have made to order: A couple... Well, I really hope someone else starts posting some pen pix soon. Meanwhile, here are a few pics of recent pens I have made to order:

A couple of cumberland ebonite pens in my 'Bamboo' style:



Here's another 'Bamboo' style fountain pen in a rusty/fiery acrylic:




And finally, a Clipless FP in my 'Classic' style, out of tiger stripey acrylic:




Comments and critique welcome.

OK, come on now - I know there are some other pen makers here, let's see some eye candy!

Ken


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]]> Pen Making drgoretex http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2700-A-Few-Recent-Pens The PENguin Pen of the Week http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2699-The-PENguin-Pen-of-the-Week?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 22:50:00 GMT This week we are highlighting a lovely 1940s Sheaffer's Lifetime Triumph Autograph lever-filler in black celluloid. The 14 K trim distinguishes this large pen. It has a raised area around the barrel at the lever where the celluloid has shrunk slightly. The Triumph nib is a broad stub. A fantastic user at a fine price that has just been made even finer!

Please also check out the rest of our May Pens of the Week for more information about even deeper discounts on previously announced pens!

http://www.thepenguinpen.com/potw/potw.jsp ]]> For Sale rick propas http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2699-The-PENguin-Pen-of-the-Week <![CDATA[Transitional J's. Who collects them?]]> http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2698-Transitional-J-s-Who-collects-them?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 21:24:50 GMT Title pretty much says it all. I have the beginnings of a collection. I have a silver and a red one, what is the most difficult color to find? I... Title pretty much says it all. I have the beginnings of a collection. I have a silver and a red one, what is the most difficult color to find? I haven't seen a blue or copper one yet. ]]> Esterbrook caleath http://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread.php/2698-Transitional-J-s-Who-collects-them