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Yesterday, 10:54 PM

JazzDoc replied to a thread De Atramentis Inks in General Inky Goodness

I'm a real fan of the DeAtramentis inks, at least those I've bought. My favorites are Maron (a faaaaaaaanTAStic and distinctive...

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Yesterday, 10:13 PM

Frank replied to a thread New to This Forum in New Members

Welcome here Jack!! :)

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Yesterday, 03:59 PM

jar replied to a thread Hello from Maryland! in New Members

Welcome Home. Pull up a stump and set a spell. Is The despot's heel still on thy shore?

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Yesterday, 02:42 PM

jar replied to a thread ST Dupont Fidelio - with writing sample in Pen Reviews

I've always like the Fidelio, it's a near perfect size and still retains that marvelous smooth amazing feel when capping or uncapping. It's like for...

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Yesterday, 04:37 AM

fountainpenkid replied to a thread OMAS Paragon Too Wet in Repair

Hm. I did find that there is a crack in the nib collar.

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May 17th, 2013, 08:30 PM

JazzDoc replied to a thread Pen Porn Quiz in Pens in General

MwaaaaaaaaaaaHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...

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May 17th, 2013, 08:28 PM

JazzDoc replied to a thread Pen Porn Quiz in Pens in General

You are right about that being a Conway Stewart, LauraN, and I see that I am amidst some very sharp pen freaks in here! I do hope to glean some...

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May 17th, 2013, 08:22 PM

JazzDoc replied to a thread Pen Porn Quiz in Pens in General

YES!! #14 is indeed a Sheaffer Imperial Triumph (USA), touchdown filler mechanism with a helluva smooth M nib! :thank_you2: Well done, Jim!

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May 17th, 2013, 08:18 PM

JazzDoc replied to a thread Pen Porn Quiz in Pens in General

The fountainpenkid is hot! Nice work! #2 is indeed a Conway-Stewart 15 with a super flex nib. And #12 is most certainly a Bexley Poseidon...

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May 17th, 2013, 07:06 PM

fountainpenkid replied to a thread Why are there no modern wet noodles? in Pen Making

Yes. They already do the latter, I believe.

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May 17th, 2013, 07:02 PM

fountainpenkid replied to a thread Omas paragon broke small plastic notch inside of barrel in Repair

Oh my...I'm so sorry. I think I mentioned the plastic notches in the video, but I forgot to mention that they have a tendency to break if you're not...

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May 17th, 2013, 06:59 PM

JazzDoc replied to a thread Pen Porn Quiz in Pens in General

Oh, man, this is one hot group! I'm impressed. gwgtaylor, right you are - #5, "Big Red" (orange) is the Parker 1986 Centennial Duofold reissue ...

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May 17th, 2013, 06:42 PM

fountainpenkid replied to a thread Pen Porn Quiz in Pens in General

1. Parker 51 Double jewel sterling cap 2. Conway Stewart of some sort (vintage) 3. Graf von Faber Castell sterling cap model 4. Parker Duofold...

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May 17th, 2013, 06:06 PM

JazzDoc replied to a thread Pen Porn Quiz in Pens in General

A great start - and we have a bingo for I like mango pudding with #13, the MB 146! :clap2: Thanks, mango!

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May 17th, 2013, 05:41 PM

JazzDoc started a thread Pen Porn Quiz in Pens in General

Here's a fun little game we can play just for kicks - this one's relatively low difficulty. I've lined up 16 cool fountain pens in a cigar pen box...

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May 17th, 2013, 03:59 PM

fountainpenkid replied to a thread pens I used today... in Pens in General

Nice color match...was that purposeful?

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May 17th, 2013, 03:57 PM

fountainpenkid replied to a thread Brandon Cifani is engaged in fraud in The Lounge

possibly. The problem is getting the poor soul to listen to something like that. (maybe he has?)

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May 17th, 2013, 03:56 PM

fountainpenkid replied to a thread A Greek Column surrouned by Birds in Pen Reviews

Another update: nib collar cracked...it is growing...this may be a problem with more than just this pen, so maybe it is best to leave the nib...

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May 17th, 2013, 03:51 PM

fountainpenkid replied to a thread How Many Pens Do You Have Inked? in Pens in General

One less -in rotation and inked...my slender vac's filler failed...as much as I LOVE the pen and the filler, I can't seem to get more than a school...

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May 17th, 2013, 03:09 PM

fountainpenkid replied to a thread Why are there no modern wet noodles? in Pen Making

Maybe TWSBI will be the first... ;) :) :cool:

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May 17th, 2013, 03:03 PM

fountainpenkid replied to a thread Desert Island Discs in The Lounge

mmmm...tea. I would be hard pressed to find a better luxury!

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May 17th, 2013, 03:00 PM

fountainpenkid replied to a thread Brandon Cifani is engaged in fraud in The Lounge

I think he's done this before as well...pathetic. I would highly suggest that all boards ban him.He needs to learn his lesson. David, I know I said...

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May 17th, 2013, 08:59 AM

JazzDoc replied to a thread WTB: Gold NIB for Sheaffer Targa (full size/classic) in Want to Buy or Trade

Thanks, jar! Really appreciate the lead.

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May 17th, 2013, 07:06 AM

jar replied to a thread WTB: Gold NIB for Sheaffer Targa (full size/classic) in Want to Buy or Trade

Did you call 1-800-Fine Pen? Last time I called they still had some Targa nibs.

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