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Yesterday, 09:51 PM

Bogon07 replied to a thread What is your latest pen acquisition? in Pens in General

Conway-Stewart 58 - nice looking pen. I hope you got a discount on that ol' beat up box ? Waiting on a Jade Pine Cone Ripple Konrad & eye dropper...

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Yesterday, 05:02 PM

Bogon07 replied to a thread Did You Correspond Today? in InCoWriMo

Only one out last week and two so far this week. It is hard to recover lost momentum in letterwriting.

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Yesterday, 04:01 PM

Annie replied to a thread Newbie question - Wahl Eversharp Doric - plunger fill in Pens in General

Yours is great. The barrel on mine is nice and clear. The nib engraving reads 'Eversharp 14ct 0.585 FLEXIBLE Made in England.' I will send it off...

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Yesterday, 03:43 PM

Annie replied to a thread Parker pencil ??? in Parker

Thanks for this. A look at Jonathan's pictures tells me that it's a 51 as the cone on the 61 is significantly different to the one I have.

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Yesterday, 03:36 PM

Annie replied to a thread Newbie question - Wahl Eversharp Doric - plunger fill in Pens in General

Thanks Gentlemen. Having read that lot, I aint touching this with a long stick. I think it just needs servicing. I haven't actually paid the man...

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Yesterday, 03:15 PM

Annie replied to a thread A different (non hole) pen meet in London in Clubs, Shows, and Geek Gatherings

Oh bugger, that's a shame. :(

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Yesterday, 03:13 PM

Annie replied to a thread London 'The Hole' Geek Gathering in Clubs, Shows, and Geek Gatherings

Goody. :)

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Yesterday, 03:10 PM

Annie replied to a thread Parker pencil ??? in Parker

This is a UK made pencil and I get what you mean about the cone being smaller on the 61. Are we comparing jewels between 51/61 on pencils? Pens? ...

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Yesterday, 11:46 AM

Annie started a thread Parker pencil ??? in Parker

In the scary lot of pens I bought, is this. But is it a 51 or a 61? It measures 5.25" and is cap actuated. Can't find a date code. Any help on an...

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Yesterday, 09:31 AM

Annie started a thread Newbie question - Wahl Eversharp Doric - plunger fill in Pens in General

Just taken delivery of this pen. Never come across one of these before and would appeciate some advice. The plunger moves easily but as it has...

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June 17th, 2013, 02:58 PM

cedargirl replied to a thread Pen Database in Help & How-To

Thanks for keeping us up to date on your trials.

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June 17th, 2013, 01:01 PM

caribbean_skye replied to a thread Central Texas (Meet in the Middle) in Clubs, Shows, and Geek Gatherings

My preference is for Friday as I work on Saturdays.

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June 17th, 2013, 12:35 AM

cedargirl replied to a thread Unusual Grieshaber in Pens in General

Nice pen

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June 16th, 2013, 05:13 PM

Bogon07 replied to a thread Monteverde Intima fountain pen available in 4 new colors in Front Page Discussions

The Volcano Grey is very similar to the acrylic used in Brian Gray's LE Neon Morgan so if it is anything like that it will be a stunning pen to hold...

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June 16th, 2013, 04:57 PM

Bogon07 replied to a thread Visconti in Italian Pens

Congratulations on the Starry Night Van Gogh. My VanGogh Musk Maxi has an F nib and is not as smoothly flowing as the F on the Salvador Dali nor the...

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June 15th, 2013, 05:33 PM

cedargirl replied to a thread So, what's your Parker Preference? in Parker

I dooo like old Parkers - not sure why - maybe because my first fountain pen was a Vector. ... I have a few Parker 45s - I just love their styling...

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June 15th, 2013, 05:03 PM

cedargirl replied to a thread Hello from 's-Gravenhage, NL in New Members

Welcome (Just being here qualifies you as a geek!)

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June 15th, 2013, 04:18 PM

caribbean_skye replied to a thread Hello from 's-Gravenhage, NL in New Members

Welcome welcome.

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June 15th, 2013, 04:17 PM

caribbean_skye replied to a thread Did You Correspond Today? in InCoWriMo

I haven't for today, however life has been getting out of hand that I've taken to making lists again. It is on the list and since I'm more than...

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June 15th, 2013, 12:05 PM

Annie replied to a thread London 'The Hole' Geek Gathering in Clubs, Shows, and Geek Gatherings

Bring both your scratchy CS pens and I will deal with them. Do not touch either of them with your scalpel. I have given up trying to smuggle...

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June 14th, 2013, 12:35 PM

Annie replied to a thread London 'The Hole' Geek Gathering in Clubs, Shows, and Geek Gatherings

The next meeting at The Hole is 7th July 2013. All welcome. Stick your paw in the air if you can make it... I will bring the goat this month.

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June 14th, 2013, 12:30 PM

Annie replied to a thread A different (non hole) pen meet in London in Clubs, Shows, and Geek Gatherings

Hi Carl, Are you planning to attend? Do let me know...

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June 14th, 2013, 06:15 AM

kaisnowbird replied to a thread What Pens(s) Are You Waiting For? in Pens in General

Thank you Tony. :) The birthday present turned out to be a Waterman Expert, my first Waterman actually (and it's about time)! The steel nib doesn't...

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June 14th, 2013, 06:06 AM

kaisnowbird replied to a thread What is your latest pen acquisition? in Pens in General

I know what you mean -- Australian pen boutiques charge ridiculous amounts for decent pens. Congrats on the Visconti. That's a pretty one. :thumb:

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June 13th, 2013, 11:15 PM

cedargirl replied to a thread Stipula Bon Voyage in Pen Reviews

Haha. I didn't know the pen. Thought you were saying goodbye to it. Doh!

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