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Yesterday, 08:08 PM

Frank replied to a thread Pink Floyd in The Lounge

Sure do! Get to hear at least one Floyd song daily on local classic rock station (WMGK- www.wmgk.com) Philly station- they play a block of Led Zep,...

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Yesterday, 09:18 AM

Frank replied to a thread Antique Store Find! in General Inky Goodness

Thanks- It is lovely! Just wish it was darker! I am experimenting with a a bit in a sample bottle. Trying to see how it behaves with Sheaffer...

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Yesterday, 08:43 AM

Frank posted a visitor message on elesquire's profile

Hi Richard! :-)

May 21st, 2013, 01:32 PM

Frank replied to a thread What Asian Pens Do You Own? in Asian Pens

Let's See!..... Pilot: -VP Matte Black (Bold) -VP Carbonesque Black (Med) -Custom 74 SMoke (Med) Sailor: -1911 Demo Clear (Med)

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May 21st, 2013, 01:16 PM

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

... Namiki Matte-Black VP FP/Broad nib! (Not the stealth!) :)

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May 21st, 2013, 01:12 PM

Frank started a thread Antique Store Find! in General Inky Goodness

Over the weekend, I purchased a QUART BOTTLE of Carter's Blue-Black Ink at a local Antique Store! The bottle looks 100% full, and has the original...

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May 18th, 2013, 10:13 PM

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

Welcome here Jack!! :)

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May 14th, 2013, 02:06 PM

pajaro replied to a thread What is up with FPN? in The Lounge

You make what I wrote into an either/or proposition, I had no such thought. I felt definitely hampered in trying to sell off my pens at trhree a...

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May 13th, 2013, 08:38 PM

pajaro replied to a thread What is up with FPN? in The Lounge

By limiting the hobbyist to 3 per month, 24 per year, the hobbyist is hampered from competing with the commercial seller, who is paying more, and so...

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May 13th, 2013, 07:36 PM

pajaro replied to a thread Has Parker stopped making fountain pens? in Parker

Buy the 5th pen on ebay and get a new cartridge, same as any felt tip. I seem to discover pens when they become passe. Just recently bought a...

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May 13th, 2013, 06:53 PM

pajaro replied to a thread Advice on re-tipping a MB 146 in Montblanc

Are you sure the nib isn't a stub? I bought a MB 144 once from an ebay seller who apparently knew little, because his "medium nib" was a broad stub....

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May 13th, 2013, 02:07 PM

pajaro replied to a thread Parker that looks like a 51? in Parker

I am with you. I don't care for 45s, even though they have that great funky design spirit of the 1960s, they feel cheap. I have one to admire its...

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May 12th, 2013, 08:08 AM

Frank started a thread Happy Mother's Day! in The Lounge

Happy Mother's Day to all moms on FPGeeks!! :)

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May 11th, 2013, 09:23 PM

pajaro replied to a thread What Pens Are At The Top of Your Want List? in Pens in General

New top of want list: Parker Sonnet with an 18K fine nib. Now, isn't that mundane? I have Sonnets with a medium italic, broad italic and two...

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May 11th, 2013, 09:16 PM

pajaro replied to a thread What is up with FPN? in The Lounge

I figured that $25 per quarter for a year to dump my fountain pens was plausible, so I got one of their red memberships. Well, I might sell some...

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May 11th, 2013, 08:36 PM

pajaro replied to a thread Pen Hack and Frankenpens in Repair

I have looked through some online nibsellers' pages and seen some interesting nibs, like italics and stubs in 14K, and this is tempting.

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May 11th, 2013, 08:31 PM

pajaro replied to a thread Parker that looks like a 51? in Parker

Examine the clutch ring and compare that to any 21 and 51. The 51 clutch ring has a depression in the center. The 21 is raised as in the picture.

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May 10th, 2013, 12:15 PM

pajaro replied to a thread Parker that looks like a 51? in Parker

Notice that the filler mentions Superchrome ink. Probably an earlier 21. In any case, with the thick clutch ring, this is some variety of Parker 21.

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May 9th, 2013, 12:12 PM

pajaro replied to a thread Parker that looks like a 51? in Parker

I think it's a 21 Super. Notice the thick clutch ring on the section, typical of a 21. "Corona" might be a personalization. It is interesting, and...

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May 9th, 2013, 11:50 AM

Frank posted a visitor message on Stefan's profile

Grandmia! ?

May 9th, 2013, 09:53 AM

Frank replied to a thread Hello from NJ - Exit 14 : In need of Nakaya fix in New Members

Yep!! ;)

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May 9th, 2013, 08:54 AM

Frank replied to a thread Hello from Frank (frankiex)!! in New Members

:bounce:

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May 9th, 2013, 08:02 AM

Frank replied to a thread Pilot Blue-Black in General Inky Goodness

It IS a great ink, but I wish it were darker... More Blue than "Blue-Black" to me. Frank

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May 9th, 2013, 07:56 AM

Frank replied to a thread Hello From the NorthEast in New Members

Hi Kurt! Welcome here! :)

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May 9th, 2013, 02:02 AM

pajaro replied to a thread How can I tell a burgundy Parker 51 from a Plum one? in Parker

How about this?

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May 7th, 2013, 01:31 PM

Frank replied to a thread Some of my favorites (mostly automotive-related) in Other Photos

WOW! Great Stuff PMS!! Links to some of my racing pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/43838151@N08/5840808076/in/photostream/ ...

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May 6th, 2013, 08:29 PM

pajaro replied to a thread Prejudice Against Noodler's Ink in General Inky Goodness

I have used several of the Noodler's inks. No issues, it seems economical. I have read some of the rants and articles by pen repair persons...

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May 6th, 2013, 01:14 PM

Frank replied to a thread Esterbrook Aficionados in Esterbrook

Most of you know that I am a big Estie fan! I have a few in my collection, and I have sold many over the years. My nib preference is in the...

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May 6th, 2013, 01:00 PM

Frank replied to a thread Finally! A Lamy forum! in Lamy

LOL! The Legend continues..... ;)

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May 6th, 2013, 12:47 PM

Frank replied to a thread What Is Your Favorite Demonstrator? in Pens in General

I really like Demo Pens- it would be a tough call! I currently have: -Twsbi 530 Clear -Pel M200 Anthracite -Pel M205 Clear -Pilot 74 Smoke...

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