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  1. September 9th, 2015, 09:10 PM #1
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    Default Checking in from Texas, USA

    Hello all,
    I came by to this forum via searching online for information on Pen Shows, and subsequently drooling over the images and narratives from the DC Pen Show. Next, LA Show reportage...

    But I'm getting ahead of myself. I'm a total newbie when it comes to fountain pen appreciation, but I follow a recurring theme of appreciation for almost anything antique/junk/vintage/retro. Vintage cameras are my other passion. In fact, I started to notice the beauty of fountain pens in a thread about it on a photography forum that I frequent.

    Anyways, at the moment I'm saving my meager budget for the Dallas Pen Show, where I aim to get a fountain pen for my Dad's birthday (as a "Thank You" for letting me use his Hero and Parker when I was little), and one for myself. Currently liking Retro 51 Tornado (you guess it, the vintage-looking brushed-copper one).

    That's about it. Feel free to fire-hose me with beginner info like what to expect in a Pen Show, what's a good but obscure beginner pens, etc.
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    Default Re: Checking in from Texas, USA

    Welcome. I'm sure you will like the show. Personally, pen shows tend to suck considerable money out of my wallet.
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    Default Re: Checking in from Texas, USA

    "When, in the course of writing events, it becomes self-evident that not all pens are created equal" (Federalist Frank)

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    Welcome to the madness. Indulge!
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    Default Re: Checking in from Texas, USA

    Welcome..

    FYI the Houston pen club is having the first meeting at Dromgoole's in Houston this Saturday.
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    Default Re: Checking in from Texas, USA

    welcome welcome. I will also be at the Dallas show, hope to see you there.
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    Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.
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    Default Re: Checking in from Texas, USA

    Quote Originally Posted by caribbean_skye View Post
    welcome welcome. I will also be at the Dallas show, hope to see you there.
    That would be nice.
    Maybe you can give me a good intro on how to take care of a fountain pen.

    I forgot to mention my name in the intro. Name is Will Gunadi.
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    Welcome! Lots of friendly and knowledgeable people here. Take care to maintain your budget, it is too easy to get carried away.
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    We look forward to the time when the power of love will replace the love of power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.
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    Welcome! I'm sure you'll enjoy the show.
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    Default Re: Checking in from Texas, USA

    Quote Originally Posted by earthdawn View Post
    Welcome..

    FYI the Houston pen club is having the first meeting at Dromgoole's in Houston this Saturday.
    Who can I contact for information on meeting times? I live in Louisiana, but it's only three hours or so for me to get to Houston, and so perhaps I can attend a meeting now and then.
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    Default Re: Checking in from Texas, USA

    I am further away in Australia and dont have the benefit of these pen shows but can still enjoy the great advice and friendship of this forum. Enjoy and post frequently with questions and pen identification questions. There is always someone trolling this site with a wealth of good info which I have experienced to my benefit. BTW I have a family member who is a genetic professor in Texas who lives in San Antonio so I have a connection other than just watching the Beverley Hillbillies when I was a kid.
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    Welcome!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Laurie View Post
    BTW I have a family member who is a genetic professor in Texas who lives in San Antonio so I have a connection other than just watching the Beverley Hillbillies when I was a kid.
    I grew up in Indonesia, so at one time I was much closer to where you are.
    Idiotic youth that I was, I never made the trip to Australia (still kicking myself every time I got reminded of that).
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    Default Re: Checking in from Texas, USA

    Quote Originally Posted by Lady Onogaro View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by earthdawn View Post
    Welcome..

    FYI the Houston pen club is having the first meeting at Dromgoole's in Houston this Saturday.
    Who can I contact for information on meeting times? I live in Louisiana, but it's only three hours or so for me to get to Houston, and so perhaps I can attend a meeting now and then.
    UGH... I missed your post... SORRY !!!!!

    Contact Doug houstonpenclub@gmail.com

    You can also google Houston Pen Club and you will find the Facebook, Instagram, etc... not sure what else he set up but I know the meet went well and they did goto Dromgooles after.
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    Default Re: Checking in from Texas, USA

    Welcome to this place! As to your question:

    Quote Originally Posted by penwash View Post
    That's about it. Feel free to fire-hose me with beginner info like what to expect in a Pen Show, what's a good but obscure beginner pens, etc.
    I'd highly suggest reading Richard Binder's 4-part article on your first pen show.
    "When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick;
    and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Szanto View Post
    Welcome to this place! As to your question:
    I'd highly suggest reading Richard Binder's 4-part article on your first pen show.
    Reading this right now!
    I haven't realized there are so many dedicated blogs and resources online about pens. I have about 10 tabs open on 2 browser for me to hop around when I need to take a break from coding.
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