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    Default Mystery writing sample

    This sample was made with my finger?

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    Here is the picture of the particular finger I used.

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    It is a pointed nib. Eva Extra 323 commonly known as the finger nib. There are some very interesting old dip nibs out there.
    “When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen.

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    Default Re: Mystery writing sample

    I'm saying nothing until Jon Szanto chimes in.
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    Default Re: Mystery writing sample

    Is that giving us the finger?!

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    Default Re: Mystery writing sample

    Maybe that gesture means something else down under.

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    Default Re: Mystery writing sample

    Quote Originally Posted by Neo View Post
    Maybe that gesture means something else down under.
    Yes children do it when they have cut themselves and want their mother to put a bandaid on the finger. I cant think of any other meaning?????
    “When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen.

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    Default Re: Mystery writing sample

    The palm of the hand actually acts as a resevoir for the ink. I have to think of a few other uses for this picture. Maybe when someone on this forum upsets me I will just post the photo. How does that sound
    “When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen.

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    Default Re: Mystery writing sample

    Man, that's just a meme waiting to be created.

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    Default Re: Mystery writing sample

    Quote Originally Posted by Lady Onogaro View Post
    I'm saying nothing until Jon Szanto chimes in.
    Laurie, if you need clarification on the significance of this gesture, please let me know...

    Last edited by Jon Szanto; December 9th, 2015 at 01:56 PM.
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    Default Re: Mystery writing sample

    In a strange way, I actually quite like it.

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    Default Re: Mystery writing sample

    ... it fingers the inkwell in order to function.

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