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    Default Four modest pens

    All good beginner pens, although some might find the EF and 2.0 nibs challenging.

    - Pilot Metropolitan (black): going to dmitch86
    has seen a good amount of use, hit the floor a couple times, and has a fine nib from a Pilot Kakuno--perfectly functional, and still pretty nice looking imo.

    - Pilot Kakuno (red cap): going to Papamud
    equipped with an EF nib from a Pilot Penmanship

    - Pilot Plumix (black), going to Pengineer247
    1.0 Italic nib

    - Platinum Preppy 2.0 (black) going to newkid

    They will come with a couple ink cartridges ea, plus two ink samples of your choice from the list below.

    J Herbin Rouge Hematite
    J Herbin Emerald of Chivor
    Iroshizuku Yama Budo
    Iroshizuku Tsutsuji
    Omas Sepia
    Montblanc Mystery Black
    Montblanc Irish Green
    Montblanc Corn Poppy Red
    PW Akkerman #5 Shocking Blue
    Kobe #37 Island Blue



    I have a line from a poem off the top of my head below, which actually gave me the idea for the PIF. Two qualified answers: poem title and author.

    The two part puzzle:
    In Xanadu did Kubla Kahn, a stately pleasure dome decree

    third question:
    Name the Ancient Greek hero who was held as a sex slave for almost 10 yr.

    forth
    Why was he tied to the mast of his ship, and his ears stuffed with wax?



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    Default Re: Four modest pens

    Oooh, very nice of you to do this!
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    Thanks K, I was still editing, but now I'm finished. :O)

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    Default Re: Four modest pens

    Can penthusiasts from other countries join too?


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    Default Re: Four modest pens

    I love how this community does this. Although I'm new to fp, I've been pif to others. Thank you for doing this. I don't want to be included in just wanted to say thank you

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    Quote Originally Posted by Haefennasiel View Post
    Can penthusiasts from other countries join too?


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    I apologize on forgetting about that. I'd like to limit participation to the U.S. Its hard, I know.

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    Default Re: Four modest pens

    I'll take a stab at it,
    The two part puzzle:
    Kubla Khan, By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

    Third question:
    Name the Ancient Greek hero who was held as a sex slave for almost 10 yr. - Odysseus

    Forth:
    Why was he tied to the mast of his ship, and his ears stuffed with wax? he did this to himself to keep from falling under the enchantment of the Sirenes

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    Sorry, haha I was in such a hurry to try to get an answer in I forgot the most important part, thank you for this opportunity I think it is awesome this community does things like this!

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    Good going dmitch86--I'm impressed! Go ahead and choose your pen, and inks and post it in this thread.

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    Okay one question this time.

    Who was the former Vice President who participated in the duel, that resulted in the death of Alexander Hamilton?

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    Thanks! I choose the Metropolitan, along with the Montblanc Corn Poppy Red and J Herbin Rouge Hematite. I've been wanting to try some reds

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    Okay one question this time.

    Who was the former Vice President who participated in the duel, that resulted in the death of Alexander Hamilton?

    Aaron Burr

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    Downsides to not being American... (Who is Alexander Hamilton?)
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    Quote Originally Posted by katherine View Post
    Downsides to not being American... (Who is Alexander Hamilton?)
    Good point! Hamilton is one of the "founding fathers", currently much in vogue because of a hit musical. He's the guy on the $10 bill.

    Killed n a duel by vice-president Aaron Burr, a much less impressive person, but apparently a better shot!

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    Ooooh. Good to know! I'm terrible at American history. :/
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    Default Re: Four modest pens

    I prefer this writer's Lyrical co-star, Bill.

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    Quote Originally Posted by newkid View Post
    Okay one question this time.

    Who was the former Vice President who participated in the duel, that resulted in the death of Alexander Hamilton?

    Aaron Burr

    Good first post newkid! Post your choices.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fqgouvea View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by katherine View Post
    Downsides to not being American... (Who is Alexander Hamilton?)
    Good point! Hamilton is one of the "founding fathers", currently much in vogue because of a hit musical. He's the guy on the $10 bill.

    Killed n a duel by vice-president Aaron Burr, a much less impressive person, but apparently a better shot!

    There's a musical? (in my best Brooklyn accent) :O)

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    Here's the third quest.

    Tell us a bit about the sailing vessel Pequod, and its Captain. Who was its first mate, and what might have been his favorite morning beverage?
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    Pequod (whaler)
    Ahab the pegleg
    Starbuck, who likes a latte with a dash of cinnamon and his name written on the cup
    Queequeg smokes a scary pipe

    and Ishmael hears a sermon before departing on the trip delivered in a sanctuary ribbed like a boat (or the belly of Jonah's whale)

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