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    Hello, I am a collector and amateur restorer of fountain pens for about a year and a half now. I have a very large collection by most standards. Among my favorites are the Pilot Custom 67, Pilot Custom 823, Sailor Realo, Omas Paragon, Waterman #12 POC, Montblanc 149 and Sheaffer Imperials. I am just now starting to dab into nib repair and eventually get to custom nib grinds.

    Thank you for having me.

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    Default Re: Hello from Colorado Front Range

    Cool! Will we see you behind your vendor table offering your services at pen shows anytime soon?

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    Quote Originally Posted by FredRydr View Post
    Cool! Will we see you behind your vendor table offering your services at pen shows anytime soon?
    Not any time terribly soon. I want to be 100% confident in my services before I ply my abilities on someone else's pens. I do however take on pens that have little to no value and attempt repairs as a last resort for some in the community.

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    Welcome - Thank You for your services and Good Luck in your nib work endeavors

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    Thank you for the kind welcome. What part of Arizona if I may ask?

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    Hi vaselinepen! Greetings from Southern Colorado. Look forward to seeing some of your work!

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    Quote Originally Posted by vaselinepen View Post
    Thank you for the kind welcome. What part of Arizona if I may ask?
    I somewhat divide my time between Phoenix and Surprise.

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    Default Re: Hello from Colorado Front Range

    Nice, my family homesteaded in what is now Glendale.

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    Welcome homed. Pull up a stump and set a spell.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vaselinepen View Post
    Nice, my family homesteaded in what is now Glendale.
    Glendale is a nice city to live in. Also, they have a lot going for them: Cerreta Candy ( CHOCOLATE ), Glendale Glitters, and other fun events year round.

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    Welcome from a fellow Colorado resident!

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