My name is Richard. I am a collector.
I collect old motorbikes, old pushbikes, tweed jackets, vintage fishing tackle, vintage watches and, yes, writing instruments- fountain pens, other pens, mechanical pencils.
Sometimes I have a theme - I'm looking specifically for Parker 51 items at the moment - various colours, full sets including ballpoint and pencil. I like the original box but, as with my watches, if they exist, they go into storage and are almost never used. I like the history though.
I had a thing for Omega Seamaster's once upon a time. I've sold many, but I still have around a dozen, some dating back to the 1950's. All in perfect working order. That wasn't a cheap time in my life.
Most of my collections fall into the following category - things I like, or appreciate, or find interesting and generally want to know more about.
So, almost directionless, no real focus, not an expert by any means. I do have an almost bottomless thirst for knowledge - arcane, trivial, mechanical, historical. I love to learn.
My name is Richard and I'm a collector.
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