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    Default Hi from Chicago!

    Hi everyone! Happy to be diving into this awesome fountain pen world!

    I’ve gone from zero to: Lamy Safari & Studio; Esterbrook Estie & Phaeton; TWSBI Mini & Eco; Pilot Metropolitan; Edison Pearlette; and a Kaweco Student!

    Looking forward to acquiring a few vintage Esterbrooks some day...

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    Default Re: Hi from Chicago!

    Welcome and great collection! I am a fan of vintage Esterbrooks and would recommend them.

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    Default Re: Hi from Chicago!

    Ooh I'd love to hear which Esterbrooks you have in your collection. I'm hoping to make it to the Chicago Pen Show in April/May 2020.
    I'm fortunate to work fairly close to the Chicago location of Anderson Pens, and have drooled over their vintage collections.

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    Hello and welcome to FPGeeks.
    Regards, Chrissy | My Review Blog: inkyfountainpens

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    Default Re: Hi from Chicago!

    Hello Lstow! I have a few J and a couple of transitional Js as well. I love my Esterbrooks. Affordable and dependable!
    I use a fountain pen and a paper planner - paperinkplan.wordpress.com

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    Default Re: Hi from Chicago!

    Thank you!

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    Default Re: Hi from Chicago!

    Hello and welcome.

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    Welcome

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    Default Re: Hi from Chicago!

    welcome welcome!

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    Welcome to FPG, Lstow!
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    Default Re: Hi from Chicago!

    Welcome. Sounds like you’re off and running!
    "Nolo esse salus sine vobis ...” —St. Augustine

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