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    Hello all,
    Have been engaging more consistently with the forum since the last few weeks, so decided to write and introduce myself here. I live in the Washington DC area. Have been a fan of fountain pens since I was a kid. In fact, our school forced us to use fountain pens from 6th through 10th grades, no ball points were allowed.

    You all have may have already seen my review of the Nakaya Milky Way Raden here:

    https://fpgeeks.com/forum/showthread...n-Brief-Review

    Since I bought that pen, I have also bough a Aurora Hastil Cento, a Diplomat Aero, and a Visconti Torpedo. These pens are in my daily rotation. The Nakaya, I only use for journaling.

    Happy to be a part of this group of like minded folks with a passion for fountain pens!
    CJ
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    The Hastil was the first of the modern slim cylinder pens and IMHO still the best execution.


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    Wow! I love your slim pens! I love the Hastil Cento Jar!

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    Thank you Wahl!

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    Quote Originally Posted by cj2020 View Post
    Wow! I love your slim pens! I love the Hastil Cento Jar!
    Slim pens really swept through the industry after the advent of the Hastil. MB rebranded a copy made by Aurora as the VIP IIRC, Parker, Sheaffer, Waterman and in particular ST Dupont and Platinum jumped on the style.

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    Welcome.
    Regards, Chrissy | My Review Blog: inkyfountainpens

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    Thank you Chrissy!

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    Default Re: Hello from DC

    Hello and welcome. If you'd like folk to write to, therefore helping you use up ink and stationery, I know a decent place on the web to find some!

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    Thank you Morgaine.

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    CJ, welcome to you and your pens!
    "Nolo esse salus sine vobis ...” —St. Augustine

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    Default Re: Hello from DC

    Welcome to the forum, enjoyed your Nakaya Raden review, hope to see more.

    Also, search for a Sailor Chalana if you like slim pens.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VertOlive View Post
    CJ, welcome to you and your pens!
    Thank you VertOlive!

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    Quote Originally Posted by penwash View Post
    Welcome to the forum, enjoyed your Nakaya Raden review, hope to see more.

    Also, search for a Sailor Chalana if you like slim pens.
    Will definitely check out the Sailor Chalana. Thank you for your kind words of welcome!

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