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  1. April 10th, 2014, 07:30 AM #1
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    Default Hello from DFW

    Hello from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I am new to fountain pens. I just ordered my first one and am expecting to arrive any day now. It's an inexpensive Pilot Metropolitan. I guess technically it won't be my first, I've been using a pilot varsity for a little bit just to get a feel for fountain pens. I have to say it is a joy to write with a fountain pen. So I'll be lurking in the forums trying to learn as much as I can to see where this new interest will lead.
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  2. April 10th, 2014, 07:52 AM #2
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    Default Re: Hello from DFW

    Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell. There is a pretty active FP group up there that meet fairly regularly and also a fair size show once a year.
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    Default Re: Hello from DFW

    to the forum and to the obsessio... er Hobby!
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    Default Re: Hello from DFW

    Pilot Varsity was my first FP purchase as well. The Metropolitan is a great second step. It eventaully (frequently) leads to a great big pile of pens, but it is fun gettnig there.
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    Default Re: Hello from DFW

    Its a bit of a slippery slope after the Pilot Metropolitan. Its still one of my favorite pens of all time though. Not going to lie about that.
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    Default Re: Hello from DFW

    Welcome, welcome from someone down the interstate.
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    Default Re: Hello from DFW

    Welcome--that Metropolitan is a "Top Ten" for first pen around here. Enjoy!
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    Welcome to the forum.
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    Check out my blog: http://inlovewithjournals.wordpress.com/


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