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Amazing Pen Reviews ... View entire thread - Christopher Meisenzahl on Oct 22, 2004, 6:14 AM

Maki-e lacquer - amrx on Oct 22, 2004, 3:12 PM

addendum - amrx on Oct 26, 2004, 2:39 PM

Thanks Christopher! (nt) - Gritt M. on Oct 22, 2004, 6:23 PM

Thanks again for this Chris - Kevin Lougheed on Oct 24, 2004, 10:02 AM

Thank you Christopher... nice articles and very nice pictures! - Edwin H. Heusinkveld on Oct 25, 2004, 12:56 AM

That Montblanc F. Kafka is absolutely - stric on Oct 26, 2004, 5:51 PM

Was there a report on the Toronto Pen Show.....Bill Smith? View entire thread - Kevin Lougheed on Oct 22, 2004, 3:08 AM

8th Belgian Pen Fair View entire thread - Robby on Oct 21, 2004, 1:07 PM

my world is more blue now and I'm happier View entire thread - Nick on Oct 21, 2004, 8:41 AM

Congrats! Sounds like you had a great time. - JesseD on Oct 21, 2004, 4:17 PM

inks - Nick on Oct 21, 2004, 6:19 PM

Various Noodler's inks dry at various rates, some indeed very slowly, but Chuck Swisher - Robert Durick on Oct 21, 2004, 6:53 PM

Here are some pix Nick took... - ripwatch on Oct 22, 2004, 3:59 AM

sincere thanks - Nick on Oct 22, 2004, 5:54 AM

No problem, glad to help! - ripwatch on Oct 22, 2004, 6:23 AM

Namiki View entire thread - Farhad on Oct 21, 2004, 7:35 AM

Japanese fines are very fine - JesseD on Oct 21, 2004, 4:30 PM

Suprising - Chad234 on Oct 21, 2004, 5:58 PM

My son's 1st Birthday present View entire thread - Hary on Oct 21, 2004, 7:06 AM

congratulations - farhad on Oct 21, 2004, 7:16 AM

Re: My son's 1st Birthday present - Anonymous on Oct 21, 2004, 7:59 AM

Wow, that's a beauty! nt - Christopher Meisenzahl on Oct 21, 2004, 12:31 PM

A wonderful idea, a wonderful present, a wonderful pen - Amenon on Oct 21, 2004, 2:56 PM

I want to convey my Best Wishes - Peter D on Oct 23, 2004, 4:57 PM

That's a really beautiful pen.. Can you tell me.. - Chuck on Oct 24, 2004, 11:47 PM

Chuck... you know you are in trouble now :-) - Bruce-YVR on Feb 13, 2005, 9:41 AM

Will my ink fade if I store it on my desk *out* of the cardboard box? View entire thread - J. C. Boco on Oct 20, 2004, 6:06 AM

no,but theoretically it depends on the colour: - lutz on Oct 20, 2004, 1:09 PM

I have heard of people who have had their ink fade - JesseD on Oct 21, 2004, 6:13 PM

Visconti - Michalangelo Grande View entire thread - Zdenek on Oct 19, 2004, 11:18 PM

600 on launching time - BOB on Oct 21, 2004, 12:43 PM

Montblanc Boheme Mid size View entire thread - chuck on Oct 18, 2004, 11:39 PM

owning a Namiki,probably You should look for - lutz on Oct 20, 2004, 1:49 PM

What about Sailor pens ? - Chuck on Oct 20, 2004, 6:01 PM

Sailors are great pens - JesseD on Oct 20, 2004, 9:19 PM

What nip are you .... - Chuck on Oct 21, 2004, 2:59 AM

Mine has a broad nib which is a little broader than a normal medium - JesseD on Oct 21, 2004, 4:22 PM

Love mine - chad234 on Oct 20, 2004, 7:17 PM

Thanks to what I read here, I am now enjoying the art of View entire thread - John Ireland on Oct 18, 2004, 8:19 PM

Variety is the ink of life - JesseD on Oct 18, 2004, 9:04 PM

Sheaffer clip problem View entire thread - Peter D on Oct 17, 2004, 12:21 PM

Well, it's a last ditch fix but you can. . . - Jack Forster on Oct 19, 2004, 4:34 PM

Thanks again Jack - Peter D on Oct 19, 2004, 7:47 PM

New Lamy MK arrives! Thanks Chris! View entire thread - Peter D on Oct 17, 2004, 12:18 PM

Peter, can you post a picture… - Eduardo on Oct 17, 2004, 2:33 PM

No I can't post a pic - Peter D on Oct 17, 2004, 3:58 PM

Could it be this one? (see picture) - Kevin Lougheed on Oct 18, 2004, 12:14 PM

I don't think that's a new model, is it? (nt) - Eduardo on Oct 18, 2004, 6:37 PM

The MK is brand new - Peter D on Oct 19, 2004, 7:46 PM

Thats the one! - Peter D on Oct 19, 2004, 7:43 PM

No problem Peter, very glad you are happy w/ it! ... - Christopher Meisenzahl on Oct 18, 2004, 3:15 AM

My Nakaya - looks like it is going back to Japn View entire thread - Jay Pulli on Oct 17, 2004, 11:04 AM

Eeek....hang in there! >> - MTF on Oct 19, 2004, 8:23 AM

I haven't had such problems with my - stric on Oct 22, 2004, 12:35 PM

Writting in XIX century View entire thread - JohannesBrahms on Oct 17, 2004, 7:55 AM

I'm interested as well - Peter D on Oct 17, 2004, 2:25 PM

Some basic information is here: - Amenon on Oct 17, 2004, 3:52 PM

Thanks Amenon - Peter D on Oct 17, 2004, 4:01 PM

Very nice links, Amenon. . . - JackForster on Oct 19, 2004, 7:23 PM

Writting in IXI century View entire thread - JohannesBrahms on Oct 17, 2004, 7:54 AM

Johannes - Richard Watson on Oct 18, 2004, 7:23 AM

Hello View entire thread - Allen on Oct 16, 2004, 6:06 AM

Welcome. - Robert Durick on Oct 16, 2004, 1:24 PM

Welcome Allen! -from another Snorkel fan. . . - JackForster on Oct 16, 2004, 7:55 PM

Photograph of M800 and M1000 (nib only) View entire thread - Russel Simpson on Oct 14, 2004, 2:18 PM

Thank you, very nice shot! (nt) - Hary on Oct 15, 2004, 6:20 AM

Great pictures! I am very curious. . . - JackForster on Oct 15, 2004, 8:45 AM

Writing samples... - Russel Simpson on Oct 15, 2004, 10:17 AM

Traces - Amenon on Oct 16, 2004, 3:03 AM

Ah, the famous Moleskine Bleed. . . - JackForster on Oct 16, 2004, 7:56 PM

If you get a chance... - Russel Simpson on Oct 19, 2004, 10:13 AM

decision made,the two chosen ones(warning huge file,many pics): View entire thread - lutz on Oct 14, 2004, 10:51 AM

lutz, you are to be SINCERELY congratulated and thanked. - JackForster on Oct 15, 2004, 8:44 AM

the other watches: - lutz on Oct 15, 2004, 9:07 AM

If you make your pictures 800 whatever wide, they tend to fit most computer screens pretty - Robert Durick on Oct 15, 2004, 10:17 PM

Impermanence View entire thread - Amenon on Oct 13, 2004, 2:01 PM

Oh, boy. . . Osmiroid is a name I remember with . . . - Jack Forster on Oct 13, 2004, 7:25 PM

schooltime memories- - lutz on Oct 14, 2004, 9:49 AM

Pens from School - Allen on Oct 16, 2004, 5:46 AM

Just received View entire thread - Richard Watson on Oct 12, 2004, 6:51 PM

Wow, congratulations Richard. . . - JackForster on Oct 12, 2004, 9:11 PM

Congratulations, that sounds an awesome combination. - MaxH on Oct 12, 2004, 10:16 PM

That's supposed to be a fine pen, enjoy! nt - Christopher Meisenzahl on Oct 12, 2004, 10:53 PM

Extra Flexy Cursive Italic sounds pretty good to me. - JesseD on Oct 13, 2004, 1:56 AM

Help me identify this ink - please see the picture... View entire thread - stric on Oct 11, 2004, 4:11 PM

The label translates: - Richard Watson on Oct 12, 2004, 6:16 AM

The script lettering certainly looks like the one in: - Eduardo on Oct 12, 2004, 6:19 AM

Opinions on nibs please. View entire thread - John Ireland on Oct 10, 2004, 4:50 PM

There are a couple of possible reasons for your nib experience - JesseD on Oct 10, 2004, 10:02 PM

John, I've tried mylar sheets… - Eduardo on Oct 11, 2004, 5:38 AM

a slightly scratchy feeling is not necessarily a fault - lutz on Oct 11, 2004, 7:23 AM

Thanks all... - John Ireland on Oct 11, 2004, 9:51 AM

Tombow Flushing fix View entire thread - Peter D on Oct 9, 2004, 12:02 AM

Good luck! :) - JesseD on Oct 10, 2004, 10:07 PM

Very glad it worked out Peter. nt - Christopher Meisenzahl on Oct 12, 2004, 5:40 AM

Parker Reflex caution View entire thread - Peter D on Oct 8, 2004, 11:53 PM

still in quest...:any comments/experiences with Ancora? View entire thread - lutz on Oct 5, 2004, 11:10 AM

addition:esp.looking for dealers in Europe, - lutz on Oct 5, 2004, 11:39 AM

The US distributer of Ancora is Luxury Brands USA - JesseD on Oct 5, 2004, 12:06 PM

A footnote. - Robert Durick on Oct 5, 2004, 8:43 PM

thanks for Your opinions(nt) - lutz on Oct 7, 2004, 5:59 AM

European Disponibilities - Bob on Oct 21, 2004, 12:48 PM

Nibs for Louis Cartier Black & Platinum View entire thread - Mark Overton on Oct 2, 2004, 4:12 PM

Richemonte overlies Cartier, but neither web site, that I could see, mentions - Robert Durick on Oct 2, 2004, 4:29 PM

Some pen firms have nib exchange policies - SJX on Oct 2, 2004, 6:47 PM

Second that - go to your dealer - Leehu Z. on Oct 12, 2004, 4:45 PM

Hypodermic solution View entire thread - Peter D on Oct 2, 2004, 1:58 PM

That is also the way to use bottled ink in cartridge only fountain pens. NT - Robert Durick on Oct 2, 2004, 4:12 PM

You can also find needles, with blunt tips, at many craft or art ..... - Don N on Oct 5, 2004, 12:58 PM

Thanks Don - Peter D on Oct 6, 2004, 6:52 PM

Lamy Safari on its way View entire thread - Peter D on Sep 30, 2004, 8:23 PM

I have three now - Jeff Warden on Oct 1, 2004, 12:39 PM

Thanks Jeff - Peter D on Oct 1, 2004, 9:37 PM

I cannot think of the pens that I like the best without Lamy Safaris being front runners. - Robert Durick on Oct 1, 2004, 10:09 PM

Are they German made? - Peter D on Oct 2, 2004, 1:50 PM

First page of Google search results gives both a German site, - Robert Durick on Oct 2, 2004, 4:15 PM

German,company situated in Heidelberg, - lutz on Oct 4, 2004, 2:07 PM

I just received an email today - Peter D on Oct 6, 2004, 6:53 PM

I am a little late - KevinLougheed on Oct 13, 2004, 6:48 PM

Problems with Montegrappa View entire thread - R Kennedy on Sep 30, 2004, 2:08 PM

Did you contact The Reminiscence Collections? - Don N on Oct 5, 2004, 12:40 PM

European dealer - BOB on Oct 21, 2004, 12:52 PM

Pelikan Shanghai Photograph View entire thread - Russel Simpson on Sep 29, 2004, 2:20 PM

Excellent photography and a beautiful pen as well (nt) - Gritt M. on Sep 29, 2004, 4:38 PM

Thank you! [nt] - Russel Simpson on Sep 30, 2004, 1:28 PM

A Pen Fit - Peter D on Sep 29, 2004, 7:29 PM

As requested, more photos... - Russel Simpson on Sep 30, 2004, 10:21 AM

An interesting comparison: The Athens and the Shanghai...(Photos) - Russel Simpson on Oct 1, 2004, 12:34 PM

Fantastic picture! I agree that it leaves you. . . - JackForster on Sep 30, 2004, 6:44 AM

May I ask... - stric on Sep 30, 2004, 7:51 PM

I used a Nikon D100 with a 60mm f2.8 macro (photo) - Russel Simpson on Oct 1, 2004, 10:09 AM

What excellent shots. Beautiful pens too. Thank you! (nt) - Amenon on Oct 1, 2004, 4:15 PM

Stunning photo. Was that shot in RAW or jpg? (nt) - ThomasM on Oct 1, 2004, 7:45 PM

Yes, I used raw format... - Russel Simpson on Oct 2, 2004, 11:59 AM

Thanks! Simply gorgeous shot! (nt) - ThomasM on Oct 4, 2004, 1:05 AM

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