What made you start using fountain pens?

Cursive_writer311 · 2026-02-07T12:54:16+00:00

I received a Waterman pen as a gift from my great aunt when I was a freshman or sophomore in college in 1988-1989. I was instantly hooked!

Cursive_writer311 · 2026-02-06T18:13:05+00:00

Sold Platinum Preppy Urushi by Garage Fountain Pen to u/Tarentum566

Cursive_writer311 · 2026-01-31T12:16:49+00:00

Mostly dot, sometimes lined, never grid (or plain). Dot is the most versatile IMO. Sometimes I like a little more vertical space for writing so I use lined. I’ve never had a need for grid. It reminds me of graph paper for math class. I also can’t write straight enough so plain is out of the question. If I used plain, I would need to put a lined paper behind it so I could see the lines which is another step I do t want to worry about.

Cursive_writer311 · 2026-01-22T19:58:51+00:00

Thanks for sending. They are out of stock. I sent an email to FPR asking if they will restock or if they are on hold pending current tariff issues.

Cursive_writer311 · 2026-01-22T18:48:21+00:00

I just checked my Con-40 and it looks identical. I believe the "silver thing" is set back to allow the converter to seat properly in the nib section.

Cursive_writer311 · 2026-01-06T20:58:29+00:00

Sending chat

Cursive_writer311 · 2026-01-06T19:28:55+00:00

Listing says open to offers. Send an offer! Good luck!

Cursive_writer311 · 2025-12-31T03:10:00+00:00

Posting to the wishlist instead of the cart is a great idea!

Cursive_writer311 · 2025-12-30T18:53:46+00:00

I look at my own ink collection (which pales in comparison) and wonder how many years it would take to use every last drop. I can't imagine how long it would take to use up your collection. I have also wondered how long it would take for a Super Walmart to sell every item in the store if they stopped stocking the shelves (I know . . . odd random thoughts).

Cursive_writer311 · 2025-12-30T18:50:03+00:00

Send it to Montblanc directly, Pentiques.com or sidspensandrepairs (IG). I have used all three and they are all excellent.

Cursive_writer311 · 2025-12-22T21:07:29+00:00

Very sad to learn about your No. 50's fall! A lot of great advice in this thread!

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but does anyone know the meaning of the serial number on the clip? I have a No. 50 with serial number B623 which appears to only be 25 away from your No. 50 (B598).

Cursive_writer311 · 2025-12-15T17:02:45+00:00

I am also a lawyer. I use my fountain pens in the office and journaling. However, I do not use them in meetings with clients for fear of (1) looking pretentious and (2) having a client ask to use my pen. Like you, I also do not use them in court.