Had the first snow of the year today. Among other things, this means that I'll soon have appointments in the new year. Does any one have suggestions on agendas? I was looking around today. Clairfontaine has a student agenda that is decent and reasonable priced. I'm not crazy about their paper,...

I was surfing moleskinerie and notebookism and I found this scan of Leonard Cohen's notebook: http://www.webheights.net/10newsongs/alex.htm I noticed his handwriting is somewhat similar to mine. My round strokes are more oval than Mr Cohen's, and I write in a more straight line, but there're...

Does anyone know of a decent ballpoint or rollerball refill that will fit into a Lamy "Scribble" pencil.......obviously replacing the lead, which I believe is 2.3mm diameter or so. -- Neill Currie Hillsborough Nh 03244 USA ................

I have an Esterbrook J that I have never used; bought years ago and decided now to give to a friend for her birthday. But, it needs a new ink sac. So, what size? 14, 15, 16, etc.? Any reputable dealers from which I can purchase? Thanks so much in advance!

I recently picked up a S Morgan pencil holder which takes a regular pencil with a screw thread. Anybody got an idea on how I can put such a thread on a regular pencil? is there a specific tool out there?

Timur Beg writes: So, how have your tastes changed over the years? When I became fountain pen collector (in the end of year 2004), I thought I'll buy only pens with as narrow nib as possible. Later I have realised that fine and especially medium nib is good for...

Earl Shigemoto, fountain-pen authority "Earl Shigemoto, Honolulu fountain pen dealer, collector, repairman and recognized authority on fine writing instruments, died Friday of heart failure. He was...

I've seen the number 585 stamped on at least 3 three nibs from different manufacturers my Mont Blanc and perhaps one of my Sheaffer's and not sure of the third. What does the 585 signify? tnx -- 73 Hank WD5JFR

Whenever I refill my Waterman Hemisphere I end up with small air bubbles in the ink converter. I wash and thoroughly dry the pen between fills so I would expect air to be in the ink chamber. I dunk the nib deep into the ink bottle and draw up the ink slowly by turning the converter knob. I would...

j fabian wrote: My sources don't contain production totals so I can't get a feel for just what MB's and Pelikan's volume was like and how that translated to the "Big Four" USA pen companies. Perhaps someone out there has this info? Jon... Did you meet Axel Huebener at one of the D.C....

Hello all -- I have for sale a Monteverde Mega Ink Ball, nearly new (been filled once) in box with all papers, unopened bottle of ink, and extra tips. This is the black color oversize model that fills like a fountain pen (with converter and bottled ink or international size cartridge) and writes...

Anyone tried the Pentech Liquiphite? I have found it sort of disappointing..

Is Katherine Trimble an envy racist bigot? A person, mistakenly think that she's in his friend list. However, rather than denying it, she'll simply give a friendly reply. Hi Many thanks for your message. Remind me what *** is again?

Does anybody here know where I can get one of these pens? I have one that's broken. I really liked it and it has sentimental value. I've searched and searched the web and inquired of Levenger and still can't find it. Any clues? Got one? Referral to someone who can fix mine??? I posted picture of...

I'm trying to locate a quantity of ink feeds measuring 1.0" in length and between 0.195"-0.200" in diameter. Thanks - CKA

Hi, Someone recommended I buy da book to learn how to grind a medium nib to a fine one on my Mont Blanc fountain pen. I can't find what page this is discussed. Can someone point me to a page number please? Thanks

I bought a pen last year that I find particularly unpleasant to write with (hence me trying to get it right this year ;-) How can I identify which model it is? Perhaps there are known issues with it, perhaps there is a problem with it, perhaps its not supposed to be a particularly good pen? Who...

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) - In this age of cell phones, text messages and computer keyboards, one Scottish school has returned to basics. It's teaching youngsters the neglected art of writing with a fountain pen. There is no clacking of keyboards in most classrooms at the Mary Erskine and...

Recently I picked up a new Sheaffer Javelin (on sale for $19 cdn!), with a medium nib. Love the pen, love the feel, love the writing. It's a bit wider than I would probably choose, given that I have small writing, but it's really lovely. However, it writes wet. Writing light and fast still tends...

Look what my partner picked up for me today in the charity shop for £2.50: - http://lerwegian.wordpress.com/2007/02/08/bargain-pens/ I am still smiling!!