Brian, I see you ae not yet a fan, but I am sure I can convert you shortly. Perhaps I can send you an autographed postcard? But again i did have an experience filling an inkjet cart once. I gave up and tried to just dunk in the ink vat, but the damn thing would never fill, or be as good for...

Hi All, Anyone familiar with Parker Sonnet nibs? Are they true-to-size? Feed wet or dry? Currently use most brand medium nibs, and a "F" in Pelikans. How would the Sonnet nib run? Always appreciate the input. Regards, Pelikanyo Paul

Does anyone know if this FP is the large version or the regular version? http://cgi.ebay.com/SHEAFFER-WALT-DISNEY-LIMITED-EDITION-WITH-TWO-14kt-NIBS_W0QQitemZ280063059377QQihZ018QQcategoryZ14003QQcmdZViewItem Thanks H-S-F

I like these pens, and I have -- several. But every one I've tried to use has been what I think of as "unwilling." They are to a pen grudging writers, unwilling to give up their ink. Can anyone tell me how to encourage them to be more forthcoming? Thanks,

I'm looking for new nibs by Speedball and Hunt - specifically the more popular lettering nibs, such as C-1, and drawing nibs, such as the 101 (Imperial) and 102/108 crowquills. Any one out there with a supply they want to sell? Thx - CKA

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 ................

Good Morning. I am a big fan of CROSS and I would love to have an AutoCross pen. However it seems they are only available in the US and not in Europe. Does anyone have any idea of how to get one? Here is a link to the US...

I've seen a retro 51 pen, but I'm not sure whether it's a ballpoint or a gel pen. Do the gel pens take the Pilot G2 refills or the Uniball Signo's? They looked nice. Any opinion on these pens? Juan

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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!

Hi, Group, I read about Pilot "Capless" here... now I've got one.. I got the black and gold one with broad nib; it writes like a charm. Woo-hoo! Moira

Question: Which pen, pencil, ink, or other writing utensil or accessory have you recently purchased for yourself or hope to receive as a gift later this month? My answer: Today, I bought a Fisher Telescoping pen from Write With Style at the new Westfield Centre in downtown San Francisco to...

wrote: I'm wondering if we can't start a discussion of refilling inkjets. I've been doing it about a decade and sometimes I fail miserably and others it works just fine. I was hoping folks would tell us more and explain why some things work the way...

I was reading all the old posts on this newsgroup and came across "Newbie question about handwriting" and thought that sounds interesting, so I gave it a read. So I hear myself asking what is "Cursive"...... and I go look it up and find out it's just what we called (English) "joined up writing"...

wrote: I'm wondering if we can't start a discussion of refilling inkjets. I've been doing it about a decade and sometimes I fail miserably and others it works just fine. I'm afraid I can't shed any great light on the secrets of how to have a 100%...

I just purchased 2,000 cross pen refills at the cross plant in lincoln, RI. Brand new in the individual packages . they retail $3 + each - I am selling them for $15 per dozen. Just so you know because I have tons of them I will throw in an extra 6 refills with each order, therefore you get 18...

Bought some Moleskine's for 2007. I've heard Noodler's Ink is good with them, what about Pelikan 4001 ? Finer nibs are probably a good idea so as not to get too much ink down and therefore get some bleed or whatever you guys call it :-) Will my mileage vary?

I have had this pen for about 8 years, got it new and rarely used it in the last 6 years. Today I got it out and the cap came off with no resistance! The nib was shrouded in a black cylinder that looks like it broke off from inside the cap. It doesn't appear to be a very well thought design as...

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...