Guest guest Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I'd forgotten about the old ink pens...going to school, we had to use the ink pens with the little cartridges. I just loved those...gosh, I wonder if they still make them..I have to check now....I'm freaking out..... Re: PenPals - The Man Factor/fountain pen Wow I'm impressed. My first fountain pen was a (something) that I found in a snowbank at age 12. It was of the bladder variety and functional. I terrified teachers throughout school with my messy fountainp pen, writing assignment that dissapeared at the slightest rainfall or teachersllounge beverage mishap, and then there was that immense bottle of ink that I carried in my satchel at all times. Future teachers eyed my tidy Vctor with similar fear, butsoon found her to be quite harmless, in the mess dept. I have read that the bladders can be repaced, making these lovely pens functional again; But that it is best to leave the delicate prcedure to an " expert " (yeah, where else have I heard something like that) > > I have about 6 " Lucky Curve " pens that date from 1916 to about > 1928 made of bakelite and used a lever siphon like in the old cartoons. > > The rubber bladders that held the ink have long since turned to powder > but they are eventually going into a display case. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks kids, I'll have to look for a fountain pen for myself and my penpal efforts....I'm kinda excited here!!!! Re: PenPals - The Man Factor/fountain pen Hi , yes cartridge fountain pens are still alive and kicking. Most stores willl only stock more expensive types cause they want to make money of course. I saw on Amazn.com a section on pens. Maybe you will find yours there. My all time favorite (as I've babbled about before) is the tidy, eficient Vector. Happy Hunting. Cassandra > > > > I have about 6 " Lucky Curve " pens that date from 1916 to about > > 1928 made of bakelite and used a lever siphon like in the old cartoons. > > > > The rubber bladders that held the ink have long since turned to powder > > but they are eventually going into a display case. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I found disposable fountain pens at Office Depot. It's a 3-pak of black,blue,purple. I love them. Angie Harley Mama Double-D Carson City, NV; Single, five children (3 at home), 2 dogs, 4 cats, snow skiing, camping, Harley Rider, Lone Wolf, Blue Thong Society/High Sierra Thong Snappers member, LFA Advocate, independent, opinionated, outspoken, and open minded. " It's always something. " ~~~Gilda Radner " While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die - whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious uniqueness. " ~~~Gilda Radner http://angienv.multiply.com http://www.FamilyLifePharmacy.com Re: PenPals - The Man Factor/fountain pen Wow I'm impressed. My first fountain pen was a (something) that I found in a snowbank at age 12. It was of the bladder variety and functional. I terrified teachers throughout school with my messy fountainp pen, writing assignment that dissapeared at the slightest rainfall or teachersllounge beverage mishap, and then there was that immense bottle of ink that I carried in my satchel at all times. Future teachers eyed my tidy Vctor with similar fear, butsoon found her to be quite harmless, in the mess dept. I have read that the bladders can be repaced, making these lovely pens functional again; But that it is best to leave the delicate prcedure to an " expert " (yeah, where else have I heard something like that) > > I have about 6 " Lucky Curve " pens that date from 1916 to about > 1928 made of bakelite and used a lever siphon like in the old cartoons. > > The rubber bladders that held the ink have long since turned to powder > but they are eventually going into a display case. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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