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[MaineWriter]

So, now, are these like old-fashioned pens where you have to dip the pen in an inkwell, or do these pens have cartridges filled with ink that you put inside the pen? I've used pens like that for calligraphy. 

They have cartridges. Hannah bought a set (kit) for 2 euros: pen, corrector pen, and a box of 5 cartridges. The pen is a regular fountain pen...not a fancy keepsake from Mont Blanc or anything, but I suspect I could find something similar at Staples, if I looked. I think the interesting difference is that the students here are required to use them and at home, I suspect that 99% of students have never touched a fountain pen!

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[CellarDweller]

[Ellemeno]

When I was in grade school, I was required to write with a fountain pen.  It's tough, for a leftie.  Smear.....

[David In Indy]

Yup! That's what they looked like! I never used the pen (ink) side unless I had too, because I hated ripping holes in my paper. It was a bit like trying to clean a balloon with a scouring pad. I think those pens they are selling in Germany sound like a good idea. I wonder if they sell them here too, or if they ever will?

[MaineWriter]

Morning all,

10 degrees here and a bit cloudy this morning. The plan today is to head for Schwetzinger Palace which, fortunately, is not on top of a mountain! No more hiking for us, just walking. My feet say thanks for that...LOL

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[belbbmfan]

Wow, Leslie, you are getting out and about aren't you? 

And LOL at the fountain pen discussion. It made me think of the 'why can't I move the showerhead' thread. Our kids use fountain pens (with cartridges) and corrector pens too. I agree that they do learn to write nicer that way. Plenty of time to use ordinary balpoints later.

[belbbmfan]

And look!!!

Next Wednesday, Brokeback Mountain is on Belgian tv, for the first time!! At last.

There was a nice big picture in my tv/current affairs magazine. The movie got the highest score of 4 stars. It's described as 'a superb, sensitive drama with a sophisticated pace and devastatingly beautiful, subdues performances'. 

[Jeff Wrangler]

Yup! That's what they looked like! I never used the pen (ink) side unless I had too, because I hated ripping holes in my paper. It was a bit like trying to clean a balloon with a scouring pad. I think those pens they are selling in Germany sound like a good idea. I wonder if they sell them here too, or if they ever will?

We used to have "white-out pens" in our office supply room here at work, but I haven't seen any around lately. They were kind of neat--easier to use than a brush and a bottle.

[CellarDweller]

I don't think I've ever written with a fountain pen. 

People can barely read what I write now with ballpoint, I can't even imagine the mess I'd make with a fountain pen.

 

[CellarDweller]

It was a bit like trying to clean a balloon with a scouring pad.

 


That's a very good analogy!