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Numismatist · 13 March 2010, 09:32 AM

Congrats to Jim - JimC, winner of the second Oriental pen rug for best macro shot!

Thank you everyone for participating.

For GIVEAWAY #3:

Tell the members in 50 words or less why everyone should write with a fountain pen!

Giveaway closes at 7pm Eastern U. S. A. time on Monday, March 15, 2010.

Best post convincing others to write with a fountain pen wins the third of seven Oriental carpets: the Urumchi pen rug from China as pictured below:

Giveaway open to current Pledge Members Worldwide. Shipping will be covered. Winner of this third of seven will receive a PM from me to request their shipping address.

Thanks for making the pen sub-forum a great place to meet!

Chris - Numismatist

kyle L · 13 March 2010, 09:39 AM

I have never written with one, so I can't enter. Good luck guys!

Edit: Well actually I have, but I will stay out of this one.

JimC · 13 March 2010, 09:42 AM

Thanks, Chris, for another unique Giveaway opportunity! I guess we'll really have to put our thinking caps on for this one...

Numismatist · 13 March 2010, 09:48 AM

Yes! Let's convince, persuade, or coerce the others to join what we know is the right way to write!

JimC · 13 March 2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

I have never written with one, so I can't enter. Good luck guys!

Kyle, you might take a different tack and give it a try. "Why do you think you would write with a fountain pen?" And then give it that "outside in" perspective; without actually having written with one before.

I don't think you should exclude yourself 'just because...'

What do you think, Chris?

kyle L · 13 March 2010, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimC

Kyle, you might take a different tack and give it a try. "Why do you think you would write with a fountain pen?" And then give it that "outside in" perspective; without actually having written with one before.

I don't think you should exclude yourself 'just because...'

What do you think, Chris?

Great idea Jim! I'm a little tied up with my Term Paper right now, but I will try to enter.

JimC · 13 March 2010, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

Great idea Jim! I'm a little tied up with my Term Paper right now, but I will try to enter.

Great! I for one, would like to see what you think.

Numismatist · 13 March 2010, 10:05 AM

BTW - Steve has posted another Rolex giveaway in the main fourm...

shandy · 14 March 2010, 03:10 AM

Chris, once again, thank you for your generosity!

Here is my Attempt!

Writing with a fountain pen is like meditation.The greater your peace, the more profound your words!
Reaching the point where the Fountain pen and you become one and the flow of consciousness from your soul is matched by that of the ink from pen to paper!

shandy · 14 March 2010, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

Great idea Jim! I'm a little tied up with my Term Paper right now, but I will try to enter.

Yes go for it Kyle, you will have somewhere to put the pen when you get it!

Numismatist · 13 March 2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimC

Kyle, you might take a different tack and give it a try. "Why do you think you would write with a fountain pen?" And then give it that "outside in" perspective; without actually having written with one before.

I don't think you should exclude yourself 'just because...'

What do you think, Chris?

YES YES, great idea!

daveathall · 14 March 2010, 07:52 AM

Great idea for a competition, and very generous prize.

Here is my submission.

Owning and using a fine fountain pen can be likened to owning a fine watch, the end result of telling the time or writing a note can be achieved by quartz or biro, but the joy of a mechanical watch or fountain pen takes the ownership pleasure to another level.

Nairn1980 · 14 March 2010, 08:35 AM

Here is my submission :

Our society today is "let's just throw-away"; instead of forever it's "just for today"; but the finest things in life should never be ignored, like the finest Fountain Pen that one can afford.

kyle L · 14 March 2010, 08:39 AM

These are really good...don't know if I can compete!

shandy · 14 March 2010, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

These are really good...don't know if I can compete!

Of course you can Kyle, give it a go mate

daveathall · 14 March 2010, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shandy

Of course you can Kyle, give it a go mate

Agreed.

kyle L · 14 March 2010, 08:57 AM

Not enough people don't understand the art, detail, and work that goes into making these fine pens and watches. Fountain pens and great watches are created by the combination of engineering and art, and they should be appreciated more.

Anyway, that's what I think. I want to become an engineer one day.

rfknauss · 14 March 2010, 09:31 AM

Writing with a fountain pen says says that a person has character, a sense of classic elegance, has good taste, they are a not easily swayed by today's modern advertising gimmicks, they have a lot of class, and can express themselves in a medium that displays their handwriting style!

Taffi Abernathy · 15 March 2010, 03:35 AM

When does this close? I will try to get my submission in this evening.

TimeToGo · 15 March 2010, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

When does this close? I will try to get my submission in this evening.

Oh Oh...

Time to take out the dictionary!

Taffi Abernathy · 15 March 2010, 03:55 AM

As I said, congratulations to the winner!

shandy · 15 March 2010, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

When does this close? I will try to get my submission in this evening.

7.00PM Eastern on monday Faith

Great entries folks, there is obviously a great deal of passion for our favorite writing tools!

Taffi Abernathy · 15 March 2010, 04:13 AM

Put a pencil through my right eye and then smack my sorry ass with a wet towel. I missed the opportunity and clearly didn't read the f ______g thread! I'll catch another contest but will actually take the time to read the rules, deadlines, etc. I hope this faux pas doesn't make me a bad person. Was it so wrong? Faith

Numismatist · 15 March 2010, 04:32 AM

Faith...its still open...closes Monday night...let's see your entry

Taffi Abernathy · 15 March 2010, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Faith...its still open...closes Monday night...let's see your entry

I am about to sign off, and will be going out this evening. I will submit an entry this evening, but it will likely be late. Faith

Numismatist · 15 March 2010, 04:38 AM

Or anytime tomorrow ... Which is Monday...

JimC · 15 March 2010, 05:28 AM

I think I crossed that fold in the time space continuum, again!

But, if a train is traveling due east from New York at 93MPH, what time is it in Shanghai, where the guy in the blue house lives...?

But seriously Faith, looking forward to your entry.

Taffi Abernathy · 15 March 2010, 05:50 AM

The most intricate parts of who I am flow through my fountain pen. This wondrous instrument informs you of my strengths, failures, feelings and values. How appropos that one's pen also takes on the unique characteristics of its owner. A most perfect synthesis of writer and writing instrument.

Safetrends · 15 March 2010, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

The most intricate parts of who I am flow through my fountain pen. This wondrous instrument informs you of my strengths, failures, feelings and values. How appropos that one's pen also takes on the unique characteristics of its owner. A most perfect synthesis of writer and writing instrument.

I will take whatever meds, Faith is taking today.

shandy · 15 March 2010, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

The most intricate parts of who I am flow through my fountain pen. This wondrous instrument informs you of my strengths, failures, feelings and values. How appropos that one's pen also takes on the unique characteristics of its owner. A most perfect synthesis of writer and writing instrument.

I think we have a winner

Beautiful Faith, really lovely and all of that written with a pencil in your eye

13 March 2010, 09:32 AM	#1
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	GIVEAWAY 3 of 7; Luxury pen rests: Congrats to Jim - JimC, winner of the second Oriental pen rug for best macro shot! Thank you everyone for participating. For GIVEAWAY #3: Tell the members in 50 words or less why everyone should write with a fountain pen! Giveaway closes at 7pm Eastern U. S. A. time on Monday, March 15, 2010. Best post convincing others to write with a fountain pen wins the third of seven Oriental carpets: the Urumchi pen rug from China as pictured below: Giveaway open to current Pledge Members Worldwide. Shipping will be covered. Winner of this third of seven will receive a PM from me to request their shipping address. Thanks for making the pen sub-forum a great place to meet! Chris - Numismatist __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

13 March 2010, 09:48 AM	#4
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Yes! Let's convince, persuade, or coerce the others to join what we know is the right way to write! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

13 March 2010, 10:05 AM	#8
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	BTW - Steve has posted another Rolex giveaway in the main fourm... __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

14 March 2010, 07:52 AM	#12
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	Great idea for a competition, and very generous prize. Here is my submission. Owning and using a fine fountain pen can be likened to owning a fine watch, the end result of telling the time or writing a note can be achieved by quartz or biro, but the joy of a mechanical watch or fountain pen takes the ownership pleasure to another level. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

14 March 2010, 09:31 AM	#18
rfknauss 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,498	Writing with a fountain pen says says that a person has character, a sense of classic elegance, has good taste, they are a not easily swayed by today's modern advertising gimmicks, they have a lot of class, and can express themselves in a medium that displays their handwriting style! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

13 March 2010, 09:39 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I have never written with one, so I can't enter. Good luck guys! Edit: Well actually I have, but I will stay out of this one.

13 March 2010, 09:42 AM	#3
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	Thanks, Chris, for another unique Giveaway opportunity! I guess we'll really have to put our thinking caps on for this one... __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

14 March 2010, 03:10 AM	#9
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Chris, once again, thank you for your generosity! Here is my Attempt! Writing with a fountain pen is like meditation.The greater your peace, the more profound your words! Reaching the point where the Fountain pen and you become one and the flow of consciousness from your soul is matched by that of the ink from pen to paper!

14 March 2010, 08:35 AM	#13
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,412	Here is my submission : Our society today is "let's just throw-away"; instead of forever it's "just for today"; but the finest things in life should never be ignored, like the finest Fountain Pen that one can afford.

14 March 2010, 08:39 AM	#14
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	These are really good...don't know if I can compete!

14 March 2010, 08:57 AM	#17
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Not enough people don't understand the art, detail, and work that goes into making these fine pens and watches. Fountain pens and great watches are created by the combination of engineering and art, and they should be appreciated more. Anyway, that's what I think. I want to become an engineer one day.

15 March 2010, 03:35 AM	#19
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	When does this close? I will try to get my submission in this evening. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

15 March 2010, 03:55 AM	#21
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	As I said, congratulations to the winner! __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

15 March 2010, 04:13 AM	#23
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Put a pencil through my right eye and then smack my sorry ass with a wet towel. I missed the opportunity and clearly didn't read the f ______g thread! I'll catch another contest but will actually take the time to read the rules, deadlines, etc. I hope this faux pas doesn't make me a bad person. Was it so wrong? Faith __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

15 March 2010, 04:32 AM	#24
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Faith...its still open...closes Monday night...let's see your entry

15 March 2010, 04:38 AM	#26
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Or anytime tomorrow ... Which is Monday...

15 March 2010, 05:28 AM	#27
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	I think I crossed that fold in the time space continuum, again! But, if a train is traveling due east from New York at 93MPH, what time is it in Shanghai, where the guy in the blue house lives...? But seriously Faith, looking forward to your entry. __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

15 March 2010, 05:50 AM	#28
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	The most intricate parts of who I am flow through my fountain pen. This wondrous instrument informs you of my strengths, failures, feelings and values. How appropos that one's pen also takes on the unique characteristics of its owner. A most perfect synthesis of writer and writing instrument. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

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