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Lion · 3 May 2010, 07:28 AM

Due to circumstances beyond my control I was forced to return the Chicago Pen Show today. Once I got there a voice told me "Leo return to Susan Wirth booth and buy a Parker Sonnet with a Medium Italic nib hand ground". And of course I had to satisfy this impulse or loose control of my sanity.....
It is a sonnet which was made in the early 1990's and is a whole different direction for me since I really like extra fine nibs the best. But I'll give it a go and where it takes me. Upon using it I fell in love with way the ink flowed on the paper!!!

JBat · 3 May 2010, 08:08 AM

You know you're in trouble when you start hearing voices, Leo.

Seriously, congrats. You need to get some pics up of all these new acquisitions.

Numismatist · 3 May 2010, 08:09 AM

Pix of your new 'instant collection'!

Taffi Abernathy · 3 May 2010, 08:10 AM

Thanks, Leo, you're not leaving any merchandise left for the rest of us to buy! (Translation: You lucky dog! You may have lost your sanity but it's a small price to pay to inhabit pen heaven.) Enjoy your new acquisitions!

shandy · 3 May 2010, 08:35 AM

Welcome to the club Leo, The world of hand customised fountain nibs is indeed one of the most satisfying around. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the pen!

Safetrends · 3 May 2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Due to circumstances beyond my control I was forced to return the Chicago Pen Show today. Once I got there a voice told me "Leo return to Susan Wirth booth and buy a Parker Sonnet with a Medium Italic nib hand ground". And of course I had to satisfy this impulse or loose control of my sanity.....
It is a sonnet which was made in the early 1990's and is a whole different direction for me since I really like extra fine nibs the best. But I'll give it a go and where it takes me. Upon using it I fell in love with way the ink flowed on the paper!!!

You have been on the forum way to long, wait until you start seeing double. :)

Lion · 3 May 2010, 11:00 AM

David, I'm way past seeing double I actually have hallucinations on a daily basis!!!

Bisquitlips · 3 May 2010, 11:25 AM

Sounds like Leo has gained his sanity to me. But that's just me.

Sanity is relative you know...!

Lion · 3 May 2010, 12:21 PM

I did way too much acid back in the 60s and 70s.....that's my explanation and I'm sticking to it!!!

daveathall · 3 May 2010, 06:01 PM

Many congratulations Leo, you seem to have quickly acquired a stunning collection of fountain pens, enjoy them in the very best of health.

I wonder if this should be our pen forum anthem.

Lion · 3 May 2010, 08:12 PM

Dave, thank you for your kind remarks and feel very fortunate to be in a position to purchase some great pens!!!
BTW I haven't heard that song in years, THANX

3 May 2010, 07:28 AM	#1
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Circumstances Due to circumstances beyond my control I was forced to return the Chicago Pen Show today. Once I got there a voice told me "Leo return to Susan Wirth booth and buy a Parker Sonnet with a Medium Italic nib hand ground". And of course I had to satisfy this impulse or loose control of my sanity..... It is a sonnet which was made in the early 1990's and is a whole different direction for me since I really like extra fine nibs the best. But I'll give it a go and where it takes me. Upon using it I fell in love with way the ink flowed on the paper!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

3 May 2010, 08:09 AM	#3
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Pix of your new 'instant collection'! __________________ 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

3 May 2010, 08:10 AM	#4
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Thanks, Leo, you're not leaving any merchandise left for the rest of us to buy! (Translation: You lucky dog! You may have lost your sanity but it's a small price to pay to inhabit pen heaven.) Enjoy your new acquisitions! __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

3 May 2010, 11:00 AM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	David, I'm way past seeing double I actually have hallucinations on a daily basis!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

3 May 2010, 11:25 AM	#8
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	Sounds like Leo has gained his sanity to me. But that's just me. Sanity is relative you know...! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

3 May 2010, 08:08 AM	#2
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	You know you're in trouble when you start hearing voices, Leo. Seriously, congrats. You need to get some pics up of all these new acquisitions.

3 May 2010, 08:35 AM	#5
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Welcome to the club Leo, The world of hand customised fountain nibs is indeed one of the most satisfying around. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the pen!

3 May 2010, 12:21 PM	#9
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I did way too much acid back in the 60s and 70s.....that's my explanation and I'm sticking to it!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

3 May 2010, 06:01 PM	#10
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	Many congratulations Leo, you seem to have quickly acquired a stunning collection of fountain pens, enjoy them in the very best of health. I wonder if this should be our pen forum anthem. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

3 May 2010, 08:12 PM	#11
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Dave, thank you for your kind remarks and feel very fortunate to be in a position to purchase some great pens!!! BTW I haven't heard that song in years, THANX __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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