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Find a Pen Pal / New member penpal request
« on: September 26, 2015, 07:48:52 PM »
Hi all,

I am a new member and looking for a penpal to exchange mail for practice.

I am in SoCal, so domestic postage would be appreciated.  I also like painting and creating art, jewelry, fountain pens, reading, etc.

Please reply here or PM me if you are interested in being my penpal!

Thanks!
~Erin

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Introductions / Hello!
« on: September 26, 2015, 07:45:02 PM »
Hello everyone!

My name is Erin and I am sort-of new to calligraphy.

I have been a fountain pen aficionado for quite a few years and know a lot about that world and its tools.  Calligraphy is really an extension of that for me and another way to be creative.  I am most drawn to Copperplate styles, but for now I am mostly just focusing on my own style (which is Copperplate-esque) without being too disciplined in the "correct" way.  That may come in time, but for now I am having fun writing beautifully.

I also have a question about nibs.  I have a small collection of Brause nibs and a straight holder.  I really like the Rose nib and I also have the little EF nib.  I have the pumpkin nib as well, but haven't practiced too much with that one yet. 

I also have a collection of the Brause ornamental nibs (the ones that have the flat circles at the end).  It seems they have both top and bottom reservoirs, and I can't get the ink to flow properly to the flat tip, even when I remove the reservoirs.  I did pass the nib through a flame to remove coating, but still no luck.  I am using J. Herbin calligraphy ink, which also may be part of the problem, but I have a feeling I'm doing something wrong with these nibs?  I tried researching this issue, but could not find an answer.  Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks and I look forward to learning from you all!
Best,
~Erin

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