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I've seen a lot of people talk about using a fountain pen, and while they are a great way to add expression and a bit of your personality to your writing, if you've never used one, they can take a little practice to use, and they're not for everyo...
Back in the day, when I went to parochial school, we HAD to use fountain pens. We also learned how to use them by writing on newsprint paper. I don't recall there being any problems for the southpaws in the class using the Shaeffer student pens (a...
In addition to Fountain Pens and Stationery, you may also consider getting a seal and wax. If you do this, you may need to get your outgoing mail hand-cancelled.
I recently dusted off the Mount Blanc my Dad had bought me as a graduation present. He had it engraved for me. There was an article/links in the main page, I posted the Link
In a word "Levenger" (www,levenger.com)
yeah it's a bit spendy, but look into their "bomber jacket" line and pick up a fountain pen while you're there. They have good information on the care and use of several types of pens (see their sidebar) and...
There are a couple of other good options for personal stationary (some of the choice depends on what color ink you prefer to use) ... try creamy yellow, a light gray, or ecru-white.
Check out a company like Crane's.
This thread has given me food for thought too! I'm a big fan of letter-writing, and I send them as often as I can. I'm considering investing in good quality stationary, but I'm left-handed, so fountain pes and the like are out for me (too smudgy)....
I write exclusively with fountain pens, and I can't for the life of me see a difference "towards modern handwriting." Nibs clean up my handwriting and make me take the time to be legible. I take notes in my college classes, and unless I use a nibb...
I like the personal letter head idea. Use standard letter size for more official business and more formal contacts, and half letter for personal use.
I have been in the Army for 15 years and have worked at every level. If you want to know what it is like, just shoot me a note. I will not lie to you and say it is glamorous. It is not like the movies, so don't expect that.
Do some online searches for stationary shops around in your area, see what reviews there are to get a feel for what kind of place it is, and then physically find one you like.
A good, safe bet stationary is white, beige-white, or possibly even pa...
I often find myself in the same dilemma- how to write a handwritten letter without some cutesy card (or, on the other end of the spectrum, a sheet of notebook paper).
Perhaps the best solution is to invest in some "business" stationery, only with...
A fountain pen is the traditional go-to for letter writing, but you will quickly find why they have fallen from favor.
I recently read a great article on letter writing. I would love to do more of it, each week writing a loved one a letter. Does anyone have suggestions on stationery and pens that would be manly? I like the vintage look---something that says "I'm a...
You may want to consider, if you have the time, getting a part time, bottom rung "go-fer" job with a construction company or a mechanics' shop. It is a bit hard for me to answer this really, because I grew up in the rural south, and by the time I ...
I do a lot of bicycle repair for myself and my friends, its a throw back to my days as a bike messenger in London. Also I live in a loft, so I do a lot of DIY around the house with my roommates. We share our skills, and help each other out, its th...
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- At 3:20pm on May 30, 2009,
Adam Estrella said… - I've been a Navy Hospital Corpsman for 5 years with the USMC. I deployed with an infantry battalion to Iraq in '05 and am still serving with Marines. I would have to tell you if you're considering joining the military that you will enjoy some of the greatest times of your life. Not everyday is a walk in the park, but I never regret enlisting.
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