Ed writes:
Regarding your recent discussions on watch pricing, thought this might put it in perspective:
The 25th annual LA International Pen Show will be open to the public Sunday, Feb 17, from 10 am to 5 pm at the Manhattan Beach Marriott. The show is one of the largest of its kind, featuring vintage, modern and limited pens, that range from $10 to $300,000 (!!)...
And you thought watches were overpriced.
I advise you not to go; wouldn't want to be responsible for starting another addiction!
Funny. There are just so many random, weird collecting addictions. I actually could see myself getting into pens...better stay away (although I prefer felt-tip like the Staedtler Fineliner or Micron).
Posted by: jonnybardo | February 16, 2013 at 07:42 PM
I'm left-handed, so while I have no huge fascination for pens, if they could invent one that doesn't smudge that would be great.
Posted by: Ulysses | February 17, 2013 at 03:25 AM
I am already a pen enthusiast----but not expensive ones. I like trying different "common" pens from all the consumer/drugstore manufacturers, Bic, Paper Mate, Sanford, etc. My favorite pen is the F-301 by Zebra. Excellent. I prefer standard paste ink over liquid ink, which I find smears too easily and doesn't deliver the type of writing I want. "Skilcraft" U.S. Government contracted pens are also great. Not at all fancy----but they serve very well.
Posted by: Angelo | February 17, 2013 at 05:06 AM
I love that Zebra series of pen... Clean design, nice barrel size, writes nicely, has a matching pencil. Perfect and cheap for me.
Posted by: JMaffuccio | February 17, 2013 at 06:57 AM
Angelo, sounds like you're well on your way to requiring a 12 step program on pen addiction, here's my favorite pen site, good prices and service http://www.jetpens.com/
Posted by: Tom Welch | February 17, 2013 at 07:25 AM