Pen Craze

Just what I need - another obsessive hobby. You see, I've become fascinated with fountain pens. I don't know what triggered this. Perhaps it was the fact that Grandfather gave me a Parker years ago and my mother had held it for me until I was older and more responsible. Perhaps it was the look of a sheet of paper covered with writing using a fountain pen as compared to writing with a ball point. Perhaps it was the incredible range of ink colors that are available.

And, it does seem more environmentally appropriate . . . instead of filling up the landfill with discarded ball point pens, one can get by with an attractive pen, an converter and a bottle of ink. True, if you get the paper wet the ink will smear. But I've found this company that is based in US, Noodler's Ink, which makes ink that are supposed to be water proof after the writing has completely dried. The guy who owns the company is dedicated to his goal of eventually producing 88 colors and is always tinkering with the formula in search of better ones. Plus it's very economical - 3 ounces for just about 10 dollars or so. The best price I've found is from Swisher's Pen. Customer service is great, as well.