I found a local art supply store that carries some fountain pens. I may have made a bit of a mistake, I picked up a Shaffer VFM and I like the way it writes, but I did not realize it was an international cartridge only. They carry some Pelikan pens and inks only had Pelikano JR and a fp and ballpoing set that I was not too impressed with. I got some Pelican 4001 in brilliant brown, as I needed some ink for my Pilot 78g that just arrived. I like the color a lot and love that pen. They carry some Parkers and I really liked the Parker Sonnet that they had on display very nice looking pen. They also had a few Shaffer pens including several colors of the VFM and I got Blue. They don't know much about the pens and he sold me a converter for the VFM that obviously won't fit, well it fits but the pen barrel will not fit on the converter. He also sold me some Shaffer cartridges that won't fit either they are too thick and long. I may go syringe route for now, but may do the Nemo hack. I also picked up a Clarfountain notebook in french rule and a lined Rodia pad. I think they thought I was crazy looking at the notebooks for about 20 min!
Oh the store was Catskill Art and Office Supply in Poughkeepsie NY.
Oh the store was Catskill Art and Office Supply in Poughkeepsie NY.
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