Fountain Pen Inventory Database

[Snargle]

My pen collection is starting to get a little out of control ohmy, so I thought it might be a good idea to start keeping a record of what I have, where I got it, how much I paid, etc. A little searching found an awesome little database program written by a gentleman from FPN with everything I could possibly want to include. The best part of all is it's totally free! I've downloaded it and am in the process of entering my data. I probably won't list all the junk, broken pens, future repair projects, etc. but I still think it's good to keep track of the decent stuff!

Here's a link to his site: http://www.jonro.com/downloads/

Note: Both PC/Windows and Mac versions available.

 

[syngent]

Lol I think Doug and Brian would break this if they tried to entre their collections

 

[Snargle]

Entering Brian's collection would be easy..."Parker 51", Copy, Paste...Next record!

 

[maxman]

That's the first sign you might have a fountain pen problem....

 

[syngent]

I thought a fountain pen was the first sign you might have a fountain pen problem

 

[Dave258]

Thanks for sharing that Larry. I think I am going to check it out!

 

[jzuzphreek]

I thought a fountain pen was the first sign you might have a fountain pen problem

Talking to any of: James, Brian, Doug, Dave, Beginish, Owen, Andrew, et al

Is the first sign you have a fountain pen problem.

 

[andrew98]

Talking to any of: James, Brian, Doug, Dave, Beginish, Owen, Andrew, et al

Is the first sign you have a fountain pen problem.

Or or that you'll acquire a fountain pen problem very soon.

I have an excel spreadsheet to keep track of my pens and how much I paid for them. I also have a "to buy" list with prices and a "to sell" list in the same spreadsheet. I delete a pen from the spreadsheet after I sell it. I actually need to get more proactive about selling off a few pens.

-Andy

 

[jzuzphreek]

Or or that you'll acquire a fountain pen problem very soon.

I have an excel spreadsheet to keep track of my pens and how much I paid for them. I also have a "to buy" list with prices and a "to sell" list in the same spreadsheet. I delete a pen from the spreadsheet after I sell it. I actually need to get more proactive about selling off a few pens.

-Andy

Perhaps I need to be more proactive about inquiring which of your pens are for sell.

 

[nemo]

I use Filofax binders and keep a handwritten inventory, chronological order by maker, usually entering the data with the pen itself. I leave half a page or so open for repairs or modifications.

 

[jzuzphreek]

I use Filofax binders and keep a handwritten inventory, chronological order by maker, usually entering the data with the pen itself. I leave half a page or so open for repairs or modifications.

Here's a tip for everyone else... don't google FiloFax....

 

[andrew98]

Here's a tip for everyone else... don't google FiloFax....

You just insured that everyone will. (60% off sale)

-Andy

 

[Snargle]

Here's a tip for everyone else... don't google FiloFax....

Why?

 

[jzuzphreek]

Why?

Because before I googled, I was perfectly happy with my little collection of binders/planners/portfolios I've acquired over the years.

Now it seems so insufficient.

 

[oc_in_fw]

That's the first sign you might have a fountain pen problem....

True- do you really want to leave evidence of how much you have spent? The wife may find it.

 

[oc_in_fw]

Talking to any of: James, Brian, Doug, Dave, Beginish, Owen, Andrew, et al

Is the first sign you have a fountain pen problem.

I am but an amateur whose "want" list far exceeds my wallet. That is why I live vicariously through other peoples acquisitions.

 

[jumper]

I think a database for pens is pretty nifty but at the same time it seems sinful to have a digital catalogue when a nice hand written spreadsheet would be so much more apropos. Yes don't anyone google FiloFax.

 

[brianw]

I used that database a while ago. I exported it into excel and that is what I use

 

[andrew98]

That is why I live vicariously through other peoples acquisitions.

Vicariously, eh? Good idea. I need to try that starting very soon.

-Andy

 

[nemo]

There is also this free download for various collectibles. Haven't tried it myself, just throwing it out there.

http://www.collectornotepad.com/