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Fountain Pen's - Beginning of a Collection [2017 ~ 2018]

My current interest is in my nascent Fountain Pen Collection and I've been planning how best to proceed over the next 12 Months increasing my Collection to a total of Six (6) Pens.  Presently, I own only three (3) Pens; all Metropolitan's and feel it necessary to add some variety & quality. Current Inventory Pilot Metropolitan Classic (Black) Retro Pop (Turquoise) Retro Pop (Purple) Iroshizuku Ink Kon-Peki Murusaki-Shikibu Future Desired: Pens Pilot Custom 74 Black -- $75 -- Mar 2018 Platinum 3776 Blue -- $75 -- Aug 2018 Platinum 3776 Red -- $ 75 -- Dec 2018 Accessories Pen Case (3 Pack) -- $25 -- Aug 2018 Estimated Outlay -- $250 Update 12/31/17 I've delayed my planned purchases and will make them contingent on successfully passing my Certification Exams for Python and R respectively.  The dates can vary, but more or less I want to 'win' these pens by passing the examinations. The Metropolitans have held up well and are being reinked every few days due to my s
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Fountain Pen - Pilot Metropolitan - Retro Pop

I ordered two (2) Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pens from the Retro Pop Collection in Turquoise & Purple.  Both are Fine Point Nibs and with exception of the Color & Design patterns on the cross section they are identical to the Metropolitan Classic Collection. I'm Glad I purchased additional Metropolitan Fountain Pens as it does make life easier having several pens to choose from rather than rely on a single pen. Contents The pens come in the same standard packaging as other Pilot Metropolitan's and includes both a single Black Cartridge & Con-20 Style Ink Converter.  It makes the Metropolitan's probably the best starter pen as it has everything you need to begin writing.   Nib Both pens were a bit scratchy after their first inking of Iroshizuku Ink.  I grabbed my Metropolitan Classic and confirmed it writes smoother and I'm guessing these just need to be used a while to adjust & align the Nib's.  I vaguely recall the Classic was very scratch
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Lost my Platinum Century 3776 Fountain Pen

It appears I've misplaced and possibly lost my beloved Platinum Century 3776 Fountain Pen.  This is a bummer as it cost me quite a bit of money; estimating $75 ($65 Pen + $10 Converter). While I have my Pilot Metropolitan, it's not the same as having a Gold Nib Pen.  I'm not ready yet to invest in another expensive Fountain Pen and will have to think about how to better ensure I avoid misplacing and losing such an expensive item. A real bummer....
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