Dear Reader, When the question arises, “Where can I find a pen friend?,” my answer is always LEX. I have been a member of The Letter Exchange (LEX) for about a dozen years now. Through them I have met and continue to correspond with many fantastic people from all walks of life. I have never […]
Archives for June 2022
Precious Possession
Dear Reader, Below is Colette’s marvelous answer to “When was the last time you saw someone using a fountain pen?” I asked if I may share this with you. She said, “Yes!” … I am more or less over jet lag and catching up with my messages. For my confirmation, my godmother gave me a […]
The Royal Fountain Pen
Dear Reader, In the aura of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, I want to share with you my favorite photo of Elizabeth II. Here we see her, majestically focused with her white gloves and bejeweled wrists, caught in poised action with her trusty Parker 51, getting ready to sign- The Writing Equipment Society takes their fountain […]