Reply to: Italics

[EternalOptimist]

Unfortunately the art of letter writing has been lost. I used to enjoy sitting down and composing a letter properly. I got an italic pen in the summer sales but haven't really mastered the thing yet.

The trick is, dont try to write. Try drawing square boxes that look like letters then put little tails on them, as required

[Diver]

I enjoy fiddling with my Mont Blanc during meetings....

Wash your mouth out!!!!

and your hands

[Diver]

I have a good selection of Biro's

[Tingles]

I enjoy fiddling with my Mont Blanc during meetings....

[Sysman]

I have to admit that having secretly coveted a decent fountain pen for years I recently got one & I love it, a black & silver waterman loaded with purple ink.

As it takes more concentration to write with it I think you tend to slow down and be more aware of what you are writing - my meeting notes have become a lot more concise.

Unfortunately the art of letter writing has been lost. I used to enjoy sitting down and composing a letter properly. I got an italic pen in the summer sales but haven't really mastered the thing yet.

[Halo Jones]

cider & black :blimey that brings back some memories

[Pondlife]

<Goth stereotyping>

Surely the purple ink is so that if it leaks it just looks like you've split your cider and black.

</Goth stereotyping>

[George Parr]

I dont think I got much out of my schooling, but one thing I do treasure is that I was taught how to write with an Italic fountain pen.

Hmm - an Italic fountain pen. I've never heard of that make.

(Only joking, before someone comments)

[Halo Jones]

Second only to green on the fruit loop scale!

Oh indeed purple is the colour of choice, professional appearance with a fountain pen individualism on the ink.

Lewis Carroll wrote Alice in purple ink: creativity at its best

As for fruit loop – I have never claimed to be normal (I mean I married BGG)

[The Lone Gunman]

purple ink?

Second only to green on the fruit loop scale!

[chef]

...a black & silver waterman loaded with purple ink...

purple ink?

[Halo Jones]

I have to admit that having secretly coveted a decent fountain pen for years I recently got one & I love it, a black & silver waterman loaded with purple ink.

As it takes more concentration to write with it I think you tend to slow down and be more aware of what you are writing - my meeting notes have become a lot more concise.

[cailin maith]

you can sign with it - maximum respect.
I can never get it to do curly stuff, just angular Italic-stuff

I would tear the paper if I tried to sign

My signature is very girly so it's not too much of a problem more curly than angular!

[EternalOptimist]

Same here - I always used one at school/college - it's in my desk drawer now and I use it for signing.... most people think it's bonkers but I like it!

you can sign with it - maximum respect.
I can never get it to do curly stuff, just angular Italic-stuff

I would tear the paper if I tried to sign

[cailin maith]

I dont think I got much out of my schooling, but one thing I do treasure is that I was taught how to write with an Italic fountain pen.
I still use it for special occasions like responding to wedding invites, parties, I used it to write my will.
It sort of adds a bit of gravitas or dignity to things

Same here - I always used one at school/college - it's in my desk drawer now and I use it for signing.... most people think it's bonkers but I like it!