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A post I made on Pentrace about thoughts on...
What the big deal is about. Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. - (warning: long post) Posted by Mark Bacas (mbacas) on June 17, 2009, 11:42 pm, in reply to “Please explain - what is the big deal about Face Book….why not just write a letter? “
These are just some of my thoughts/opinions.
First let me say that I don’t believe that Facebook or Twitter would have to replace the hand written letter. If...
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May 2009
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Twitter Fountain Pen Search →
Interested in Fountain Pens or people that tweet about them. This uses Twitter’s search engine to display tweets containing “Fountain Pen” (or Pens).
I didn’t even know about the “Show Conversation” thing. That’s pretty cool.
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10 Great Notebooks Productive People Love -... →
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April 2009
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Playing for Change - Peace Through Music →
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Noodler's Ink Starter Kit →
This looks pretty cool. It’s basically some of Noodler’s ink repackaged, but the repackaging looks way nice.
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http://pentiques.wordpress.com/ →
Kim’s Blog from Pentiques
Shaheen - Britian's Got Talent →
12 Year Old Singing on the Show - Nice!
The Art of Letter Writing →
March 2009
2 posts
Atlanta Pen Show - Pen Seminar Notes →
First let me say that if you were at the show and came to my seminar, “Thanks!”.
Things to set in your camera
1. Set your camera to a manual mode if available.
2. Turn off the flash.
2. Use…
His Nibs.com update -- Back in the saddle →
His Nibs.com update — Back in the saddle
Hello all,
Sorry for the delay since the last newsletter update. As
many of you know, my wife Teresa’s oldest brother
passed away about a month ago,…
February 2009
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Atlanta Pen Show - 2009 →
I’m really looking forward to the new show. Last year I got a table but this year I don’t think I will. I much prefer walking around and visiting with other’s.
I’ll also be doing a seminar on…
January 2009
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Lost Pen →
While deployed in the middle east I lost my favorite pen. I don’t know the make of it, I bought it at a Christmas holiday booth that had pens along with other things.
It was thin byt heavy. The…
December 2008
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Waterman →
Waterman ceased production of the 94 in the mid to late 1930s.
Parker T-1 →
Parker introduced the first integral nib pen, the T-1, in 1970.
Lewis Waterman →
Lewis Waterman bought his first hard rubber parts from the Day Rubber Co. of Seymour CT in 1883.
November 2008
2 posts
His Nibs.com update -- Promised restocking →
His Nibs.com update — Promised restocking
November 19th, 2008
As mentioned in the last newsletter, I was
expecting orders from China, Pakistan and
India. China arrived first.
So, in no…
Madrid Pen Show - 11/21 thru 11/23 →
Goooooooood Morning, just a few days for Madrid Pen Show, we are excited counting the hours for the Show. Everything is ready, and I need to say that this year we have had more dealers requesting…
October 2008
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Tuff-Writer / Help Sourcing Large Pen Boxes? →
This is something new I’ve cooked up recently. A little bigger than other pens, uses a Fisher clone pressurized cartridge. Has a satin finish on the colored pens which resists finger-prints better…
Penpedia.com →
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September 2008
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Pen Show Calendar Updated →
I just updated the pen show calendar(uses the Google system). You can subscribe to the calendar, etc. If you have any other ideas or details you’d like me to add just let me know.
Regards,
-…
June 2008
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Well, I have received shipping confirmation for my... →
Al I have to say is that if you order a Nakaya you better have some patience. Seeing as I ordered mine back in late March or early April.
The thing I don’t understand is that I ordered a basic…
May 2008
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His Nibs.com update -- New MEGA Mini and German... →
HisNibs.com update — New MEGA Mini and German homage
This update offers two new models….and a
new finish for a third. We have also
restocked a number of favorites from China,
which…
Vintage Waterman Pens - Max Davis →
This is a great reference website with lots of pictures.
On the bottom of the home page there is a special section called “Filling A Pen”.
There are 13 different methods of filling a…
More Pens for Sale →
First come first served.
mbacas@gmail.com
Prices include shipping in the US. Shipping anywhere else will be at cost.
$120 - Krone New never inked. Sterling trim and clip. 18k medium nib.
Pens for Sale →
First come first served.
mbacas@gmail.com
Prices include shipping in the US. Shipping anywhere else will be at cost.
$175 - Platinum in Sterling. New, never used, in the box with…
April 2008
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Ordered my Nakaya →
Well, I ordered my first Nakaya pen the other day. I got a Piccolo with an extra-broad nib. I decided to get one before their price increase. If I really like it I might go back and get a portable…
Atlanta Pen Show →
Well the show is almost upon us. For details you can goto the show website.
http://www.atlantapenshow.com
I actually did the show site. Fun stuff.
Anyway, hope to see you there. I’ll…
February 2008
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Update Your Bookmarks to the Pear Tree Pen... →
The Pear Tree Pen company has been working on a major overhaul of its website and shopping cart. We are nearly finished, and expect to “go live” sometime during the first week of March.
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December 2007
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PEN AFFAIR →
Glide across the page oh graceful nib
Paint my portrait with words of glib
Wet and lush your midnight ink
Saturating paper with tasty drink
Every letter most sublime
Increased pleasure with each line
Your lacquer finish as smooth as silk
With loving care were you built
A work of art,a tapestry in hand
Crafted elegance of style grand
Adorned with sterling silver dreams
In faintest light...
October 2007
3 posts
Hog Bay Software's - TaskPaper Review
A Mac application review on a pen website? What’s this about?
Well it is called Task”PAPER”.
So, what is TaskPaper you ask.
Well it is a very “simple to use” version of software that implements the GTD (Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity) method of task organization and list keeping. Actually, you don’t have to “do” GTD to...
Test Posting from TextMate
I’m just testing something out. read more (via PenPassion.com - A Passion for Pens - A Passion for Pens)
The Writing Desk: Fountain Pen Ink Colour... →
This is a very nice way to compare some different inks.
Nice!
September 2007
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Mint | Refreshing Money Management →
Interesting way of managing your money online and seeing where you spend your moolah!