January 2011
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December 2010
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June 2009
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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...
Jun 18th
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May 2009
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May 24th
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May 8th
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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.
May 7th
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10 Great Notebooks Productive People Love -... →
May 6th
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May 4th
April 2009
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Playing for Change - Peace Through Music →
Apr 29th
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Apr 27th
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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.
Apr 24th
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Apr 24th
Apr 24th
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http://pentiques.wordpress.com/ →
Kim’s Blog from Pentiques
Apr 23rd
Shaheen - Britian's Got Talent →
12 Year Old Singing on the Show - Nice!
Apr 23rd
The Art of Letter Writing →
Apr 20th
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…
Mar 24th
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,…
Mar 5th
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…
Feb 18th
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…
Jan 2nd
December 2008
3 posts
Waterman →
Waterman ceased production of the 94 in the mid to late 1930s.
Dec 4th
Parker T-1 →
Parker introduced the first integral nib pen, the T-1, in 1970.
Dec 4th
Lewis Waterman →
Lewis Waterman bought his first hard rubber parts from the Day Rubber Co. of Seymour CT in 1883.
Dec 4th
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…
Nov 22nd
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…
Nov 18th
October 2008
2 posts
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…
Oct 30th
Penpedia.com →
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Oct 16th
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, -…
Sep 19th
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…
Jun 20th
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…
May 29th
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…
May 27th
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.
May 3rd
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…
May 3rd
April 2008
2 posts
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…
Apr 2nd
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…
Apr 2nd
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. read more
Feb 15th
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...
Dec 31st
October 2007
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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...
Oct 31st
Test Posting from TextMate
I’m just testing something out. read more (via PenPassion.com - A Passion for Pens - A Passion for Pens)
Oct 16th
The Writing Desk: Fountain Pen Ink Colour... →
This is a very nice way to compare some different inks. Nice!
Oct 8th
September 2007
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Mint | Refreshing Money Management →
Interesting way of managing your money online and seeing where you spend your moolah!
Sep 20th