Preferences.

It’s a simple enough concept. You ask yourself or anyone for that matter, “What do you like?”

Today, I’m thinking about my preference for handwritten letters on good bond paper using fine fountain pens.

I’d be sitting at my writing desk, a drink sitting dutifully on a coaster nearby, a primed and ready pipe warm in my left hand, and in my right hand, one of the beauties below.

These are some of my favorite fountain pens. I don’t own any of these. They are far too expensive for a man of simple means like me. I do have a few fountain pens, a couple of them from the 40’s. They’re nice, but I hesitate to use them as I don’t want to ruin them.

Looking at pieces of art like these just makes me want to write, and if you’ve read any of my previous posts, you’ll know how I think receiving a handwritten letter is a very personal gift.

I like the names of these pens as well… (All but the Parker 51, Walden Pond and Fat Boy are by Mont Blanc).