I am so so so happy. The other day, I fixed my fountain pen that I bought in London at the National Gallery. It wasn't working a while ago, and I thought, "Oh, great. Another typical souvenir that won't even work anymore." I bought all these ink cartridges for the pen, too. So, I had put it away and forgot about it. Then on Wednesday, I was really bored at my desk, and I saw my poor fountain pen in my pen cubby. I took it out and started researching fountain pens on the internet, thinking that maybe I can find info on how to fix it. I don't know why I didn't think of that before.
I got info on cleaning fountain pens, and I started cleaning it and putting it back together (it actually fell apart after I cleaned it), and now it works!! I was so happy. I'm still happy. I'm so glad it works. It's funny how a fountain pen can make me happy.
Now that I know how to take care of it, I researched the company that makes the ink cartridges for it and found that they sell their ink here in the states--I thought that it would be just a European company that sold their stuff in Europe. The company, J. Herbin, has been making ink and sealing wax and quills since 1670!!! The kings in France would use their ink. That's so amazing.
I'm really into old-fashioned stuff like that. Sealing wax is so cool! I think I might buy some if I ever come across it. I'd love to get a letter that's been sealed with sealing wax.
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i just totally remembered that you have sealing wax!!! hahaha. I kinda like the smell of old books. I like being in old libraries too. Old buildings are awesome too. And looking at old paintings is such a bizarre experience because you're looking at the same thing the painter would be looking at, and if you look at a really famous painting, so many people before you have also stared at the same painting. to me, it's also more evidence that all people are connected.
that is so cool that you have sealing wax! i'm totally getting some when I have the chance. i put my address in that ringo thing you sent me--it's my home address, just to let you know. thanks
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