Steve Cleary

Hi, I'm Steve a 47 years young police officer, in Liverpool UK, home of the Beatles (though they are not my cup of tea)

My interests are many and varied, in fact I seem to find a new one every month. Those interests that have remained constant over the years include, reading, writing, generally and poor poetry in particular, drinking to excess and general carousing.

I have always used fountain pens, but in a sort of passive way. I have never considered collecting, investigating or learning much about them. However in the last couple of months my interest has blossomed and I have started in the time honoured tradition of buying everything (pen wise) that isn't nailed down. Having said that I do not think I will ever become a serious collector of pens. I am a User and my number one priority with a pen is that it must write well and be used. For me I suppose using a fountain pen is about being an individual, almost an eccentric, in today's computer world.

I stumbled across this site and read most of the biographies on the snail list. It was fascinating and yet strangely poignant when reading those of a couple of folk who have passed away.

At the moment, my rather eclectic pen collection includes 2 Parker Sonnets I have had for many years, an Aurora Ipsilon, Aurora Optima, and my divorce pen a Waterman Edson. I call it that because if my wife ever found out it's cost she would divorce me ;o) My vintage acquisitions are Waterman Ideal, Sheaffer Craftsman, Sheaffer Balance, several Sheaffer Lifetimes, and an English Burnham pen. There would be more, but alas I ran out of funds and am regrouping for this months salary and a fresh assault on the pen market.

I would be pleased to hear from anyone, young or old, pretty, handsome or ugly (like me). Any race, religion, colour, or creed, but no racists or bigots please.

Regards,

Steve.