I have not participated in this forum for some time and was greatly saddened to find this post about Landon Smith. I never met him face to face; we lived on opposite sides of the continent and in different countries, but we'd exchanged a number of emails, both here and in another forum. I felt I'd gotten to know him a little bit – we had similar interests outside pen making. Some conflict broke out at the other site (as happens in most boards from time to time...), and Landon was the calming influence and voice of reason, simply outclassing the others, and bringing the matter to a close. I am the proud owner of one of Landon's pens; we were partners in the first 'Pine Pith' a few years ago. If Landon's family or friends ever check in here, I pass along my deepest condolences.