Has Anyone Heard Of Henry Simpole?

[Truffle Finder]

Since returning to England, I have [i think!] got over my Jet-Lag, and am back in harness.

I telephoned the Princess, to find out when it would be convenient to deliver the William Morris Pen which she had ordered before she went to Hollywood to stay with the other film star friend of hers [she had given one of the Simpini Pens to him!] she will be back in London this afternoon, so I think that she will want me to do my home-delivery service tomorrow!

So, I am now busy lining some more boxes, [having sold so many pens while I was in Little Rock!] As tedious as it is to sort the boxes out, it is really rather pleasant to 'supply the demand!'

Back to work!

Truffle Finder.

[esterbex]

Here are some pics watch_art posted from the Arkansas show...nice details....A few of these did not return to Blighty....http://newtonpens.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/0241.jpg?w=700&h=

http://newtonpens.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/0271.jpg?w=1400&h=

http://newtonpens.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/0251.jpg?w=1000&h=http://newtonpens.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/0191.jpg?w=1200&h=http://newtonpens.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/0201.jpg?w=1000&h=http://newtonpens.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/0231.jpg?w=700&h=http://newtonpens.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/0221.jpg?w=700&h=http://newtonpens.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/0181.jpg?w=700&h=http://newtonpens.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/0211.jpg?w=700&h=

[Chris Chalmers]

Thank you Wendi - for posting all these lovely photos!!

 

Congratulations on your new pens too - and custom nibs - I'm drooling here!

 

I think wee can agree that Henry and Bruno have 'arrived'!!!

Shawn's pens are amazing too - we just stand on the side-lines watching stars finding their place in the Firmament!!!

[Ghost Plane]

A lot more would have stayed this side if these pictures were posted BEFORE the show so we'd know what was available. :gaah: :bonk:

[tenney]

Or if it was a pen show in California -- folks here REALLY love overlays.

[esterbex]

I telephoned the Princess, to find out when it would be convenient to deliver the William Morris Pen which she had ordered before she went to Hollywood to stay with the other film star friend of hers [she had given one of the Simpini Pens to him!] she will be back in London this afternoon, so I think that she will want me to do my home-delivery service tomorrow!

Truffle Finder.

 

 

Awaiting an update....

[Truffle Finder]

I was due to arrive at the apartment at 12.30pm, and having been 'accepted' through the security door, I was then told that the lift was being serviced, and that the stairs were the only option! So, I climbed the stairs [five floors I think!] and by the time I got to the top floor, I was really in need of my ventilator!

I was quickly ushered into the apartment, and sat down to recover. It was a little embarrassing but I soon regained my composure.

We then had a conversation about the pen that I was delivering, and I explained about the engraved initials, which had been requested when she had ordered the pen.

I must say that I was very grateful to have the much easier [gravity assisted] journey 'down' the stairs, compared to the journey up to her apartment!

Truffle Finder.

[esterbex]

OK....sorry if I can't seem to control myself....but I feel like a new grandmom with a new grandkid and I can't stop snapping or showing photos of it....a veritable clichè. Indulge me please.

Chocolates with a lovely blue baby topping...I couldn't resist.

 

 

 

 

Edited March 16, 2013 by esterbex

[Bruno]

OK....sorry if I can't seem to control myself....but I feel like a new grandmom with a new grandkid and I can't stop snapping or showing photos of it....a veritable clichè. Indulge me please.

Chocolates with a lovely blue baby topping...I couldn't resist.

 

What a beauty!!!

 

(OK... I may be just a little bit biased.)

 

-Bruno

[Truffle Finder]

Bruno, I think that you have every right to feel a bit biased!

I received lots of comments about the base pens of the Simpini model, while I was at the Little Rock pen show.

I might add, that there were some nice comments made regarding the overlay patterns too!!! :embarrassed_smile:

Truffle Finder.

[reprieve]

Ooo, I like the clip on the Simpini. My orange beauty is currently drinking Iroshizuku Kon-peki. I'm still trying to master the wet noodle flex nib.

[reprieve]

PS: Here's a poor quality photo from a few months ago. I can't remember if I ever posted it.

 

L to R: Nakaya Mini Decapod, Watch Art zebra stripes, orange piston-fill Simpini with a super-flex Conklin nib!

[Truffle Finder]

Now it's my turn to be an itsey-bitsy bit biased!

I think that all three look really good, but the one on the right is the nicest!

I think, anyway! :embarrassed_smile: :hmm1

There y'go! :

Truffle Finder.

[my63]

Hi Henry is this what you meant?

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8570034480_8b12ede9a0_z.jpg

IMG_0114 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8568932863_b903bedcda_z.jpg

IMG_0108 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I plan on covering this with brown or maybe green leather.

 

Thanks for the patient explanations I think I understand what you meant now.

 

Michael

[Truffle Finder]

Hi My63, from Tyneside!!!

Yes, you've got the principal right, but the wood looks to me to be too 'thick'!

There is no need for the two 'arms' of the right-angle to be any longer than one centimetre in length.

When the two pieces are stuck together [back to back], I think that you will find that there would be more than enough space for even quite 'thick' pens to be housed. It is difficult to know from your pictures exactly what size your pieces of wood are, but they certainly look too big to me.

Don't go any further, I will buy a piece of the size that I think you will need, and I will include the piece in the parcel that I am due to send you,OK?

STYS!

Truffle Finder.

PS. The cuckoos are nesting early this year!

[my63]

Hi My63, from Tyneside!!!

Yes, you've got the principal right, but the wood looks to me to be too 'thick'!

There is no need for the two 'arms' of the right-angle to be any longer than one centimetre in length.

When the two pieces are stuck together [back to back], I think that you will find that there would be more than enough space for even quite 'thick' pens to be housed. It is difficult to know from your pictures exactly what size your pieces of wood are, but they certainly look too big to me.

Don't go any further, I will buy a piece of the size that I think you will need, and I will include the piece in the parcel that I am due to send you,OK?

STYS!

Truffle Finder.

PS. The cuckoos are nesting early this year!

Thanks Henry

I understand what you mean I have been to the timber merchants this moring and now have the 1cm scotia molding I will try it later.

Thanks

Michael

[Truffle Finder]

Hi Michael,

I've just got back from my timber merchant, and read your posting here!

Anyway, I got a piece of the type that I have used, and I have stuck two pieces on a piece of cardboard, so that you will be able to see how you can accomodate almost any thickness of pen.

I will be going to post the box off to you today, so please wait until you get it, and you never know, it might be quite helpful!

Take care!

Truffle Finder.

[Truffle Finder]

Hi Michael!

The parcel has gone off!!!I just hope that the little example is a help.

Regards,

Truffle Finder.

[my63]

Thanks Henry

I look forward to receiving the package I have been trying different methods I am getting there I really appreciate your help.

 

This is my latest attempt

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8574422868_2c08fdb542_z.jpg

IMG_0141 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks again

 

Michael

Edited March 20, 2013 by my63

[my63]

Hi Henry

Parcel arrived yesterday I will open it next week when the builders have finished and we get some of the dust cleaned up.

Thanks

Michael