Spirit Of Life design by Henry Simpole

[smk]

Congratulations on the acquisition esterbex - it is indeed surprisingly well balanced. I also expect it to be too big for me but find it quite easy to 'wield'.

 

GP - here's what my IF nib did (I know I know - I should've gone for the IB :embarrassed_smile: )

 

 

MB Racing Green in SOL with CS IF nib.

 

Salman

[Ghost Plane]

I think anything more than an IM might be pushing it for your script. :hmm1:

 

Got to fire mine up and see what I can do. :ph34r:

[esterbex]

Now here's a photo taken today at the Arkansas Pen Club meeting in Little Rock.....There's the hand that can handle the Spirit! Looks like an Esterbrook in my hand....

 

 

 

 

[Chris Chalmers]

I just had a thought that I won't even write here.....ooh!!

Whose big mitt is that???? :ltcapd:

[esterbex]

His name is Andrew....and he is a gentle giant.....

[esterbex]

Edited December 2, 2012 by esterbex

[billydo]

Here's the homeless pen in all its glory!

 

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8236546877_eee67de949_b.jpg

 

For the full story of this beauty please visit Henry's website: http://www.henrysimpole.com/the-homeless-pen

 

[smk]

I think anything more than an IM might be pushing it for your script. :hmm1:

 

You're right, in fact I think even this IF is too big for this hand - notice all the closed e's. An IB would have been great for writing in an italic-like style though which isn't that great with the stock IF nib.

 

S.

[esterbex]

I wonder how the Homeless compares in size to the Spirit....It is a very elegant pen. It won't be homeless long.

[Ghost Plane]

Was wondering the same thing myself.

[vannesspen]

Now here's a photo taken today at the Arkansas Pen Club meeting in Little Rock.....There's the hand that can handle the Spirit! Looks like an Esterbrook in my hand....

 

 

 

 

[vannesspen]

Now here's a photo taken today at the Arkansas Pen Club meeting in Little Rock.....There's the hand that can handle the Spirit! Looks like an Esterbrook in my hand....

 

 

 

 

 

I guess I missed this photo op- I would have had you in the picture too. For effect. You- next to Andrew. The wonderful pen that was a centerpiece of discussion.

[vannesspen]

I forgot to add that Henry will be in the U.S. at the beginning of March 2013. Interested in viewing his work up close? Well this spring is your chance. Want more info? well message esterbex, or yours truly.

[Ghost Plane]

If that conflicts with my mid-March writers' conference, someone is going to suffer serious bodily harm.

[esterbex]

If that conflicts with my mid-March writers' conference, someone is going to suffer serious bodily harm.

 

March 8-10, 2013? Is that mid?

Edited December 3, 2012 by esterbex

[Ghost Plane]

I think they said it was around the 15th. Have to track it down as soon as they post the final schedule. :hmm1:

[esterbex]

Ok, GP...don't tease me....

 

And speaking of teases....The Vanness' have posted some of the pics taken of pens at the last meeting. I just had to nick it and show the Spirit in relation to a Parker Black Giant.....check out the nib on that monster!

Chris, I believe that one has your name on it!

 

[Chris Chalmers]

Ok, GP...don't tease me....

 

And speaking of teases....The Vanness' have posted some of the pics taken of pens at the last meeting. I just had to nick it and show the Spirit in relation to a Parker Black Giant.....check out the nib on that monster!

Chris, I believe that one has your name on it!

 

Dear Wendi......which 'one' do you mean???

[esterbex]

Haha! The Giant of course.....your name is already on your Spirit! Oh, but that is not true....GP's name is....Haha!

[Chris Chalmers]

Methinks Miss Wendi is due a lie down in a nice dark room for a while! :roflmho: far too much excitement lately!

 

The advent of Flower Fairy pens is nigh too.......but I would prefer mine after the Holiday postal mayhem!

 

Neal and Henry......that is me on the website, requesting some size comparisons and nib details...please I just love the look of that orphan!