Somewhat embarrassed...

[Rednaxela]

Beautiful! How does it write?

[Empty_of_Clouds]

It's set up to take Cementee 2552 nibs. The ergonomics of the holder fit my hand well and the balance is spot on.  How I write is another matter entirely (hint: like an arthritic three-legged spider).

[Rednaxela]

Sounds good! Congratulations on the purchase!

[melanie jane]

Erm... I tend to be a bit shy about talking with people of high skills and education.  And I was also badly put off by one maker, which did not help at all.

Please don't be shy talking to makers - penturning is not rocket science!  If they're not willing to help or advise you, then simply find someone else; it's definitely their loss not yours.  I've stopped taking custom orders recently, but I'm always willing to talk to customers and try and help them as best I can.  Finding the perfect pen for someone is very often a two way process, so don't feel shy about asking questions.

Anyway, your new holder looks lovely.  Chris makes some fabulous pens.   

[AnasaziWrites]

Those are beautiful pens. Good choice.

[Empty_of_Clouds]

And... I've just been super lucky to be able to acquire one further holder from @melanie jane of EnglishPenCrafts.  I've hankered after an organic looking ergonomic holder for a while, and getting one made of Yew wood re-connects me with my dear old England.

Just got to go and fidget by the mailbox for a couple of weeks now!

[Empty_of_Clouds]

My humble little collection.  This should do me for quite some time, methinks.



Top to bottom:

Ergonomic oblique holder in carved Yew by Melanie of EnglishPenCrafts

Oblique holder in rosewood burl, mastodon ivory and gabon ebony by Chris Yoke of YokePens

Oblique holder in maple with assorted dyed burls also by Chris Yoke