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Title: Free Oblique holder
Post by: Empty_of_Clouds on June 07, 2018, 07:32:35 AM
This is an oblique pen holder made by ChicObliques in the UK.  It is crafted from English Yew wood, and features a grip that is based on the Ransomerian planed surface grip.  It is one of the relatively new Curv-E holders.  It is beautifully crafted and polished.

(https://i.imgur.com/1WjrdScl.jpg)

As can be seen the holder is best suited for smaller to medium sized hands.  It measures about 135 mm  in length. The holder is currently fitted with a Gillott 404 as an example, it will take 303s, zebra Gs and Leonardt Prinicipal nibs.  The picture shows it alongside a Tachikawa holder that many should be familiar with (I hope) for scale.


So, I invite expressions of interest from people who may be able to use this.  If there are a few entries I will pick one randomly.

Postage anywhere is included in this offer.   The holder is completely free.

Please be aware, as noted above, that this holder will not easily suit someone with large hands. 
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: vickiefinley on June 07, 2018, 08:27:07 AM
That is a lovely holder and I would love to have it!

Victoria
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: Vlatorn on June 07, 2018, 09:10:52 AM
I would absolutely love to have this holder. I have small hands, and being situated in Denmark it’s very hard to come by any oblique holders, not to say impossible, to try and hold them.

I have practiced a loose grip for the past months and it would be a lovely reward for ditching the death grip.

Whoever gets this, I’d like to thank you for you generosity
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: Intelsana on June 07, 2018, 12:53:09 PM
I would be interested as well! I have small hands so it would work for me.
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: Empty_of_Clouds on June 07, 2018, 05:58:59 PM
I will leave this active until Monday (local New Zealand time) and then make a selection.
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: Ergative on June 08, 2018, 03:40:24 AM
Oh, I'd love to have a shot at this too. Thank you so much for this generous offer!
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: Jennifer J on June 08, 2018, 09:26:29 AM
I am interested as well. What a generous idea.
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: FlowerCityLetters on June 08, 2018, 01:15:58 PM
It's beautiful; I've been curious about the Curv-E holders since Erica first posted about them. I have small hands and write in a more traditional grip, so I've had one of these on my to-try list since they came out.

Thank you for your generosity on the forum!
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: KristinT on June 09, 2018, 05:48:42 PM
Ooh, please consider me as well.  Small hands, and I've only had the opportunity to try cheap Chinese oblique pens.

At any rate, thanks for the opportunity!  It'll be a lovely pen for someone.  :D
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: Empty_of_Clouds on June 11, 2018, 01:57:54 AM
Okay, there were seven interested persons, and oh I wish I could give something to everyone. Alas, that I cannot.

Numbers were assigned, randomised and, in a manner reminiscent of the national lottery, a number rolled out.

The recipient of this giveaway is Jennifer J    ;D ;D

Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: AnasaziWrites on June 11, 2018, 08:03:48 AM
Well done. A very generous gift.
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: Jennifer J on June 11, 2018, 10:01:32 AM
Well, this is a really fun way to start off the week!

Thank you so much!
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: AAAndrew on June 11, 2018, 07:04:00 PM
Congrats to Jennifer, and we’ll done to Empty
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: KristinT on June 12, 2018, 10:10:09 PM
Congrats Jennifer!  I hope you'll share some of the work you and this holder will be doing together.  :D

Empty_of_Clouds, thank you again for the opportunity!
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: Empty_of_Clouds on July 02, 2018, 07:17:15 PM
I'm getting a little concerned that this hasn't arrived yet, and I have no confirmation from Jennifer. 
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: AAAndrew on July 03, 2018, 08:53:10 AM
Considering you’re so far south, and it’s winter, I’m sure NZ Post just strapped it to the back of a passing humpback whale wih a tracker and someone in South America will eventually pick it up and get it back into the post.  :D
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: Jennifer J on July 09, 2018, 02:14:13 PM
Aack, sorry Empty_of_Clouds! The humpback whale that Andrew mentioned totally did its job and made its delivery to the coast of California in record time  ;) right as we were packing up and heading on a family vacation. I am just now home and getting back on-line, and I am excited to get some time to sit down and really try it out! It sure is a petite little thing, isn't it? I think I am going to like it though. Thank you so much for giving someone else a chance with it!
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: Empty_of_Clouds on July 09, 2018, 07:17:27 PM
Cool!  8)

There was indeed a humpback whale in Dunedin harbour the other day.  There was also a southern right whale in Wellington (the capital) harbour too.   For a while there was a 'our whale is better than your whale' thing in the news here.

Glad you like the holder. Yes, it is a wee thing.  Edward markets it as a travel pen I think.  Well, enjoy!  :D
Title: Re: Free Oblique holder
Post by: Cyril Jayant on July 09, 2018, 07:52:58 PM
Lovely and a generous give away.
This holder looks fantastic and I look forwards to trying a holder like this and, it is in my wish list. ;D