Is This Red Sj An Icicle?

[kidde]

Saw this on "that" site and took a stab at it assuming it is, number 151342203626. My cut and paste skills are poor, if someone could link it I'd appreciate it.

So, a waste of money, or another vein of Esty madness?

 

Paul

[79spitfire]

This one? Yes it's a red Icicle. They are pretty pens but the plastic is a bit more fragile. I suspect that is part of the reason they are less common. The Gregg nib on it looks to have seen better days as well.

 

BTW, if your happy with it, how could it possibly be a waste? I have a similar icicle, but in an orangeish hue, like a weird cross between red and brown (or bronze). I think that is about what I paid for mine.

[OcalaFlGuy]

Paul, yes it's a 'Cicle but it's an LJ not a SJ. Nib or not, that's a good price especially resacced.

 

I'm not sure I'd go so far as say it's a more fragile plastic. UNLESS it's the final rendition 'cicle we've discussed recently (and that isn't). I will agree the plastic Looks different and it's kind of translucency may make it Appear less durable but you don't see the shrinkage in them you do with the final version or the preponderance of cap edge cracks like on the pastels.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

[kidde]

Bruce, thanks for getting back to me. Did I just open a vortex to the darker side of Esterbrook? I promise, I just needed a good pen.

I remember saying "Heck, even an Estiebook would do." (bleep), they almost give them away, maybe one of each color, only two or three. How many? Oh my! Sizes? Three sizes for each color too? (bleep). Can I just have my boss send you my check.

And all this before the talk turned around to nibs.

I hold all of you responsible for the ink in my veins and the zero's in my bank account.

 

Paul

[mr2txaggie]

 

 

Aww,

 

Come on Paul, all of us?? And we all have a little ink in our veins!! All zeroes?? Now, take a deep breath and relax. There that is better. Just buy the nibs one or two here and there. It doesn't hurt so bad, now, that's a good boy.

 

The reason I'm perusing the Esterbrook Forum, is that I'm thinking of going Estie-vintage.

 

aggie