So...what's Been Going On In Estieland?

[injesticate]

I've been on a self-imposed absence from the FPN since Thanksgiving (I think). In that time, I've not purchased any pens and very little ink, though I did watch and bid on a few items on the 'bay recently.

 

Have I missed anything exciting? What's the word on the brand revival? How y'all been?

[FarmBoy]

What's the word on the brand revival?

The box is really nice and it comes with a pen.

[Sasha Royale]

Was this a six-month cleansing ? Were you in rehab ?

I check one of the new Esterbrooks, the last time I was out.

It is a good pen. No character. I have a score of lever-fill Esterbrooks that I love.

[bfg]

I haven't seen one of the new Esterbrooks in real life but from the pictures they appear to be quite ordinary cartridge converter pens that have nothing whatever to do with the historic brand.

[inkstainedruth]

I haven't seen one of the new Esterbrooks in real life but from the pictures they appear to be quite ordinary cartridge converter pens that have nothing whatever to do with the historic brand.

Yup, that's the general consensus about them. There was a long thread about them last winter, including Brian Anderson posting a link to his and Lisa's video review.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[injesticate]

I remember a lengthy thread, but left before the actual release of the pens. They held zero appeal for me, but the drama surrounding the FB page was interesting to read.

 

No rehab, no incarceration, and no sign of detoxification. After a 14 year hiatus, I finished my degree. Taking the classes online, I knew if I even opened the FPN, I'd get sucked in. But, it's finished now (got the grade for my last course today, as a matter of fact).

[mmg122]

Congratulations!

 

Time to buy yourself a new pen as a reward??

 

Sorry. Couldn't help myself.

[injesticate]

Thanks!

 

No new pens that appeal at the moment, so I finally bought a DSLR (on sale). Saving up my mileage reimbursement at work for little rewards is pretty sweet. I might look into getting a Lamy or TWSBI in the future, but I'm happy with my Esterbrooks, so maybe not

[delano]

A self imposed moratorium on pen purchases would be a herculean task for me. Kudos to you!

 

Other than the new Esterbrook Monstrosity, I can't think of anything that came out in this time. Speaking of the new Esterbrook, were you still active when the Visionairre was being offered on Kickstarter?

[injesticate]

I hadn't yet found the FPN in 2013, though I've used fountain pens off and on for years. I'd never heard of the Visionnaire, so I just did a quick search. Is this the same fellow who brought out the new Esterbrook?

[esterbrookj]

No new fountains pens that appeal to you at the moment you say...Have you considered a vintage Sheaffer Targa?

I will never stop promoting that pen. It is truly amazing.

 

-Evan

[injesticate]

I have been outbid on a Targa or two

[FarmBoy]

I forgot, I bought a Ballpoint Esterbrook.

The news caused a ripple in the Esterbrook continuum.

[injesticate]

Whoops. I won what was listed as an 80's Targa, black epoxy finish, gold F nib. Don't know if I paid too much, and now just waiting on shipment from Thailand.