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I recently bought an esterbrook off that infamous auction site. The seller didn't seem particularly knowledgeable but in the description it was mentioned that the sac seemed to be in good shape. I took the chance (it was selling for a price that I wouldn't have minded having to resac it anyway) and got the pen.

 

To my surprise the sac was not only functional but also has ESTERBROOK written across it in yellow.

 

 

I am very glad I took the chance and now I have an esterbrook for daily carry. :D

 

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Be cautious. Though pliable, the sac is still 50 year old rubber. Congratulations on you new pen.

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Well done, but I'm going to echo what other members have said - better re-sac that baby anyway. If it's a daily user, you don't want the old sac to give way suddenly. What I've done when I restore a pen with the original printed sac is carefully cut it off the nipple and keep it as a curiosity. Best of luck.

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You could always closely examine it for harder spots and do a pressure test on it. (Search this forum for "pressure test" with me as the author for how.)

 

If there's no hard spots and it passes a pressure test I say use it til it dies.

 

Yes, it is possible you could have a major inkcident. It's probably more likely for a lessor leaking situation though IMO.

 

I might be slightly less inclined to take it out of the house but just slightly. Pay a bit more attention during a fill with it. You might likely notice weirdness

there before you have a full blown failure.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

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Who is a lucky fellow then! Well done and congratulations! That is a splendid surprise. I hope you truly enjoy using the pen.

 

-David.

No matter how much you push the envelope, it will still be stationery. -Anon.

A backward poet writes inverse. -Anon.

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I took the risk and inked it up. Its been going strong for a week or so now and all I say is that I am very happy!

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I think someone here ("Ocala", maybe???) guessed that Esterbrook had some special magic that kept their sacs live longer than any other maker. You might be fine.

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