Ok Estieville Noobs This Deal Is For You, I've Even Done Your Homework For You

[OcalaFlGuy]

Pretty sure it's a J. I'll know and post for sure when I hear back.

 

Per the seller, the jewels are clean and the clip is tight. It is black. Come to find out, I've bought two pens before from this seller and he gladly takes returns. I didn't need to return mine. No affiliation just trying to help someone get a decent deal on a decent pen.

 

If you could get it for $20-25 you'd be doing fine.

 

Heck, you might even post here if you're interested. Maybe you can work things out ahead of time with others that may be interested.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231200444545

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

[welch]

Get this pen. $25 would be a fair price, and the 2668 nib is a nice medium. I've got a couple all-black full J's, two Bell Systems (one with the white marking warning off..oh, well), a Triple-A "skunk " (there is a disagreement among Estie lovers as to what constitute a skunk. I say any black pen with white marking's but others insist only a Bell System Pen can be skunky); a Pontiac pen, and a few SJ's.

 

This is a good pen with a nice nib. Estie made better nibs (my favorite is the 9668, but they have gotten hard to find).

 

Bring it back to FPN Estie-ville!

[OcalaFlGuy]

It would just make someone a nice starter Estie. I saw it sitting there, no bids, I had some time so fired off some questions to the seller.

 

Some here are all skeered of The Big Bad Bay, I figured getting some answers first might belay some concerns.

 

It's no spectacular Root Beer with a bodacious 9968 in it but if it were, you might not get it for $20-25 shipped either.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

[pajaro]

These are OK pens. The pen is a very good platform for discovering the world of Esterbrook nibs. The nibs unscrew easily and there are many out there for you to try, and most are at least affordable. Extra fines, fines, mediums, broads, italics, reliefs (left obliques), a whole world of fun. The 2668, the praises of which are sung by many, is a medium. Buy this pen and have fun. You can learn a lot about nibs with these pens.

[OcalaFlGuy]

I heard back from Carmen, the Seller. The pen is 5" long, looks and sounds like a J.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

[injesticate]

I've sworn off buying any more until I get my latest one up and running. I've snagged 3 - all on ebay - in the span of 2-3 weeks. 1 restored, 1 needed a new sac, and the last needs a new sac and j-bar.

[lahlahlaw]

The material for the black ones seems to even stronger than the other colors. I cut a cap apart with a dremel to get to the jewel and it was no easy task. Twisting and jerking with pliers and it never cracked. I was REALLY impressed. These make a bomb-proof daily user.

[pajaro]

I've sworn off buying any more until I get my latest one up and running. I've snagged 3 - all on ebay - in the span of 2-3 weeks. 1 restored, 1 needed a new sac, and the last needs a new sac and j-bar.

 

This is par for the course. Replacing the sac on a J series pen is the safe choice. I think maybe one J-bar in 4 has needed a replacement. Good idea to finish what you have and absorb the lessons particular to this type of pen and then move forward if you want to. You might decide they aren't your thing, and best to find out before you have a couple of dozen of them.

[OcalaFlGuy]

Well, some lucky person got it for $25 shipped.

 

IF it was one of us, just for you, I give you the June Taylor Dancing Bunnies!

 

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

[pajaro]

Holy Racing Green, Batman, another proud owner of a black pen!

 

 

Congrats!

[Runnin_Ute]

Congrats to the winner of this pen!!

[Ravenlunatic]

Thank you all. I'm looking forward to getting this little gem. It played out perfectly. $25 was the recommended price to

pay, so that was my max bid. One other bid on it, but apparently did not go over 25.

Now to come up with some supplies to replace the sac. Too much fun.

[OcalaFlGuy]

I love it when a plan comes together!

-Col. Hannibal Smith of The A-Team-

 

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl