I just recieved my first Estie last night. A very nice green SJ purchased on the marketplace.
Is there anyway to properly determine the age?
I just read through some info of Richard binder's site and it appears that the pen could be as old as 1948 vintage? It is in very good shape so I doubt it's that old but if it is it looks great.
Thanks,
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Double jewel J pens started in 1948. Early examples had what I refer to as a "spade" style lever, while later pens had a "spoon" style. No definitive date on the later, hwever, but if I would hazard a guess, I'd say mid to late 1950's for the spoon style.
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Brian
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Brian
Although Brian is too modest to say anything, his website is fantastic for info on all things Esterbrook. Check it out.
Cheers,
John
Cheers,
John
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| Double jewel J pens started in 1948. Early examples had what I refer to as a "spade" style lever, while later pens had a "spoon" style. No definitive date on the later, hwever, but if I would hazard a guess, I'd say mid to late 1950's for the spoon style. |
It has the spoon lever.
The seller let me request a nib and I chose the 2556. It feels a little scratchy but I guess you'll get that with a firm fine. Can these be smoothed like a hard tipped nib?
With the 2556 you have to be careful smoothing it as it is really just the end of the nib folded over, which is why you see so many of these without a folded tip and scratchy.
I'm not very good with smoothing, but others here will be happy to eschew the virtues of nib smoothing.
Best-
Brian
I'm not very good with smoothing, but others here will be happy to eschew the virtues of nib smoothing.
Best-
Brian
| QUOTE (samuel07 @ Mar 27 2007, 04:09 PM) |
| I just recieved my first Estie last night. |
Good for you and now you only have a bazillion to go.
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