I got my first Esterbrook I won from the ebay today. It is a blue colored J double jewel with a 1550 nib. The pen is more beautiful than the picture, and its building quality is really good. I can't believe it is a very old pen. The 1550 nib is very smooth, but it feels a little bit sharp like a Pilot's 0.3 mm gel pen. Although the 1550 nib is extra fine, it is actually fine similar to the Lamy's Vista EF nib and the Waterman's Expert II F nib. I really satisfied with this purchase.
I want to get another extra fine nib from the 9XXX. What is a difference among 9450, 9550, and 9555? I want a suggestion for the broad nib, too. Thanks!
Full Version: First Esterbrook
Brian's website gives a list of the various nibs available
http://www.esterbrook.net/nibs.shtml
Richard binder's site also has good info on the renew point nibs
go here
http://richardspens.com/
and search for renew point
9450 is an extra firm fine
9550 is an extra fine
9555 is a firm fine
If you want a really fine nib you should look for the 9550.
The 1550 nib you have may be worn and that is why it is not as fine as you would like.
they don't have any tipping material like the 9xxx series nibs, so this means they wear down sooner than the 9xxx series of nibs.
for a broad nib look for a 2314 or a 9314(these are getting a little harder to find)
Good luck. You picked a great pen to get started with.
http://www.esterbrook.net/nibs.shtml
Richard binder's site also has good info on the renew point nibs
go here
http://richardspens.com/
and search for renew point
9450 is an extra firm fine
9550 is an extra fine
9555 is a firm fine
If you want a really fine nib you should look for the 9550.
The 1550 nib you have may be worn and that is why it is not as fine as you would like.
they don't have any tipping material like the 9xxx series nibs, so this means they wear down sooner than the 9xxx series of nibs.
for a broad nib look for a 2314 or a 9314(these are getting a little harder to find)
Good luck. You picked a great pen to get started with.
QUOTE (hanyul @ Aug 11 2008, 10:14 PM) 
I got my first Esterbrook I won from the ebay today. It is a blue colored J double jewel with a 1550 nib. The pen is more beautiful than the picture, and its building quality is really good. I can't believe it is a very old pen. The 1550 nib is very smooth, but it feels a little bit sharp like a Pilot's 0.3 mm gel pen. Although the 1550 nib is extra fine, it is actually fine similar to the Lamy's Vista EF nib and the Waterman's Expert II F nib. I really satisfied with this purchase.
I want to get another extra fine nib from the 9XXX. What is a difference among 9450, 9550, and 9555? I want a suggestion for the broad nib, too. Thanks!
I want to get another extra fine nib from the 9XXX. What is a difference among 9450, 9550, and 9555? I want a suggestion for the broad nib, too. Thanks!
QUOTE (hanyul @ Aug 11 2008, 10:14 PM)
I got my first Esterbrook I won from the ebay today. It is a blue colored J double jewel with a 1550 nib. The pen is more beautiful than the picture, and its building quality is really good. I can't believe it is a very old pen. The 1550 nib is very smooth, but it feels a little bit sharp like a Pilot's 0.3 mm gel pen. Although the 1550 nib is extra fine, it is actually fine similar to the Lamy's Vista EF nib and the Waterman's Expert II F nib. I really satisfied with this purchase.
I want to get another extra fine nib from the 9XXX. What is a difference among 9450, 9550, and 9555? I want a suggestion for the broad nib, too. Thanks!
I want to get another extra fine nib from the 9XXX. What is a difference among 9450, 9550, and 9555? I want a suggestion for the broad nib, too. Thanks!
Congratulations!
I got my Blue J today (complained a little about its clip in a recent post, but no big deal) and they are some mighty fine pens, eh?
I now have three Js and and am impressed that all of them look and feel and function as if practically new.
I have been enjoying my 9048 and my 9178 (which is a little flexible and a little toothy). I want an elusive 9314, too.
Best,
Mars
BTW,
When you click on Brian's website http://www.esterbrook.net/nibs.shtml and click "nibs for sale"
it says, "I am sorry, but I am no longer taking inquiries." Nice site, though.
Best,
Mars
When you click on Brian's website http://www.esterbrook.net/nibs.shtml and click "nibs for sale"
it says, "I am sorry, but I am no longer taking inquiries." Nice site, though.
Best,
Mars
Hmmm, I'm sure that link worked for me yesterday......
I've just sourced a 9284 - which seem to command silly prices on fleabay. I'm still persevering with my 2314M though......
I've just sourced a 9284 - which seem to command silly prices on fleabay. I'm still persevering with my 2314M though......
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