Purchasing Advice for Esterbrooks

[jszh]

I feel that either I or you are confused about what you are looking for. Esterbrook made dip pens long before they made fountain pens.

 

 

Sorry, I was off topic and didn't make it clear. I was talking about dip pen nibs in my first paragraph. I found sometimes it was hard to tell what a dip pen (nib) is for by just looking at the no. or name. For instance, the Esterbrook "art and drafting" pens. Were they designed for writing or both calligraphy and drawing? Or it is just a matter of personal preference and one needs to try the dip pens?

Edited June 3, 2010 by jszh

[jszh]

You are right, Brian, I guess 2314 and 9314 are the same as 1314 but more available.

 

 

I think a 1314 nib for $60 plus shipping is too much.

 

The thing is you can't find them. They were made for a very short period of time in the early 1930's. If you want the same cut of nib you can get a 2314 for much less. I wouldn't consider this a nib to be used.

 

Best-

Brian

[Brian Anderson]

You are right, Brian, I guess 2314 and 9314 are the same as 1314 but more available.

Granted, the 1314 is listed as a "Flexible" stub, but that's a question for a different thread I suppose.

 

Best-

Brian

[ANM]

Here is a link to Esterbrook dip pen and samples of what they can do. It was posted by Rabbit and I am very grateful to him for doing it.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/140854-esterbrook-dip-pens-booklet/