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What does one expect to pay for Esterbrook nibs these days? I know the stubs and a few others are higher, but how about the relatively common ones, of both 2000 series and 9000 series? Thanks

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Between $10-$25 depending on the nib I would say. Sometimes, if you can find one on an Estie that may need a sac and a bit of flushing out of old ink than potentially cheaper. I have 9+ renew points and only paid full price for two I think!

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The 9000 series bring more than the 1000 & 2000 series. The 3000 & 8000 series nibs

are rare. The range is $10 to $30 . Venus nibs are cheaper.

 

So, do you need a replacement nib ?

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I have the following nibs:

1555 Firm Fine (Gregg)

9550 Firm Extra Fine

Venus Fine (the box has 55P Fine on the end)

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Hope I'm not highjacking this thread.

Does the construction of the tip (un-tipped, rolled or iridiumed) figure into the price?

I have my first Estie NOS # 2312 italic, for which I paid 40.00 USD

The tines appear to be straight & the feed looks like it's ebonite.

Is what I paid reasonable?

*Sailor 1911S, Black/gold, 14k. 0.8 mm. stub(JM) *1911S blue "Colours", 14k. H-B "M" BLS (PB)

*2 Sailor 1911S Burgundy/gold: 14k. 0.6 mm. "round-nosed" CI (MM) & 14k. 1.1 mm. CI (JM)

*Sailor Pro-Gear Slim Spec. Ed. "Fire",14k. (factory) "H-B"

*Kaweco SPECIAL FP: 14k. "B",-0.6 mm BLS & 14k."M" 0.4 mm. BLS (PB)

*Kaweco Stainless Steel Lilliput, 14k. "M" -0.7 mm.BLS, (PB)

 

 

 

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It seems reasonable. A couple of years ago I paid $38 for a 2312, and actually about the same for a 9312, both from ebay.

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Esterbrook stubs and italics are very hard to find. Lots of people have the4 pens, and the ease of changing nibs mean they all want a few stubs. Supply and demand.

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Where can one find a comprehensive list of Esterbrook RE-NEW nibs that would show which of the italics are in the greatest demand?

*Sailor 1911S, Black/gold, 14k. 0.8 mm. stub(JM) *1911S blue "Colours", 14k. H-B "M" BLS (PB)

*2 Sailor 1911S Burgundy/gold: 14k. 0.6 mm. "round-nosed" CI (MM) & 14k. 1.1 mm. CI (JM)

*Sailor Pro-Gear Slim Spec. Ed. "Fire",14k. (factory) "H-B"

*Kaweco SPECIAL FP: 14k. "B",-0.6 mm BLS & 14k."M" 0.4 mm. BLS (PB)

*Kaweco Stainless Steel Lilliput, 14k. "M" -0.7 mm.BLS, (PB)

 

 

 

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Here's a link to one list: http://www.esterbrook.net/nibs.shtml

 

I don't think you are going to find rarity or demand figures. The italics are not common. Flexible, italic and stub (including relief -- oblique -- stubs) are usually in demand, along with broad nibs. Ebay buy it now prices for nibs will give you an idea of demand. You have to put your own picture together, it doesn't seem to be assembled.

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The 9000 series bring more than the 1000 & 2000 series. The 3000 & 8000 series nibs

are rare. The range is $10 to $30 . Venus nibs are cheaper.

 

So, do you need a replacement nib ?

 

What is a Venus nib?
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What is a Venus nib?

Venus Pen and Pencil Company bought out Esterbrook in the late 50s, early 60s. After that, Venus became the imprint on the nibs/pens. I'm not knowledgeable enough to say whether the nibs changed or just a name change.

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It's easier to find the uncommon nibs attached to pens, but they are generally used, so be aware that condition may not be ideal. In the past year, I've somehow acquired 60 NOS nibs, most of them in large lots at the low end of the ranges posted. Personally, I think a lot of those BIN prices on eBay are way too high. Patience and diligence can find those same nibs at much better prices, along with those from Anderson Pens.

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