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A question for our Estie experts.

 

Did they make the bandless in all 3 models (J, SJ and LJ)?

Did they make it in all the usual colors?

 

Thanks for any feedback you can provide.

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All the colors.

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A question for our Estie experts.

 

Did they make the bandless in all 3 models (J, SJ and LJ)?

Did they make it in all the usual colors?

 

Thanks for any feedback you can provide.

 

The bandless pens were essentially converted Dollar pens minus the cap band and issued with 8xxx series alloy nibs. So, you shouldn't find any bandless J-pens. That said, one is now sure to be found. The Dollar pens came in full size, slender and the shorter demi. I don't recall seeing a demi, and don't have a slender bandless myself, but that doesn't mean that they weren't produced in those smaller sizes. Maybe someone else here has.

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Paul


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Thanks guys for the info. I notice that the bandless Esties currently listed on eBay come with 1xxx, 2xxx and 3xxx nibs as listed by rgbpd1 out of Memphis. Guess he's holding on to the 8xxx nibs.

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Oops, I misspoke (I claim senior moment for this week). They weren't fitted with the 8x points ('42 would have been a bit early for the Company to have gotten the new points into production), although the '43 and '44 twist fillers were, according to the Consumer Research Bulletin, 1944.

 

You'll see bandless pens occasionally with the 8x points, likely replacements. But when the US entered the war, there were still plenty of previously made Re-New-Points in stock, so I figure that as long as the point is a flat-feed, it's legit for a bandless (although I do prefer getting one with an 8x or 9x point).

 

Sorry for the misleading info.

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Paul


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Paul...no problem. I've had many a senior moment myself. In fact, my grandkids probably think I invented them.

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I've only come across one Bandless in my searches and it's a green one, but it is THE most emerald green I've ever seen on an Esty. Easily the nicest color green on any Esty I've ever seen.

 

I wonder if all the Bandless ones have such vibrant coloring?

John L

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I know what you mean, JD. The only one I've ever seen is my copper bandless and the color is probably the prettiest copper I have. Photos taken with my iPhone. The pen is actually even better than the photo.

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I know what you mean, JD. The only one I've ever seen is my copper bandless and the color is probably the prettiest copper I have. Photos taken with my iPhone. The pen is actually even better than the photo.

That is a really nice copper! Wonder why they have better coloring than the regular Dollar pens?

John L

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I'd really love to see photos of the other bandless colors and sizes...hint, hint...Paul, Todd, Bruce, Brian...anyone?

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I just got a blue one. Give me some time and I'll get a picture. I've been thinking of posting a family portrait. It's growing.

 

I also have a fairly rare Esterbrook coming! Excited.

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NobleDel...those are stunning! The colors on the Bandless pens are really saturated. So beautiful.

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GWeimer...looking forward to the family portrait, the blue one and the rare one...you tease!

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And three bandless desk pens.

 

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I forgot I have a copper bandless desk pen as well, but the coloring is nothing like I've seen on the bandless Dollar pens. The desk pen I've got looks more like a cooked salmon pink.

 

So actually I have two then, the dip less and the really nice green dollar pen. Keeping my eye out for more.

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That's it for bandless pens at our house.

NobleDel...it's hardly fair that you've acquired all the most beautiful Bandless Esties before I was even aware I wanted to collect them. Great collection you have there, my friend.

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