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A Few Highlights From My Estie Collection.

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Here's a few pics of my Estie collection, just because.

 

I have many more, these are just the highlights of my collection, (minus a red jeweled nurses pen but I've posted it here before). Most of these I haven't ever posted or are newer acquisitions.

 

Hope you enjoy.

 

First up, Bandless (still searching for a Blue one)

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Next are my Estie Icicles

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And just a couple of stragglers.

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For pics of my collection of imprinted Esties, read the "Imprinted Esties" thread, here:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/300255-imprinted-esties-anyone-have-any-interesting-ones/

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Not these pictured, but yes, I do use some of my other Esties.

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It is nice to keep an Estie in service. I use a blue SJ as my pocket pen.

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WOO HOO!!

 

A Blue Bandless is on its way thanks to a great FPN member, one who has come to my rescue before, when I was first starting down this rabbit hole.

 

So, that completes my Bandless collection, finally!

 

Thank you! You know who you are.

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So, that completes my Bandless collection, finally!

How sure are you that you are done with the bandless pens?

San Francisco International Pen Show - The next “Funnest Pen Show” is on schedule for August 23-24-25, 2024.  Watch the show website for registration details. 
 

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How sure are you that you are done with the bandless pens?

Well, I was only searching for one of each color, and now that I've completed that, I figured I was done. Unless another Bandless with an Imprint shows up, I think I'm done.

 

Aren't I?

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You know, next to the Dollar pens, the Deluxe LK is my second favorite pen. Also available in many colors. Just sayin'... B)

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You know, next to the Dollar pens, the Deluxe LK is my second favorite pen. Also available in many colors. Just sayin'... B)

Anyone ever tell you you're a bad influence? :-/

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Well, I was only searching for one of each color, and now that I've completed that, I figured I was done. Unless another Bandless with an Imprint shows up, I think I'm done.

Aren't I?

Desk pens? Two styles...

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Desk pens? Two styles...

I've actually got a couple of Bandless desk pens, but they're in the "for sale" pile. They just don't interest me.

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You know, next to the Dollar pens, the Deluxe LK is my second favorite pen. Also available in many colors. Just sayin'... B)

The LK, not the SM? I think the SM is a bit sturdier, somehow. Reminds me more of a J with a steel cap than the LK does. But I agree that they're nice pens.

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The LK, not the SM? I think the SM is a bit sturdier, somehow. Reminds me more of a J with a steel cap than the LK does. But I agree that they're nice pens.

 

I like the SM, too, but it has that funky cap thing. I really like the balance of the LK.

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With a little help from my friends......

 

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I was able complete my Bandless collection!

 

Thanks Estie Enabler, aka Gweimer!

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Great collection, JDL! The bandless Esties are my favorites...beautiful well saturated coloring. I'm also one short of finishing my collection but it's the dubonet red I'm missing. I have 3 of the bandless desk pens (red, copper, green) but they've been more difficult to find. There are many beautiful vintage pens out there but Esterbrook will always be my favorite pens.

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Beautiful collection! My congratulations to you. I can only imagine the pride and satisfaction you must feel.

 

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a complete wartime family portrait!

 

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I've had bad luck, purchasing two ester brooks in a row that had leaking issues. Had sworn them off. But I still find them oddly seductive. And I LOVE the red marbled "straggler" in your third picture.

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