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I'm looking for what will be my first working Estie (the one I bought a couple of weeks ago on ebay had several problems and is still not working). I thought this time I would not rush the purchase.

 

I have small hands, and I tend to like slender, rather light pens. Which Estie(s) do you think would fit those criteria?

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I think you might find the Esterbrook SJ to your liking since it is shorter than the Esterbrook J. However, I know a lady that has small hands and loves her Esterbrook LJ's. The LJ's are as long as the regular Esterbrook J, but are slim. Well, I helped a lot.

 

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Another vote for the LJ. I think the length is comfortable posted or not; I find the SJ a tad on the short side. If the OP likes slender, light and shortish - definitely a SJ.

Life's too short to use crappy pens.  -carlos.q

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My usual suggestions are Gweimer1 at "midnight pens on etsy" or Teri at Peyton street pens.

 

Gary has an SJ...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/470020807/esterbrook-sj-fountain-pen-restored?ref=shop_home_active_3

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How about a Pastel Petite? A bit rarer and more expensive than an SJ but designed for small hands.

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