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I'm relatively new to fountain pens generally, and quite new to Esterbrooks in particular. But because they were so interesting to me in their history and iconic status, after spending a lot of time here reading, I decided to plunge in. In the course of a month, I bought four of them. Each came with a new sac installed, and each has been a marvelous trouble-free writer. The fact that they all fill, write, and empty so well surprised me. I expected problems that have not surfaced. And the fact that I haven't spent less than $100 on the four of them combined absolutely floors me.

 

So I mostly just stopped in to introduce myself and say hey.

 

But I do have a question about nomenclature.

 

Attached is a photo of my four Esties. They were sold to me (at separate times by separate people) as (from L to R) 1. Dollar Pen. 2. Full Size Transitional. 3. SJ. and 4. LJ. But is that right? Number 3 (copper colored) appears to be as long as any of the others, not shorter than the ones to its right and left. [The jewels might not show well in the photo. The one on the left has a metal "jewel" that is integral with the clip and engraved, "Esterbrook" in script. The gray one to its right has three raised bands. And the other two have a double tier like a wedding cake.]

 

So can someone tell me what I've really got?

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Looks like another one got hooked.

 

Someone reel'em in. I'm not allowed to participate by court order.

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I think the Copper one could be a full-size J model. If it's 5" long, then that's probably the case. The SJ would be 4 3/4" long.

 

The only way to learn is to....buy more. Get an SJ so you have a good range.

 

Then...we'll get you started on all those nibs...

 

B) B) B) B) B) B) B)

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Welcome to our little corner of the universe from a pen user in San Diego. I'm sure the Estes folks will be able to help you.

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p.s. - the cap jewel and clip should screw on/off, and the toaster top can be aligned with the clip and re-attached. I wouldn't force it if you are new, but thought you'd like to know about that.

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You have the hook in your mouth. Abandon hope . . .

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I think the Copper one could be a full-size J model. If it's 5" long, then that's probably the case. The SJ would be 4 3/4" long.

 

The only way to learn is to....buy more. Get an SJ so you have a good range.

 

Then...we'll get you started on all those nibs...

 

B) B) B) B) B) B) B)

 

Thanks for that. I think I've got it sorted. From L to R above:

 

1. The red one is the Dollar Pen, and it measures 4 3/4 long. I assume that makes it an SJ Dollar Pen. 2668 nib.

2. The gray one is the Transitional, and it measures 5 inches long and full diameter. So Full Size Transitional I guess. 2668

3. The copper one is a full 5 inches long with full girth. So Full Size J Pen I'd say. 2668

4. The black one is 5 inches long but more narrow than the others. So that'd be a J Pen LJ, I reckon. 9556

 

The nib units are dangerously easy and inexpensive to swap out. If you multiply every model x every color x every available nib, how many Esterbrook pens would you have? I guess that's when you stop.

 

Thanks too for the tip about aligning the clip.

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You have the hook in your mouth. Abandon hope . . .

PJ-Stop with the abandonment and hope thing we have a quota...

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Thanks for that. I think I've got it sorted. From L to R above:

 

1. The red one is the Dollar Pen, and it measures 4 3/4 long. I assume that makes it an SJ Dollar Pen. 2668 nib.

2. The gray one is the Transitional, and it measures 5 inches long and full diameter. So Full Size Transitional I guess. 2668

3. The copper one is a full 5 inches long with full girth. So Full Size J Pen I'd say. 2668

4. The black one is 5 inches long but more narrow than the others. So that'd be a J Pen LJ, I reckon. 9556

 

The nib units are dangerously easy and inexpensive to swap out. If you multiply every model x every color x every available nib, how many Esterbrook pens would you have? I guess that's when you stop.

 

Thanks too for the tip about aligning the clip.

 

1. Esterbrook Dollar B pen - the full size is 4 3/4". The Dollar A is the slender version, and the Dollar H is the baby

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1. Esterbrook Dollar B pen - the full size is 4 3/4". The Dollar A is the slender version, and the Dollar H is the baby

 

Got it. Dollar B. Thanks again.

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Hello, hello. For a long time I thought Esties were ugly and then one day something snapped inside me and now I love them. Welcome to the family.

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I just purchased my first Esterbrook, a shiny Dubonet red SJ with a 1550 nib. Once it arrives, I'm sure I'll be back here for advise on nibs. :)

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