Esterbrook Cartridge Replacement

[BernieC]

I have two Esties that require a cartridge. They both have used cartridges but they are starting to wear and soon will be leaking.

Does anyone know of a replacement for the Esterbrook cartridge or a converter that can be used. I know the originals are difficult to find.

Thanks for any clues.

BernieC

 

I currently fill the originals using a syringe.

Edited September 8, 2017 by BernieC

[gregamckinney]

Esterbrook cartridges can sometimes be found on ebay.

I have also heard some folks report success with Sheaffer cartridges, depending on which Esterbrook pen (I believe it is a very tight fit in the barrel.)

 

Regards, greg

[BernieC]

I keep an eye on eBay but so far no luck.

Sheaffer carts will work but very hard to remove.

Thanks for the info.

BernieC

[ac12]

Look at how the cartridge fits into the barrel.

If you have enough clearance around the cartridge, you can make a bulb filler.

• Cut the cartridge about 1/4-3/8 inch beyond the section.
• Shellac an ink sac on the cartridge.

[BernieC]

ac12 thanks for the suggestion and I will give it a try.

Although using the syringe seems to be working for me for now.

Cheers

[pajaro]

I used shellac to secure an ink sac into the section of one of these.

 

I used a Lamy cartridge in another.

 

I am more likely to use a Phaeton, which I bought with a working converter.

 

Also:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Esterbrook-Ink-Cartridge-Washable-Blue-Vintage-New-Old-Stock-6-Pack-/162642059418?hash=item25de38e09a:g:X88AAOSwpLNYBAgj

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-NOS-Esterbrook-Fountain-Pen-Ink-Cartridge-Washable-Blue-Single-Dried-Out-/191625733693?hash=item2c9dc8a63d:g:nL0AAOSwT6pVnXZN

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Old-Red-Esterbrook-Wonderriter-on-card-2-cartridges-New-on-Card-collectors-/272818135341?hash=item3f853a612d:g:fA8AAOSw-0xYYX~o

 

Some other ebay cartridge offerings and a cartridge pen with 2 cartridges.

 

I am exercising restraint from buying the pen. $24.99 from a seller I know to be good.

Edited September 13, 2017 by pajaro

[BernieC]

I have purchased many pens from the seller of the wonder writer.

If you bought the pen, would you put it into service, or keep it on the card?

[pajaro]

I would leave it on the card for a long while while agonizing about using it. I rarely use Esterbrooks these days. Too many pens. Most of them are dustables.

[Tom Heath]

I happen to have a few Esterbrook New Cartridges available

if interested contact me via PM