The Esterbrook is a very popular pen among fp fans, but since they were already retailing at $35 when I first saw them, I have always kept away. For that price, I could get a Sheaffer with a 14k nib that needs an easy resac. I know that it's not hard to find cheaper ones, but I wasn't looking very hard I guess. Last week I placed a bid on a restored Estie on a whim - $23. Not cheap, considering it had the 1555 GREGG nib that comes with a bad reputation. The pen came today, and I am floored by its beauty. The 1555 nib is a bit harsh on the horizontal stroke, and perfect vertical stroke. It writes with a beautiful wet line. A Transitional J with the 'toaster top" in Red. A beautiful pen. I love the red so much, I gotta get all the reds, at least. So I am looking at the J, LJ and SJ right? And the transitional with the flat jewel? Please tell me there's no more! I don't need any more pens! http://i.imgur.com/C51vgOd.jpg