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I got my first Estie yesterday- a peachy pink CH model. I'm interested in the version that's more of a true pink- but I'll be on the hunt. Mine needs a new sac but the nib is in good shape. I can see this being the start of a very real problem :lol:

- The poster formerly known as HollyGolightly

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Very pretty.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My first Estie arrived today and I now completely understand what all the fuss is about! I bought this beauty on a whim and couldn't be much happier. The 2312 nib is glorious, and the deep gray swirling body is beautiful! I only wish the pen were a bit larger and thicker (mine is the LJ body).

 

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μὴ ζήτει τὰ γινόμενα γίνεσθαι ὡς θέλεις, ἀλλὰ θέλε τὰ γινόμενα ὡς γίνεται

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Congrats! That's a wonderful purchase.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

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Very pretty pen and even prettier handwriting; italics just make nice handwriting look even better. Now you just need a J to put it in!

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

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My first Estie pencil is on its way! Woot! Pics when it arrives!

"Well, believe me, I calculated the odds of this succeeding versus the odds I was doing something incredibly stupid... and I went ahead anyway."

--Crow T. Robot, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

My Flickr, if you're interested

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My first Estie pencil is on its way! Woot! Pics when it arrives!

 

Cool. I've got three now - 2 beaters and one nice one (cost me all of $3) with an insurance company name imprinted. I also just got a ballpoint that I will need to repair (already read the threads here on it).

 

You need to have pencils to go with those pens!

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I've still yet to secure a worthy Esterbrook (having made some poor decisions) since I joined this community a year ago. Seen some really nice ones, and I only want one, but always outbid or seller won't sell to me (for a variety of reasons) or the shipping is criminally high or I don't know enough to take a plunge. Bit depressing in a way.

 

Beginning to wonder if I have displeased the pen gods at some point and this is my penance. Guess my karma must be at an all time record negative level. :(

 

At least there are other makes of pen out there for the likes of me. :unsure:

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'Tis true. I got myself hooked a few months ago, and ever since then I've acquired a bunch of Esties, found ten nibs (literally found them...they were in a box headed for the dumpster), replaced several sacs, taught myself to turn any nib I don't like into a cursive italic, and my Esties are now my go-to pens. One of these days I'll get around to posting about my first Estie (...er, I think I remember which one it was rolleyes.gif), but for now I'm having too much fun!

What is your main equipment to turn them? I would like to do an experiment with one oblique nib for Esterbrook ($15) and turn it into a stub. I just want to experiment.

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This beautyful SJ found on ebay, restored. Great writer and I know have 5 of them.

 

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Cool. I've got three now - 2 beaters and one nice one (cost me all of $3) with an insurance company name imprinted. I also just got a ballpoint that I will need to repair (already read the threads here on it).

 

You need to have pencils to go with those pens!

 

Yeah, the ultimate goal is at least one matched set of FP, pencil and BP -- not really picky which color, either.

"Well, believe me, I calculated the odds of this succeeding versus the odds I was doing something incredibly stupid... and I went ahead anyway."

--Crow T. Robot, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

My Flickr, if you're interested

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http://thumbs3.picclick.com/d/l400/pict/131448381950_/ESTERBROOK-Dollar-Fountain-Pen-circa-1940-Pearl-Gray.jpgPearl Gray 1940s Dollar Pen with a 2556 ReNew nib. Thus begins my addiction... :drool: :drool:

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Nice one, it just SCREAMS! Art Deco and Esterbrook.

 

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Speaking of Deco and Esterbrook... they're here, my first Esterbrook pen and pencil set!

 

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"Well, believe me, I calculated the odds of this succeeding versus the odds I was doing something incredibly stupid... and I went ahead anyway."

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I have recently purchased my first Estie but it has been hung up in shipping for some reason :(

A friend found a great seller on Etsy that refurbishes vintage 1940s Esterbrooks and the price is quite good.

 

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Mine is an LJ and I can not wait to fill it and start writting.

You can visit the sellers Etsy page here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DrickerWoodworking?ref=l2-shopheader-name

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DSC_0003.JPGIt came and I am so happy with it :D

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LOL, I've already started looking at getting another. I think a J in green will be next.

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