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I have bought an Esterbrook J and the cap jewel is damaged, I am thinking or making a replacemet out of Hedonite or Agate. What are you thoughts about this, sacrilege?

Cheers, Cris.

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Bruce from Ocala, FL, had one that was made from copper, in a copper J pen. It was beautiful. A custom jewel can be a beautiful enhancement to a J.

 

You might search out the post of a few years ago.

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Bruce from Ocala, FL, had one that was made from copper, in a copper J pen. It was beautiful. A custom jewel can be a beautiful enhancement to a J.

 

You might search out the post of a few years ago.

I remember that jewel...

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Thanks guys , had a look at pentooling and they are just the ticket.

Appreciate all the replies.

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I can also provide them, in both the large and small sizes.

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I used an opal for the one I made for my daughter. It looks nice.

 

I have also made one from a brass stud.

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I can also provide them, in both the large and small sizes.

 

Do you have the extra slim version for the LJ?

 

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A real opal? That sounds great, any pictures?

 

Also, did anyone ever find out what happened to Bruce from Ocala? Very helpful guy.

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Looking for a black SJ Transitional Esterbrook Pen. (It's smaller than an sj)

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A real opal? That sounds great, any pictures?

 

Also, did anyone ever find out what happened to Bruce from Ocala? Very helpful guy.

Have not heard from Bruce in a while but he is active on FaceBook...I don’t play there so I can’t connect you.

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Have not heard from Bruce in a while but he is active on FaceBook...I don’t play there so I can’t connect you.

 

 

 

I'm glad to learn that Bruce is well. I miss his presence on FPN as he was a very positive force.

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Thanks. I don't involve myself in Facebook. I'll ask someone who does. Sorry for straying off topic.

 

Looking for a black SJ Transitional Esterbrook Pen. (It's smaller than an sj)

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