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Looks like an oblique nib. Definitely would require a different angle to write with. What is the number of it?

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16 hours ago, CoCoPenny said:

Looks like an oblique nib. Definitely would require a different angle to write with. What is the number of it?

2314B, which would indicate a broad stub, but it certainly looks oblique to me.  When I look at the Estie chart no obliques are listed, though on a different advertisement 2314 without the B is listed as a "Relief".

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If you don't like it, replace it.

Don't fight it.

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On 6/23/2022 at 7:26 PM, ac12 said:

If you don't like it, replace it.

Don't fight it.

I just got another Estie back from the nibmeister- he said it looked as if someone had tried to customize it before.  I had it tuned and smoothed, but I don't think I'll grab it, which means I should replace it.

 

I really like the pen's pattern, so I don't want to sell it, but I'm trying to decide what nib to replace it with.  The vintage chart has a nib called "shaded writing"- it's #9778.  Does anyone know what that means?

 

I don't flex, but I do bounce.  Here's a sample of the returned pen: large.IMG_1703.JPG.9f70575d6038b0d6e949c952bdcd4187.JPG

 

I'm trying to decide what replacement nib would suit my cursive/print hybrid best, and be reassured that I changing the nib on this pen is easy.  I have read conflicting things about whether the Duraflex nibs are for the vintage or modern pens.

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On 6/18/2022 at 6:49 PM, essayfaire said:

2314B, which would indicate a broad stub, but it certainly looks oblique to me.  When I look at the Estie chart no obliques are listed, though on a different advertisement 2314 without the B is listed as a "Relief".

The 2314 nibs are relief (left-foot oblique) nibs, the letter suffix being the nib width. I have a 2314-B (also marked 'RELIEF BROAD') on an Esterbrook J, and it's rapidly becoming my favourite nib.

 

The 9778 is a flexible nib, meant to give some line variation. Never tried one myself but I have its finer sibling, the 9048, and it's surprisingly soft for a steel nib and a smooth wet writer.

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I have a 9778 nib, and like the 2314-M nib better. I don’t have any in the 9314 range. I thought the 9778 would be super cool, but to me it does not give as much line variation, which is what I love most in nibs. 

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You might like a 2048 or 9048, then. There's noticeable variation available without having to press too hard.

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I always say that Esterbrook flex nibs really don't.  At best they are a moderate flex.  If you find some of the older nibs, with the teardrop breather hole, they have a longer profile, and even nibs like the 9668 demonstrate a little wiggle to them.  The 2048 and 9048 are two very different nibs....oddly enough, I have a rare gold-plated 9048 that is a true flex nib.  I think it was a prototype, so I never use it.  Truthfully, if you're fond of really flex nibs, Esterbrook isn't the pen to use.

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I happen to like this nib, but if it is a pain for you to use, then switch it out. The ease of nib replacement is the joy of Esterbrooks..

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22 hours ago, amberleadavis said:

I happen to like this nib, but if it is a pain for you to use, then switch it out. The ease of nib replacement is the joy of Esterbrooks..

That's what I thought, but was looking for confirmation.  Thanks!

 

@gweimer1I was lucky enough to get this pen but didn't choose it;  I actually don't have any flex nibs! One Conway Stewart with slight flex is as close as I've come.  Now I need to decide what to replace this with.

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Don't forget that you can also use Osmiroid screw-in nibs (for the 65 and 75, not the later easy-change units) which should expand your available options greatly.

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17 hours ago, ruby.monkey said:

Don't forget that you can also use Osmiroid screw-in nibs (for the 65 and 75, not the later easy-change units) which should expand your available options greatly.

I'll keep that in mind.  Thanks!

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1 hour ago, essayfaire said:

I'll keep that in mind.  Thanks!

 

I found sets with 6 nibs to cost less than 2 nibs individually.

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I asked the magic Esterbrook 8-ball on my desk. 
 

it said to ask again later. 

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On 7/29/2022 at 10:18 PM, amberleadavis said:

 

I found sets with 6 nibs to cost less than 2 nibs individually.

Huh.  Didn't think there were economies of scale in nib packaging, but perhaps the six-nib sets were more prevalent.

 

On 7/29/2022 at 11:31 PM, FarmBoy said:

it said to ask again later. 

Is it later yet? 

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