Esterbrooks are great little pens. They were never fancy, but they were well-made and built to last. $37 isn't a bad price, particularly if they're in writing condition.
Esterbrooks are great little pens. They were never fancy, but they were well-made and built to last. $37 isn't a bad price, particularly if they're in writing condition.
What nibs do they have? There's a number on the nib that identifies the type.
The 9450 is a Firm Extra Fine and the 9668 is a Firm Medium (one of my favorite Estie nibs). Here's a link to a complete nib chart.The gray one is 9450, and the green one is 9668
Looks like an inexpensive German school pen. I'm sure Danny can fix it up for you. Many of these pens have nice, semi-flexible nibs. Congrats and happy birthday!
Been stalking this one for awhile. Smaller than I expected but a perfect pocket pen.
A great little pocket pen, just don't put it down somewhere. With the lack of size you'll never find it again
Looks like an inexpensive German school pen. I'm sure Danny can fix it up for you. Many of these pens have nice, semi-flexible nibs. Congrats and happy birthday!
Is the piston functional now? Sometimes it just needs a good soaking to clear out the crud and refresh the piston seal.Thanks! I gently tried to get it to loosen up last night and found out it is a piston filler with a wonderful semi-flex nib!
Beautiful pen! Let us know how it performs.First real Nib "investment" arrived yesterday from Germany : a Pelikan M200 Cafe Creme medium nib.
Beautiful pen! Let us know how it performs.
Did you give it a good cleaning/flushing before filling it for the first time? Sometimes there's manufacturing oils or debris in the feed that can cause problems. You might also want to let it sit overnight or so to make sure that the feed is completely saturated. Sometimes these hard starts work themselves out over time.First couple times writing with it today and initially less than impressed. Quite a few dry starts. I'm hoping it's just a growing pain but none of my other nibs have necessitated a "break in" period.
Has me extremely worried because as it was purchased from the Bay, I have no warranty as I don't have a original purchase receipt...
Did you give it a good cleaning/flushing before filling it for the first time? Sometimes there's manufacturing oils or debris in the feed that can cause problems. You might also want to let it sit overnight or so to make sure that the feed is completely saturated. Sometimes these hard starts work themselves out over time.