Esterbrook Desk pen (c1950) clear taper, amber barrel, LF. nib: 9668 (firm-med) Condition: ExF
ES-13: Esterbrook Visumaster
Esterbrook Visumaster (c 1941) LF. Cap and Barrel, vibrant mottled burgundy plastic. Distinctive metal cap top. Nib: 2284. Measures: 4 7/8". Condition: NrM. Rare and Collectible. (also see ES-32) .
The Visumaster production preceded Esterbrook's J-Series (produced in 1948) and has been referred to as the first of the J-Series pen or a prototype. It appeared in the 1941 catalog and was short-lived These pens are characterized by the unique alternating thin and wide strips of marbled plastic and the clear visulated 5/16" wide section. The visumaster is of high quality and superior to the J series. Also see ES-32
ES-14: Esterbook Twist Filler
Esterbrook Twist filler (c 1948). Light green marbled. Barrel with some fading a discoloration. Cap clip junction is bent. Twist filler mechanism is not operative. Nib: no.2668 fine with very slight flex. Measures: 5.25" capped. Condition: Exc. Very collectible. Examples of the twist filler are extremely uncommon
ES-15: Esterbrook Relief Eyedropper
Esterbrook Eyedropper.BHR. Nib: 14 kt. max flex. Gold. Measures: 5.5" capped. Condition: nrM. This very rare, perhaps one of a kind, eyedropper pen was probably manufactured in England circa 1916.
ES-18: Esterbrook Dollar pen. $1.50 series
Esterbrook Dollar pen (c 1932). LF. Cap and Barrel gray mottled celluloid. fully restored. Distinctive metal cap top/clip engraved "Esterbrook". Nib: no 2668, firm medium for general writing. Measures: 4 13/16". Condition: Near Mint. An excellent example of a relatively rare and highly collectible pen.
ES-19: Esterbrook Icicle
Esterbrook Icicle (c 1950) (LF) LJ size. Gray. New Silicone sac, filling fully functional, Nib:1554 ( fine,firm,clerical). Ready to write. It is excellent example of the Icicle series. All are LJ size and most were made in Mexico. For more information about the availability of Icicle pens and pencils... including miscellaneous colors and sizes, contact Afrevapens@gmail.com. For detailed authoritative information regarding Icicle series pens see Esterbrook.net (Brian Anderson) and FountainPenForum.
ES-20: Esterbrook Early Dollar Pen Series
This early Esterbrook BHR (LF) Dollar pen (c1932) is fully restored with a new silicone sac, a no. 2555 fine nib and is ready to write. It has been very slightly de-oxidized (re-blackened). It is a relatively rare excellent example of the earliest Dollar pens, composed solid black hard rubber with the distinctive "V" clip introduced c. 1932-4. This pen has the earliest of the two hole clip design where the clip tapers in towards the top of cap. The lever is the early spear style. Initially these pens sold for $1.00, the basis for the series to be designated "Dollar". Measures: 4.5" capped . Condition: ExF.
For more information about the availability of particular Dollar pen colors
and sizes, contact Afrevapens@gmail.com. For detailed authoritative information regarding Dollar pens see Esterbrook.net (Brian Anderson) and Fountain Pen Forum.
ES-21: Esterbrook Pencil Early Dollar Series
This early Esterbrook BHR (LF) Dollar series pencil, black plastic with gold filled trim is fully functional and ready to write. It is a relatively rare excellent example of the earliest Dollar series introduced c 1932-4. The cap has the earliest of the two hole clip design where the clip tapers in towards the top. Measures: 4 4/8"; Condition: ExF. More information about the availability of Dollar pens and pencils... and colors
and sizes currently available contact Afrevapens@gmail.com. For detailed authoritative information regarding Dollar pens see Esterbrook.net (Brian Anderson) and FountainPenForum.
ES-22: Esterbrook J Transitional
Esterbrook J Transitional pen (c 1944) Azure Blue.LF. Perfect match cap and barrel. nib:9550 fine firm . New sac. completely restored. Condition: ExF
ES-26: Esterbrook J Transitional
Esterbrook J Transitional (c 1944) Gray.marbled LF. Perfect match cap and barrel. nib: 2442 fine firm . New silicone sac. Fully restored with excellent function. Measures: 5-1/16" capped. Condition: ExF
ES-30: Esterbrook $1.50 Special
Esterbrook $1.50 Special pen (c 1934-40). LF Full size "B" model length. Burgundy/black marbled plastic. with steel trim. New sac. function excellent. Nib: Starburst no. 3556. Measures: 4-13/16" capped. Condition: ExF.
Rare and collectible
ES-31: Esterbrook Bandless (Protoype?)
Esterbrook Dollar Prototype ? (c 1938) LF. Brown celluloid. Triple engraved cap band. new sac. Fully restored. excellent function.
Nib: 2556 firm,fine. Measures: 4-7/8" capped. Condition: ExF.
Collectible. Referring to an identical green bandless, Paul Hoban's description, "...this pen, a normal looking flattop dollar pen of this period has three grooves cut into the cap near the lip where a band should be". The pen does not appear in any Esterbrook catalog or advertising.
ES-33: Esterbrook Icicle Pen
Esterbrook Icicle Pen c 1950) Lever Filler. LJ size. Gray Celluloid with Chrome. Fully restored. Nib: 1555 "Gregg" fine-med with semi flex. Measures: 5-1/16" capped. Condition: NrMint.
ES-39: Esterbrook J Prototype Shop Model
Esterbrook J Shop model. End jewel barrel is unique geometric round pyramidal. Prototype. LF. Excellent funtion. Nib: Esterbrook no.2314 ( fine-firm). Excellent writer. Measures: 5-7/16 capped. Condition: Near Mint. Collectible .
ES-6: Esterbrook Dollar pen. Burgundy
Esterbrook Dollar pen (c 1934) Burgundy.LF. Perfect match cap and barrel. nib:1555 med/sl fles 2668. New sac. Fully restored. Measures: 5 1/8" capped. Condition: Extra fine
ES-7: Esterbrook J Transitional
Esterbrook J Transitional (c 1949) Marbled Gray/black. LF with excellent function. Nib: No 2314M little flex. Measures: 5.0" capped. Condition: ExF