In my hand, the weight and size of the pen are most agreeable. I hope that this nib comparison helped you find the ideal nib size for your next Esterbrook fountain pen. The pen writes nicely, here I was using an Esterbrook 2668 Firm Medium nib. If you see anything you like that's out of stock, be sure to sign up for an in-stock notification and we'll let you know when it arrives. Remarks: Another excellent pen from Esterbrook and widely advertised This pen is an excellent writer and also useful for drawing. This came from a 1913 magazine showing the 130 easy writer nib and a picture of Richard Esterbrook. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored. Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself and all photos and opinions are my own. It’s a nice dark office-appropriate color.
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Also, since the specialty nibs are ground by nib meisters, they can sometimes be difficult to keep in stock regularly. Esterbrook 130 Easy Writer Description: A straight bodied pen with a sharp point and and oval vent hole. Overall, I love how wet this ink is but unfortunately it can take a full minute to dry.
Limited edition and seasonal Estie pens are subject to current stock availability. The MV adapter is the first pen accessory that allow the writer to retrofit vintage nibs onto a modern fountain pen. This screw-in grip section is engineered so that it can accept vintage Esterbrook nibs. So, what about the scores of nibs that Esterbrook used to produce back in its heyday? To bridge the gap between modern and vintage, the current Esterbrook company offers the MV nib adapter section. Are modern Esterbrook Pens Compatible with Vintage Esterbrook Nibs? The exception is the Scribe, which drastically changes its line when you go to reverse writing.
This is also called "reverse writing." You can expect a drier, thinner line that has plenty more feedback than if writing with the nib in a regular position. All measurements were taken with a pair of digital calipers and a jeweler's loupe.Īll Esterbrook nibs can be flipped over and written upside down. Results may vary if you use a different ink or paper, apply more or less hand pressure, or due to differing nib manufacturing tolerances. In evaluating each nib, I focused on three points of concern for most pen enthusiasts: Each nib was filled from the bottle and tested without any tuning or adjustment. I'll show you all of these Esterbrook pen nibs starting with the standard range of Jowo nib sizes you might already be familiar with.įor this writing test, I inked each Esterbrook Estie fountain pen with Esterbrook Cobalt Blue ink and wrote on Rhodia 80gsm dot grid paper. It is in these seals that we see the curves, movement and arching flourishes the scribes were so adept at. While the Estie does use the common Jowo #6 nib, Esterbrook sets itself apart with the inclusion of specialty nib grinds to broaden the range of nib styles. As there are pens to fit each hand, there are nibs to fit each writing style. The pen is a deeply personal tool available in many shapes, sizes, materials, colors, and tip options to perfectly fit the writer.
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