Feeling bad for the Esterbrook forum...

[KrazyIvan]

One of these pens is not like the others...

[pajaro]

Same nib, though. Esties can hold their own.

Spare nib, too much time on my hands. . .

[southpaw52]

I treasure the Esties I have, especially my Clergy Estie J. Esties, are an outstanding pen.

[KrazyIvan]

I need to get my blue J back in rotation. It will be back once I finish the ink in the Venus President.

[Okami]

Estie's restored my interest in vintage pens. If it wasn't for my first EB I would probably only have modern pens - they are really great pens and a wonderful intro for people who have never used a vintage pen. Not to mention that they are generally very reasonably priced.

[penultress]

I just pulled the trigger on my first Estie, and SJ in red with 1555 nib. I'm really looking forward to finding out why this pen is so well-loved!

[Jon Szanto]

BTW: Rick Krantz is having a Really Big sale on Esterbrooks tonight, advertised at (at least) FPB and FPN. At the start of it, a couple hours ago?, he had ever color in every size for very nominal prices. If you haven't picked up an Estie, or want to add to your collection, this might be a relatively painless way to do it!

[John the Monkey]

I just pulled the trigger on my first Estie, and SJ in red with 1555 nib. I'm really looking forward to finding out why this pen is so well-loved!

A red SJ was one of my first too - it's a beautiful colour, and mine's never out of my rotation. At the moment, I have it filled with Diamine Monaco Red.

[KrazyIvan]

BTW: Rick Krantz is having a Really Big sale on Esterbrooks tonight, advertised at (at least) FPB and FPN. At the start of it, a couple hours ago?, he had ever color in every size for very nominal prices. If you haven't picked up an Estie, or want to add to your collection, this might be a relatively painless way to do it!

Yup, saw it on the Fountain Pen Classifieds. I think I am getting out of Esties for now. I am just going to keep my Blue J and a Bell Systems SJ.

[FLJeepGuy]

I'm quite fond of the Esties and have several in my collection plus a ton of extra nibs. Three dollar pens (one of each size), 2 Js, 3 LJs, 4 SJs, and two transitionals plus a NOS, Mint in box, Deskmaster No. 112 eight ball kit.

Right now, I've got a lovely little green SJ with #9556 Firm Fine nib inked up for use. I picked this one up on the 'bay on a hunch from a listing with blurry pics and no nib description for $15.50. Turns out it has a super-smooth, brand new 9556 nib and was in fully restored working condition. I've no idea why the seller didn't include any of this in the description, but it was a bit of a sumgai find for me.

[penultress]

BTW: Rick Krantz is having a Really Big sale on Esterbrooks tonight, advertised at (at least) FPB and FPN. At the start of it, a couple hours ago?, he had ever color in every size for very nominal prices. If you haven't picked up an Estie, or want to add to your collection, this might be a relatively painless way to do it!

Really? I have been on a pen-buying spree recently and I was hoping it would end now! I definitely like his prices tho ...

[penultress]

A red SJ was one of my first too - it's a beautiful colour, and mine's never out of my rotation. At the moment, I have it filled with Diamine Monaco Red.

Red & red? I like Diamine inks, I only have one in Amaranth. Which nib is on your red SJ?

[penultress]

I'm quite fond of the Esties and have several in my collection plus a ton of extra nibs. Three dollar pens (one of each size), 2 Js, 3 LJs, 4 SJs, and two transitionals plus a NOS, Mint in box, Deskmaster No. 112 eight ball kit.

Right now, I've got a lovely little green SJ with #9556 Firm Fine nib inked up for use. I picked this one up on the 'bay on a hunch from a listing with blurry pics and no nib description for $15.50. Turns out it has a super-smooth, brand new 9556 nib and was in fully restored working condition. I've no idea why the seller didn't include any of this in the description, but it was a bit of a sumgai find for me.

Nice collection and a nice find!

I really need to try this first one before considering a collection.

[John the Monkey]

Red & red? I like Diamine inks, I only have one in Amaranth. Which nib is on your red SJ?

Yes, pen colour matched to ink colour - stops me getting confused

The nib is a 2442 - I like it a lot, pretty wet line, and nicely smooth.

[pajaro]

I like the blue, green and silver Js, and M2s, but no black pens. I like the 9284, 9460 and 9550 nibs best, but I have one pre-WWII 2460 nib with a pin that goes through sleeve and feed.

[penultress]

Well, my red SJ 9555 has arrived! I've inked it with Lake Placid Blue (an ink I've used much) and it writes beautifully! I thought the 9555 would be scratchy but there is no such scratch. Amazing!

I did end up ordering from Rick Krantz a copper LJ. I don't know when it will ship though. Has anyone else ordered?

[Jon Szanto]

I did end up ordering from Rick Krantz a copper LJ. I don't know when it will ship though. Has anyone else ordered?

I did, pretty early. I might ping Rick to see when they have, or will, sent out pens.

[Sailor Kenshin]

I emailed with nib questions, as I don't know the numbering system, just wanted either flex or stub...no reply, guess there is no interest.

[penultress]

I'm hoping they've already shipped and they'll just show up in a day or two!

I don't think any of the pens offered are flex or stub, unfortunately.

[Jon Szanto]

I emailed with nib questions, as I don't know the numbering system, just wanted either flex or stub...no reply, guess there is no interest.

I think weekends are busy for Rick, he is usually pretty good about timely replies. As for the nib numbering, this page is very helpful.

I'm hoping they've already shipped and they'll just show up in a day or two!

I don't think any of the pens offered are flex or stub, unfortunately.

Haven't heard back myself, but will let the board know when I do. And, yes, it was pretty much general purpose nibs in their pens, not really anything in the stub/relief line (I looked, believe me). And while there are just one or two of the Esterbrook nibs that indicate they effect some flex, I've tried them (I still have one), and they really aren't much in the way of flexing, certainly not in the way one would go after even an Eversharp nib, not to mention the more traditional choices (Waterman, et al)