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    Default Re: Esterbrook Aficionados

    I have a fondness for esties too - my first real restoration was a black Dollar pen. With a good Estie that generally means a resac, nib flush, and polish, and I enjoyed every minute. My favorites are still dollar pens and comprise most of what I have in the world of Esterbrook.

    For years I considered myself a "user" only - my ebay moniker is userpens - but finally admitted that I was a collector too when I had many more pens than I could or would use. So, I call my Superlative Writers a subset collection of the whole. There are a few dozen there and I love to write with every one (they are not just users - they are FANTASTIC users). I no longer feel anguish that I can't possibly use/ enjoy writing with all the pens I have. And there are some that I just can't bring myself to write with or carry - too rare, too fragile, too historical, whatever the reason. "What are you carrying today, Calluna?" "Oh, I have a Lamy 2K, an M600, an Omas, and a Ripley Vacumatic in the pen case today!" Nope, can't do it.

    Sorry for sidebar response to earlier posts... I struggled with this for a long time.

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    Default Re: Esterbrook Aficionados

    Most of you know that I am a big Estie fan!
    I have a few in my collection, and I have sold many over the years.

    My nib preference is in the medium to bold range- I do think the 9460 nib is great! I like it better than the 9668!
    I also have a 9968/2248/2668/2314M/9314M/9314B in my collection.

    I also own a custom pen that uses an Esterbrook section. This pen was made for me by Appleman (Chris Hughes) in 2010.
    It has been reviewed/discussed at both FPN and TFPC. Chris is still making these pens for interested parties!

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    Default Re: Esterbrook Aficionados

    I posted this in another thread but I thought it deserved to be here too. I decided to make the imprint more apparent on my Estie.


    I decided to highlight the Esterbrook engraving with white crayon. #fountainpen by IvanRomero, on Flickr
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    That looks really nice Ivan!

    Just might give it a try myself. How long does it last?

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    Default Re: Esterbrook Aficionados

    Quote Originally Posted by jacksterp View Post
    That looks really nice Ivan!

    Just might give it a try myself. How long does it last?
    I did my Stipula Passaporto that way and I just retouched it a couple weeks ago. I originally did that pen last fall IIRC.
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    Default Re: Esterbrook Aficionados

    I've suddenly developed a massive urge for a red Estie, one of those 'Dubonnet' red ones, with a 9968 nib. Keeps me awake at night. I need help.
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