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May 26th, 2018, 09:21 AM
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First Esterbrook - Question
I have my first Esterbrook, pretty sure it's an LJ. 5 inches, same size jewels, the lever is rounded like a spoon. The pen is red, striped, (icicles ?)
My question is this, should it have an Esterbrook barrel stamp. There is no stamp on the barrel. I can't seem to find an answer around the internet so I thought I would ask the experts. Love this little pen, writes very well. First of many, I hope!
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May 26th, 2018, 09:33 AM
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Re: First Esterbrook - Question
I have a 'J' my imprint was really hard to see, if you have a good magnifying glass or loupe you should be able to spot it, or at least remnants of it
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May 26th, 2018, 09:43 AM
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Re: First Esterbrook - Question
I've been over it several times with a loupe, I'll give it another go. Thanks
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May 26th, 2018, 02:34 PM
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Re: First Esterbrook - Question
It's really hard to see, mine is located as follows, orient the lever to the 12:00 position, from the barrel end, the imprint should be at the 5:00 position. I really like mine, got a 9788 nib for it and it is a great writer. Be careful though they tend to multiply if you aren't careful.
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May 26th, 2018, 03:55 PM
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Re: First Esterbrook - Question
I found one that looks and is described just like mine at vintagepens.com
it also has no barrel stamp per the description. I'm guessing there are some out there that don't have the stamp.
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June 2nd, 2018, 01:34 PM
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Re: First Esterbrook - Question
Red icicle, LJ size? Looks too thin for a "fat" J.
I looked at my green icicle. If the lever is 12 o'clock, then there is a cursive "Esterbrook" at 3:00 with a small "TM", and just below is "Made in the USA". Spotted it with a flashlight and then read it with an illuminated loupe.
If the clip says "Esterbrook", as your does, then it is a genuine Estie. Maybe the etching was rubbed flat from the barrel, or maybe the factory missed some, or maybe only a few had the "Esterbrook", TM, and "Made in the USA"?
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June 3rd, 2018, 10:03 AM
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Re: First Esterbrook - Question
Ive seen the imprint locations discussed before. If you dare go there...
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/fo...bs-and-levers/
Go well protected.
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September 15th, 2018, 11:28 AM
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Re: First Esterbrook - Question
Might it have been polished off? Perhaps needed aggressive polishing to eliminate scratches.
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September 15th, 2018, 04:25 PM
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