What pen do these nibs go in?

[earthdawn]

So I got these nibs from a friend and I no nothing about Esterbrook pens so I need some help here.

Thanks in advance

[Wile E Coyote]

They're dip pen nibs and go into a nib holder.

[Jon Szanto]

Yes, not what many pen forum think of when they refer to "Esterbrook pens" (like the J, SJ, etc pens). They go in a traditional dip pen nib holder. You can find zillions of these on places like eBay, sold by the box.

BTW: if anyone wants a lovely, hand-made holder for nibs like this, and at (what I consider) a reasonable price for what these look like, take a look at the Dip Pens website. Steve turns these holders out of a variety of woods and other materials, and they make a great holder for dip and calligraphy style nibs. They also sell nibs, many of which look similar to those in the OP.

[ChrisC]

Agreed with Jon Szanto. I got one of their dip pen holders as a gift for my dad, and I could definitely feel the quality compared with a plain holder that came with some dip nibs I bought. It is a solid piece of wood, and is fit for purpose.

[earthdawn]

Thank you very much!

Knowing that I may have to hit up Brian for a pen then

http://www.etsy.com/shop/UniqueObliques

I have wanted one for a long long time now... and now have the perfect excuse

[welch]

Historical trivia: old Mr Esterbrook got his start making these steel nibs (or their predecessors). I think Esterbrook advertising claimed that they were the oldest or the first or among the first makers of steel nibs in the US.

[Ernst Bitterman]

Historical trivia: old Mr Esterbrook got his start making these steel nibs (or their predecessors). I think Esterbrook advertising claimed that they were the oldest or the first or among the first makers of steel nibs in the US.

Since 1858-- a bit after Holland or Mabie, Todd & Bard got to work on gold dippers, but... that's pretty early.