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Welcome to the Esterbrook sales page.  Please note that this website has no sales cart. Most pens shown are singletons, and I sometimes lag with updates noting completed sales.   Please contact me to confirm availability. Payment typically is by Paypal, though Postal Money Order can be done too. Shipping starts at about $9 insured in USA and ranges up with price of pen. International shipping tends to run $25-$50

Esterbrooks from Vacumania's Basement, Sept 2015 Website Update.  1950s Esties make excellent starter pens. Easily restored. Their nibs  are easily tweaked and indeed easily replaced (screw out sub-sections) with replacement nib units found online starting at $5 or so. The steel trim often holds up better than the gold-plated/filled and chrome plated trim found on fancier  pens.  This bunch is offered as found (these often turn up in collections I buy. Some fill.  Most write a smooth line. They are offered without formal restoration and without warranty. I've indicated which fill and which don't.

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The pens are offered in groups below


Pen Lot 3863:  4 Esterbrooks  $104 from Vacumania's Basement
Three Fill. One needs Sac.  Some nice points. No Warranty





Four Esterbrooks.
 
Gray Large J: Nifty 2314-F Oblique Point. Fills and writes a smooth line.
Red Short/Slender SJ: better "2314" oblique medium nib. Slight chip in black jewel at top of pen
Green Short/Slender SJ: "2556" fine to extra fine nib\. Needs new sac (not filling properly)
Copper Large J:  high line "9668" medium+ nice wet line. might need nib reset to achieve slightly more dry writing

COMMENTS:  1950s Esties make excellent starter pens. Easily restored. Their nibs  are easily tweaked and indeed easily replaced (screw out sub-sections) with replacement nib units found online starting at $5 or so. The steel trim often holds up better than the gold-plated/filled and chrome plated trim found on fancier  pens.  This bunch is offered as found (these often turn up in collections I buy).  The copper color seems relatively harder to find than the other colors, in my experience. It also features a high line 9000 series nib. The short red has an oblique nib, allowing shaded writing. Two of these need new sacs.


Pen 3864 :  2 Esterbrooks  $95 from Vacumania's Basement SOLD
  Neither Fills. Both need restoration . Nice points. No Warranty

Two Esterbrook Dollar Pens (two-hole clip)): Early pens (early 1940s?) a bit more scarce than later variants

Blue "J" (larger pen) Set:  highline 9668 medium point, with matching pencil
Black  "J" (larger pen) in black hard rubber:  2668 Medium Point
COMMENTS: 1950s Esties make excellent starter pens. Easily restored. Their nibs  are easily tweaked and indeed easily replaced (screw out sub-sections) with replacement nib units found online starting at $5 or so. The steel trim often holds up better than the gold-plated/filled and chrome plated trim found on fancier  pens.  This bunch is offered as found (these often turn up in collections I buy).  Both are  reasonably clean. Both do not fill and will need restoration. Overall Fine Condition


Pen Lot 3865 : 3 Esterbrooks  $104 from Vacumania's Basement
3 of the 4 fill well. 1 needs resacing.  Some nice points. No Warranty

Four Esterbrooks. 

Three of the Four fill. One will need to be resaced
  1. Blue Large J:  "2442" Falcon style nib. Nice medium point. Needs new sac (not filling properly)
  2. Gray large size "J":  Highline 9314-F: Fine Point Oblique for shaded writing. Clean pen. Has sac and fills. Needs section shellaced into barrel, as sometimes when cap unscrews the section stays with the cap.
  3. Green short/slender "SJ": 1461 Fine point nib. Clean pen. Green color on the pale side
  4. Black short/slender "SJ": Highline 9668 Medium Point. Incredible nib, wet and smooth line, pushing broad. Works/fills well.
COMMENTS:  1950s Esties make excellent starter pens. Easily restored. Their nibs  are easily tweaked and indeed easily replaced (screw out sub-sections) with replacement nib units found online starting at $5 or so. The steel trim often holds up better than the gold-plated/filled and chrome plated trim found on fancier  pens.  This bunch is offered as found (these often turn up in collections I buy).


Pen 3866 :  Esterbrook LJ (long slender) with Special Nib.  $60 Vacumania's Basement.
Special Nib. Highline 9788 Flexible (Fine-Med to Broad)

COMMENTS:  Pen fills. Killer nib. Some fading at top of cap, as shown in picture. If you want a 1950s that writes rather like a 1920s Waterman...

Note this one does not fill and will need a new sac.


Pen 3870 : Esterbrook "Transitional J" from Vacumania's Basement.  $60 SOLD
Unrestored and will need fresh sac. Smooth nib

COMMENTS:  Transitional full size (J) pen. Late 1940s? Flagt bottom, triple-ridged jewel. Very smooth fine-XF 1551 nib. Clean threads, imprint and color.

Will need resacing in order to fill. Sold from Vacumania's Basement, without warranty.

1950s Esties make excellent starter pens. Easily restored. Their nibs  are easily tweaked and indeed easily replaced (screw out sub-sections) with replacement nib units found online starting at $5 or so. The steel trim often holds up better than the gold-plated/filled and chrome plated trim found on fancier  pens.  This bunch is offered as found (these often turn up in collections I buy).  Overall Fine Condition

More Esties from earlier update offered below.



Esterbrook 1934-42  Dollar Pen
CLICK FOR LARGER PIC

COMMENTS:  All pens above are Esterbrook Dollar pens, earlier issue and well less common than the prevalent closed-clip. The Dollar Pen cost, shocker, $1 and ran from 1934-1942. It is found in standard (full size), slender  and short slender sizes. Later those would carry J, LJ and SJ labels respectively, though one website uses B, A and H for the three sizes. A variety of nibs are presented and I do have more nibs in storage (these can be swapped by user simply by unscrewing the nib assembly). Nibs typically are found in 1000 series, 2000 series and high line 9000 series. There are other nib lines, too. These are in working condition, of course. High quality pens aimed filling the "affordable niche", Esties offer the charm of a prior era, great writers, sturdy plastic and trim and reasonable price.

LEFT to RIGHT: (All pens Esterbrook Dollar Pens)
Tray
Slot		 Item # Model and Condition
 Details:
 Nib Code: Price:  
1
 3427 Standard: Blue:
Condition: Excellent with some discoloration		 Clean pen but with band of darkening on back of cap. Nice writer. Smooth, esp for extra fine point. 9550 $50
Sold
2 3428 Standard. Black
Condition: Fine		 Clean plastic. Wear to cap-band. Silky smooth high-line nib. Medium point. Great writer, better than I find in many more expensive pens (I've been using it at hospital the last few days) Note to David- maybe keep for a user. 9668
 $
3 3429 Standard: Blue:
Condition: Extrafine 		Silky smooth high-line nib. Fine point. Great writer 9556 $85
4 3430 Standard: Copper:
Condition: Extrafine		 I've found copper to be the least prevalent color among the five typical marbled colors used for most of the Dollar Pen run.  Others might disagree. pending $85
Sold
5 3431 Standard: Red
Condition: Extrafine		 Clean trim and plastic. Cap closes firmly but only turns about 1/8 circle to close. Nice high-line nib, Firm Fine 9555 $55
SOLD
6 3432 Standard: Black
Condition: Flawed		 Upgraded with high-line 9000 series nib; this 9555 is quite smooth, especially for extra fine point. There is crack in the barrel threads, a significant cosmetic issue, but one that does not affect function. 9555 $25
SOLD
7 3433 Slender Short: Black
Condition: Extra Fine		 Clean basic Dollar Pen with remarkably smooth medium point, smoother writer than most of the high-line pens I sell. 2668 $70
Sold
8 3434 Standard: Gray:
Condition: Excellent		 Clean trim and plastic. Upgraded 9000 series nib, in this case a smooth extra fine. Nice writer 9550 $80
SOLD
9 3435 Slender Long: Blue
Condition: Excellent		 Clean trim and plastic. In what passes for my experience with Dollar Pens, the slender full length model is the least common of the three sizes. This one has a high-line 9000 series nib, 9461 indicating manifold fine, though this one is a plump fine. VERY smooth, it is a nice wet writer. 9461 $85
SOLD
10 3436 Standard: Red:
Condition: Excellent		 Clean pen firm fine point from the 2000 series. 2556 $80
SOLD
11 3437 Standard Green:
Condition: Excellent		 -- The upper of the two pens lying across bottom of tray--
Clean pen.  
 pending $80
Sold
12 3438 Slender Short: Green
Condition: Fine		 -- The lower of the two pens lying across bottom of tray--
Cap turns only a bit but gives firm closure. Upgraded 9000 series nib extra fine with bit of tooth.
 9550 $45
Sold

Pen 2124 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen $175 Sold
Dark Yellow with matching end-jewels. Mint Stickered.

Overall Grade: Mint
 Metal: Perfect Color:  Perfect CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint
 Threads:  perfect clarity:    NA
Point:   Fine Imprint:  Mint Size: 4 1/2" 11.2cm
 PRICE: $175 
COMMENTS:  One of the tougher pastel colors, this dark yellow Estie has no cracks/hairlines/discoloration/etc. May not be returned if inked or dipped. Superb.

Pen 2125 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen  $120
Melon?  Peach?  

Overall Grade: Nearmint
 Metal: Perfect Color:  Perfect CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM
 Threads:  perfect clarity:    NA
Point:   1555 Gregg Fine Imprint:  Exc Size: 4 1/2" 11.2cm
 PRICE: $120 
COMMENTS:  Clean sharp Pastel, one that seems to be a less-commonly ecountered vs other members of the light pastel family.  

Pen 2126 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen  $120
Melon?  Peach?  9000 series nib

Overall Grade: Extra Fine
 Metal: Perfect Color:  Perfect CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc
 Threads:  perfect clarity:    NA
Point:   Upscale 9555 Fine Imprint:  Exc Size: 4 1/2" 11.2cm PRICE: $120 
COMMENTS:  A nice peach-tone light-pastel Estie, with high-line 9000 series nib.  Imprint is crisp. Trim is clean. Gripping section has couple marks at very edge.

Pen 2127 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen $120
Dark Pink with black end jewels

Overall Grade: NM+
 Metal: Perfect Color:  Perfect CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM
 Threads:  perfect clarity:    NA
Point:   2668 Imprint:  Exc Size: 4 1/2" 11.2cm PRICE: $120 
COMMENTS:  Clean pen. Great color. No dings. 
 
Pen 1940 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen Rich (dark, peacock, whatever) Blue
with Lilac End Jewels.Esterbrook Travel pouch, box and instructions.  $185

Overall Grade: Exc
 Metal: Perfect Color:  Perfect CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Perfect
 Threads:  perfect clarity:    NA
Point:  1555 fine firm Imprint:  Perfect Size: 4 1/2"
 PRICE: $185
COMMENTS:  An outrageous package for the Estie aficianado.  The pen is mint and perfect.  The pouch (stamped with the Esterbrook log0) is more rare than the pen and is the only one i've seen to have  "jewels" embedded in the surfact (hope i'm not giving away any real diamonds, here- LOL).  Original instruction sheet included. The one has the only box i've handled for the purse pouch. You can see the cardboard portion in the photo, the plastic top piece (also stamped, "Esterbrook" was left out of the photo but is include, of course, in this sale. May not be returned if inked or dipped.

Pen 1941 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen in Yellow with Black End Jewels
Includes original Esterbook travel pouch in "bumblebee" colors  $175

Overall Grade: Mint
 Metal: Mint Color:  Mint CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Mint
 Threads:  Mint clarity:    NA
Point:  1555 "Gregg" Imprint:  Mint Size: 4 1/2"
 PRICE: $175 
COMMENTS:  Estie purse pens have come into their own and are appreciated for their charming pastel colors, high quality, reasonable price point, and readily swappable nib assemblies.  This one is a primo bright (light) yellow with perfect color in pristine condition. The travel purse pouch is more scarce than the pen and- in my admittedly somewhat limited exposure to Esties- is the only yellow/black i've handled. Fun Stuff. May not be returned if inked or dipped

Pen 1716 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen in pink.
Near Mint (mint but inked) Condition. Oblique Medium-Broad Nib $135 

Overall Grade: NM Trim:  Perfect
 Plastic: Perfect CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: NM Clutch:  Perfect  Transparency:  NA
Point: 2314  OBM Imprint:   Perfect Size:  4 1/2" PRICE: $135 
COMMENTS:    Estie purse pens have come into their own and are appreciated for their charming pastel colors, high quality, reasonable price point, and readily swappable nib assemblies.  Part of a large lot of Esties acquired during the last few months, this one is light pink with black end jewels, cosmetically perfect but showing the slightest signs of having met ink.  A most unusual nib, Medium+ Oblique.

Pen 1720 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen Rich (dark) green with lilac jewels
MINT condition with 9000 series nib.  $135

Overall Grade: MINT Trim:  Perfect
 Plastic: Perfect CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: MINT Threads:  Perfect  Clarity  NA
Point: 9555
 Imprint:   Perfect
 Size: 4 1/2" PRICE: $135 
COMMENTS:    Estie purse pens have come into their own and are appreciated for their charming pastel colors, high quality, reasonable price point, and readily swappable nib assemblies.  Part of a large lot of Esties acquired during the last few months, this one is rich (dark) green with lilac end jewels.  In Mint condition, it offers a nice alternative to the trashed cracked examples that crop up so often.

Pen 1852 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen
Pale Blue with Black End Jewels  $75

Overall Grade: Exc
 Metal: Exc Color:  VG CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc 
 Threads:  perfect clarity:    Exc
Point:  Medium.  Imprint:  Exc Size: 4 1/2
 PRICE: $75 
COMMENTS:   Estie purse pens have come into their own and are appreciated for their charming pastel colors, high quality, reasonable price point, and readily swappable nib assemblies.  This one is very clean in terms of wear, but does show just a hint of ambering to the barrel- which does show in the photo (at least on my monitor),

From Vacumania's Basement... barely
Pen 1713 LE Esterbrook Purse Pen in dark gray  $45 SOLD

 Grade: NearMint... "Except for" Trim:  Perfect
 Plastic: Tiny cap-lip hairlines CLICK FOR LARGER PIC
Nib condition: Exc Threads:  Perfect  Transparency:  NA
Point: 1555 fine
 Imprint:   Perfect Size: 4 1/2" PRICE: $45 
COMMENTS:    Estie purse pens have come into their own and are appreciated for their charming pastel colors, high quality, reasonable price point, and readily swappable nib assemblies.  Part of a large lot of Esties acquired during the last few months, this Dark Gray is not so common a color, but does have one flaw.  One always must watch for evil phrasing like, "this pen is perfect EXCEPT FOR...". Still... this one has nearly no wear, minimal ink traces, but does have a hairline stress crack- just a mm or two- in the cap lip. Probably was aggressively posted once even if not used much.  A working and lovely pen markedly discounted for a flaw all too often present and all too infrequently disclosed.


Please contact me to confirm availability. Payment typically is by Paypal, though Postal Money Order can be done too. Shipping starts at about $9 insured in USA and ranges up with price of pen. International shipping tends to run $25-$50
Contact: isaacson@frontiernet.net