Esterbrook J With 9128 Nib

[Mrsal]

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OK, so now some thoughts on the actual pen itself. This is my current favorite pen. The fact that I can easily change the nibs myself is highly attractive. The pen is made of celluloid, a type of plastic, but it is unlike resin, in my opinion, because celluloid seems warm to the touch, with a slight greasy/oily feeling. It feels very good in the hand. The trim is all stainless steel, and generally polishes up to a nice shine. The pen utilizes a lever filling system, my personal favorite. It is simple, and everyone knows how to use it. The sacs in many of the old Esterbrooks that I have bought are still very pliable, and haven't developed any leaks yet. One problem I do encounter with this pen, however, is the cap and barrel jewels break quite easily, and many that i find at flea markets and junk shops are missing them.

So, those are my thoughts on the Esterbrook J! Thank you for reading and enjoy the rest of your day!

 

 

[jimhughes]

I have an Estie, rehabilitated by Richard Cunningham, aka, Pen Fisher on FPN. He has a HR Estie Dollar Pen for sale on the Classified

subforum here. Richard replaced a broken cap jewel, with a smooth black, hard plastic button. Looks factory issue, beautiful job, very classy. Makes the pen a standout anytime I use it in public. PM him back channel, Pen Fisher, and ask him what he did and how he went about it. Richard does museum quality restorations, mostly on Estie's and Sheaffers, at least that's what I've bought from him. He's easy to talk with and a great guy. Usual disclaimers apply, no affiliation, just a very satisfied client. Jim

[Scribblesoften]

I like your hand writing. 9128's seem to have become harder to find and thus more expensive of late. One minor quibble. I do not believe Esterbrook J's are celluloid. Some of the earlier models were but not the J pens.

[Mrsal]

I have an Estie, rehabilitated by Richard Cunningham, aka, Pen Fisher on FPN. He has a HR Estie Dollar Pen for sale on the Classified

subforum here. Richard replaced a broken cap jewel, with a smooth black, hard plastic button. Looks factory issue, beautiful job, very classy. Makes the pen a standout anytime I use it in public. PM him back channel, Pen Fisher, and ask him what he did and how he went about it. Richard does museum quality restorations, mostly on Estie's and Sheaffers, at least that's what I've bought from him. He's easy to talk with and a great guy. Usual disclaimers apply, no affiliation, just a very satisfied client. Jim

 

Thanks for the tip!

 

I like your hand writing. 9128's seem to have become harder to find and thus more expensive of late. One minor quibble. I do not believe Esterbrook J's are celluloid. Some of the earlier models were but not the J pens.

 

Thank you! I really did get this one for a steal! And the J series of pens is made from Cellulose Acetate, which is often referred to as Modern Celluloid, as it has all of the wonderful characteristics of Cellulose Nitrate (i.e. depth of color, patterns, warmth/oily feel) without the time consuming process of curing and the explosive (literally) properties.

[cleosmama]

I just got an Estie J, and I can understand completely why you love it. Mine is copper-colored (I bought it from Rick Krantz), and it has a finish that looks almost like wood because of its texture. I love the imprint on it, too. Mine has a 9556 nib, which works well with my handwriting. It's a very comfortable pen.

[Mrsal]

I just got an Estie J, and I can understand completely why you love it. Mine is copper-colored (I bought it from Rick Krantz), and it has a finish that looks almost like wood because of its texture. I love the imprint on it, too. Mine has a 9556 nib, which works well with my handwriting. It's a very comfortable pen.

Indeed, they are lovely pens for the price. I like the fact that I can find them for under $10 on ebay, put a little work into them, and have great pens that i wouldn't be torn over if they were lost or got damaged. I just won these, nothing special, but they should be good writers when i get them cleaned up! http://www.ebay.com/itm/221408403416?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l4467&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI221408403416.N19.S2.M-120.R2.TR12

Edited April 8, 2014 by Mrsal

[OcalaFlGuy]

I have an Estie, rehabilitated by Richard Cunningham, aka, Pen Fisher on FPN. He has a HR Estie Dollar Pen for sale on the Classified

subforum here. Richard replaced a broken cap jewel, with a smooth black, hard plastic button. Looks factory issue, beautiful job, very classy. Makes the pen a standout anytime I use it in public. PM him back channel, Pen Fisher, and ask him what he did and how he went about it. Richard does museum quality restorations, mostly on Estie's and Sheaffers, at least that's what I've bought from him. He's easy to talk with and a great guy. Usual disclaimers apply, no affiliation, just a very satisfied client. Jim

 

I'm sure Richard will be happy to read the kind words. All restorers like to see happy pen people. I recommend him often as giving a lot of pen for the money.

 

EDIT; Rick Krantz also has really good Estie deals but his pens are more resacced than they are "restored". Nothing wrong with that.

 

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

Edited April 8, 2014 by OcalaFlGuy