Estie Nibs starter pack

[Guest Denis Richard]

What would be a nice set of Estie nibs to start with. I'm thinking of a set with may be 5-10 nibs, from fine to broad, flexible, stub, etc...

[chela]

I'd also like to know this. I bought 3-4 pens about a year ago, have been meaning a but a set of nibs to have a variety.

 

John

[Brian Anderson]

I'd say any starter pack should have at least the following (note most available in 2xxx or 9xxx flavors, attention being made to those nibs generally easily available):

 

Basic starters:

2668/9668 medium

2314/9314-F/M/B Relief nibs, your pick of width

9556 Fine (in this case, I like the 9556 better than the 2556, but than I generally don't like fine nibs)

2968/9968 broad

2284/9284 Signature stub, sometimes called a music nib (only two tines)

9128 the ONLY decent flex estie nib (IMO), ok the 9788 is ok too.

 

Optional:

9550 If you HAVE to have a XF

9460 Firm Manifold medium if you need something firmer than a 9668

 

For the more exotic and more expensive:

3668 sunburst style medium

1314 Flexible stub (only available in this version)

8668 Paladium silver medium

8440 XF two tone sunburst

Relief [Fine|Medium|Broad] Osmiridium Tipped

2312/9312 Italic

3312/3314 GP series

 

That should about cover it.

 

Best-

Brian

[ElaineB]

Brian, at today's prices -- how much would even that basic starter pack cost? And where could one get these nibs? I've not been able to find a reliable source for Estie nibs anywhere except on Ebay, where they can cost $10-$25 each.

 

ElaineB

[grasshopper]

Hello Brian, this is my first post in the Esterbrook Forum.

 

Thanks for the question, Denis. I've got a copy of the pic of all the nibs, but there's just so many to choose from. (You can only go so far reading about all the good stuff that's been said about esties and not actually getting one, so i'll be trying to get one soon.) I'll be coming back here for advice when i do get it.

[rongarland]

There are two guys at the Raleigh Pen Show who are big "Estie Dudes." I'm sure both of them can help with nibs. I met Frank Tedesco today, but I have already misplaced his business card. I'll meet the 2nd feloow tomorrow. I'm confirm that these fellows can help. Later this weekend I'll post their contact. Ron

[Brian Anderson]

Brian, at today's prices -- how much would even that basic starter pack cost? And where could one get these nibs? I've not been able to find a reliable source for Estie nibs anywhere except on Ebay, where they can cost $10-$25 each.

Elaine-

 

I picked the initial bunch just based on ease of availability. 2668/9668's are fairly common and are usually $10-15 each. x314-F/M/B's run $15-20 depending on which one, 2284's are easily $20, 9128/9788 - $15 each or more, 9556, $5-10, 2968/9968 - $12-18 or so. Again, these are only estimates at retail. If you really want to find some of the more expensive ones, just hunt down the nib by buying the pen too. Bonus might be you can sell the pen to pay for the nib.

 

Hello Brian, this is my first post in the Esterbrook Forum.

 

Aaaahhhh, Grasshopper..... (sorry, couldn't resist ) Welcome! Come visit us often.

 

Best-

Brian

[Psyktek]

Elaine, I've recently found several sellers of Estie nibs on eBay. One, williamsburg auctions, found an entire display case of nibs. He lists an email address if you're looking for something special.

 

ebay@williamsburgauctions.com with your request and he will post a Buy it now auction for you.

 

(No connection, not shilling, only trying to help yadayadayada)

[Johnny Appleseed]

Pendomonium sells a bunch for $10-20 each. Try them at:

 

http://www.pendemonium.com/

 

And go to "Writing Instruments", then "Esterbrook". They currently are showing everything on the list except for the signature stub and the flexible nib. Also, they only have the 2314-F fine stub.

 

In fact, I may just pick up a 9461 fine manifold for my little green SJ checkbook pen - see if it is better for check carbons than the 9550.

 

Also, I have no affiliation with Pendomonium, other than being a satisfied customer.

 

Jonny Appleseed

(formerly Laridae).

[Ann Finley]

Estie nibs on eBay. One, williamsburg auctions, found an entire display case of nibs. He lists an email address if you're looking for something special. ebay@williamsburgauctions.com with your request and he will post a Buy it now auction for you.

 

I did contact this fellow awhile back--we exchanged several e-mails, but he never did put up the buy-it-now auction for me. Maybe someone else will have better luck.

 

Ann