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Esterbrook 1934-42 Dollar Pen
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| 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.
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Item # | Model and Condition |
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 10 | 3436 | Standard: Red: Condition: Excellent | Clean pen firm fine point from the 2000 series. | 2556 | $80 |
| 11 | 3437 | Standard Green: Condition: Excellent | -- The upper of the two pens lying across bottom of tray-- Clean pen. | pending | $80 |
| 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 |
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Pen 2235F Esterbrook Pastel Pen in light yellow plastic $125 SOLD
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| Overall Grade: Exc |
Metal: Exc | Color: Exc | CLICK FOR LARGER PIC | |
| Nib condition: Exc |
Threads: perfect | clarity: NA | ||
| Point: 2314-M Oblique | Imprint: Exc | Size: 4 3/8 " 11.2cm |
PRICE: $125 | |
| COMMENTS: Pastel Esties are amongst the "better" collectables from that maker. This one has great color and trim, and NONE of the hairline cap-lip cracks that can plague the series. This is the light yellow and appropriately features black endjewels. MONSTER NIB alert. The Esterbrook Relief 9314-M Oblique is a "standard" Oblique meant for right handed writers and puts down a smooth wet nearly broad line. | ||||
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Pen 2182 Esterbook Gray Icicle $40 Vacumania's Basement
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| Overall Grade: User Grade |
Metal: perfect | Color: Perfect | CLICK FOR LARGER PIC |
| Nib condition: Nearmint |
Threads: perfect | clarity: NA | |
| Point: 2550 XF point | Imprint: Exc | Size: 5 1/8" 13.cm |
PRICE: $120 SOLD |
| COMMENTS: The Icicle pattern is late Esterbrook product, dating to mid-late 1960's. Packing nice eye appeal, the icicles probably fall below the pastel purse pens but above the conventional marbled plastics in terms of collector cachet. Essentially unusused, it nonetheless has a hairline crack in cap-lip | |||
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Pen 2124 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen $175
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| 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. | |||
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Pen 2125 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen $120
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| 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. | |||
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Pen 2126 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen $120
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| 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. | |||
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Pen 2127 Esterbrook Pastel Purse Pen $120
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| 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. | |||
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with Lilac End Jewels.Esterbrook Travel pouch, box and instructions. $185 |
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| 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. | |||
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Includes original Esterbook travel pouch in "bumblebee" colors $175 |
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| 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 | |||
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Near Mint (mint but inked) Condition. Oblique Medium-Broad Nib $135 |
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| 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. | |||
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MINT condition with 9000 series nib. $135 |
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| 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. | |||
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Pale Blue with Black End Jewels $75 |
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| 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), | |||
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Pen 1713 LE Esterbrook Purse Pen in dark gray $45 |
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| 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. |
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