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Vintage Pens: Esterbrook LJ

Lever Filler, 1950-1959, Extra-Fine nib, 12.9 cm capped.

$69.99 Restored SKU 6568
Availability
One in stock, one of a kind.
Returns
14 days for a full refund of the item price, via insured U.S. Mail. Problems found within 30 days get fixed.
Condition
Restored, tested and guaranteed. Flaws are stated in the description.
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Item specifics

Filling MechanismLever Filler
Era1950-1959
Nib SizeExtra-Fine
SKU6568
Capped length12.9 cm
BrandEsterbrook
CategoryVintage Pens
ConditionRestored, tested and guaranteed

Description from Nathaniel

America learned to write with Esterbrook. In the 1950s, Esterbrook LJ pens, such as this, were often required writing instruments in high school, journalism school and many short-hand schools. Our vintage pen is in great shape. No cracks, deep scratches or bite marks mar this pen. We restored it with a new ink sac. It comes with an upgraded steel 2556 nib. These nibs were advertised as "fine writing" nibs. You will write what we think of as a dry, extra-fine line. It isn't buttery smooth, but it isn't all that scratchy, either. Esterbrook LJ means this is the "long" slender version of the Esterbrook J-model pen line. 12.9cm capped.

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