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|'''Manufacturer''' ||Esterbrook
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|'''Nib No.''' ||048
|'''Nib No.''' ||048
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|'''Descr.''' ||Jackson Stub, Version 1
|'''Descr.''' ||Falcon Pen, bronze, v2
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|'''Tip''' ||Stub
|'''Tip''' ||M
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|'''Markings''' ||Exterior
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|'''Mark 2''' ||R.ESTERBROOK & Co
|'''Mark 2''' ||R.ESTERBROOK & Co
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|'''Mark 3''' ||JACKSON STUB
|'''Mark 3''' ||FALCON PEN
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|colspan=2 align=center| [[File:Picture 656.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Esterbrook 048 bronze Version 2 - top view, with ruler]]
|'''Mark 4''' ||MADE IN U.S.A.
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|colspan=2 align=center| [[File:Picture 656.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Esterbrook 048 Bronze Version 2 - top view, with ruler]]


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Described in contemporary advertising ([http://www.zanerian.com/ZanCat.html Zanarian]) as: "No. 048. Jackson Stub Pen. Falcon shape. The most popular stub pen made. Good inkholding capacity."
Described in contemporary advertising (''1938 Esterbrook Catalog'') as: "The #048 Falcon has a medium point with a medium flex. There is enough flex to give character to writing or drawing. Flexible, medium. For general business purposes. Most popular pen in the world. 048 Bronze finish. 048-A Gray finish.
 
[https://theesterbrookproject.com/NIB%20SHEETS/ESTERBROOK%20048%20JACKSON%20STUB/ESTERBROOK%20048%20JACKSON%20STUB.html The Esterbrook Project] describes this nib as providing a stub tip on a falcon body. "V" shaped vent hole. Little flexibility. Gray finish.


''The American Stationer'' (10/31/1889) described Esterbrook's 048 "Falcon" as undoubtedly the most popular form of fine pointed steel pen ever put on the market. There was a steady call for a pen of similar style, but with a stub point. In response to this the Esterbrook Pen Company put on the market a pen filling these requirements. This new pen is known as the 048 "Jackson Stub," and an illustration of it is presented herewith. The pen has a smooth, easy action, and possesses qualities which will commend it to those who wish a thoroughly effective pen for rapid writing.
[https://theesterbrookproject.com/NIB%20SHEETS/ESTERBROOK%20048%20FALCON%20PEN/ESTERBROOK%20048%20FALCON%20PEN.html The Esterbrook Project] says that Esterbrook considered this to be their flagship pen. The leading "zero" is always included in the name of this pen. The Project describes this nib as a robust, sharp-pointed pen. With convolutions in the waist area to increase the body diameter to greater than the heel diameter. Medium point and medium flex. Narrow oval vent hole with blunted ends. Examples in bronze, gold-plated, silver, gray finish, amalgam, copper plated, and tar coated.  


''Esterbrook Pens and What They Will Do'' describes this as a good stub pen for business use. Well liked by lawyers. Medium stub point.
''Esterbrook Pens and What They Will Do'' shows two descriptions for the 048: "The most popular and largely used business pen in the world. A universal favorite." Also, "Bronze, gray, gold-plated, nickel-plated. Turned up point. The most popular pen in use for general business purposes."


====Versions====
====Versions====
There are six distinct versions of the Esterbrook 048 nib in the Chappy's Nibs collection:
There are six distinct versions of the Esterbrook #048 Falcon Pen in the Chappy's Nibs collection:


* [[Esterbrook 048 | '''Version 1:''' ]] the abbreviation for Company is shown as "Co"
* [[Esterbrook 048 br v1 | '''Bronze Version 1:''' ]] bronze finish
* [[Esterbrook 048 br v1 | '''bronze Version 1 USA:''' ]] same as Version 1 - plus a third line, "MADE IN U.S.A."
* [[Esterbrook 048 br v2 | '''Bronze Version 2:''' ]] bronze finish, plus a third line, "MADE IN U.S.A."
* [[Esterbrook 048 br v2 | '''bronze Version 2:''' ]] the abbreviation for Company is shown as "CO'S"
* [[Esterbrook 048 br v3 | '''Bronze Version 3:''' ]] bronze finish, however ESTERBROOK is moved from Mark 2 to Mark 4 
* [[Esterbrook 048 br v3 | '''bronze Version 3 USA:''' ]] same as Version 1 - plus a third line, "MADE IN U.S.A." 
* [[Esterbrook 048 silver | '''Silver:''' ]] silver-plated finish
* [[Esterbrook 048 silver | '''Version 2 bronze:''' ]] same as Version 2 - the nib has a bronze color
* [[Esterbrook 048 gold | '''Gold:''' ]] gold-plated finish
* [[Esterbrook 048 gf | '''Version 2 bronze:''' ]] same as Version 2 - the nib has a bronze color
* [[Esterbrook 048-A gray| '''Gray:''' ]] 048-A has a gray finish


(These version names are defined for this collection alone, and are not necessarily industry-wide terms.)   
(These version names are defined for this collection alone, and are not necessarily industry-wide terms.)   


The nib pictured below is '''Version 1'''.
The nib pictured below is '''Bronze Version 2'''.


====Photos====
====Photos====
Click any image for a full-resolution photo: 2200 x 640. The image with the ruler is 2300 x 1196.
Click any image for a full-resolution photo: 2200 x 640. The image with the ruler is 2300 x 1196.
[[File:Picture 657.jpg|thumb|650px|none|Esterbrook 048 Version 1 - top view]]
[[File:Picture 657.jpg|thumb|650px|none|Esterbrook 048 br v2 - top view]]
[[File:Picture 659.jpg|thumb|650px|none|Esterbrook 048 Version 1 - side view, upper]]
[[File:Picture 659.jpg|thumb|650px|none|Esterbrook 048 br v2 - side view, upper]]
[[File:Picture 658.jpg|thumb|650px|none|Esterbrook 048 Version 1 - side view, lower]]
[[File:Picture 658.jpg|thumb|650px|none|Esterbrook 048 br v2 - side view, lower]]


==External Links==
==External Links==


* [https://theesterbrookproject.com/NIB%20SHEETS/ESTERBROOK%20048%20JACKSON%20STUB/ESTERBROOK%20048%20JACKSON%20STUB.html The Esterbrook Project - 048 page]
* [https://theesterbrookproject.com/NIB%20SHEETS/ESTERBROOK%20048%20FALCON%20PEN/ESTERBROOK%20048%20FALCON%20PEN.html The Esterbrook Project - 048 page]
* [http://www.whiteapplemultimedia.com/history.html History of Esterbrook - McKinney]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esterbrook Wikipedia - Esterbrook page]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esterbrook Wikipedia - Esterbrook page]
* [http://hans.presto.tripod.com/nibs/esterbrook.html Blam Nib site - Esterbrook page]
* [http://hans.presto.tripod.com/nibs/esterbrook.html Blam Nib site - Esterbrook page]

Latest revision as of 19:05, 8 February 2021

Esterbrook 048 br v2
Manufacturer Esterbrook
Nib No. 048
Descr. Falcon Pen, bronze, v2
Tip M
Markings Exterior
Mark 1 lateral L 048
Mark 2 R.ESTERBROOK & Co
Mark 3 FALCON PEN
Mark 4 MADE IN U.S.A.
Esterbrook 048 Bronze Version 2 - top view, with ruler

Described in contemporary advertising (1938 Esterbrook Catalog) as: "The #048 Falcon has a medium point with a medium flex. There is enough flex to give character to writing or drawing. Flexible, medium. For general business purposes. Most popular pen in the world. 048 Bronze finish. 048-A Gray finish.

The Esterbrook Project says that Esterbrook considered this to be their flagship pen. The leading "zero" is always included in the name of this pen. The Project describes this nib as a robust, sharp-pointed pen. With convolutions in the waist area to increase the body diameter to greater than the heel diameter. Medium point and medium flex. Narrow oval vent hole with blunted ends. Examples in bronze, gold-plated, silver, gray finish, amalgam, copper plated, and tar coated.

Esterbrook Pens and What They Will Do shows two descriptions for the 048: "The most popular and largely used business pen in the world. A universal favorite." Also, "Bronze, gray, gold-plated, nickel-plated. Turned up point. The most popular pen in use for general business purposes."

Versions

There are six distinct versions of the Esterbrook #048 Falcon Pen in the Chappy's Nibs collection:

(These version names are defined for this collection alone, and are not necessarily industry-wide terms.)

The nib pictured below is Bronze Version 2.

Photos

Click any image for a full-resolution photo: 2200 x 640. The image with the ruler is 2300 x 1196.

Esterbrook 048 br v2 - top view
Esterbrook 048 br v2 - side view, upper
Esterbrook 048 br v2 - side view, lower

External Links

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