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Described in contemporary advertising (''1938 Esterbrook Catalog'') as: " | Described in contemporary advertising (''1938 Esterbrook Catalog'') as: "Extra firm, fine, oval point. Smooth and durable. Gray finish." | ||
[https://theesterbrookproject.com/NIB%20SHEETS/ESTERBROOK%20314%20RELIEF/ESTERBROOK%20314%20RELIEF.html The Esterbrook Project] describes this nib as a | [https://theesterbrookproject.com/NIB%20SHEETS/ESTERBROOK%20314%20RELIEF/ESTERBROOK%20314%20RELIEF.html The Esterbrook Project] describes this nib as "a pinched waist, spoon-headed pen. A sharp, turned-up tip. A large baseball bat vent hole. Gray finish." | ||
Brandon McKinney's analysis of the [http://www.whiteapplemultimedia.com/esterbrook-timeline.jpg markings and grindings] date this version of the #787 Oval Point Pen as 1940-1946. | Brandon McKinney's analysis of the [http://www.whiteapplemultimedia.com/esterbrook-timeline.jpg markings and grindings] date this version of the #787 Oval Point Pen as 1940-1946. | ||
Revision as of 14:58, 19 February 2021
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| Esterbrook 787 | |
| Manufacturer | Esterbrook |
| Nib No. | 787 |
| Descr. | Oval Point |
| Tip | |
| Markings | Exterior |
| Mark 1 lateral L | 787 |
| Mark 2 | R.ESTERBROOK & Co |
| Mark 3 | OVAL POINT |
| Mark 4 | MADE IN U.S.A. |
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Described in contemporary advertising (1938 Esterbrook Catalog) as: "Extra firm, fine, oval point. Smooth and durable. Gray finish."
The Esterbrook Project describes this nib as "a pinched waist, spoon-headed pen. A sharp, turned-up tip. A large baseball bat vent hole. Gray finish."
Brandon McKinney's analysis of the markings and grindings date this version of the #787 Oval Point Pen as 1940-1946.
Versions
There are no additional versions of the Esterbrook #787 Oval Point Pen in the Chappy's Nibs collection, as pictured below (brass-finish).
Photos
Click any image for a full-resolution photo: 1650 x 480. The image with the ruler is 2300 x 1196.
