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There are no additional versions of the '''Esterbrook #787 Oval Point Pen''' in the Chappy's Nibs collection, as pictured below ( | There are no additional versions of the '''Esterbrook #787 Oval Point Pen''' in the Chappy's Nibs collection, as pictured below (gray-finish). However, there are several versions of the popular #788 Oval Point Pen. | ||
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Revision as of 15:00, 19 February 2021
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| Esterbrook 787 | |
| Manufacturer | Esterbrook |
| Nib No. | 787 |
| Descr. | Oval Point |
| Tip | F |
| 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 (gray-finish). However, there are several versions of the popular #788 Oval Point Pen.
Photos
Click any image for a full-resolution photo: 1650 x 480. The image with the ruler is 2300 x 1196.
