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Revision as of 19:58, 4 February 2021
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| Manufacturer | Esterbrook |
| Nib No. | 442 |
| Descr. | Jackson Stub, Version 1 |
| Tip | Stub |
| Markings | Exterior |
| Mark 1 lateral L | 442 |
| Mark 2 | R.ESTERBROOK & Co |
| Mark 3 | JACKSON STUB |
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Described in contemporary advertising (Zanarian) as: "No. 442. Jackson Stub Pen. Falcon shape. The most popular stub pen made. Good inkholding capacity."
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 442 "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.
Esterbrook Pens and What They Will Do describes this as a good stub pen for business use. Well liked by lawyers. Medium stub point.
Brandon McKinney's exceptional History of Esterbrook (the online companion to his book (Esterbrook A Dip Pen Legacy) points out that the Jackson Stub was named for Andrew Jackson--7th President of the United States. His analysis of the markings and grinding dates Version 1 of this nib at 1898-1901.
Versions
There are four distinct versions of the Esterbrook 442 nib in the Chappy's Nibs collection:
- Version 1: the abbreviation for Company is shown as "Co"
- Version 1 USA: same as Version 1 - plus a third line, "MADE IN U.S.A."
- Version 2: the abbreviation for Company is shown as "CO'S"
- Version 2 bronze: same as Version 2 - the nib has a bronze color
(These version names are defined for this collection alone, and are not necessarily industry-wide terms.)
The nib pictured below is Version 1.
Photos
Click any image for a full-resolution photo: 2200 x 640. The image with the ruler is 2300 x 1196.
