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Described in [http://www.zanerian.com/ZanCat.html | Described in contemporary advertising ([http://www.zanerian.com/ZanCat.html Zanarian]) as: "No. 442. Jackson Stub Pen. Falcon shape. The most popular stub pen made. Good inkholding capacity." | ||
[https://theesterbrookproject.com/NIB%20SHEETS/ESTERBROOK%20442%20JACKSON%20STUB/ESTERBROOK%20442%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. | |||
<I>The American Stationer</I> (10/31/1889) describes the "Falcon" as undoubtedly the most popular form of fine pointed steel pen ever put on the market. There has been a steady call for a pen of similar style, but with a stub point. In response to this the Esterbrook Pen Company has just put on the market a pen filling these requirements. This new pen is known as the "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. | |||
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Revision as of 15:01, 31 January 2021
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) describes the "Falcon" as undoubtedly the most popular form of fine pointed steel pen ever put on the market. There has been a steady call for a pen of similar style, but with a stub point. In response to this the Esterbrook Pen Company has just put on the market a pen filling these requirements. This new pen is known as the "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.
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.




