Esterbrook 442 v1

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Esterbrook 442 v1
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
Esterbrook 442 v1 - top view, with ruler

Described in contemporary advertising as: "No. 442. Jackson Stub Pen. Falcon shape. The most popular stub pen made. Good inkholding capacity."

Versions

There are four distinct versions of the Esterbrook 442 nib in the Chappy's Nibs collection: wer There are four distinct versions of the Esterbrook 442 nib in the Chappy's Nibs collection: wer

  • Version 1: the abbreviation for Company is shown as "Co"
  • Version 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"
  • 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.

Esterbrook 442 v1 - top view
Esterbrook 442 v1 - side view, upper
Esterbrook 442 v1 - side view, lower

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