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 |
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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:
- 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.
