| The purpose of the Esterbrook
Project is to generate a complete list of dip pen nibs manufactured by
The Esterbrook Company over the years. Contributions of information to
further this are greatly appreciated. |
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| Esterbrook #240 Curved Point Pen |
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| Description: This pen has the nib tines bent to the right. It has a small "S" shaped vent hole. The objective is the same as with the oblique pens which is to position the nib tines perpendicular to the writing surface. There is a European version which looks exactly like it. |
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| Remarks: Introduced in 1877 Advertisement in The American Bookseller, Vol 4, Jul-Dec, 1877 "No. 240 The Curve Point. This pen is specially adapted for professional penmen and stenographers." "#240 The Curved Point Pen – Bronze – An easy action pen." |
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| Reference: The existence of this pen is confirmed or surmised by the following: Listed in the Trade Price List of the Esterbrook Steel Pen Company (The American Stationer, September 4, 1879) (Contributed by Andrew Midkiff) Advertisement in The American Bookseller, Vol 4, Jul-Dec, 1877 Listed in the 1883 Esterbrook Catalog |
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