| 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 # 5 Text Writer Pen (Round) |
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| Description: A broad head reduced to a fine stub point. A pinched waist separating the head from the body. A diamond shaped vent hole. A bowl-shaped depression just behind the vent hole. The number "5" is embossed between the bowl and the waist. |
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| Remarks: Text writers are a form of stub-tipped pen used for shaded writing. Several tip widths are available. Popular with caligraphers doing diplomas and award documents. |
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| Reference: The existence of this pen is confirmed or surmised by the following: Listed in the 1938 Esterbrook Pen Catalog Seen in Store Counter Display Cards Listed by Internet Vendor(s) |
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