| 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 # 556 |
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| Description: A straight pen body with an oval vent hole. Arc slits at the shoulders. Grey. |
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| Remarks: Early Esterbrook nibs were usually identified with just a number. Later, Esterbrook began using a name along with the number for both marketing purposes and easier defense in trademark litigation. Description in Seven Popular Esterbrook School Pens: "Medium point. Firm action. Used in all grades and commercial departments." |
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| Reference: The existence of this pen is confirmed or surmised by the following: Listed in Seven Popular Esterbrook School Pens Listed by Internet Vendor(s) Listed in Internet Auctions Found in Vintage Advertisements 1918 |
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