| 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 # 774 Extra Stiff School Pen |
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| Description: A straight-bodied pen with a sharp point. An unusual tri-lobed vent hole. Grey. |
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| Remarks: One rationale for stiff pens was that they would use less ink than more flexible pens which have varying stroke widths. Description in 1938 Esterbrook Catalog "Extra firm. medium. Gray finish"
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| Reference: The existence of this pen is confirmed or surmised by the following: Listed in the School Supplies, J. L. Hammett Co., Cambridge, Mass., and Newark, N. J., Catalog #21, 1921; archives of Hadley Museum and Library, Wilmington, Delaware; contributed by Andrew Midkiff Listed in the 1938 Esterbrook Pen CatalogListed in Whiteapple Multimedia Vintage Nib Chart Listed by Internet Vendor(s) Listed in Internet Auctions |
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