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Esterbrook 956 Radio Pen


Esterbrook # 956 Radio Pen

Description: 

A straight body with a sharp point. An oval vent hole with blunt ends. "J" slits at the shoulders. Flexible. Silver-colored finish.



 Esterbrook #956 Radio Pen

Remarks: 

Vintage ad -1913 - Introducing the Radio Pens


Description in 1938 Esterbrook Catalog

"Flexible, fine, small. Recommended for fine penmanship. Silver finish"
 
Probably based on the #556
 


Reference:  The existence of this pen is confirmed or surmised by the following:

The American Stationer, Vol 73, #13, 3-29-1913, P 19

Listed in the 1938 Esterbrook Pen Catalog

Listed in Whiteapple Multimedia Vintage Nib Chart

Seen in Esterbrook Salesman Sample Cases

Listed by Internet Vendor(s)

Listed in Internet Auctions

Listed in Chappy's Nibs



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