| 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 # 136 Double Elastic |
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| Description: A straight-bodied pen with a sharp tip and and oval vent hole. "T" slits at the shoulders. Bronze finish. |
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| Remarks: In the writing sample, you can see good line modulation even though I was trying to use light pressure. "#136 The Double Elastic Pen – Bronze – A good pen for fine business use" |
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| Reference: The existence of this pen is confirmed or surmised by the following: Listed in the Illustrated Price List of the Esterbrook Steel Pen Company, January 1, 1876; archives of Hadley Museum and Library, Wilmington, Delaware; contributed by Andrew Midkiff Listed in the Trade Price List of the Esterbrook Steel Pen Company (The American Stationer, September 4, 1879) (Contributed by Andrew Midkiff) Listed in 1883 Esterbrook Catalog Listed by Internet Vendor(s) |
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