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| Esterbrook #280 J Fine Points |
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| Description: A straight-bodied pen with a sharp point. A rectangular vent hole. An embossed "J" aft of the vent hole. Asphalt coated. |
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| Remarks: The #280 series was made both with and without the embossed "J", and in both broad and fine versions. Three descriptions in 1938 Esterbrook Catalog
280-F: "J - Firm, medium. For fine engrossing. Black finish. Embossed J"
280-B: "J - Firm, broad. For engrossing. Black finish. Embossed J" 280-B: "J - Firm, broad. For engrossing. Gold plated" Two descriptions in Esterbrook Pens and What They Will Do "J Broad. Black. Broad point engrossing. A very easy pen."
"J Fine. Black. Circular point engrossing." |
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| Reference: The existence of this pen is confirmed or surmised by the following: Listed in 1938 Esterbrook Catalog Listed in Esterbrook Pens and What They Will Do Listed in Whiteapple Multimedia Vintage Nib Chart Listed in Chappy's Nibs |
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