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| Esterbrook # 442 Jackson Stub |
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| Description: A stub tip on a falcon body. "V" shaped vent hole. Little flexibility. Gray finish. |
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| Remarks: The line modulation was from the stub tip, not due to flex. This pen was in production for many years and is not uncommon to find. Another superb stub writer by Esterbrook. Introduced in 1889 (The American Staioner, October 31, 1889) (Contributed by Andrew Midkiff) The Jackson Stub The "Falcon" is undoubtedly the most popular form of fine pointed steel pen ever put on the market. There has been a steady call for a pen of similar style, but with a stub point. In response to this the Esterbrook Pen Company has just put on the market a pen filling these requirements. This new pen is known as the "Jackson Stub," and an illustration of it is presented herewith. The pen has a smooth, easy action, and possesses qualities which will commend it to those who wish a thoroughly effective pen for rapid writing. Description in 1938 Esterbrook Catalog
"Jackson Stub - Firm, medium stub. Falcon shape. The most popular stub. Gray finish. Gold plated"
Description in the Zanerian Catalog
"Falcon shape. The most popular stub pen made. Good ink holding capacity."
Description in Esterbrook Pens and What They Will Do
"A good stub pen for business use. Well liked by lawyers. Medium stub point."
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| Reference: The existence of this pen is confirmed or surmised by the following: Introduced in 1889 (The American Stationer, October 31, 1889) Listed in the 1938 Esterbrook Pen Catalog Listed in Esterbrook Pens and What They Will Do Listed in the Zanerian Catalog Listed in the Cameron Amberg & Co Stationery Catalog #85, Chicago, May 1918, p 67 & 68. (Contributed by Andrew Midkiff) Listed in Announcement to the Trade: Esterbrook Steel Pen Mfg. Co. Standardization of Esterbrook Pens 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 Whiteapple Multimedia Vintage Nib ChartSeen in Esterbrook Salesman Sample Cases Listed by Internet Vendor(s) Listed in Personal Collections found on the Internet Listed in Chappy's Nibs Found in Vintage Advertisements 1918, 1902. 1915, 1898. |
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