| 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 # 940 Radio Pen | ||
| Description: A semi-pinched waist with a sharp, turned-up tip. Firm flex. Trapezoidal vent hole, |
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| Remarks: This pen is intended as a writer. The streamlined body shape was probably very futuristic for the time. Vintage ad -1913 - Introducing the Radio Pens Description in 1938 Esterbrook Catalog "Extra firm, medium. Smooth action. - Silver finish" Description from Esterbrook Salesman Sample Case "Extra firm, medium. Smooth action. Silver finish" Probably based on #672 |
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| 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 1938 Esterbrook 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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