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ESTERBROOK 940


Esterbrook # 940 Radio Pen

Description: 

A semi-pinched waist with a sharp, turned-up tip. Firm flex. Trapezoidal vent hole,



Esterbrook #940 Radio Pen


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




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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