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 # 956 Radio Pen | ||
Description: A straight body with a sharp point. An oval vent hole with blunt ends. "J" slits at the shoulders. Flexible. Silver-colored finish. |
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Remarks: Vintage ad -1913 - Introducing the Radio Pens Description in 1938 Esterbrook Catalog "Flexible, fine, small. Recommended for fine penmanship. Silver finish"
Probably based on the #556 |
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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 the 1938 Esterbrook Pen 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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