Product Description
Type Desk fountain pen set, tested and working well.
Product Name The base is model 444, early version with the convex socket. The dip-less pen is the short version.
Manufacturer and Year Esterbrook, made in USA -- circa 1940s.
Dimensions Pen is 6-1/4 inches long, the base is about 4-1/2 inches across.
Filling System No filling system. The pen was used by filling the base with ink and letting the pen's feed absorb enough ink for a good amount of writing. Not "dipless" in the sense of not having to dip, but meant to signify that the user had to dip less than ordinarily required by a non-reservoir pen.
Color Black body and clear taper.
Nib Medium general writing 9668 steel nib is smooth with a smooth tip shape.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, dings, dents, or personalization. The pen has been fully tested and it's working very well.
