Product Description
Type | Fountain pen |
Product Name | Esterbrook LJ -- this series of bright colors with thin darker lines has been called the "icicles." |
Manufacturer and Year | Esterbrook, 1950s. Usually these Icicle Esties are marked Made in Mexico, but we can't find an imprint, and the barrel isn't worn enough to explain the lack of imprint. |
Length | 5-1/8" |
Filling System | Lever filler (new bladder installed, works great) |
Color | Blue with chrome trim .... the thin dark stripes in the color are why this series is called the "icicles." |
Nib | #9550 steel nib -- firm extra fine |
Condition | Excellent condition, only one or two miniscule scratches on the cap, and light microscratching. The bottom jewel is cone-shaped, rather than the typical rounded shape (see last photo). |