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Esterbrook Oval Point #668 Pen Nib (Vintage)

$2.95

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About This Product

With a smooth, rounded, upturned tip and a very large surface area, the Esterbrook Oval Point #668 is a workhorse writer that makes a bold mark. Suitable for all kinds of general writing and correspondence, as well as certain calligraphic styles that work with a firm pen. It's also a great drawing pen; try pairing the #668 with india ink or sumi ink for permanent, dynamic drawings.

Our stock of #668 Oval Points is mixed in origin and manufacture date, with some made as early as the 1930s and others made as late as the 1950s. Therefore, you may notice small differences in the shape, finish, stamp, and grind, since Esterbrook changed its production practices several times during this period.

Thanks to the protective coating applied to all dip pens (even new ones produced today), these pens are in excellent vintage condition. They've been checked for rust and other defects by our experts and are ready to return to service on your desk.

As with any dip pen, you will need to remove the protective coating so that ink will stick to the nib consistently. To remove the coating, simply dip your new pen in ink a couple of times and wipe it off. Repeat until the ink coats the nib completely and doesn't bead up. This process takes about 15 seconds and only needs to be done once, before you use the pen for the first time.

Sold individually. Made in the United States.

About R: Esterbrook & Co.:

Founded in 1856, R. Esterbrook & Co. was the United States' very first manufacturer of steel dip pens. Formerly, these important 19th century tools had to be imported from Europe, but Richard Esterbrook brought expertise and craftspeople from England and opened a factory in Philadelphia.

For over 100 years until the company finally went out of business in 1970, Esterbrook produced the finest steel pens in the country, with a level of quality and a range of shapes that would put contemporary nib manufacturers to shame. Whenever we're able to get our hands on a vintage batch of Esterbrook pens, we're excited to offer them to you. Supplies, of course, are limited.

  • SKU:

    798237950815

  • Brand:

    St. Louis Art Supply