Product Description
Type Desk fountain pen set, tested and working well.
Product Name The base is model 447. 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 "less dipping".
Color Black body and clear taper. The base Iooks similar to the later model 444 but says "Desk Set No. 447" on its bottom.
Nib Medium general writing 9668 steel nib is brand new and never used (orig. box included) -- very smooth.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, dings, dents, or personalization. The pen has been tested and it's working very well.