Product Description
Type Fountain pen
Product Name Esterbrook CH, this is the "purse" pen size. It is a CH because it has a clip. The clipless version is called H. These pens are also called the Esterprook Pastels. This is from the 2nd generation with colored jewels.
Manufacturer and Year Esterbrook, USA -- 1950-57
Length 4-3/8"
Filling System Lever filler (new bladder installed, works great).
Color The pastel blue color looks more like a turquoise. . Steel trim and putty colored jewels on either end.
Nib Extra Flexible Medium steel nib. It is a left foot oblique. The 9788 nib is catalogued as an Extra Flexible Medium nib for shaded writing. The feed looks very good.
Condition Excellent + condition. The cap and barrel of the pen have microscratches, very common in these Pastels as the plastic was soft. The lever and trim are excellent. The clip has some microscratches and is a little rough. No cracks, dings, dents, personalization, or plating wear. We've restored the pen and it's working very well.
