Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen and mechanical pencil set.
Product Name Esterbrook Pastels, 2nd Generation (colored jewels)
Manufacturer and Year Esterbrook, USA - 1950-57
Length Pen is 4-3/8", pencil is 4-1/2".
Filling System The pen is a lever filler, which we have restored with a new sac. It's working great. The pencil takes 0.9mm (or "thin") leads, which it extends via the cap-actuated mechanism, just like most modern mechanical pencils (press the cap down to extend). We'll include a small packet of leads.
Color Aloha yellow with chrome trim and yellow end jewels.
Nib #1555 Firm Fine ("Gregg") nib. It's in great condition, fairly smooth, with nice tipping.
Condition New Old Stock. Fountain pen: The color is a great yellow, very even, no fading. The trim looks really good, no brassing or serious wear. No cracks or chips, dings or dents, or personalization. Original price sticker is still on cap. Fully restored and working well. Pencil: condition is similar to the pen.
The Purse/Pastel pens and pencils were made with a more fragile plastic than other Esterbrook pens, and it's common to find cracks in the cap lips, but there are none here. Because of this, we suggest that you do not post the pen, or use extreme caution in doing so.