ES254: Esterbrook SJ, No. 9550 firm extra-fine nib.

Date: c1950

Size: Capped - 4 13/16 inches; posted - 5 15/16 inches.

The Esterbrook SJ is the smallest of the J series pens, being both shorter and slimmer than the full-sized J.  The beautiful silver grey pearlised cap and barrel on this pen have an excellent glossy sheen.  I can see no damage at all on this pen - not even any surface scratches to either cap or barrel.  The top of the cap and end of the barrel are both decorated with stepped black "jewels".  The pocket clip is ribbed and chrome plated, as is the cap band and filling lever.  All the trim is completely undamaged with no brassing.  The barrel imprint is nice and sharp and crisp with good depth.  The nib is a No. 9550 firm extra-fine renew-point.  These stainless steel nibs are screw-in units and are interchangeable with other Esterbrook Re-new points.  This one is undamaged.  

I have fully restored this pen.  It lays down a lovely extra-fine, wet and consistent line.  The nib is very smooth when writing even though it is such a fine point.