ES263: Esterbrook J, No. 9668 medium general writing nib.

Date: c1950s

Size: Capped - 5 1/16 inches; posted - 6 5/16 inches.

The Esterbrook J, is a fulls sized pen, being the largest in the "J" family.  This pen is a lovely glossy grey pearl model J with an almost 3-dimensional look to the pearlised patterning. This pen has no splits, cracks or chips and no noticeable surface scratches either.  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 crisp and clear but quite shallow as some of these Esterbrook imprints are. The nib is a No. 9668 firm medium general writing 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 serviced this pen.  The nib is very smooth and produces a consistent, wet and medium width line.