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I have many Esterbrook 1xxx/2xxx nibs available! 

All are NOS (New Old Stock), in their original boxes.
 

First I want PM will get the item. I prefer Paypal, but will consider other payment options. Add $2 USPS shipping US/Canada with order (no limit). PM me with any questions, and to order!
 

-2556 (Firm Fine) $10 Each

(4 available)

 

-1461 (Rigid Fine-Manifold) $10 Each

(3 available)

 

-1554 (Clerical Firm Fine) $10 Each

(3 available)

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Nibs still available-

Click on profile to PM or get email info there!

Frank

-- Edited by Frank on Wednesday 3rd of February 2010 01:43:16 PM

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Can you explain the differences between them? I have a 1555, how would they compare to that?

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Highbinder wrote:

Can you explain the differences between them? I have a 1555, how would they compare to that?


Hey Stu!

Yes, all of these nibs are fine point. They are similar to the 1555 (Gregg) nib in that regard. The 1554 nib is more of a XF/F nib, and it's called the "Clerical" nib.
The 2556 is a standard fine nib, and is the most common of these three.

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My 1555 is quite scratchy and the folded point isn't really round, if I had a decent camera I'd take a snap to illustrate. Is it the same with these too?

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Highbinder wrote:

My 1555 is quite scratchy and the folded point isn't really round, if I had a decent camera I'd take a snap to illustrate. Is it the same with these too?



Yes and No-

Yes, in that Estie 1xxx/2xxx nibs are not iridium tipped. They were folded and/or smoothed to be useful points. When used/old, they can be scratchy!

No, in that these nibs are new old stock (NOS). They were never used, and as new (round/smooth/etc..) as the factory made them!

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OK, one 2556 nib sold!

3 still available!

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One 2556 and one 1554 today!
(Thanks Gefox, and welcome!)

Two 2556 still available-

Two 1554 available-

Three 1461 Nibs available-

Thanks!

-- Edited by Frank on Tuesday 16th of February 2010 10:53:21 AM

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Hey Frank, I'm totally new to Esties, just got 3 in the mail yesterday in need of restorations.
Two of them have nibs marked 2556 but the tips themselves are not the same at all.
I'm just wondering, why one 2556 would have rounded half-moon tips and the other looks like a pyramid/ triangular tip?
I do see the tips are nothing more than extensions of the nib material, no "other harder material" tipping used on them.
Still learning about the line, the nib variety being the broadest variance and trying to glean all I can about them.

What about Esterbrook jewels and cap clips, are they at all replaceable?
One larger green I got [J model?] to work on has both end jewels badly cracked/ missing pieces, along with he pocket clip being completely snapped off and missing.
The jewels don't appear to be threaded as are the Parker jewels like on my only 2 Vacumatic fillers, can't tell if they're snapped in or glued in or how they're attached.
TIA

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Hey Scott,

Yes, the 2556 nibs (all 1xxx/2xxx) nibs are "untipped", and the metal nib material is usually rounded or folded to create a "tip". From what I have, the 2556 nibs should be rounded as to simulate a "tip" at the end. Maybe yours was worked on at some point?

The pens are great daily users, and nearly indestructable! They are great intros into the vintage pen world, and the nib choices seem endless! The broken clip does not come around often, as the tassie it is based on creates the "rivet" for the plastic jewel to sit in. Finding a complete replacement cap is your best bet! The plastic jewels are also hard to take out, but easy to set in once the old one is completely out. Some older J's even had "screw" type jewels! You find these with some Trans-J pens, and LJ/SJ models.

Check with Todd E. (Farmboy) for parts, and Brian www.esterbrook.net for more tips and advice!

Frank

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Thanks, Frank!
One of the pens I received for work had the original "Esterbrook-marked in yellow" sac inside.
It was a mess, welded in spots to the barrel wall but still semi-flexible enough to see that torn portion with the markings.
Pretty cool little pens, first time I've ever had on in-hand and this time I got 3 at one time to play with.
Odd the little red pen with the larger sac has the clear plastic shelf, didn't think it would have needed one as big as the sac is.
I'm a-learning, about to go to bed now but I'll be seeing ya around!

Good stuff, and thanks again!

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