
Esterbrook J Transitional
Brand
EsterbrookFilling_System
lever fillerNib_Material
steelCountry_Of_Origin
United StatesProduction_Year_Start
1948Rarity
uncommonKey Attributes
| Brand | Esterbrook |
| Model | J Transitional |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Production Year Start | 1948 |
| Production Year End | 1949 |
| Filling System | lever-filler |
| Nib Material | steel |
| Nib Size | Replaceable Esterbrook screw-in nib, size unspecified |
| Body Material | Molded plastic |
| Colorway | Copper brown marble |
| Condition Grade | good |
| Rarity | uncommon |
About this Vintage fountain pen
Transitional variant of the Esterbrook J fountain pen, shown in a copper-brown marbled celluloid/plastic finish with chrome trim and a screw-in interchangeable nib unit. This version combines features seen between earlier and standard J production.
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