Condition:
This early-model Esterbrook Dollar Pen, is crafted from black ebonite rather than the later injected resin versions more commonly seen. This hard rubber variant is among the earliest produced and a standout piece for collectors of pre-WWII American fountain pens. The pen is in overall very good condition with just a hint of color variation and no cracks or personalization. The clip is firm and the barrel imprint is clear and readable. It’s fitted with a Renew Point 2788 described by Esterbrook as a “flexible medium” nib, perfect for everything from classic cursive to interplanetary correspondence. The pen has been cleaned, a fresh ink sac installed, its been tested and it's ready to use. This early model dollar pen is an overall lovely pen. Fun fact: Esterbrook’s interchangeable nib system allowed users to select from dozens of writing styles without buying a new pen, an innovation so clever, it seems extraterrestrial!
Restoration Work
- The cap has been brush cleaned
- New ink sac installed with 100% medical grade talc
- The pen has been lightly polished
- The pen has been tested
- This pen is ready to use
Esterbrook Dollar Fountain Pen - Ebonite
Brand & Year:
Esterbrook Pen Co., USA, c. 1930sModel:
Dollar Pen – Full SizeFilling System:
Lever FillerColor:
Black ebonite with nickel-plated trimLength:
4 7/8" cappedNib:
Flexible Medium – Fitted with an Esterbrook Renew-Point 2788 stainless steel "Flexible" Medium nib in clean condition. The imprint is crisp, and the nib has ample tipping material, as shown. As with most steel nibs of the period, “flex” is a relative term - offering some line variation, but not to be mistaken for a true soft gold flex nib.