Esterbrook is one of the greatest names in American pen history. Founded in 1858, by their peak they were making 216 million pens a year. Unfortunately, as the market changed, Esterbrook went out of business in 1971. Now they're back, though, with the name brought back and the designs reinvented by Kenro Industries, who have plenty of experience of bringing back or continuing famous pen brands.
The Estie is inspired by Esterbrook designs from the 1930s, using some beautifully machined acrylics. This Avalanche edition features beautiful ice-blue and white swirling patterns in the resin, making for a very cool pen.
The packaging is just as spectacular, by calligrapher and designer Barbara Calzolari, with inspiration from winter mountain gear. It's clad in red and black plaid (tartan to us) pattern, with safety yellow parts.
The oversize version is a truly substantial pen! 155mm long capped, 185mm posted. Weighs 33g. Supplied in a gift box with a converter for use with bottled ink.
And if you're an Esterbrook fan of old, with vintage nibs you'd love to use in a modern fountain pen? Just add the optional vintage nib adapter, and the new Estie will take old vintage Esterbrook nibs.
