ES253: Esterbrook J, No. 9550 extra-fine posting nib.

Date: c1950

Size: Capped - 5 1/8 inches; posted - 6 1/8 inches.

The Esterbrook J is a full-sized pen, being both longer and fatter than the SJ.  This pen is a very glossy and beautiful bright green pearlised colour.  It is in excellent condition with no splits, cracks or chips and not even any noticeable surface scratches.  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 nice and  crisp.  The nib is a No. 9550 extra-fine posting 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 restored this pen.  The nib writes very smoothly despite its fineness and lays down an extra-fine, wet and consistent line.