{"product_id":"circa-1957-esterbrook-model-pastel-yellow-1555-gregg-nib-fountain-pen-restored","title":"CIRCA 1957 ESTERBROOK PASTEL YELLOW 1555 GREGG NIB FOUNTAIN PEN RESTORED","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, we are pleased to offer this beautifully restored circa 1954–1957 Esterbrook Fountain Pen in the attractive Pastel Yellow plastic, fitted with its distinctive 1555 Gregg Firm Fine nib. The Pastel color line is one of the more streamlined members of Esterbrook's celebrated family, combining comfortable proportions with the company's practical lever-filling design and interchangeable nib system. This particular example is especially appealing for its cheerful pastel coloration and its original Gregg-designated nib, a specialized writing point developed for the demands of shorthand writing. Carefully restored and performing beautifully, this vintage Esterbrook is an excellent example of American fountain pen design from the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pastel colors from Esterbrook are a harder to acquire model. This example is a first generation model because it has the black end jewels. Second Generation had the colored jewels. The Pastel Yellow finish gives this Esterbrook a particularly attractive appearance, offering a refreshing alternative to the more commonly encountered examples. The slender profile is complemented by its polished chrome and classic black double-jewel end caps, creating a fountain pen that is both understated and distinctive. The original barrel imprint remains clean, and clearly legible, reading “ESTERBROOK, Registered trademark symbol, and MADE IN U.S.A.” The threaded cap secures firmly to the barrel as intended, and there are no personalizations or monograms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Esterbrook is fitted with its original-style 1555 Gregg Renew-Point nib, one of the more interesting specialized writing points offered by the manufacturer. The 1555 was designated a Firm Fine nib and officially approved for Gregg Shorthand, a widely used shorthand writing system employed by secretaries, stenographers, journalists, and other professionals who needed to record information quickly and accurately. Its firm construction and fine writing character were particularly well suited to the rapid movements and frequent directional changes associated with shorthand writing. Unlike a flexible nib intended to produce pronounced line variation, the 1555 provides a dependable, controlled writing experience designed for speed and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1555 is a steel nib with a formed writing point rather than a conventional iridium tipping pellet. In writing tests with this actual pen, the line measures approximately 0.56 mm to 0.60 mm when checked with digital calipers, ranging from a fine to a slightly broader fine stroke depending on writing pressure. It writes with the firm character expected of this specialized nib, offering a controlled and consistent line that makes it enjoyable for everyday writing as well as its original intended purpose. The Gregg designation is more than simply a nib marking; it reflects a specific application for which Esterbrook developed and marketed this writing point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen has been thoroughly restored, completely disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled. A new latex ink sac has been installed, and the lever-filling mechanism has been serviced and tested to ensure proper operation. The result is a vintage Esterbrook that fills as intended and is in wonderful writing condition, ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 4 3\/8 inches capped, 5 1\/4 inches posted, and weighs .40 ounces, the Esterbrook has a slender, comfortable profile that makes it particularly pleasant to handle. There are no chips, cracks, or repairs to the cap or barrel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Excellent.\u003c\/strong\u003e This Esterbrook presents beautifully in its attractive Pastel Yellow finish. The original barrel imprint is crisp and clearly legible, the cap secures firmly to the barrel, and there are no personalizations or monograms. The pen has been fully restored with a new latex sac, and the filling mechanism functions as intended. The 1555 Gregg Firm Fine nib writes beautifully, providing the firm, controlled writing character for which it was originally designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsterbrook built its reputation on producing dependable, well-engineered fountain pens that offered an impressive degree of customization through its interchangeable Renew-Point nib system. The Esterbrook Pastel Yellow Fountain pen is a particularly appealing expression of that philosophy, combining a streamlined profile with practical functionality and a wide selection of available writing points. This example becomes even more interesting with its 1555 Gregg nib, a specialized point with a genuine connection to the history of American shorthand writing. For the Esterbrook collector or enthusiast of vintage American fountain pens, this Pastel Yellow is a fully restored example with a little more history behind its nib than the average vintage writer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Digger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49365863989556,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1862\/4123\/files\/1957EsterbrookPastelYellowFountainPen1.jpg?v=1793742564","url":"https:\/\/antiquedigger.com\/products\/circa-1957-esterbrook-model-pastel-yellow-1555-gregg-nib-fountain-pen-restored","provider":"Antique Digger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}