4th Addition: Lamy 2000 and Esterbrook model J

Lamy 2000 and Esterbrook model J
These two pens that are quite popular among fountain pen users. The Esterbrook model "J" is famous for it's variety of 'renew point' nib units and the design of the Lamy 2000 is legendary. The challenge now will be deciding what pens I will take out of my drawer to make room, which pens would you remove? Let me know in the comments below.

The Esterbrook Pen company was based in North America and the model J has been around since 1948, early versions of this pen can be dated back 5 years prior.  I found this Esterbrook J series pen at an antiques market paired with a SJ in a green colour with a 9128 nib in it. The J series is larger in size than the SJ but both models use the same marbled celluloid and 'renew point' nib units. According to snyderfamily.com there have been 53 different nib units made through the years, all having a unique 4 digit number to identify the nib performance. One could argue that they pioneered the interchangeable nib that is common today. I having been looking for the 9128 'renew point' because this nib has some flexibility to it.

I can't name many pens that were made in the 60's that are still fabricated today. This pen is a new  version, the filling system has had an update since the original Lamy 2000 but the design and Makrolon material used is the same. It is a design that is functional and beautiful, marrying these two qualities is the root of every successful design.

All in all 2 nice additions to my collection,  which 2 pens would you take out of the drawer to make space?

Gord A

A student of Architecture that is very particular when choosing a tool.

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