Heritage? Handle with care…
When the Estie was launched a couple of years ago as ‘America’s original, reborn’, there was really nothing about it that evoked the ‘original’ Esterbrook pens. Although the Esterbrook name was displayed proudly, the emphasis was very much on the ‘reborn’ part of the slogan.
From the first time I handled… Continue reading
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You may remember I reviewed the Esterbrook Estie way back in October last year. It was a strong entry to the pen market from the reborn Esterbrook brand, and I was impressed not only by its clean and comfortable design, but practical features like the sealed cap and vintage nib adaptor.
The pen I reviewed… Continue reading
The Esterbrook Estie was one of my surprise hits of 2018. Now, the reborn, Kenro-owned Esterbrook is back with the Phaeton 300R, a $68, slim, metal-capped pen with a hooded nib.
Mine arrived (sent to me for free) in a stately navy blue colour, with a brushed steel cap and gold trim. There’s a disc… Continue reading