Wish I had the wherewithal to get my Esterbrooks in writing condition. Depending on the nib, when they did write I preferred them to my Parker 21 standbys.
Back about '96 or '97 my oldest bought me this pen for Fathers Day with money he earned by doing "chores" around the house. We used to watch Bugs Bunny cartoons together. I used it on the Job and on other jobs I've had since. When people would start to get to me I'd face it at 'em and say "Talk to the Bunny".
1950's German flex OB mob -- Pitralon forever - Real pens have a nib - If it doesn't tick, it's not a watch.
The main difference for me is in the nibs; the old nibs have much more "give". I especially like the oblique nibs. -- Pitralon forever - Real pens have a nib - If it doesn't tick, it's not a watch.
I agree. The old flex nibs are a dream to write with. But, you do have to be careful about too much hand pressure if you are not used to writing with them.
I think I have some experience in writing with vintage flex nibs -- Pitralon forever - Real pens have a nib - If it doesn't tick, it's not a watch.
There's more to show off ... this Lamy 2000 still has "W. Germany" under the clip, so it was made before 1989. I bought it in the early 1990's. The business end looks scruffy, but that is because this pen has seen a lot of use! It is currently filled with Akkerman Koningsblauw (Royal blue).
I'd like to be able to use my fountain pens at work. I have maybe two dozen, to include several vintage. I don't use them because of the paper. The majority of stuff is on cheap copy paper. Even with a fine nib, the paper soaks up ink so bad it's like using a large Sharpie. Post-It notes, aka stickie notes, are quite common, as well. That paper has a waxy surface that the ink just sits on, doesn't really soak in, takes forever, if ever, to dry. I settle for a Parker Jotter at work (I loathe stick pens and those 25-for-a-buck click pens), using my fountain pens for sermon notes on MY paper.
Steve, have you tried Noodler's ink? They have a couple of versions that are supposed to be quick drying. Other versions are waterproof once dry and they have a ton of colors.
I use "Noodler's Black" in a Pilot Prera fine nib. The Noodler's ink works really well on cheap paper. It is inexpensive also. You get a lot of ink, (3oz.), for about $12.50.
Contact Danny Fudge at The Write Pen. Danny is one of the Good Guys and will either fix your pen or tell you who better to try.