Nouveau Bleu Estie

I’ve been writing with stub nibs for a few years and find the 1.1mm can be a tad wide and forces me to write larger than I want. The Journaler custom nib solves this problem, though I do miss some of the more dramatic line variation. The buttery smoothness of the #6 Jowo makes up for it, however. The pen itself is gorgeous in the Nouveau Blue and I find myself looking at it even when I’m not using it. The blue acrylic resin with the seams of brown gives it an almost granite-like appearance that combined with the translucence is frankly mesmerizing. It’s as if the pen has an inner light. A friend remarked that it’s my Harry Potter wand and I had to correct him. The wands in Harry Potter are sticks of wood and the Estie is much more something I imagine Elrond or Gandalf would use (see photo). The resin also imparts a tactile sensation of quality. Hard to describe but the pen just feels good in the hand. Overall I’m very happy with the Estie and I may have to start a collection.

Genuinely thrilled with the Esterbrook experience. Outstanding customer support. The pen arrived within the week. It was a gift, and the recipient was genuinely elated. A wonderful unboxing experience. The pen is beautiful, and I am looking forward to my next Esterbrook purchase.

I’m in love!! This was my first “fancy” fountain pen purchase (fine nib) and it is a dream come true. It’s not too heavy, it’s easy to use, and it writes so smooth. This was a treat to myself and 10/10 would recommend.