on saleEsterbrook JR Pocket Fountain Pen - Pumpkin Latte

Product Code ES-EJRPL-EF

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on saleEsterbrook JR Pocket Fountain Pen - Pumpkin Latte

Product Code ES-EJRPL-EF

In Stock

out of stock

$157.50

MSRP $175.00

Color:
Pumpkin Latte
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This pearlescent brown resin pocket-sized fountain pen is the Esterbrook JR, short for "J Reborn". It comes with gold-plated trim and an orange finial. A modern take on a vintage classic. It fills via standard international cartridge/converter (included) and has a JoWo #5 stainless steel nib.

From Esterbrook:

At the end of September, a controversial thing happens. The pumpkin latte arrives at nearly every coffee shop and cafe. Whether you love it or hate it, it IS a phenomenon of the 21st century. Most likely, the pumpkin latte is here to stay and from now until the end of October it will be the drink of choice for millions of people around the world.

In New Jersey, the home of Esterbrook, pumpkins have always been a big part of the fall season. Pumpkin patches all over the state are visited by families for hayrides, corn mazes, petting zoos and for choosing pumpkins to decorate for Halloween and trick or treating. While some of those pumpkin farms may now serve pumpkin lattes, they have been serving up family traditions for decades.

The “J” was Esterbrook’s sleek and suave, classic pocket pen that appealed to the practicality of the times. It was a perfect pen for both men and women, and we think it still is today. In celebration of these time-honored places, we’ve brewed up a little something of our own. Introducing the JR Pumpkin Latte. It’s our way to mix a little bit of our home state’s heritage with our morning cup of Joe. 

The new “JR” is stylish and refined without being too fancy. It’s meant to match your style, as well as it graces your hand. With a refined design, that isn’t fussy, it is compact in size, so you can always have one on hand in your jeans or shirt pocket, purse, or briefcase. It can be with you on the go, wherever you go.

We do our best to photograph the pens to show how they will appear in person, but due to the nature of the material, there will be some variation in the pattern seen here. This adds an element of uniqueness to the pen, with no two patterns being exactly the same. We cannot honor special requests.

Condition
New
Brand
Esterbrook
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Brown
Demonstrator

Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.

No
Body Material
Resin
Cap Rotations

For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.

2.5
Cap Type

How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).

Screw-cap
Compatible inks & refills

Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.

Bottled ink, Standard international short ink cartridges
Filling Mechanism

How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.

Cartridge, Converter
Grip Material
Resin
Nib Size
Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium
Nib Color
Gold
Nib Material
Steel
Postable

Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.

Yes
Retractable

Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).

No
Trim
Gold
Diameter - Body
11mm (0.43in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
13.9mm (0.55in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
16.9mm (0.67in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.

9.1mm
Length - Body

The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.

117.3mm (4.62in)
Length - Cap
56.4mm (2.22in)
Length - Nib

The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.

18.5mm (0.73in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
126.8mm (4.99in)
Length - Overall (Posted)

When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.

150.8mm (5.94in)
Weight - Body

If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.

12g (0.42oz)
Weight - Cap
6g (0.21oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
19.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.

0.91ml
Max Ink Capacity - Converter

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.

1.00ml

Customer Reviews

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John c.
A Horrible Pen

I bought this pen because I liked the appearance. The nib that it came with out of the box was misaligned. I bought an Esterbrook nib replacement unit with a medium nib and it was scratchy and dry. Believe it or not, I tried a third Esterbrook replacement unit this time in broad. It wrote smoothly, but skipped often. This is simply one of the worst writers that I've ever used. I would never try another Esterbrook pen. Just an atrocious product, especially at this price point.

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Abraham D.L.
Beautiful Pen

JR Pumpkin Latte, 1.1 StubPros - Beautiful design. A delight to look at. Slim. Easy to strip down and clean. Good ink capacity. Lightweight. Affordable.Cons - The cap becomes very loose when posted and falls off. Not wet enough for a stub. By looks alone, this pen is a solid 5. If the pen was more wet than it is, it would elevate my writing experience to another level. *Almost* a perfect pen to me.

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Adam A.
Esterbrook Jr

Loved this pen. Color and weight are nice. It's a little small for my hands but paired very nice with Noodlers Whaleman's sepia

FAQs about Fountain Pens

How do I fill a fountain pen with ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the pen's filling mechanism, which you can find in the Technical Specs section above. 

Here's a quick definition of the most common filling mechanisms:

  • Cartridge - A small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write! Check out our quick guide here.
  • Converter - A detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter. Here's a video for how to fill a cartridge/converter pen using a LAMY pen as an example.
  • Eyedropper - A pen that utilizes the entire barrel as a reservoir for ink. Ink is directly filled into the barrel, allowing for a high ink capacity. Here's a video on how to do it!
  • Piston - A type of filling system that uses a retracting plunger inside a sealed tube to draw ink into a pen. They are typically either twist or push-operated. These pens cannot accept cartridges or a converter, and only fill from bottled ink.
  • Vacuum - A push-style piston that uses pressure to fill the large pen body with ink. They seal the ink chamber when closed, making it ideal for flying without risk of leaking. Check out our video on how to use a vac filler here.

Check out more info on these filling mechanisms including a video on how to fill each one on our blog.

How do I clean a fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the filling mechanism, but it mostly comes down to flushing it out with water, and sometimes a little bit of Pen Flush if the ink is really stuck. 

It's a bit easier to show than to tell, so we've put together a few quick videos showing you the process:

How often do I need to clean my fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. 

Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

My pen won’t write! What do I do? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

First things first... make sure you have ink in the pen! Be sure that the ink cartridge or converter is seated properly in the pen, and that you aren't out of ink.

We always recommend you give your pen a good cleaning first, using our Goulet Pen Flush, or a drop of dish soap in some water. New pens often have some machining oil residue left in the feed, so a good cleaning often does the trick first.

If that still doesn't work, try priming the feed. This consists of either dipping your pen nib and feed in ink, or forcing ink from the converter down into the feed. 

If it’s still not working after that, please reach out to us so we can help! 

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

You can submit a return request within 30 days of your order date. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.

Please note we are unable to accept a return of any Namiki or Sailor Bespoke fountain pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.