Esterbrook Estie Fountain Pen - Sea Glass/Gold - The Goulet Pen Company
Esterbrook Estie Fountain Pen - Sea Glass/Gold
This comfortably balanced Estie Sea Glass, part of the regular lineup, is offered in a fountain pen with gold-plated trim. The material is blended and turned acrylic with a Sea Glass mix of colors and a highly-polished finish. A sleek clip provides a clean accent for the cap and slides easily into a shirt pocket. A cushion cap closure provides a secondary seal to ensure a wet point. Finally, the fountain pen is equipped with a #6 JoWo steel nib. The Estie fills via standard international cartridge or converter (included).
Note: JoWo is transitioning their nib designs from the old scroll pattern to a more simple design. Stock is currently mixed; what you receive may not necessarily match what is photographed.
“The sea once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” -Jacques Cousteau
Timeless takes time.
And so it is with the coveted coastal treasures that wash ashore during low tides all over the world, known as sea glass. Shaped over many sunrises and sunsets, these bits of colored glass drift for as many as two hundred years, weathering storms in the salt water, tossing and turning, Mother Nature’s own polishing that gives them their characteristically smooth, frosted texture.
Prominent in the Northeastern United States, beaches along the shores of New Jersey and New York can be found teeming with these heirlooms and artifacts of whiskey and spirits, trinkets, medicine bottles, dinnerware, jam jars, old taillights and if fortune finds you, a piece of an antique ink bottle.
First used decoratively at the turn of the last century, beachcombers seek out these little gems giving credence to the statement that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. A bounty of colors ranging from amber to green, black to pale pink and clear frost to the rarest turquoise blue, make sea glass a highly collectible commodity.
The Estie fountain pen is equipped with a gold-plated #6 JoWo stainless steel nib. In addition to the normal nib sizes, this pen is also available with the Mini Stub nib by Kirk Speer, which is a stub nib ground from a medium nib instead of a typical broad or 1.1, which results in a thinner stub nib than you typically find.
Click to shop all compatible short or long standard international ink cartridges.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Esterbrook
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Green, Turquoise/Teal
- 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.
- 1.75
- 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, Standard international long 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
- Fine, Mini Stub
- 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
- 13.3mm (0.52in)
- Diameter - Cap (without clip)
- 15.2mm (0.60in)
- Diameter - Cap (with clip)
- 18mm (0.71in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 10.8mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 127mm (5.00in)
- Length - Cap
- 70mm (2.76in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 22.8mm (0.90in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 149.1mm (5.87in)
- 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.
- 170.3mm (6.70in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 17g (0.60oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 9g (0.32oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 26.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.
- 1.67ml
- Max Ink Capacity - Converter
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.
- 1.13ml
This is my first Esterbrook; and, it has convinced me that there WILL be more, in my future.
The fine nib glides like silk; and, the lovely body of the pen looks as if it has been composed of sea glass; with the sturdiness of quality resin.
It looks so delicate; but, like it's namesake, it will definitely help me weather any storms; and, bask in the sunlight.
This pen is absolutely beautiful! The gold nib is wonderful & as smooth as butter on the pages.
This was my first order from Goulet Pens, and I can confidently say it won't be my last. I just got into the world of Fountain Pens about 6 months ago.
I ordered an Esterbrook Estie in Sea Glass with a Mini Stub nib. and it's absolutely gorgeous. The acrylic has beautiful seafoam greens and soft blue tones with wonderful depth, and it's even more stunning in person than it appears online. I paired it with Colorverse Blue Green Snake (Standard), and the combination is perfect. The Mini Stub nib is smooth, comfortable, and adds just enough line variation to make my everyday handwriting stand out. I've been using it in my Sterling Ink planner on Tomoe River paper for planning and journaling, and it has been a fantastic writer from the very first fill.
From the excellent packaging and fast shipping to the thoughtful personal touches, my first experience with Goulet Pens exceeded every expectation. I was so impressed that just two weeks later, I placed a second order for the Esterbrook Estie Botanical Gardens with another Mini Stub nib, along with several ink samples. That's probably the best compliment I can give a retailer. I enjoyed my first purchase so much that I couldn't wait to order again.
If you're considering ordering from Goulet Pens, I highly recommend them. Their attention to detail, outstanding customer service, and passion for the fountain pen hobby are evident from the moment your package arrives.
This pen is everything my wife hoped it would be. Even more beautiful in person.
I love this Esterbrook Estie pen. I fell in love with the color first and the reviews made give it a try. The cap lining keeps the nib from drying out. It is really smooth when writing. I am very happy with my purchase.
Thank you Goulet Pens for your helpful videos, your severely over packaged products and your honest thoughts on all of your pens.
I started my Estie collection a few months ago, after having stared wistfully at the Sea Glass version for at least two years. I wanted to try the mini stub nib, and I'm happy with it. It gives just a bit of line variation--nowhere near that of a true stub nib, of course--but enough to give my writing "a little sum'm-sum'm." The pen itself is beautiful, and writing with it is a total pleasure!
Beautiful pen!
This is a nice mini stub with a bit of feedback. The men is wonderful to write with and the spring-loaded inner cap seal is a nice touch.
Love this pen! I have been wanting an Estie for a long time. Very smooth and beautiful! It has a fine nib, which is thicker than I usually use but good for sheening inks. Very pleased.
I love this pen. After using fountain pens all my life now, and having been through pens of all sorts of quality ; one thing I don't want to deal with anymore is a nib that dries out in a few weeks if you leave the pen in a drawer. I write a lot, but I have many pens now ; and sometimes they don't get to be in my daily rotation. So a pen that writes well after having been put aside for days/weeks/months : that's really what I expect from a good pen now. This Etsy checks all boxes !The cap seals very well, so no issue with the nib risking to dry up. No hard start even after two months in the drawer. I chose the pen in the "sea glass" colour, but I have to admit it was hard to choose because there are so many good colours. The Sea Glass model is soft, and pretty ; and it fares well with all blue, teal, green inks and everything in between. The F nib is smooth and wet - more like a true European F or an MF japanese nib, which I love. The pen is light in the hand (I usually don't post my pens so I don't know about posting this one), but still has a feel of quality in the hand. I prefer a lighter pen so that's perfect for me. The only "con" in my experience, is that there is a distinct "notch" when you close the twist cap. There is a spring in the cap that ensures that the inner cap seals perfectly around the nib. In my experience, this spring action is not smooth and you feel a "grind" when you twist the cap close. Other pens with this sort of mechanism (Platinum 3776 or Twsbi for example) close much more smoothly. I don't know if it is a general issue with Esterbrook, or just my specific pen, but it's not a very nice feeling. In any case it's not enough of a setback to justify taking one star off. So despite that little "gripe" , I love the pen and enjoy using it immensely. Thank you to the Goulet team for excellent customer service and for being such a good place to shop at ! I love how each item is described in detail !I recommend this pen if you want a pretty, user friendly, good writer !
My favorite of the available color options is the sea glass. The cap prevents nibs drying out. there is an inner hidden metal thread on the body to protect the resin from cracking between that and the nib unit. I got the F nib. Many edison Collier, opus 88 and FC nibs exchange with the Esterbrook nib to give me a wide variety of nib options. Its an outstandingly well engineered pen. I highly recommend it.
What a pretty pen. Not only is the sea glass inspired resin fitting of it's name, but the thought and care put into the design of this Estebrook pen make it a solid everyday writer. There's a spring in the cap that ensures a good seal, which prevents ink from drying out. A metal inset ensures the metal of the section won't strip the threads. The pen uses a #6 Jowo nib, so it's easy to buy an assortment of nib sizes for the pen. As far as I know, the Edison nib units are identical except for branding. Edison also sells a vintage adapter for the pen, meaning old Estebrook nibs can be used on the pen as well. It's as easy to clean and service as the Edison pens are, and it's comfortable to use for long periods of time due to being light and well balanced. I think it's well worth the price.
I love this pen. It is all I hoped it would be, I have several older Esterbrook bookkeeping pens and I enjoy using them, but this one is a joy to use.
This is my second received of three Esterbrook Estie fountain pens I ordered around the end of 2021. The first was the limited edition (300 worldwide) Estie Slim in Lilac with silver trim. That pen is truly jewel-like and has a gorgeous depth of color, and even though probably better suited to a woman's hand size, I admired the simplicity of the single silver band at the top of the threads on the pen barrel. I got that one with Estie's Journaler Nib and am thrilled with it. This Sea Glass and gold is the second Estie I've received, and it's very pretty. I prefer the standard size for this rather than having the relatively wide metal threads breaking the lines of the pen mid-barrel on the oversized version. The Sea Glass a bit more subdued overall in color intensity, and a littler more seafoam green-blue than blue-green as it appears in pictures on the Net, but equally as pretty, and a very nice addition to a small collection since the somewhat unique overall color stands out when lined up with other pens in a case.Normally I like to buy cool color fountain pens with silver/Rhodium trim, but in this case the material has hints of creamy and other colors that work equally well with gold or silver, so for this pen I chose gold. (It would be equally nice in silver, a truly 50/50 toss up decision in this particular pen's case, whereas normally I'm more inclined to silver.)For those who don't know, the Estie cap unscrews and then sort of springs away slightly from the pen body at the last moment. It's surprising at first but also becomes very satisfying to feel with repeated use.Not much else to say about this except I really like the clean lines of the Estie and the cigar shape seems a little nicer than similar offerings from other manufacturers. As soon as the third one I bought arrives normally I would think that would be enough in a collection, but I keep an open mind in the case of the Estie since I think its very well designed and executed, and coming from pens like the Omas Paragon High Tech in the famous Arco finish, these Estie pens, no matter which size you choose, seem like a real bargain.
This is a beautiful pen with a balanced feel in the hand and smooth writing experience. Highly recommend !!
Esterbrook is definitely a fav brand of mine for fountain pens, both in quality and looks. Love the weight of them and love how they write. I always have at least one Esterbrook inked up
