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 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.
To celebrate the nearby shores of Esterbrook’s birthplace, Esterbrook presents the Sea Glass as the newest Estie in the Core Range. As sea glass is for all seasons, this offering will join other classic colors as a permanent part of the Estie lineup.
The Esterbrook Estie fountain pen is a modern collection from the iconic Esterbrook brand. Estie, a modern day for Esterbrook, has a clean and understated design with a ringless center and sleek narrow pocket clip.
Fitted with a modern #6 German JOWO nib, the Estie can also accept a vintage Esterbrook steel nib with the addition of the MV adapter. The pen uses a cartridge converter fill system and has a cushion cap closure.
Features:
- Stainless steel #6 German JOWO nib
- Polished acrylic in vintage inspired colors
- Cushion cap closure
- Ink is filled by a removable converter or international ink cartridges
- Sleek palladium plated clip
Dimensions:
- Measurements: 5.9” closed, 5″ open, 6.7″ posted
- Weight: 24g