The Esterbrook Camden is named after the city where Richard Esterbrook established the Esterbrook Pen Company. The Camden harks back to the 1930’s when Camden, New Jersey, was at its most prosperous and was home to some of the most important innovations of its day. Perhaps most famously, it was the birthplace of RCA Victor where, in 1933, an experimental TV station broadcast would be the first signs of the technology that would ultimately eclipse the radio. As RCA was producing millions of records, Esterbrook was producing millions of pens.
The Esterbrook Camden fountain pen is made of matte lightweight anodised aluminium. It has a contoured grip section and a cushion closure in the cap ensures a good seal. It has a stainless steel nib made by JoWo of Germany, and it uses a Standard International ink cartridge or converter.
This pen is presented in a stylish grey fabric gift box.
See below for compatible accessories.
ABOUT THE JOURNALER NIB
The Esterbrook brand was famous for its specialised nibs, and in recognition of this, Esterbrook have asked some of the most prominent and exceptional American nibmeisters to create nibs to be a part of Esterbrook’s storied legacy. This project allows users to get a custom nib grind on your pen before you receive it.
The first of these is the Journaler nib, created by Gena Salorino of the Custom Nib Studio in Los Angeles. An apprentice to nibmeister John Mottishaw of Nibs.com for nearly four years, Gena’s nib work is derived from his style, but as she’s established Custom Nib Studio, her signature nibs have become well-known in the marketplace for her own trademark style and beautiful handmade quality.
In her own words, the custom nib Gena is grinding for Esterbrook is a “medium stub grind, based on the vintage Esterbrook 9314M nib. The idea is that it’s smooth and friendly enough for everyday use, gives your writing some flair, all without being too huge for practical writing”. She has named it “The Journaler”.
