Esterbrook Announces the Estie

On 10 August 2018, we announced the Estie, the first new pen collection following Esterbrook's acquisition by Kenro Industries. The name was short for Esterbrook and was presented at launch as a modern nickname for the brand, with a deliberate reference to the era when fountain pens were central to everyday writing. kenroindustries.com The initial standard-size collection was introduced in Black, Midnight Blue and Tortoise acrylics, with fountain-pen and rollerball versions. An oversized Estie, or Estie OS, was initially offered in Black. The fountain pen used a German-made JoWo No. 6 nib, cartridge/converter filling and a cushion-cap closure designed to help prevent the nib from drying out. kenroindustries.com The new collection also provided a direct connection with vintage Esterbrook pens through the optional MV Nib Adaptor. This specially engineered replacement grip section allowed owners to fit many original Esterbrook nib-and-feed units to a modern Estie. Kenro subsequently described the Estie as its most ambitious launch since reviving Esterbrook, and the collection became a central part of the modern product range.