Esterbrook Estie Ballpoint Pen

There is no good reason a ballpoint should be ugly, and the Esterbrook Estie Ballpoint quietly proves it. The same hand-turned acrylic barrels as the fountain pen the deep piano black of Ebony, the warm amber shell of Tortoise, the golden cells of Honeycomb and the inky depths of Nouveau Blue with gold trim and a twist mechanism instead of a cap.

One turn and it’s ready, which makes it the pen you keep by the phone, in the car, or wherever a fountain pen would be a poor idea. It has real weight to it, so it sits properly in your hand rather than skittering about the page the way a plastic one does. Nobody expects a ballpoint to feel this good.

Built for Daily Use

• One-handed and instant: A smooth twist mechanism deploys the tip. No cap to lose, no lid to put down on someone else’s desk.
• Weight where it matters: The turned acrylic barrel gives it genuine heft, so your hand stays relaxed and your writing stays steady.
• Resin with real depth: Each barrel is cut from poured acrylic, so the colour shifts in the light. You’ll never mistake it for a giveaway pen.

Standard Esterbrook ballpoint refills in blue or black are available separately at The Journal Shop.

Details

• Brand: Esterbrook
• Product Line: Estie
• Type: Ballpoint
• Mechanism: Twist
• Filling System: Esterbrook ballpoint refill
• Material: High-grade acrylic resin with gold-plated trim