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Description
Warm amber, deep brown and a gleam of gold: the Esterbrook Estie Button Fill fountain pen in Tortoise pairs a timeless tortoiseshell look with one of Esterbrook's most charming innovations, a built-in button filler.
Key highlights
- Colour: Tortoise, rich ambers and browns
- Trim: gold plated
- Filling: built-in button fill, no cartridge or converter needed
- Body: hand-turned blended acrylic resin
- Nib: JoWo #6 steel: EF, F, M, B, Stub 1.1, EF Flex or F Flex
- Cap: screw cap with cushion-closure inner cap
- Size: approx. 149mm capped, 170mm posted
How Button Fill works
Esterbrook's Button Fill system is built into the pen and is inspired by Parker's Vacumatic of the 1940s. Unscrew the end of the barrel to reveal the button, dip the nib in ink and press the button a few times: the pen draws ink in with each stroke. It holds more ink than a typical cartridge or converter. It is a satisfying, hands-on ritual that connects you with the golden age of fountain pens.
The beauty of tortoise
Tortoise patterns have graced fine pens and spectacles for over a century. Each hand-turned barrel shows its own play of light through the acrylic, so no two pens look exactly alike.
Choosing your nib
Esterbrook's steel nibs are smooth and reliable. Choose EF or F for small, precise handwriting, M or B for a bolder line, a 1.1 stub for elegant variation, or one of the flex nibs if you want to add a little expression to your strokes with gentle pressure.
About Esterbrook
Esterbrook has been making writing instruments since 1858. The modern Estie brings that heritage to life with generous proportions, beautiful materials and the brand's signature cushion-closure cap, which helps stop the nib from drying out.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use cartridges?
No. This model fills only from a bottle of ink using the built-in button mechanism.
Is it a good first fountain pen?
Yes, if you enjoy bottled ink. The filling process is simple once you have tried it a couple of times.
Esterbrook Estie Button Fill Tortoise: specifications
- Brand: Esterbrook (founded 1858)
- Collection: Estie, Button Fill
- Colour: Tortoise
- Body: hand-turned blended acrylic resin
- Trim: gold plated
- Cap: screw cap with cushion-closure inner cap, postable
- Filling: built-in button fill (button piston); no cartridge or converter
- Nib: JoWo #6 stainless steel, screw-in
- Nib sizes: EF, F, M, B, Stub 1.1, EF Flex, F Flex
- Length: approx. 149mm capped, 170mm posted
- Diameter: approx. 13.3mm
Buying from Makoba: what you get
- Delivered worldwide: 50,000+ pens safely delivered across India and the world
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Technical Specification
Title
Esterbrook Estie Button Fill Fountain Pen - Tortoise GT
Brand
Esterbrook
Collection
Estie Regular
Product Origin
USA
Product Type
Fountain Pen
Nib Material
Steel
Nib Size
Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Stub 1.1, Extra Fine Flex, Fine Flex
Trim
Gold Plated
Colour
Brown
Cap & Barrel
Blended Acrylic Resin
Cap Mechanism How to remove the cap of the pen when its closed.
Screw-cap
Ink Filling Mechanism
Button Fill
Diameter
13.3mm
Postable Can the cap be put on the back of the pen to make it longer.
Yes
Length When Closed
149mm
Length When Posted
170mm
Warranty
As per international warranty guidelines provided by Esterbrook USA
Packaging
Original brand packaging with international warranty card
Customer Reviews
FAQ’s
Wondering what is our return / refund policy?
We do accept returns and refunds. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Product has to be in an unused condition with all its tags, warranty certificates and user manuals (if any) in tact.
- Return request is raised within 3 days of receipt of product.
- Consumables like inks, refills and paper products cannot be returned or exchanged.
- For more information on returns and (or) refunds, check out our return / refund policy.
When are orders shipped?
Every order creates an adrenaline rush in our team so any order received before 1PM will usually be shipped on the same day itself. However, due to unforeseen circumstances if we are not able to get your ready, rest assured we will ship it the next day. For more information on shipping, check out our shipping policy section.
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