Esterbrook products combine heritage and performance. The fountain pens, designed for people who want a modern, elegant style, are guaranteed to turn every word into a pleasure. Combine your writing instruments with accessories designed for writing enthusiasts. Discover elegant cases, nibs and tools inspired by American heritage. Treat your office to unique Esterbrook pieces designed to last.
The story behind the brand :
The history of the brand dates back to 1858, when entrepreneur Richard Esterbrook founded the Esterbrook Pen Company. It was located in Camden, New Jersey. As the feeding tube had not yet been invented, he sold fountain pens. His descendants began designing fountain pens in the 1920s.
He became the largest manufacturer in the United States, creating more than 200 million pieces a year, combining craftsmanship and quality. Millions of schoolchildren have learned to write with Esterbrook pens. Many US presidents have signed legislation with Esterbrook fountain pens, including Abraham Lincoln, Lyndon B. Johnson and John F. Kennedy. Johnson and John F. Kennedy. As for artists, Donald Duck came to life under an Esterbrook pen in the hand of Disney’s Carl Banks.
The brand took off again in 2014 when Harpen Brand Holdings acquired the rights. It offers new versions of certain classic fountain pen models, such as the Deluxe, first released in 1950.
Finally, since 2018, Kenro Industries has been bringing Esterbrook to life. With the same entrepreneurial spirit, the same fundamental values and the same pugnacity. Producing models of exceptional quality with creative designs embodied by the founder. Their first collection, the Estie, has evolved over the years into different versions, each more beautiful than the last. Core, Seasonal, Premier.
The brand’s driving force is to reconnect with fine handwriting and calligraphy and to oppose the decline of handwriting in primary schools. “It’s a commitment to our admirers and enthusiasts: as they persist, so do we.”
