Since 1858, Esterbrook has been a symbol of American craftsmanship, inspiring generations. Icons like JFK and Charles Schulz used Esterbrook pens for crucial work. Today, Esterbrook blends heritage with modern innovation, creating pens that honor this legacy of elegance and precision.
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Love the style, colors and details of this pen! And it brings the great writing feel of an Esterbrook!
This was my first time ordering this planner. It's simple, clean, and the paper handles my fountain pens well. It is everything I need.
Just the pen I’ve been looking for!
The aluminum finish is definitely a step up from the normal squeaky plastic some of the other models can get. It’s incredibly comfortable to write long sessions with as well as having a very smooth writing experience. I also tend to lean more towards larger body fountain pens and this fits perfectly. The only downside is that it doesn’t come with a converter but thankfully this wonderful shop has those. I would highly recommend this product to anyone.
I love the Press’ designs. This notebook made a wonderful gift!
This store is a little gem! We love visiting and will be back. My husband is busy spending his bday gift card I got him recently. He loved receiving it! Thank you!
While I was in the city on a business trip, I stopped by Papillon Press. They didnt have a fountain pen I was looking for but offered for me to try a similar one. I ended up liking it and finding an ink in my favorite color, something I was also looking for. The swatch book was especially helpful when making this decision. The owner was so sweet and helpful. I would highly recommend this store to anyone who like stationery
Lovely, great to use.
Vernon is an expert craftsman and one heck of a bookbinder. William Morris would have been proud to have him in his studio.
I have to start by saying that shading inks are my favorite. :) When I picked up this Frost to try it out at the St. Louis store, I loved the way it wrote enough to add it to my collection - but what I didn't know was that it would turn a regular old Kaweco Smokey Grey (which didn't shade at all in the fountain pen I had it inked in before) to such a lovely shader that I am tempted to just stare at it as I write! And this is with a fine nib. Will definitely be purchasing another!
Papillon has an awry of great gifts ideas for writers. My friend loved the pen.
Love this store! Great pens and fun items. St. Louis really needed this store. I so enjoy going to it even if it is just to look. Customer service cannot be beat.
I've never tried a glass pen however this writes beautifully and makes changing ink colors simple,
Staff was lovely and helped guide me through the store on my first visit. Collection is beautiful as well
Moody, navy blue leaning heavily into slate grey. It sits right in the pocket of a versatile blue-black—dark enough for professional and everyday writing, but distinct from standard royal blue or stark black.