Esterbrook Estie Rollerball Pen - Tortoise Collection_Graphite 2012 is a Black Dragon

2012 is a Black Dragon

The golden design contrasts beautifully on the dark background

This oversized model is nearly 7mm longer and 2mm wider than the standard Estie

These planes simulate a continuous shift in perspective similar to a vertigo

The entire body of the pen is first cut down to the level of the wave-patterned background

Esterbrook Estie Rollerball Pen - Tortoise Collection_Graphite 2012 is a Black DragonEsterbrook was reborn in 2018 with the Estie, named for the modern day nickname for the brand. The Estie's clean, understated design draws inspiration from the 1930s, with its ringless center and a narrow pocket clip. It is a comfortably balanced pen, made for both long and short writing sessions. The barrel, cap, and section are turned from blended acrylic in a variety of vintage inspired colors and polished to a high shine. The Estie arrives in a