Esterbrook is one of the greatest names in American pen history. Founded in 1858, by their peak they were making 216 million pens a year. Unfortunately, as the market changed, Esterbrook went out of business in 1971. Now they're back, though, with the name brought back and the designs reinvented by Kenro Industries, who have plenty of experience of bringing back or continuing famous pen brands.

The Estie is inspired by Esterbrook designs from the 1930s, using some beautifully machined acrylics - the black is basic and understated, while the more colourful patterns are bright and eye-catching.

The Sunflower edition of the Esterbrook Estie inspired by the sunflower - an emblem of beauty and hope and the subject of writings, medical journals and art throughout history. Sunflowers were painted by Vincent Van Gogh throughout his career and it is documented that he only used three shades of yellow for his sunflowers in his paintings. It is the glourious harmony of these colours that was the inspiration for this limited edition Estie. This pen has a yellow barrel and cap with gold trim and clip.

149mm long capped, 130mm uncapped, 172mm posted. Weighs 24g. Supplied in a gift box with a converter for use with bottled ink.

And if you're an Esterbrook fan of old, with vintage nibs you'd love to use in a modern fountain pen? Just add the optional vintage nib adapter, and the new Estie will take old vintage Esterbrook nibs.