Esterbrook Brass Nib Bookmark Review

(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Bluesky. And her latest book, The Atropine Tree, is now available!)Esterbrook is officially the source of all desk accessories I didn't know I wanted until I saw them. The latest to hit my collection is the Brass Nib Bookmark. I've had pen nib inspired page markers before, but this one is huge and substantial, which is cool, but has a downside. It definitely says THIS PAGE in a way that broadcasts my love for fountain pens, but it's not going to work great for every book. The brass nib bookmark is made from a thin sheet of brass that has been precision-cut to shape. The thinness of the brass gives it flexibility so that it can slide over a page or journal cover like a paperclip. As a decorative object, it's fantastic. It looks cool and adds a stationery sophisticated air to any writing kit. It is not, however, the most practical tool. You know I'm all for ditching…