Red pens are desirable. Esterbrook Dollar Pens are desirable. Annnd, Esterbrook 2048 Fine Flexible Falcon nibs are very desirable. This is your lucky day. We just restored this vintage pen with a new ink sac, and there are no cracks or deep scratches. You will find a teeny-tiny chip in the lip of the cap. Otherwise, this pen only shows some wear from use. It is in great condition. Its sought-after 2048 nib is a bit scratchy but it easily moves from fine to about 1mm wide. 12.1cm capped.