This is a new model that will be in production very soon...I would say within two/three weeks or so.

This is ebonite with two ink windows. Eyedropper.

Very similar to one that I posted a while back, but I bored out the blind cap so that it also serves as an ink window.

The nib is a Michael Perchin.

The cap will post.

So what I'm I going to name this pen? I'm thinking about The Pearl. Remember that all of my pen names have something to do with Thomas Edison.

For anyone going to the Toronto show, I will have this pen (or most likely another just like it) with me.

I've been turning the pen in may hand over and over, watching the ink. I'm wondering if I can engineer a way to reveal a naked lady into it!!

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Oh my! You have to temp people don't you! Thinking blue-black ebonite, clipless.....


Back to the corner!

I find it to be shockingly inconsiderate.

I'm thinking black ebonite.

Awesome work, Brian. I'm especially glad to see you implemented the blind cap ink window . Does the bored out section have a completely flat end, or is it rounded? I'm thinking rounded would be preferred, as ink might cling to a 90 degree edge.

Is only the prototype going to feature a Michel Perchin nib, or will you have that as an option for the production pens? Perchin pens cost thousands, so... I'm curious as to what kind of pricing might be involved.

Wow- nice windows!

Kurt

Oo, that's nice! You could call it The Filament.


Um... price?

Is a beautiful pen. Unfortunately other that I can't afford but that I can sure admire. Incredible job, sir.

I ... need that pen.

The bored out section is not a flat end, it's conical. Identical to the profile of a twist drill.

I bought the Perchin nib itself. It won't be an option on production pens, except for whatever I can find and scavenge. In this case, I have only one! But this one is not sold.

The Perchin nib is a Bock. Even though Perchin's pens are 1,000's, the nibs are the same as many other pens. I'll probably sell it for the same price as the other gold nibs that I offer...100 or so.

Wow, VERY cool, I love that!!

I dont' have EVERTHING worked out yet but here's what I'm thinking....

Baseline pen - $225-$250
Add ink window - $40-50
Add blind cap - $25-30
Add clip - $25-30
Add nib cost.

So this pen as shown is in the ballpark of $290-330, and then add the nib cost, if you want to upgrade the nib.

Please don't hold to this, however...I make an announcement sometime in the next couple of weeks.

Sweet Pen! The window and clipless design just too cool!

ajp

Very nice. I've never tried an eye dropper pen but I believe I may now and I love that the cap can post.

The pen is MINE and I can't wait to bring this baby home!

For the record, Brian's work is tremendous. Within a month or so I will get 3 delivered from him, taking my Edison total to 4. The pens are so lovely that I may even pluck up enough courage to do a review for FPN.

Beautiful pen Brian, as usual from you!
By the way, can one buy these nibs separately ?
Francis

Generally, without a pen purchase, no. I really don't make hardly any money off of nibs. I only cover my shipping costs.

Because of this, I usually only sell nibs with a pen purchase, or if someone has previously bought a pen from me, and they want to switch nibs.

By not selling nibs individually, I can keep my overall costs lower, and still offer top quality nibs.

In order to actually MAKE money from my Bexley nibs, for example, I'd have to charge $150 or so, and that would drive my overall pen price up too much.

Thanks.

Brian, would this eyedropper also fill by unscrewing the nib and not the section ( as in the Herald )?

At this point, yes. Remove the nib housing to fill the pen.

In the next 2-3 months, I will probably redesign the sections so that they can be better at sealing up ink, then you remove the section to fill.

Not sure yet. I haven't heard any complaints about the current filling procedure.

Count me in for one please as soon as you start production...........make that two if you can manage the lady!!!

Brian!

I really like the way the hollowed out blind cap turned out! I told you people would think it was cool!

I happen to have Brian's prototype of this pen, and have been using it for the past two months. It is a very cool pen! My pen looks just like this one, only the blind cap isn't hollowed out, and mine has a Taccia steel nib on it.

This pen design is just superb! I wondered if it was going to be too short for my hand, but it is fine, feels good in the hand, and writes wonderfully! The look is all sleek and modern, and the people I show it to all ooh and aah over it. As an eyedropper it holds a lot of ink, is easy to fill, and it's fun being able to see the ink through the window. I've been using Diamine Umber in mine since I got it, and it IS fun to tip the pen and watch it flow back and forth!

I don't know what you should call this pen! Maybe the Brockton? Maybe Alva? Whatever you call it, I think it will be one of your most popular models!

Take care!

Scott.

Hi Brian,

Whats the size of the pen?

JD

They can vary, but generally, they are about 5 1/4" capped, and 4 3/4" uncapped.

The largest diameter is around .600"

And I'm thinking that it will be called "The Pearl"

But Scott...I like Brockton. I'll save that for another pen design, perhaps. What's the Edison connection?

Thats a good size. I really like the minimalist design of the pen.

This is a great ebook about Edison - Edison, His Life and Inventions

Classy, yet avant garde. Elegant, yet fancy. Innovative, yet retro. Unique, yet familiar. New, yet old fashioned.

Yep, typical Brian Gray.

I like the blind cap, but the transparent bit near the section is distracting for me. It is almost like it needs to be polished internally, as it is somewhat milky in appearance.

Still, a rather good looking pen overall. Can't wait to see one in person.

Cheers,
Sean

Brian,

Scroll down, and it explains what Brockton is, and how it is relavant to Edison.

Brockton

What he said

I'd make sure the production model gets the internals polished. Just my opinion though.

I had sent Brian a PM in regard to someones comment about the shape of the bottom being conical and his response saying it corresponded with the shape of the drill tip.I did a little experimentation in regard to the shape,and trying to drill with a minimum of finish after the operation.Pexiglas was used,a .328'' solid carbide,strait flute drill was used,it is easier to generate the radius on the end(ball form)then lapped with 14,000grit diamond paste.The lubricant was Simple Green cleaning fluid(will experiment with others)Was machined in a Bridgeport type milling machine.Will try various polishing compounds to finish.
Greg

Have you thought about making this with a control rod, ala the danitrio?