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I just wanted to give a "shout out" to Brian! I do not (yet) own an Edison pen, and recently emailed him a couple of questions. After his reply, I followed with several more questions.

 

He was always quick to answer and patient with my overall "ignorance."

 

He is a pleasure to work with!

 

I look forward to getting one of his pens.

 

-Tim

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You betcha; not only is Brian a class act, but so are the rest of the Edison team - including his wife and partner, Andrea.

 

The pen will be a bonus; I have four (so far).

 

Sharon in Indiana

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I just bought one of his Pneumatics and, as you say, he was always quick and answered all of my questions. It was definitely a pleasure to work with him. On top of that the pens are superb.

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I got to meet Brian and Andrea at the 2014 Chicago Pen Show. I knew which pen I wanted, and Brian was nice and demonstrated how it wrote. Then I got to try it. He had a handout on caring for the pen and a note on inks.

 

It was easy to see his passion for making pens. So many beautiful pens. I got a Menlo, and want a Beaumont pneumatic in Molten Ores. Some day.,,,

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The original Poster is so right. I now have four Edison pens and they are wonderful. Sign up for his email notices, you won't regret it. I love all four of my Edison pens, the nibs are fantastic, beautifully made, amazing materials. Brian and Andrea - I wish I'd bought my first Edison pen long before I did!

 

If you go browsing the materials list at Edison, you will be amazed at how many you will want! Materials to suite everyone's taste in abundance.

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Another Edison fan. Four Colliers (including the limited edition black-and-rose), five others of various types.

 

Why Edison?

  • nice chunky pens that are still light to hold
  • impressive choices of colour and material (persimmon swirl still my favourite!)
  • never had one that wasn't a good writer (had one tweaked by Mike Masuyama, tho)
  • reliable and well made
  • simplicity of design - no bling, no fads
  • and one of relatively few pen makers prepared to experiment with filling systems (on the custom pens).

Too many pens, too little time!

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Another Edison fan. Four Colliers (including the limited edition black-and-rose), five others of various types.

 

Why Edison?

  • nice chunky pens that are still light to hold
  • impressive choices of colour and material (persimmon swirl still my favourite!)
  • never had one that wasn't a good writer (had one tweaked by Mike Masuyama, tho)
  • reliable and well made
  • simplicity of design - no bling, no fads
  • and one of relatively few pen makers prepared to experiment with filling systems (on the custom pens).

 

 

I received my first ever Edison pen yesterday ... a Collier in Persimmon Swirl and it's a beautiful writer, lovely and juicy, just perfect. I inked it up with Diamine Ancient Copper and the combination is stunning. What ink do you have in your Persimmon Swirl?

~ the map is not the territory ~

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I'll +1 that. I don't own one yet, but I met him and got his card at the Ohio Pen Show. When I decided I wanted a specific custom pen, I pulled out his card and contacted him. He couldn't do what I wanted so he sent me to Shawn Newton who could. Very honest and polite. I have a feeling Brian will be getting some business from me anyway soon :)

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