Edison Menlo Vs Huron (Comfort)?

[IndigoBOB]

Hello,

 

Say someone was choosing between two Edison signature pens: The Menlo and the Huron.

 

In terms of comfort, which Edison signature pen do you prefer? The Menlo or the Huron?

 

If you haven't tried both, what do you think about the one you've tried?

[Wolverine1]

You have asked a question that cant be answered. I find both pens comfortable, but, you may not, given your previous post. Go to a pen club, or a pen posse meeting, and ask to see these 2 models. Holding the pens in your hands is the only way you can decide whether or not the pens will work out for you. Handle the pens, write with them, it is the way to figure out whether pens are comfortable. Asking questions wont give you the answer.

[IndigoBOB]

You have asked a question that cant be answered. I find both pens comfortable, but, you may not, given your previous post. Go to a pen club, or a pen posse meeting, and ask to see these 2 models. Holding the pens in your hands is the only way you can decide whether or not the pens will work out for you. Handle the pens, write with them, it is the way to figure out whether pens are comfortable. Asking questions wont give you the answer.

 

 

Well I appreciate the input, but you didn't answer the question in your criticism. Which is your preference? If you prefer both as equally or either for different times, please let us know. We would like to hear more of your thoughts on the pens.

 

And for anyone else, please let us know what is your preference and why

[Wolverine1]

In fact, I got rid of both the Menlo and Huron pens. I found the Huron Grande model to be more to my liking. See, I dont have big hands, but, after suffering a series of strokes a few years back, I tend to prefer larger pens. ZThe Menlo and the Huron while being great pens, were not an ergonomic fit for my specific needs. Therefore, I sold them to fellow FPN members, and got a Huron Grande instead. It is the same general shape as the Huron pen, but is a bit larger.

Again, I would ask you to find a pen club or a pen posse in your area, attend it, and try out the pens. That is the only way to get a realistic feel for a pen. Best of luck.

[IndigoBOB]

In fact, I got rid of both the Menlo and Huron pens. I found the Huron Grande model to be more to my liking. See, I dont have big hands, but, after suffering a series of strokes a few years back, I tend to prefer larger pens. ZThe Menlo and the Huron while being great pens, were not an ergonomic fit for my specific needs. Therefore, I sold them to fellow FPN members, and got a Huron Grande instead. It is the same general shape as the Huron pen, but is a bit larger.

Again, I would ask you to find a pen club or a pen posse in your area, attend it, and try out the pens. That is the only way to get a realistic feel for a pen. Best of luck.

 

 

I did. I emailed the local pen club and they'll get back to me when they respond. I do appreciate your input. I think they have a meeting planned for this month!!

 

I was hoping you had something to say about the pens because I also simply like discussing pens, especially the ones I'm interested in, so thank you very much for sharing!

 

I'm terribly sorry to hear about your situation. I am very glad you are still able to write!! and very happy the Huron Grande works for you. Stay positive, manage as best you can, and keep writing on. So happy to hear that is working for you!

 

I have slight arthritis myself so my hands fatigue easily and hence my rather desperate attempts to find something that works as my writing load increases consistently.

 

I was actually able to try out the Franklin-Christoph Marietta Model 20 and I fell in love love with that "Stepped" section and how well it wedged my fingers into the pen, but it was a tad too wide and a tad too steep and I dislike how the nib is recessed, but I liked everything else about the dimensions of the pen and the acrylic material. So since Edison basically creates high quality acrylic pens, I searched through their inventory to find ones with a similar stepped section: the closest ones to my liking were the Huron and the Menlo.

 

However, the body of they Huron may be a bit wide for me while the section of the Menlo is a bit narrow for me. Otherwise, they would be great pens for me. I emailed Brian Gray and asked if he could maybe beef up the step of the Menlo section like the Marietta's while retaining a straight gradual angle of the section of the Menlo.

 

But if that isn't possible I'll I at least know I'm looking for an acrylic body of about the diameter of the Menlo or Marietta (both similar girth) with a Stepped section that is a hybrid between the Menlo and the Marietta.

 

I just really like the idea of going to Edison because maybe they can customize something for me. I really would like to have that light blue translucent swirl with a Cartidge/Converter so that I may be able to convert it to an eyedropper.

 

If you have any ideas of anything that might match what I'm looking for I'm all ears. Or if you'd like to share more, please do so : )

Edited September 30, 2017 by IndigoBOB

[IndigoBOB]

In fact, I got rid of both the Menlo and Huron pens. I found the Huron Grande model to be more to my liking. See, I dont have big hands, but, after suffering a series of strokes a few years back, I tend to prefer larger pens. ZThe Menlo and the Huron while being great pens, were not an ergonomic fit for my specific needs. Therefore, I sold them to fellow FPN members, and got a Huron Grande instead. It is the same general shape as the Huron pen, but is a bit larger.

Again, I would ask you to find a pen club or a pen posse in your area, attend it, and try out the pens. That is the only way to get a realistic feel for a pen. Best of luck.

 

 

 

Hi, I was unsuccessful with the pen club, but I will try another.

 

I wasn't able to get my hands on any Edisons so I am waiting for a pen show to come around.

 

However, I did find Renee from https://scriptoriumpens.com and she knew exactly what I was looking for. She has a lot of knowledge and experience with working on pens for individuals with less than perfect grips, like us, and she has a nice showcase of models on her website and especially on instagram.

 

She has a fairly long wait, but looking forward to pens like hers definitely lift the spirits ; )

 

Just wanted to fill you in.

 

Thank you again for your suggestions. They were heeded.

[stevekolt]

Don't/haven't had a Huron, but my Menlo with the pump filler and 1.1 stub nib is a keeper for me. Used it to sign the paperwork to sell the house in NJ, and buy our house here in WV. Very comfortable, and I definitely have a sentimental attachment to this one.