Wondering Why Edson Is So Scarce

[yongsheng]

I've been eying for Waterman Edson for quite a few time (and save up money) but there are so few of them on the market! A nos easily costs over $1000. It's really hard to believe that Edson just discontinued in 2015. It makes me wonder why Waterman chose to discontinue such a successful type.

[Left FPN]

They are regularly listed on eBay.

[wspohn]

They were always expensive and that restricts the number that are out there. I like them (have blue, sterling, Boucheron versions) - one of my favourite 'stiff nib" pens.

[torstar]

An Edson writes like you are holding a nail, it gets into my rotation for half the year.

 

A decade ago a huge big-box business supply store near the office had one on display with the rest of the cheaper pens, I guess they got it by mistake in a shipment or got talked into taking it on.

 

They kept reducing the price on it, until it was close to being worth it to get a second one... but alas, the store moved before I pounced...

[1nkulus]

They kept reducing the price on it, until it was close to being worth it to get a second one... but alas, the store moved before I pounced...

 

Damn... you snooze, you lose.

 

My favourite is the Edson Boucheron, definitely an eye catching statement pen.

[wspohn]

 

My favourite is the Edson Boucheron, definitely an eye catching statement pen.

 

One of my few pens I prefer not to take out if the house - that 18K gold trim is pretty soft and dropping that pen could ruin your whole day! Sure do look purty though!

 

Edited April 1, 2019 by wspohn

[torstar]

 

Damn... you snooze, you lose.

 

My favourite is the Edson Boucheron, definitely an eye catching statement pen.

 

I think it was down to $500 Canadian at one point, it was there for awhile, nice blue one.

 

The details are getting hazy, I wrote about the situation years ago a few times on here....

[1nkulus]

I think it was down to $500 Canadian at one point, it was there for awhile, nice blue one.

 

The details are getting hazy, I wrote about the situation years ago a few times on here....

 

Those days are gone but the hunt continues.

You snooze, you lose and I was definitely asleep.

Edited April 1, 2019 by 1nkulus

[torstar]

 

Those days are gone but the hunt continues.

You snooze, you lose and I was definitely asleep.

 

I bought a used green off a friend 20 years ago, still writes fine for me.

 

Buying the second one was never a serious thought, but if it had gone below $300 I might have pounced.

[1nkulus]

I wouldn't expect any issues, if looked after. Glad you are still enjoying it.

[wspohn]

Looked on Ebay - they have 26 Edsons for sale as opposed to the rarer Serenite with only 6.

[yongsheng]

 

Those days are gone but the hunt continues.

You snooze, you lose and I was definitely asleep.

 

And I'm forced to pay the newcomer penalty

[1nkulus]

And I'm forced to pay the newcomer penalty

 

'Wait and watch' is your best weapon but for instant gratification, the penalty is inevitable unless you get really lucky.

[aurore]

The pen looks lovely. The emerald and ruby versions were available recently from my local antiques (in a near mint condition), appx. $450 each, I did a dip test. While I like the appearance I still prefer a simple but classic Man 100, both in terms of appearance and the nib.

[sciumbasci]

Ah, Serenité. A lovely pen.

Well out of my budget, but indeed a pen I like, along with the Liaison.

I wonder why they discontinued those models?

Maybe the Edson went down in favour of the Carené, but the other two?

[wspohn]

Yes, there was nothing closely equivalent to the Serenite, but like the Edson, it was quite expensive so sold in smaller numbers.

 

Avoid the first version in black as they had some minor problems with it that were all solved a bit later - addition of a metal seat for the clipe when posting prevented marring the finish etc. I have the blue, which to me looks way better anyway.

 

The style is one that you either love or hate - not many people in between the extremes.

 

[jchch1950]

The Edson and the Serenity are not so common pens in the secondary market. Both are had particular designs ,the Serenity more that the Edson.Both were expensive and therefore sold in not big numbers. The Edson is a big pen if you compare it with the Serenity,which has a Zen feeling.Imo both will be more look after by collectors in the medium term.

[Left FPN]

An Emerald appeared on the bay a day or so back at a low BIN price. It was in very unkempt condition especially the fine nib which perhaps to the uninitiated looked OK.but to me, having owned 3, it looked bent down very very slightly. These are not pens to be purchased lightly s/h without some background of their history because they can be very expensive to repair, if at all. IMHO they have to go to Waterman who I believe do not disassemble but replace complete sections. The one that appeared either sold quickly or was removed.

[torstar]

The Edson and the Serenity are not so common pens in the secondary market. Both are had particular designs ,the Serenity more that the Edson.Both were expensive and therefore sold in not big numbers. The Edson is a big pen if you compare it with the Serenity,which has a Zen feeling.Imo both will be more look after by collectors in the medium term.

 

i assume a Zen feeling is the opposite of the "writing with a nail" feeling of the Edson

[zaddick]

Saw it, agree with you, and needed too much cosmetic work

 

An Emerald appeared on the bay a day or so back at a low BIN price. It was in very unkempt condition especially the fine nib which perhaps to the uninitiated looked OK.but to me, having owned 3, it looked bent down very very slightly. These are not pens to be purchased lightly s/h without some background of their history because they can be very expensive to repair, if at all. IMHO they have to go to Waterman who I believe do not disassemble but replace complete sections. The one that appeared either sold quickly or was removed.