Official Edison Group Buy

[nightwing]

If I wasn't already committed to buying a custom Edison, I'd be in. I will be watching for updates, though, just because I love Edison pens!

[liverman]

{edited to include Black Rose}

 

I've been studying The Edison Pen Co samples on SmugMug. I picked some acrylics and some ebonites that I like. While the types are in no particular order, I did list the samples in order of my preference within that type.

 

My overall ranking (at least this morning, I kinda go back and forth a bit ) is:

1. Red/Black Ebonite
   
2. Black Rose
   
3. Flecked Tortoise
   
4. Cappucino Flake
   
5. Imitation Horn
   

 

 

Flakey Acrylics

Cappucino Flake

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Glenmont/i-FgkXHXh/0/S/IMG7011-S.jpg

Golden Flake

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Pearl/i-bSQ7PPQ/0/S/IMG0348-S.jpg

Fort Knox Flake

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Glenmont/i-cTTG2g4/0/S/IMG7007-S.jpg

Violet Flake

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Glenmont/i-h6m9dvn/0/S/IMG7015-S.jpg

Copper Flake

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Glenmont/i-d2vcNVk/0/S/IMG0197-S.jpg

 

Repilian Acrylics

Flecked Tortoise

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Pearl/DSCN0022/1044924982_WvA53-S-4.jpg

Tortoise

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Herald-Grande/DSCN0001/1020415698_4YQLd-S-1.jpg

Tortoise Lucite

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Pearl/DSCN0008/1020253184_Ws8o6-S-2.jpg

 

Horn Acrylic

Imitation Horn

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/Mina/DSCN0004/1113168517_gxCMf-S-1.jpg

 

Other Acrylic

Black Rose

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Pearl/i-Gj6kt4X/0/S/IMG1827-S.jpg

 

Ebonite

Red/Black

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Pearl/DSCN0003/1020296376_DfyP4-S-1.jpg

Red/Black Swirl

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Herald/i-nfHShT5/2/S/IMG1619-S.jpg

Deep Red/Black

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Herald/i-k33pj5P/0/S/IMG1855-S.jpg

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Pearl/i-v6bZGpf/0/S/IMG7140-S.jpg

Blue Beige

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Pearl/i-DJQzfFX/0/S/IMG6708-S.jpg

Blue/Red/Beige

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Pearl/i-ThLFFth/0/S/IMG8127-S.jpg

Blue/Green/Orange

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Morgan/i-TkCWLvs/0/S/IMG1843-S.jpg

 

Greg

Edited March 2, 2012 by liverman

[crazystan]

Liverman,

 

Thanks for posting those. Wow. I loooove that copper flake. The violet flake is also really nice.

 

The ebonites are really interesting though. IIRC, the blue beige ebonite is out due to cost/availability, but I'd be happy with the blue/red/beige, or blue/green/orange. The more I think about this, the more I am leaning towards ebonite. I've already got a bunch of acrylic pens, so why not change it up.

[dms525]

I want one in the Blue/Red/Beige with matching cufflinks and necktie, please.

 

David

[liverman]

I know that some of the ebonites I posted (above) will have cost or availability issues. However, I included the blue/beige ebonite to help with the following:

 

I also wanted to mention and illustrate that some of the more exoctic ebonite patterns - the multi-color ones - appear to be non-uniform in the stock material. Check the Blue/Beige, Blue/Red/Beige and Blue/Green/Orange caps vs. bodies. Even though I like these patterns and they make for very unique (one of a kind) pens, it could lead to each buyer getting a different pattern...and quite possibly not the variant of that material that drew them to it in the first place. For example, I really like the pattern on the body of the Blue/Green/Orange example, but I am not so fond of the pattern of the cap! As I looked across all the examples, the Red/Black ebonites seemed to be the most uniform - fewer surprises when you actually get your pen. The other ebonites appear to be for the true affecianado of the material or for buyers who can see a specific example before they buy.

 

Solid color ebonites do not have this issue, of course. However, Mr Gray has indicated solid colors will probably not be on the menu.

 

The advantage of the acrylics is the uniformity of the material. What you see is what you are going to get, pen after pen. Black Rose Acrylic looks an awful lot like Red/Black Ebonite from the pictures.

 

I did not include solid ebonites or celluloid since those materials, I think, are out of the running (based on reading of this thread and the initial material poll). There were several celluloids that I thought were pretty cool :-). I did include the Lucite Tortoise even though that is not an acrylic.

 

OK - I've gotten my two cents in

 

Greg

[Bullwinkle]

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Pearl/DSCN0005/1020301471_3ckmL-M-1.jpg

 

Holy Mama Jama!

 

exactly my thoughts.. depending on what's picked I may back-out and order this beauty.

[liverman]

I want one in the Blue/Red/Beige with matching cufflinks and necktie, please.

 

David

 

Here's the tie (no, you cannot have it):

http://www.pbase.com/liverman/image/141846234/medium.jpg

 

Hand made fabric.

 

Greg

[Kaspar]

The Pearl is my favorite Edison Pen design.

 

I'll bite, but only on the condition I like the material chosen. The one Pearl I've most wanted was one in this material ...

 

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Pearl/i-vVvG2vC/0/M/IMG7159-M.jpg

 

... although that's not the best example of a pearl in that material I've seen. There are several other materials I'd be fine with (for example, any of the red/blacks - esp. red/black ebonite or black rose acrylic, also many of the translucent materials) and some I would not. If we can settle on one I like, I'm in.

Edited March 2, 2012 by Kaspar

[wisteriax]

I love the Pearl, and I would be up for this - but only if I like the choice of material. It totally depends on that factor. So I didn't vote yet because my answer depends on something that hasn't been determined yet.

[bluejay]

I need to know the colour of the material before I vote. Really can make or break a pen. Can we get custom grinds with the pen before it gets shipped to us?

[Lefty Joe]

The Pearl is my favorite Edison form, also. My favorites are the also the red/blacks. However,I really like the orange ebonite!

[Kaspar]

If someone wanted to give me an Orange pearl, I wouldn't insult them by saying "no." But if were going to do a solid color, I would need for it to be black. Orange wouldn't do it for me. Not many other solids would either. I really hope we can come to an agreement that will include the maximum number of buyers. If that leaves me on the outside looking in, that's okay.

[Yanroy]

Wow, I haven't been to FPN in ages, but I'm glad Brian linked me to this thread in his email update. I'm in, provided I like the material. I've been itching for an Edison for ages, but couldn't justify the cost... this seems like a good deal price-wise, and it will be a LE, so I think that makes it an even better deal. My favorite material so far is the golden flake (which surprises me, I usually don't like orange-ish pens). I'm also a big fan of most things blue.

[xuan87]

I just have a question and my personal opinion:

 

1) What will make this Pearl a limited edition Pearl besides the low price? I've read through the 3 pages thus far and so far, all i know of this Pearl is this:

 

- Lower price

-Engraving of the LE number.

 

Is there a special material that will ONLY be made for this Pearl ( like the Goulet Premiere LE versions) or some other special feature?

 

2) I have a Pearl, and I'm sure ALOT of people on this forum have a Pearl (The Pearl seems to be the most popular Edison Pen), so won't it makes more sense to have a Pearlette group buy instead, since it's a relatively new pen and there are more people who won't have a Pearlette. I personally make it a rule to not have 2 pens of the same pen model regardless of the material since this will be lighter on my wallet. I also find the Pearl to be slightly too thick for my hands and that a Pearlette will be perfect . Just my 2 cents and thoughts on this.

 

For now, I'll abstain from voting till I know more.

 

Oh and some of the materials that I love:

 

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Extended-Mina/i-nNWm4Df/0/L/IMG7205-L.jpg

 

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Morgan/i-3MkhBJ3/0/L/IMG5543-L.jpg

This one is a celluloid so most likely, it will not be put into consideration but I just want to say that I love it

[Kaspar]

Looking through all the fine examples posted ...

 

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Pearl/DSCN0003/1020296376_DfyP4-S-1.jpg

 

WOW! Look at the shine on that.

[Lloyd]

Looking through all the fine examples posted ...

 

http://edisonpenco.smugmug.com/Pens/The-Pearl/DSCN0003/1020296376_DfyP4-S-1.jpg

 

WOW! Look at the shine on that.

 

You realize that the shine is just lighting and proper polishing, right? As far as I know, none of the current Edison's self-illuminate. Can Ernest apply tritium to his maki-e?

[Charlieboy]

I am in definitely but - I would prefer something in Ebonite like Red/Black or plain Black. This does not say this is a restriction; I will indeed consider what is shown as the prototype and make a firm decision based on this pen. I have a bespoke order in with Brian at the moment so it wont be the 1st or last Edison pen in my limited collection…

 

Regards to all,

Charlieboy.

 

Thanks :clap1: Brian for taking on this venture...

Edited March 2, 2012 by Charlieboy

[AltecGreen]

2) I have a Pearl, and I'm sure ALOT of people on this forum have a Pearl (The Pearl seems to be the most popular Edison Pen), so won't it makes more sense to have a Pearlette group buy instead, since it's a relatively new pen and there are more people who won't have a Pearlette. I personally make it a rule to not have 2 pens of the same pen model regardless of the material since this will be lighter on my wallet. I also find the Pearl to be slightly too thick for my hands and that a Pearlette will be perfect . Just my 2 cents and thoughts on this.

 

For now, I'll abstain from voting till I know more.

 

 

 

You probably did not see this poll.

[paolino_paperino]

I'm out. I think I'll order someday a custom pen, but it'll have to be clipless, ebonite and a bulb filler.

[da vinci]

I am in - and thanks to all those people who have created this opportunity.

 

I am sort of hoping that the material for the pen isn't too outlandish though...