Edison Pneumatic Filler!

[bgray]

Hi Pen Fans!

I'm proud to announce that the Edison Pen Co is releasing a Beaumont Pneumatic Filler to the Signature Line.  

This is a pretty unique filling system.  They were very popular in the 20's and 30's, as well as the 50's and 60's.  As long as my pen history is correct, no pen company has made pneumatic fillers on a production scale since then.

Please watch the video below for all details.

Highlights from the video....

00:17 - Pen Announcement, General Description

04:10 - What is a Pneumatic Filler?  How Does it Work?

07:07 - Why a Pneumatic Filler?  What are the Advantages?

10:12 - How to Fill

13:52 - Maintenance

16:51 - Pricing

Please visit the Beaumont Pneumatic Filler Main Page for all specifications and pricing.

We have almost 40 of these pens currently inventoried and ready to ship.  Please visit the following link to see all Beaumont Pneumatic Fillers that are currently inventoried and ready to ship.  Or, of course, you can place a custom order in whatever material you would like.

Let me know if there are any questions!

Brian at Edison

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[crazystan]

Wow, great looking pen, and really interesting filling system!

 

I like the look of the wider Belmont, which was one thing that kept me from buying a C/C Belmont.

 

I've got to ask, is this filling system going to be available on the other signature models, and if so when? I am bent on getting a #76 as a milestone pen, and would love to have this filler in there.

 

Really exciting stuff Brian, keep it coming!

[hari317]

well made video. The filling principle appears to be very similar to the Sheaffer Touchdown filling system. A sac protector jacket would have helped prevent the rubber sac from binding with the pneumatic plunger tube if it deforms/bulges due to aging.

[bgray]

Wow, great looking pen, and really interesting filling system!

 

I like the look of the wider Belmont, which was one thing that kept me from buying a C/C Belmont.

 

I've got to ask, is this filling system going to be available on the other signature models, and if so when? I am bent on getting a #76 as a milestone pen, and would love to have this filler in there.

 

Really exciting stuff Brian, keep it coming!

 

Thanks for the comments.

 

For now, the filling system will only be on Beaumonts. Please understand that there's a TON of engineering into getting this system to work right. I've been hatching this since early October.

 

But fear not - I will engineer this around other pen models. I will make this announcement when I can offer them. Expect to see them on Glenmonts, Hurons, Hudsons, Morgans, and other pens with flat ends. Without getting too technical, the pens with rounded, torpedo, or conical ends will be more difficult to engineer the blind cap to work with this filling system.

 

But it's not impossible on the rounded, torpedo, or conical ended pens. I just can't focus on the engineering of those particular shapes quite yet.

Edited January 8, 2013 by bgray

[bgray]

well made video. The filling principle appears to be very similar to the Sheaffer Touchdown filling system. A sac protector jacket would have helped prevent the rubber sac from binding with the pneumatic plunger tube if it deforms/bulges due to aging.

 

I went through that stage of development of trying dual tubes, but in the end, the current design is best. I'm not finding any problems with sacs binding at all. But if the sac gets wet, or if silicone grease gets on it, this can be a problem, hence the sealed section.

 

I'm using the new silicone sacs from David Nishimura. Not only are they much more reliable long term, they are also slicker than latex, and they slide along the brass tube very effectively.

 

Trust me, if there were a significant risk of the sac crumpling, I would have kept designing rather than introduce a sub-par pen.

 

Thanks!

[StephY]

Kudos on the pneumatic filler, Brian! What a cool pen. I'd love to see them up close and personal. Will they be visiting Philly this weekend?

[bluejay]

Where do we get spare parts? If there are needed. I'm assuming the rubber seal from the inner tube that rubs on the inner wall? What happens if this wears off? How do I repair this?

[bgray]

Kudos on the pneumatic filler, Brian! What a cool pen. I'd love to see them up close and personal. Will they be visiting Philly this weekend?

 

Thanks Steph!

 

Yep, these pens will be in Philly, for sure!

[bgray]

Where do we get spare parts? If there are needed. I'm assuming the rubber seal from the inner tube that rubs on the inner wall? What happens if this wears off? How do I repair this?

 

There shouldn't ever be a problem with the Oring. It's thick, and lubricated with silicone grease.

 

If there are ever problems with the pen, we'll support the product throughout your and my lifetime!

 

When it comes to the sac, as mentioned, the silicone sacs are much better than latex, and should last much longer. But in the case that generations down the road, you have a sac problem and I'm not around to fix it, any pen repair person can re-sac the pen.

[ethernautrix]

Wow! That's very exciting, Brian!

 

Also, the video was very educational.

 

I have always disliked this filling system (it's like the Sheaffer Touchdown, right?), because I didn't understand how it worked and was frustrated not knowing how much ink made it into the sac. But your explanation clarified that -- very, very cool.

 

What an exciting step for Edison Pens! Congratulations, Brian!

[Bill Wood]

It's amazing. I stumbled upon the filling system last night on Brian's site. The video explains it today. I like this idea - and track record proven. Takes me back to the Sheaffer Intrigue days. Somewhat the same system. GOOD JOB BRIAN ! I'll be saving my cans and bottle money for this one.

[jde]

Bravo, Brian! Very neat.

But fear not - I will engineer this around other pen models. I will make this announcement when I can offer them. Expect to see them on Glenmonts, Hurons, Hudsons, Morgans, and other pens with flat ends.

 

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

Julie

[crazystan]

Wow, great looking pen, and really interesting filling system!

 

I like the look of the wider Belmont, which was one thing that kept me from buying a C/C Belmont.

 

I've got to ask, is this filling system going to be available on the other signature models, and if so when? I am bent on getting a #76 as a milestone pen, and would love to have this filler in there.

 

Really exciting stuff Brian, keep it coming!

 

Thanks for the comments.

 

For now, the filling system will only be on Beaumonts. Please understand that there's a TON of engineering into getting this system to work right. I've been hatching this since early October.

 

But fear not - I will engineer this around other pen models. I will make this announcement when I can offer them. Expect to see them on Glenmonts, Hurons, Hudsons, Morgans, and other pens with flat ends. Without getting too technical, the pens with rounded, torpedo, or conical ends will be more difficult to engineer the blind cap to work with this filling system.

 

But it's not impossible on the rounded, torpedo, or conical ended pens. I just can't focus on the engineering of those particular shapes quite yet.

 

Thanks Brian!

 

It's not a dealbreaker on the #76 for me, it just means that I somehow need to find the funds for yet another Edison!

[BMG]

Very interesting!

[CryptoDave]

I found out about this pen late yesterday and ordered one this morning. Looks great. I will post some pics and quick review when it arrives. I already have an Edison Beaumont and love it, so I'm looking forward to this version.

 

Dave

[trhall]

Nice filling system in an already great pen design, Brian. Looking forward to hearing about this in future models as well.

[Federalist Pens]

Great looking Pens! Can't wait to see them in Philly!!

 

Frank

[alc3261]

I so want one of these!!