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Edison Offering Richard Binder 14k Full Flex Nibs!

Posted by on Jun 27 2013, in Nib Customizations

Hi Pen Fans!

I’m very happy to announce a collaboration between Edison and Richard Binder.  We will now be offering fully flexible 14k nibs.

Please see the video below…

These nibs are awfully impressive.  As you can see in the video, there’s little difference between the vintage flex nib and Richard’s work.  Actually, Richard’s nib is offering a bit more flex.

Pricing is as follows (this is the cost for the flex alteration only…the cost of the pen including the 14k stock nib is in addition to this cost).

Fine – $100
XF, XXF, XXXF – $150
XXXXF – $165 (not recommended for beginners.)

Please note – as per our agreement with Richard, we cannot sell individual flex nibs. Only equipped on an Edison Pen.

If you are not familiar with flex nibs, I would recommend visiting Richard’s site to read a bit about proper care of flex nibs.

Let me know if there are any questions!

Brian at Edison

Comments

  • Dave

    Jun 27 2013 at 12:00 am

    That nib looks great Brian, you and Richard did a great job!

  • Dre

    Feb 21 2014 at 12:00 am

    Is there anyway to see the line size for other nibs (F, M, B)?

  • Brian Gray

    Feb 24 2014 at 12:00 am

    Hi Dre.

    At this point, I would only worry about F, and Finer. Most people don’t want an M or B flex nib, as this reduces the line variation, which is the whole reason for doing flex. Also, I usually don’t even order these nibs in M or larger, as there’s just very little demand for them.

    Thannks! Brian

  • joshua

    Oct 20 2014 at 5:34 am

    I am really interred in getting the fine 14k full flex nib for my Collier (Awesome Pen) where can I buy it since I haven’t been able to find in the page nor in your distributors a way to do it. Thanks keep up the amazing job!!

  • Dan

    Sep 20 2015 at 8:40 am

    Hi there, Brian:

    Thank you for offering this fantastic flex nib customization by RB.

    I can see there are more than the usual FINE option. XF, XXF, and XXXF are offered at a higher price as well.

    Are there writing samples for the abovementioned various flexible nib sizes? This information was not available here or RB’s website.

    Thanks Brian for your attention on this matter. Really looking forward to hearing from you soon!

    • Brian Gray

      Sep 20 2015 at 11:52 am

      Sorry, we don’t have examples of each tip size. But you should expect the unflexed writing line to be the same as Western tip sizes. Thanks!

  • Peter

    Dec 05 2015 at 2:26 am

    HiBrian, I was wondering if you’re still selling the Edison Collier Richard Binder pen? I’m interested in purchasing one .
    Thanks
    Peter

  • Logan

    Dec 16 2015 at 12:57 am

    Are these still being offered?! I have become a bit of a flex addict and want one with all of my soul.

    • Brian Gray

      Dec 16 2015 at 1:48 pm

      Yep! Still offered! Thanks!

  • Ian

    Jan 23 2016 at 5:28 pm

    This is fabulous news! I’m going to start saving up my pennies to get one.

  • Erica

    Jan 28 2016 at 8:03 pm

    Are the flex nibs available for the #5 Mina as well, or only the #6 pens?

    • Brian Gray

      Jan 29 2016 at 2:29 pm

      Sorry, the flex nibs are #6 size only. So they will fit any pen except the Mina and Pearlette. Thanks!

  • Neo

    Apr 20 2016 at 7:26 am

    Hello! Are these still available?

  • Dorothy

    Aug 10 2016 at 4:55 pm

    Hi Brian,

    I owned a Pelikan m400 pen with extra fine nib. I love the pen but the nib is too wet and thick. Will you be able to customize the nib to my preference? If so, how much will you charge for it? Thank you.

    • Brian Gray

      Aug 11 2016 at 1:17 pm

      Hi Dorothy. Thanks for thinking of us, but we only do nib adjustments on Edison Pens.

    • Peter

      Mar 08 2018 at 11:25 pm

      Hi Brian,
      I live in Europe. If I want to buy an Edison Collier with a customized nib from Richard Binder, can I order it at a dealer (in the UK for example) or do I have to order it directly from you? I think it would be less expensive to buy in UK or NL because of the custom taxes.

      • Brian Gray

        Mar 09 2018 at 3:09 pm

        Hi Peter.

        I’m sorry, but with Richard Binder flex nibs, our agreement with Richard is to only sell them equipped on Signature Line pens.  After all, we don’t want to be a “retailer” of his products.  If we did, then our volume would certainly exceed what Richard would want to do for us. Consider that he is retired and is basically doing me a favor as a friend. We consider ourselves lucky to get the Binder flex nibs that we do.  But perhaps more importantly, our margins on these nibs are very very poor.  It’s only profitable for us to sell these equipped on Signature Line pens.

        Thanks!
        Brian at Edison

  • Jem

    Jan 01 2017 at 6:54 am

    Is it possible to request a duopoint nib with the full flex?

    • Brian Gray

      Jan 01 2017 at 5:54 pm

      Sure thing! Just reach out!

  • Florent

    Mar 28 2018 at 2:21 pm

    This sounds really interesting. Sorry if this sounds stupid but how do I choose/order a pen with such a nib?

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