Edison Pen Co
Hi Pen Fans!
Just a quick reminder that the buying period for the Platt Rogers Spencer Limited Edition Pen will end tomorrow!
All details can be seen here….
….or on Greg Minuskin’s site here…..
So if you are interested, make sure to send an email to Greg Minuskin before midnight, the 19th (tomorrow).
Thanks!
If you cannot see the slideshow below, please click here.
Hi Pen Fans!
Highlights from the video…
1. There is a "stealthy" version of the Del Coronado available. This version has Dark Ruthenium plated overlays. Price will be the same as the standard Del Coronodo at $549 steel nib, or $649 18k nib.
2. There is a Solid Sterling version of the Stilwell available. Being a precious metal, price is $1,049. The pen is shown with a solid grey acrylic, but any custom material could be made for this pen.
Thanks!
Hi Pen Fans!
Steve Light is a children’s author, fountain pen enthusiast, educator, and a great friend of mine.
His books have a special place in our 7-year-old’s heart. Steve Light is a celebrity in our house!
If you would like to learn more about Steve, here are his….
Story Boxes
Website
Wikipedia Article
Amazon Page
Artwork
Steve is not only well accomplished as an author, but he also does all of his illustrations for his books with fountain pens!
When Steve asked me if I would like to participate in a giveaway to commemorate his latest book, Zephyr Takes Flight, I couldn’t resist!
So Steve is currently hosting a giveaway. The winner will receive a free copy of Zephyr Takes Flight and also an Edison Beaumont in Blue/Gold Checkered Acrylic!
To participate, you can read this thread happening over at the Fountain Pen Network, or you can simply send an email with your preferred tip size along with your mailing address to zephyrtakesflight@gmail.com.
On or around October 20th, Steve will randomly choose a winner!
By participating, your email will be placed on Steve’s email list. However, he will not share your email or spam you, and his email list is used quite sproradically. If you ever wish to unsubscribe in the future, it’s no problem.
Thanks!
Hi Pen Fans!
We had a great time at the Michigan Pen Show. Albeit a smaller show, it’s definitely worth the trip. I recommend attending even if you have a significant drive. This is a show that we attended this year for the first time, and we will be returning.
I could write my typical summary of a pen show, and I could share my typical pen show pictures….but I forgot my camera (darn!), and there is a much more interesting topic to discuss…
We brought along Andrew, our 7-year-old to his first pen show! He had a blast…mostly thanks to the PCA!
Andrew made out with around 8 pens…much more than me! He helped us set up and tear down our display and also helped us arrange the pens, materials samples, and our overall display. He loved checking out all of the dealer’s tables and learning more and more about pens!
But most importantly, he really enjoyed the Pen Collectors of America’s Pens for Kids presentation by Ralph Stilwell.
Seriously, folks….not only to do I recommend that YOU get to the pen shows if you have not, but I highly recommend that you bring your kids to the pen shows! They will enjoy the show overall, but the PCA will always have a great presentation aimed at the younger generations.
The PCA is an organization that is very important to our little hobby, but they do not always get the recognition that they deserve, my opinion.
If you are not a member of the PCA, I would encourange you to consider membership. It will only cost you $40 annually to support this wonderful organization. Besides supporting an organization who does great things for our hobby including getting younger generations excited about pens, you will also receive a subscription to The Pennant, a magazine that I personally find very valuable and informative.
I’ve been attending most of then pen shows for the last 6-7 years. At every show, I always hear that the announcement that the PCA Pens For Kids presentation is happening, and I always appreciate it, but honestly….I never fully understood it until I saw the look in my own 7 year old’s eyes and got some feedback direct from him afterwards!
And don’t forget…..Andrew has grown up in a penmaking house! I really thought that he might be bored by the PCA Pens For KIds presentation. So if the PCA can manage to get a 7 year old who has been raised in a house that manufactures pens excited about pens all over again…imagine what they can do for your child, and what that impact might have within our fun hobby!
The PCA gives these presentations for kids at pretty much every pen show. If you can attend a pen show, you’ll love it! If you can bring your youngsters, they will love the show and the PCA Pens for Kids Presentation!
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Hi Pen Fans!
Just a quick note to let everyone know that we’ll be packing up today and heading to the Michigan Pen Show tomorrow.
So if I’m slow on emails the next 3-4 days, you’ll know why.
Below is a slideshow showing the inventory that we’ll bringing.
We hope to see lots of you there!
(if you can’t see the slideshow below, click here.)
Hi Pen Fans!
There is yet another retailer carrying the Edison Production Line internationally.
This time, we are getting our pens into the hands of our friends in Asia!
Nagasawa, with retail locations in Kobe and Osaka, Japan, are now carrying the Edison Production Line.
We’re very proud to be spreading Edison goodness across the globe!
Hi Pen Fans!
Highlights from the video.
1. From this point forward, the Edison Pen Co will be enlisting the help of Mike Masuyama and Greg Minuskin for a portion of custom ground nibs.
2. Mike Masuyama with Mike It Work will handle all XF and smaller custom grinds.
3. Greg Minuskin will handle all 14k nibs altered for flex.
4. All italic nibs (stub, cursive italic, crisp italic) will remain in-house.
5. This should not effect delivery timelines. Both Greg and Mike will be getting nibs to me generally faster than my current timeline for a custom pen. And in many cases, I will inventory the nibs pre-made, just in case.
6. The Spencer Limited Edition Pen ordering window will be open until October 19th.
7. We hope to see you this weekend at the Michigan Pen Show!
Let me know if there are any questions!
Hi Pen Fans!
I’m proud to announce that the Edison Pen Company’s Production Line is now available from our second European retailer, this time in the United Kingdom!
Martin and Anna Roberts, with The Writing Desk, have received their first shipment of the Production Line, and the pens are ready to ship!
This currently makes two retailers outside of the US, and we are working on some others…..so stay tuned!
Thanks!
Hi Pen Fans!
Highlights from the video above….
1. Apologies for the confusion on the Fountain Pen Network yesterday.
2. There is a new Limited Edition Pen that commemorates Platt Rogers Spencer, the Father of American Handwriting.
3. Who is Michael Sull?
4. The engravings on the pen are scans of either Spencer’s actual signature, or Michael Sull’s own artwork/handwriting.
5. This pen commemorates Spencer, along with a monument that was recently dedicated to him in Geneva, Ohio on August 24th.
6. The pen with a Steel nib will be $185. With an 18k or 14k nib, $295.
Italic grinds or regrinds will be $70. Adding Flex to the 14k nib will be $65.
7. If you elect for a customized nib, Greg Minuskin will do all the nib modifications prior to shipping.
8. A video showing what to expect from Greg’s 14k modified full flex nib work should be posted on my blog within two weeks.
9. The buying period is open now, and will end on October 19th.
10. Go to www.gregminuskin.com to order the pen.
11. Estimated delivery of the pens is prior to the Holidays.
Thanks!
Michael Sull, Greg Minuskin, and Brian at Edison
If you cannot see the slideshow below, please click here.
Hi Pen Fans.
Just a quick note to make everyone aware that we will be attending the Michigan Pen Show on the 28th and 29th of this month.
The Michigan show is sometimes sporadic, so I don’t always include it on my Pen Show Calendar.
So if you would like to make the trip to the Detroit area to see our Current Inventory live (see the slideshow below), or speak about a custom order, we’ll be there!
Thanks!
