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Time Away

Back From Vacation! Much Needed, But We’re Back to Work!

Hi Pen Fans.

I’m back from my vacation.  Like I said previously…..since starting The Edison Pen Company, I really have never taken a vacation with family where we actually travel, and I actually get away from emails! 

This was my son’s first time flying!  He was so excited, and had a great time all around!

We took a trip to Scottsdale, AZ, and definitely had a nice time.  Some of you know that I enjoy photography.  I’ll attach a photo from Sedona that I’m pretty proud of.

If you would like to see more, I’ve uploaded a lot of photos from the trip to my photography blog.  I haven’t processed every shot from this trip yet, so there will probably be a few more entries from this trip in the next few days if you want to stay tuned.

So I feel fully refreshed!  I really needed some time away.

But back to Edison business…..I’ll be getting through my emails tomorrow, Monday.  So if you are expecting a response from me, you’ll hear from me then.

Some previews of what is to come soon….

1.  We have a new model for the Production Line that should materialize in the next 2-3 weeks, I hope.  I’m very excited about this new pen.

2.  We have a great looking Signature Line "Stealth" pen coming together very nicely that will be a Limited Edition.  There will be a few features on this pen that I’ve never used before, so stay tuned.  I’m waiting on a few special parts to come together, and then we’ll be all set.

Thanks!

Brian at Edison

 

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Time Away

Vacation!

Hi Pen Fans!

We will be leaving tomorrow for a much needed vacation.

Since starting the Edison Pen Company, I honestly have never taken a vacation where I actually travel with my family, and actually get away from work!  Most of my vacations have been close to home, and I still never really get away from emails or the computer.

So this time I’m doing it right!  I will not be doing Edison related emails until I return on Monday the 18th.

So please bear with me, as Edison communication will be non-existent during a much needed vacation.

Thanks!

Brian at Edison

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Special Offers

Edison Pen Giveaway!

Hi Pen Fans!

Those of you who have seen some of my appearances on the FPGeeks Radio Show will already know that I’m a huge fan of Dan and Eric, and everything that they do for the fountain pen community.

You can read a previous blog post here singing the praises for all things FPGeek!  Bottom line, if you haven’t checked them out, be sure to.  They have one of the most informational and entertaining sites devoted to fountain pens, no doubt.

So when they asked me to donate an Edison Pen for a giveaway, how could I resist!

Click Here to Enter in the FPGeeks Edison Pen Giveaway!

Thanks Dan and Eric!

Brian at Edison

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Current Inventory

Current Inventory Updated, and Some Great New Acrylics….

Hi Pen Fans!

Highlights from the video:

1.  The Current Inventory Gallery has been updated.  There’s over 250 pens there to look through.

2.  We have some fantastic new acrylics.  I’ve highlighted some of my favorites in the video.

Thanks!

Brian at Edison

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Pen Shows

Another Good Chicago Show!

Chicago was a good show, as usual.

We took some much needed time to ourselves early this week, and then we were back in action on Thursday.

Here’s a little slideshow of pics that I took….

(if you can’t see the slideshow above click here)

Thanks!

Brian at Edison

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Pen Shows

Chicago Pen Show!

Hi Pen Fans!

We’ll be heading to the Chicago for the Pen Show very soon!

HIghlights from the video…

1.  The Pearl Limited Edition Group Buy was a big success.  If there is interest, this can be an annual event.

2.  See the Chicago Pen Show Inventory!

3.  Next week, Eric and Dan with the Fountain Pen Geeks will be visiting the shop for a couple days.  Expect so see some neat things as a result.

Thanks! 

Brian at Edison

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Special Offers

Group Buy(s)?

Hi Pen Fans!

Well, the LE Pearl Group buy has concluded on our end.  The LE Pearls are waiting on FedEx to arrive today to pick them up.  If you participated in this group buy, you can expect your pen to arrive hopefully this week!

If you’d like to see the entire progression of this project, click here.

Here are all the LE Pearls prior to shipping….

But did someone say Group Buys?

Yep, there is another LE Group Buy going on right now!

The nice guys over at Badger and Blade have commissioned a Limited Edition Herald Grande.

If you are not familiar, Badger and Blade is a forum dedicated to wet-shaving.  Wet-shaving and fountain pens seem to go hand in hand (those guys certainly have me hooked on wetshaving!). 

Badger and Blade does have their own forum dedicated to Fountain Pens called The Nib.  This forum is easily the second largest fountain pen forum on the net, so be sure to check it out.  It’s a great resource, and a wonderful forum.  I swear that Badger and Blade is one forum in particular that is completely devoid of trolls and nastiness.  I have never seen such a friendly bunch of people congregate on the net!

You don’t need to be a wetshaver to participate in The Nib or The Herald Grande LE, so be sure to head over there and have a look around.  If you happen to get hooked on wetshaving like I did by heading over there, then no harm!

The LE Herald Grande will be in Blue/Black Swirl Ebonite, and will be priced at $175.  That’s $100 less than retail.  The buying period will conclude on Wednesday of this week, so there’s only a couple of days left.

Click Here to see details if you are interested in participating in this group buy.

Thanks!

Brian at Edison

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New Pens

Introducing the Edison Nouveau Encore!

Hi Pen Fans!

Well, the Edison Nouveau Encore is ready!

This is a pen that marks a couple of new items for the Edison Pen Company. 

First is the use of centerbands on a production pen.  Next is a medallion that is inset into the finial.  Last is the use of #5 engraved nibs.

This the smallest pen that we have manufactured so far….smaller than the Mina.  All specifications can be found on the Goulet site.

This pen is available exclusively through the Goulet Pen Company.  Price is $185.

Let me know if anyone has any questions!

Brian at Edison

 

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New Pens

Urushi Minas Are Ready to Go!

Hi Pen Fans!

Well, the Urushi Minas are read to ship!  I’m very happy with how these turned out.  Ernest with Hakumin Urushi has outdone himself!  If you would like to see the entire process of how these pens were made, please Click Here of the Urushi Mina Main Page.

See photos below!

These pens will come equipped with an 18k nib in either F, M, or B.  Nibs can also be customized.  The pen fills as a cartridge/converter, but can also be outfitted as an eyedropper if you wish.

Price is $850.  We are taking orders now.  The series will be limited to 20 pens.  The first 10 are ready to ship.  The second 10 will be ready to ship in about a month.

If you are intersted in buying this pen, please email me.

Thanks!

Brian at Edison

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New Pens

THREE Projects Coming Together Around the Same Time, and PINTEREST!

Hi Pen Fans!

Well, things have been crazy here at the Edison Pen Company lately.

We currently have three projects going on in addition to our usual Signature Line and Production Line. 

All three of these projects will be coming together around the same time!  If you wish, you can call it The Perfect Storm of Pen Perfection!  The three projects that will be coming together in the next couple of weeks are….

1.  The Mina Urushi Project is just about ready!  The pens are in transit to me as we speak.  I am hoping that they are here tomorrow.  Granted that they are, I’ll get final photos taken, and we’ll officially launch the pen.  I’m really looking forward to this one!  The technique has blown me away.  Even I have not yet seen the final product!  So as soon as we have these pens ready to go, we’ll announce it here on the website.  Barring something unforeseen, they will be ready to go this week.

2.  The Grays and Goulets will have another joint project that will launch in the next week or so.  This will be the next installment of the Edison Nouveau line.  There is not a lot that I can say about this project, except that I’m super-excited about it, and that I’m also super-proud of it.  The Goulet’s will have some sneak-peek-pics happening very soon, so be sure to check out Gouletpens.com or their blog at Inknouveau.com.

3.  The Pearl Group Buy is going to be ready to ship sooner than later.  This project has been a fun one, for sure.  The pens are still under construction, but we will have them ready to go sooner than promised!

Lastly, the Edison Pen Company now has a page on Pinterest.  You can see it here. 

Personally, I feel that Pinterest is where things are going with Social Media.  I’ve been active with Pinterest for the last 3-4 weeks, and I like it a lot.

If you would like to follow The Edison Pen Company on Pinterest, click here.  My Pinterest boards are not just promotional.  I have pinned my personal favorite pens and pen accessories.  I’m sure that my boards will expand to a lot more pen-related items.

I do have a personal page on Pinterest set up that has mostly to do with photography.  If you have interest in my photography and would like to follow it on Pinterest, click here.

I covered a lot…if anyone has any questions, don’t hesitate!

Brian at Edison