The Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point has long been one of my favorite pens. It is a dependable fountain pen that is convenient to use. In fact, mine is in my pocket right now after a day of use. I was excited to see the above picture of Robert Gribbs, the current White House Press Secretary, [...]
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The Morgan: Edison Pen Company’s Newest Product
Brian from Edison Pen Company today announced the newest offering from his custom fountain pen business, the Morgan pen. His slideshow (above) shows the model in some of the many available ebonites and acrylics. As usual, Edison Pen Company will extensively customize any current model or even work with a client to design a unique [...]
Pelikan M800 Fountain Pen Photos
Below I share some images I took of one of my favorite fountain pens, the venerable Pelikan M800. I received this pen as a graduation gift from my grandparents and it has served me wonderfully as a writing instrument during my studies at college.
Images of Pelikan M800 by Philip I. Thomas are licensed under a [...]
Edison Pearl’s Red Black Ebonite: A Closer Look
After some comments on the Fountain Pen Network about the look of the ebonite on my Edison Pearl fountain pen, previously reviewed here, I have posted a short video showing how the material looks under different light. This video better captures the grain of the material that is apparent when viewed in person.
Review of the Edison Pearl Fountain Pen
I was first led to the website of the Edison Pen Company by the community at the Fountain Pen Network. On the company’s website I discovered beautiful custom-made pens created by a man named Brian. In addition to the base models he offers, his site had a gallery of custom pens commissioned by customers. I [...]
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100th Post: Google Wave Invite Giveaway
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Photo: Siegle Hall at Night
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Review of the Edison Pearl Fountain Pen
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Pelikan M800 Fountain Pen Photos
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Eagle Scout Letter of Commendation from Barack Obama
