by Tony Thomas
I bought my Edison Collier back in 2013 and it is one pen purchase that I have never regretted. Although it is not a completely custom pen, it was turned on a lathe and hand finished. It is really a work of art.
I prefer hand-finished pens to those created in factories using mass production methods because of the tender loving care that goes into them. The human touch.
It really makes a difference. And, yes, hand-finished pens are worth it.
I love pens from Edison and other companies that produce hand-finished pens like Franklin-Christoph and Ranga. They are unique and very versatile. I can swap nibs, use them with a converter, with cartridges, or as an eyedropper.
One day, I hope I can afford a custom pen from Edison so that I can pick the design and materials that are tailored to my aesthetic sensibilities and my writing needs.
Until then, I can only imagine the pen of my dreams.
I agree! I think there's a place for mass-produced pens. I enjoy several, and I would use a mass-produced pen to bring to the office. But I highly prize hand-work, and hand-finished products are a nice way to enjoy that on a budget.
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