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Mydraw drawbacks1/30/2024 ![]() Photographs don't do the celluloid justice: the material appears much darker on the screen than it does in real life, and you can't get a good sense of the depth of color and complexity of the design.Ī word of caution about celluloid pens: they can stain. It's a mixture of black, graphite, and gray pearl intermixed with veins of bright blue (think "Bung Box Sapphire" blue). This particular celluloid might be the most beautiful material I've ever owned. This pen is made from Tibaldi "Impero" celluloid, which is no longer available so I snatched this pen up as soon as I saw it come on the secondary "Slack" market. The Material: Discontinued Tibaldi Celluloid I haven't measured it yet, but my best guess would be around 4ml. I have it filled as an eyedropper, so it also has an enormous ink capacity. Since this pen does not have the brass pump filling system that the Menlo is known for, it's extremely light and perfect for longer writing sessions. I prefer the more slender torpedo shape that sits well in the hand and is comfortable to write with posted or unposted. The Menlo is definitely my favorite of all of the Edison pens that I've tried to date. I was not compensated in any way for this review. Some specific materials may be more expensive than standard acrylic, and Edison also offers nib customizations.ĭisclaimer: I paid for the pen featured in this review with my own money. A different filling system, (bulb, pump, pneumatic, or draw filler, pictured here) adds $100 to the price, so the pen featured in this review would cost $375. ![]() Cartridge/converter pens start at $275 with a steel nib and $375 with an 18k gold nib. Pricing is fairly standard across the entire Edison Signature Line. If you'd like a Menlo made in a specific material or configuration, reach out to Edison Pens via their website. You can view their current stock of Menlo pump and draw fillers here. Since the Menlo is part of the Edison Pens "Signature Line," it's considered a custom pen, though Edison keeps a selection of pens in stock that are available for order at any time. The Edison Menlo is a fantastic fountain pen, and if you're in the market for a lightweight pen with a massive ink capacity to serve as your primary daily writer, it's easily one of your best options. I purchased this Edison Menlo at the 2017 D.C. Another thing to note is that if you choose a Menlo with a special filling system - either the pump or the draw filler - the nib and feed have to be customized for the filling system and you will not be able to swap nibs out as easily as you would with a standard JoWo nib unit. That said, Edison can also make you a cartridge/converter Menlo. If you're a serial ink-switcher, and the ability to change inks regularly is important, you may want to forego the draw or pummp filler since they make the pen more difficult to flush and clean than your typical cartridge/converter system. Also, since the ink is in contact with the back of the feed, as opposed to flowing through the narrow converter, my draw filler tends to be a wetter, smoother writer than my standard cartridge/converter pens, similar to an eyedropper (without the mess from filling).Īre there any drawbacks to the Menlo? Not many that I can think of. If you purchase from Edison at a show, they will adjust the nib for smoothness, ink flow, etc. Like other Edison pens, the Menlo uses JoWo nibs, and each is hand tuned prior to shipping the pen. Nib system and General Writing Experience.As a result, you can use the Menlo posted or unposted without dramatically altering the balance of the pen, which is a huge plus for me. I absolutely love the fact that the draw filler gives you the ink capacity of a piston filler (and perhaps more) without the added weight of a piston filler. The pen looks great without sacrificing usability, especially in terms of size, weight, and balance. ![]() To me, the Menlo represents the Edison pen with the perfect combination of design and functionality. Brian has been making pens for a long time, and his experience shows in the quality of the end product. Construction. From the moment you pick it up, you notice that this pen is obviously sturdy and well-made.What I Like/Love about the Menlo Draw Filler
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