A pair of Edison pens.

A sleek Beaumont pneumatic filler

They like hanging out together.

Two Edison pens
Two Edison pens

Even if they’re not doing much.

Menlo and Beaumont
Menlo and Beaumont

One is an easygoing Menlo.

Yummy Tibaldi Impero celluloid
Yummy Tibaldi Impero celluloid

Shocks of blue enliven the mix of grays. This celluloid is subtle, yet striking.

Menlo, uncapped
Menlo, uncapped

It carries its name well.

Discreet engraving
Discreet engraving

The other is a Beaumont. Though smaller, it’s no less striking. It has a slimmer profile and wears a black section and blind cap.

A sleek Beaumont pneumatic filler
A sleek Beaumont pneumatic filler

Their shapes differ, but they sport the same nibs: extra fine with added flex by Richard Binder.

Flexible nibs by Richard Binder
Flexible nibs by Richard Binder

Both are responsive writers, with a good level of flow.

Writing sample
Writing sample

These pens don’t just write and draw stories, they’re part of an ongoing story. (It’s a really good story, promise.) The rest of it is here.