Best Fountain Pen Ever? Conway Stewart Churchill Fountain Pen Revealed!
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- čas přidán 23. 11. 2022
- In the early days of the Blitz, Churchill faced the greatest test of his life. He had to dig deep into the reservoir of his character to project calmness, strength. He had to keep his mind free of anxiety and distraction to remain decisive. He did all this publicly as the war drew ever closer!
This is a full review of the Conway Stewart Churchill Honey Noire Lever-Fill Fountain Pen mixed with history and music. Is this the best pen I have ever reviewed? Can a fountain pen help to keep you focused and remind you of lessons of the past? Find out and don't miss the emotional ending.
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"Everything Has A Beginning" by Joel Cummins
"No.4 Piano Journey" by Ester Abrami
"Bittersweet Waltz" by Sir Cubworth
"Lifting Dreams" by Aakash Gandi
"London Fog" by Quincas Moreira
"The Empty Moons of Jupiter" by DivKid
"Dreamland" by Aakash Gandi
"Invisible Beauty" by Aakash Gandi
"Elegy" by Wayne Jones
"No.1 A Minor Waltz" by Ester Abrami
"Bach Cello suite No. 1, G Major, Prelude" performed by Cooper Cannell
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Thank you to my Members! You guys inspire me everyday.
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This is an incredible video! The music you chose was so fitting. The film of London and Churchill alternating with the pen was beautiful! The pen looks gorgeous! As others have said I think this will be a pen I will eventually own! You are talented and have outdone yourself with this video!
Thank you so much Judy! I appreciate all your support. This was a passion project for me. Thank you!
This vid is beautifully done. My goodness, that pen is DEF my new grail piece. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you so much! I am so glad that you enjoyed it and the pen. The pen is pretty great!
Fantastic video! You have become quite the filmographer! My mom was a fan of Winston Churchill, so I may have to get myself a Conway Stewart Churchill in her honor! Picking up an Esterbrook today from Pen Chalet as a reward to myself for getting a Performance Award from work. It will be the most expensive pen in my collection (to date)! I'm getting the Gold Rush pen (because my husband is a gold prospector.) As you can see, I apply sentiment to my pen selections--that way I can justify my purchases because every pen has a "story" behind why I purchased it!
Hi Mara! I love this! That is a wonderful way to purchase pens. It tempers the purchase by tying it to something extremely sentimental. Wonderful! Thanks for the kind words. This video means so much to me. Thanks for following along with this channel. I look forward to your feedback.
Excellent, the weave of history and your pen review. Very nicely done - more, please!
It's interesting to consider things we think of as long past may not be so far back. I'm not old, at least as far as my own discerning observation, and I remember when Churchill passed away. I was in third grade.
It was only 42 years from the Battle of the Alamo to the first telephones in Texas. The Wright Brothers flew twenty five years after that, and within another two years Einstein developed Special Relativity.
We live at the unfolding end of tremendous human energy. History is always relevant and every day is a grand opportunity.
Hi Johnny! Thanks so much! I am so glad that you enjoyed this! You are so right about history; it is all around us, still unfolded, ripples forever entwining and merging. I am glad that you like this approach. This was very ambitious for me, and a bit of a passion project. I am very pleased how it came out. Thanks for checking in. I am glad you are here.
This pen presentation is the best I've ever seen! Truly wonderful work Hemingway! I bought, last year 2 Churchil Heritage nad both with their OM nibs. They are so perfect and an incredible pleasure to write with that my Montblancs and Visconti Homo Sapiens have seen less paper in the past year. And dont think I don't like them but the Winston Churchill Heritage keep attracting my hand like magnets! I have been waiting for this presentation since you mentioned it and YES you have nailed it like a pro! And as I write this I see my "Victory at all costs" next to me on the table... and I'm smiling! Oh and by the way, I HATE cartridge converter pens as I find this filling system totally deficient for the way I use my pens and have sworn, after selling the few I had, that I would never buy one again.. uummm that's untill I discovered these Conway Stewart.. I must say to my defense that they are the only CCs I have, but don't regret anything about them and actually they have kinda won me back to that simple filling system lolll so never say never! So that's all for my confession ;-)
Hello Louis, Thank you for the kind comment. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. This is a passion project for me. It is one of those rare times when a video came out exactly as I had envisioned it.
I also agree completely about the Conway Stewart pens. They are marvelous. I love the fill system and the smoothness of the nib. I cannot put it down. I really enjoy it. I am so glad that you enjoy them.
Thanks very much, My Friend! I’ll try to do another like this again soon.
Having seen Convey Stewart listings mostly in Vintage pen sections, I had thought these pens are no longer made ! Glad to know that they’re still being manufactured and sold !
Thanks so much! I have one of their vintage pens too. They are brilliant.
The Nazis were absolute savages. Sir Winston Churchill was a hero and a gift to the world. Conway Stewart has honored this great man by drawing upon the English attributes of refinement and understated elegance. I’m privileged to own two CS Winstons. They are my favorites.
Thank you Brian! I am so glad you enjoyed the video. They are excellent pens. I am certain I will get more as well. I see why they are favorites of yours. You have excellent taste.
I just received my first Winston Churchill addition “Blood Sweat and Tears”. I feel I have honored this great man.
Such a lovely presentation! ✒️❣️✨
Thank you so much!
Oh noooooo! Now I need THIS pen! Let me share why it would be special to me (I think you’ll appreciate the reason). My father was a navigator in the RAF and was specially selected to navigate flights flying Churchill during WWII. Dad disclosed that the aircraft was cold, uncomfortable, and they could use no lights. Navigation relied heavily on the stars and the journey was usually quite treacherous. Upon landing, the crew would share a drink of brandy (I believe that was the liquor) and a cigar with Sir Winston. Of course, at the time these details could never be discussed. Very special and I am so proud of my father playing a part in the safe transport of Churchill. I will check if this pen is still available but I doubt it…
Thanks for another great video!
Wow! What an amazing connection. Thanks for sharing it. Your father sounds like a great guy. They still make this pen and my discount code in the comments is still good. If you decide to purchase. All the best and thanks for watching this.
Sir, your pen videos are in a category of their own. You bring such passion to your subjects, this one especially. I can't recall weeping during any other pen video I've watched on CZcams. Your latest masterpiece literally brought me to tears. (And it also may bring me to purchase one of these remarkable writing instruments!) :-)
Harry, Thank you! This means so much to me. This was a passion project for me and maybe the first time that what I wanted to create actually happened! I was so pleased. It means a lot that it had an effect on you. It does for me too! Not a lot of people see my videos so when I get a comment like this, it really encourages me. Thank you!
By the way, if you decide to purchase it, there is a discount code in the description. These things never go on sale, so any bit off helps. No pressure though, just letting you know so you can take advantage of it.
Thank you for a beautiful video! I have a Conway Stewart Sapphire and it's one of my very favorite pens! I would love to get a Churchill one day!
Thank you, Michelle! I appreciate it so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it. You have a wonderful pen!
Excellent video thank you what a wonderful pen. As an Englishman I have a high regard for Winston Churchill. My late Mother went through the bombing in London and often spoke how inspiring he was. As a fountain pen collector I also admire Conway Stewart. I have a series 58 in burgundy, a small neat pen that fits nicely into a shirt pocket and writes like a dream. Really enjoy your videos.
Thank you so much! I appreciate it. My wife is English as well and her family also tell stories of the war. Amazing the strength of the people of your country. Thanks so much for watching and for being here.
As a collector of mostly vintage pens, I appreciated this. I won't be buying it, but it's nice to see the lever filler isn't gone. They have their limitations, but I appreciate that they are easily repaired. And the finish on this pen is quite nice. I'm not familiar with British pens, so I don't know much about Conway Stewart. I appreciated your history of the company and the vintage film as well. Here in the US, it's hard to imagine the horror that the British lived through as their nation was steadily bombed. I've read that there were places in the 1970s that still had not been cleaned up from the war.
That’s true My Friend. My wife is British so I heard some stories of the people in London. It’s harrowing stuff. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and the review. It’s a pretty spectacular pen. It feels like a vintage pen when you use it. I have a vintage CS as well and it is pretty great too. Nice hearing from you!
Nice work Hemingway. Your chanel is truly exqusite. Bravo!
Thank you Antonio! I appreciate it very much! Happy to have you here.
Hi Hemingway,
I'm a little late, but I would like to thank you for your pen-videos on CZcams.
I do think your very special and entertaining way in presenting your show is very interesting and refreshing, as well as inspiring.
What I really like is your enthusiasm and humour, speaking about pens, literature, history, philosophy and other interesting topics.
So keep on going, and greetings from Luxembourg - Europe.
Thank you very much, JayJ! I appreciate it so much. I am so glad that you enjoy the channel. Thanks again and please check in again soon
Hell of a video Hemingway! Always wanted a Conway Stewart Churchill lever filler. Can't wait until I finally do!!
Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed it. All the best!
Hemingway Happy Thanksgiving, beautiful pen and fantastic video!
Thank you Jim! You too! All the best! I am so glad that you enjoyed it. I hope this one finds its audience. It is truly a passion project.
Truly amazing video. I was reminded of a bit of history, and exposed to a beautiful fountain pen. Very well done.
Thank you for creating this content.
Thanks very much! I am glad you enjoyed it.
A wonderful video, full of history and culture! And the pen is just beautiful
Thank you very much! I appreciate it Marco! I am so glad you liked it.
Ok, just got back home after a weeklong trip. What a video to come home to. The mix of history, music, composition, and CS Chruchill is outstanding. Thank you.
Thanks very much, Phil! I am so glad you liked it.
Superb video composition Hemingway! I received a history lesson and added another pen to my wish list. 😃
Thanks very much! I am glad that you enjoyed it.
Great review, Hemingway! As several others have mentioned, the video was very well done. I like this style of cutting to the historical relevance tired to this pen and Winston Churchill. Gorgeous pen. I look forward to more like this!
Thanks very much! I am glad you enjoyed it. I am sure I will be doing more like this. Thank you!
Hemingway, this is best pen review I’ve watched, so thoughtfully scripted and beautifully produced. Thank you, not only for introducing me to Conway Stewart and this stunning Churchill pen, but for the entire experience of this beautiful video. I just discovered your channel, and am a delighted and enthusiastic new subscriber! Warmest regards.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. This video was a labor of love for me. I am so glad it was well received. Thanks so much for subscribing. Welcome to the channel! All the best.
Incredible video HJ !!!!
Great juxtaposition of the pen and the man. Congratulations on a fantastic production.
Thanks Gino! I am so glad you enjoyed it, My Friend!
What a beautiful presentation, and now i would like to have one as well. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Farah! I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
What a wonderful video. I've been looking into some vintage Conway Stewarts and it is really cool to see a modern manufacturer really embrace their history like this.
Thanks very much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. All the best.
What a great video and review! I periodically look at the Churchill pens on the Conway Stewart site. I’ll get one someday
Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed it. It is an excellent pen.
Thank You. Absolutely fantastic. Top of the line
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for watching it. This was a labor of love. Thank you!
Another lovely video. I hope to get one of these beautiful pens one day. I'm British so the Churchill connection is something close to my heart.
Wonderful! My wife is English as well. Thanks so much for watching.
Enjoyed your video very much. I bought a Churchill about a month ago and agree with all your comments. It is a beautiful pen and a joy to use.
Thank you very much Aaron! I am so glad that you enjoyed it. I am happy to be in the club of CS users!
Dear Hemingway , Thank you . An heroic story indeed which has grown with the telling . Your story of Conway-Stewart’s darkest hour , resurrected by English Pen Company to write again and go ahead to the sun lit uplands of the English prose, was majestic
Thank you Martin very much! I appreciate it and I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching.
Hemingway, Thank you........one of your best!!!!
Thank you so much!!!
Thanks a lot for the video. Really very well made! I have the same pen but in heather colour. I bought it a few months ago but I haven't used it yet. However I look at it regularly and I could do this for hours. It is simply wonderful. Sooner or later I will decide to use it. I am really curious to see how it writes. I also have other 3 Conway Stewart: a Coronet, a Wordsworth and a 58 Series. All fantastic pens
Thank you Guido! It means a lot especially coming from a fellow CS fan! Thank you!
Wonderful video, as usual, HJ!!!!! Thanks for the history and Mr Churchill's role during the Blitz and WW-II. The CS Churchill fp is a wonderful pen that writes very well. I have one from before CS was sold to Bespoke Pens, it is an absolutely wonderful writer. Unfortunately, it needs a new sac, and I am thinking of getting a silicone sac installed, instead of the standard rubber sac.
And, I dont know who to send the Churchill to for the installation of the new sac, who does not have a lengthy wait list, and who has experience working on British lever-fillers
Hello My Friend! I am so glad that you enjoyed it! Silicon is much tougher, so not a bad idea. I don’t think it matters. Hope all is well and enjoy your feast!
This video brought tears to my eyes. How did that England turn into the England of today... :(
Thanks very much. I appreciate that. I am so glad you enjoyed this.
Amazing mini-documentary for a fountain pen. I would have this video running on a loop at every retailer that sells Conway Stewart pens.
Thank you very much! I am so glad that you enjoyed this. This one really meant a lot to me. Thanks for the kinds words.
I’ve long admired Churchill. Thank you for a wonderful video.
Thank you so much for watching. All the best.
Great video! The pen is absolutely gorgeous. I didn't have a grail pen before, but now I do.
Hello My Friend! It’s a great feeling, isn’t it?
@@HemingwayJones It's always good to aspire to something.
@@darrelmorris808 Truly.
I found this video incredibly well done, not just entertaining but informative - the hard work and long hours poured into the production self-evident. Regarding the pen itself....it seems intriguing and definitely worth looking into. The Burgundy tone would go nicely with my Leonardo MZ Pietra Marina and Estie Nouveau. (The Bordeaux Chased is gorgeous too).
Thank you very much! I appreciate the encouragement. Thank you!
@@HemingwayJones Noticed the Conway Stewart link in your show-notes section is not "active" ?
Great historic 1940s footage... Opening a 1949 Conway Stewart 58, in the original box, in say Tiger Eye or Cracked Ice patterns, gives a similar time-machine effect. I wish the modern company would remain faithful to the originals.
Thanks so much, Keys. I’m glad that you enjoyed it. This one is very special to me.
Wow, great video
Thank you, Scott! I was really proud of this one.
Wonderful video and thanks! The Churchill is such a grand pen that one almost wants to be worthy enough to use it! A word of warning, once you start with one CS pen you will want more. And, in comparison with other pen makers at the high-end of the market, their pricing is very fair.
Hello John, Yes! I already feel the urge and the tug of curiosity to purchase another. You are so right. I agree that they are completely fair in their pricing, especially getting a lever-fill, which I am particularly fond of. And hand assembled. Thanks!
Marvelous video presentation. I want one! Will they be at the DC pen show?
Thank you very much! I don’t know if they are coming. Probably not since all the pens are made bespoke. You never know though. Thanks!
Happy Thanksgiving, Hemingway 🖤 This is a question I have been meaning to ask, but I just moved into my first Home on Monday and I have wanted to know where you purchased your wonderful bookshelves? Now that I can finally have my dream library, I am curious to know. Your 📚 bookshelves have always captivated my gaze.
Thank you, Avec. I appreciate that greatly. Congratulations on the house purchase! That is a wonderful event! So these are only from IKEA. Straight up Billy Bookcases. They actually work rather well. They were epic to put in and took 2 days. I had to screw them in. I am still looking for some trim pieces to cover up the seams. I wish you many years of joy and happiness in your new home.
@@HemingwayJones I love white Billys. There are over 20 in my house, some dating back 30 years when they were still made of solid wood. But the new ones are still just fine. What I love most is that I can fully adjust the shelves and even add shelves (which can be bought separately). I don´t screw them in or screw them together. They just stand on their own. And great video with superb storytelling!
@@HemingwayJones Thank you for taking the time to let me know and thanks as well for your sentiment of congratulations! I am fortunate and thankful beyond measure for my new Home 🏡 I've been on the path toward this moment for a long time it seems. I am now on the other side of 30 and I was able to buy my Home in cash! Outright ownership at a fairly young age feels like one of the greatest accomplishments of my life...thus far. It will also allow me the freedom to explore interests such as my fondness of books, pens, and journals all within spaces I will curate in my Home to serve those specific purposes. I will be looking into the Billy shelves! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones ! 🍽
@@AvecPoesie Congratulations! You are a lovely fellow and deserve every success.
What an interesting and inspiring video! Thank you for showing this pen. It is beautiful and I like that it in keeping with a vintage design.
You said to avoid caustic inks. I wouldn’t even know where to begin in determining a safe ink for such a pen. What makes an ink “caustic?”
Hi Gail! Thank you so much for the kind comments. I am so glad that you enjoyed it. So Caustic, by my definition, is anything corrosive. I have had inks that degrade pen sacs. For some, the Ph is posted. Water I believe is 7. Something too base or too acidic could be problematic. Some inks, J Herbin, I believe are made of natural dyes and gentler. Quink, Waterman Blue, all very gentle. I call them “Good Guy” inks because they have never hurt anyone. I hope this helps!
Yes, thank you.
Very beautiful pen nice 18kt nib and rings there are a few company still make rubber sacs in there pens frank in Oswego I'll happy Thanksgiving to you and yr family
Thanks Frank! So glad you enjoyed it! Always great to hear from you.
@@HemingwayJones you to I'm using my brothers montblanca sterling silver ballpoint today with a saphire stone on clip he paid 2400 back them wen he was alive.
Beautiful video featuring a beautiful fountain pen. I am so tempted to buy this one now.
But there are a few already on my list to be purchased in the coming month. Possibly i may have to alter the list now.
Awesome. I really love this pen. I am so glad that you enjoyed the video. It was a passion project for me. There is a code in the description for 10% off in case you move sooner. Thanks so much for watching and for being here. I appreciate it.
@@HemingwayJones the discount code will surely help, i hope the code stays valid when i decide to pull the trigger. Keep making these videos, i really enjoy watching them.
@@nitina8564 Thank you, me too! Thanks for the encouragement. I really appreciate it. Check in again. I appreciate the goodwill.
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Thank you so much! This one meant a lot to me!
Wow. This video is awesome. So well done. I want that pen.
Thank you very much! I appreciate that.
@@HemingwayJones I love your videos. You are the best on the net in pen reviews. Keep up the excellent work.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it. Very kind.
I'm so happy you have started to enjoy your Churchill. It is stunning. I bought the Winston in Classic Brown several years ago. The resin is outstanding with beautiful depth. You are spot on about the gold nibs having pleasant feedback when using them. When ordering the pen, I had correspondence with the Managing Director on several items. They were a delight to deal with. The pens are solid and very well made. For handmade pens, they had a relatively short lead time of about 8 weeks as I recall. After watching this Video, I got my Conway out to put into my rotation.
Hello Texas Boy! I can tell that you have an epic collection. So glad CS is part of it. You are right about them and their lead times. Not bad. Alastair is a wonderful gentleman who answers any questions. They were wonderful to work with. I am glad you enjoyed the video. All the best.
@@HemingwayJones Thanks for the complement on my collection. I believe it takes a lot of time to build a nice collection of pens which is a reflection of one's life. I try to add about two to three pens a year that are "keepers". Santa just brought me an early Christmas present! Since I was good; he brought a Meisterstuck Blue Hour Solitaire La Grand. Do you have an e mail you use for your CZcams accounts for personal communication?
@@texasboy5117 Hello again, I could tell since you have nearly every pen I mention. It’s awesome. I have an email button somewhere on CZcams and it goes to hemingwayjones@icloud.com
Excellent! I purchased a non lever Churchill last year in "Bracket Brown" with an 18kt nib. These lever versions weren't in production at that time, so my pen is a cartridge/converter model. Still, no regrets what so ever! Cheers!
That sounds awesome! That may be my next one although I am curious about the captive converter.
Enjoyed your review of the Conway Stewart Churchill. Impressive. Having watched your CZcams videos sporadically for some time, I found this one to be quite different, creative and inspiring. Perhaps it is due to my being a Post War London Baby Boomer, or it could also be that your videos have matured into an awesome art form. Initially I found your work to be a bit supercilious for my taste. Perhaps this Churchill review style of your creativity has become your hallmark, so I am Subscribing to your future endeavors with that hope.
Well done, and keep up the admirable work.
Thank you, Phil, I sincerely appreciate your support. I am so glad that you enjoyed this. This was a passion project for me and it came out exactly as I had hoped. I will be doing more soon. This took some planning, but it was so satisfying.
Plus, it is an awesome pen and that helped.
My wife is English, by the way. I have heard some stories of post War life in London, so I can appreciate that very much.
I appreciate the feedback and hope that you will be in my comments again. I appreciate your perspective and am happy that I won you over.
Beautiful video. What ink did you use in the Conway Stewart?
Thank you so much for watching this one! I was so proud of it. That ink was Namiki Black. Thanks!
I recommend reading ‘The Unnecessary War’ by Pat Buchanan to learn more about Churchill and the calamitous effects of WWII
You, my friend, are killing me!! 😂 I love your taste in things--like me, you have an expensive palate. Of course, now I MUST buy this pen. I’ll write back and let you know what I think of the pen when I receive it. 🤦🏼♂️
Thanks so much. I am so glad that you enjoyed this video. This was one of my favorites. Let me know what you think when this one arrives. It’s amazing.
That pen I have added to my holy grail pen to purchase!!!
Excellent! Great choice.
And on a side note: one of the letters I struggle the most making in cursive is W. I love your graceful approach to that letter. I think I may "borrow" your approach. I think it will help me form the letter more consistently.
Feel free to use any of my letters! All the best.
@@HemingwayJones, thanks so much! And I forgot to ask, what was that gray ink you were using? Lovely!
It’s actually Namiki Black! Not saying much for the “Black!” I think it was the light reflecting from it. I have since emptied it and now have Perle Noir from J Herbin in there. I am just not re-embracing black inks.
while this video playing, I am listing all my axis power pens on ebay. Now I am ordering my first Conway.
Awesome! I have a discount code still in the comments!
@@HemingwayJones i live where previouly axis power japan occupied, your code at the moment is of no use. but i still appreciate your video. Conway should send you more pens, to redisvover the unique historival design language burried for so long. Conway should also rejoin the modern pen market, make it more affordable, functional and accessible, while retain her unique design language. I know Conway isnt listening. That's typical. And that is the beauty of it.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Applause Wow, beautiful beautiful, I think you are in the wrong profession.
That was really beautiful work, a real documentary / film and an ode to Winston alias "Pug" as his wife Clementine liked to call him "my sweet pug". And when he wrote a letter to his wife, he always drew an animated picture of a "Pug" a Pug dog. They also used that logo on the fountain pen of Conway Stewart Churchill Heritage 'Action This Day'.
But honestly your pen looks fantastic.
As you already know I have the series 58 idiana Jones version, and indeed also with a Lever-fill.
The nibs from CS are indeed very well grinded and put a nice amount of ink on the paper that's for sure.
Only with the Lever-fill I have some reservations, when I have filled the pen you always have to wait until the rubber sac is filled, but after that I still have the phenomenon that the lever is a bit loose and rattling.
Maybe I'm doing something wrong... I'd love to hear about it.
Do you also have that problem?
Otherwise, these are well-built fountain pens that will last a lifetime and beyond.
Thank you Hemingway Jones for this wonderful performance.
Another one to add to the wall of fame.👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks so much! I appreciate it immensely! So glad you enjoyed it. It means a lot. You know that this was a passion project for me. I wish more people would watch it. I think they would like it.
I haven’t had that issue with mine with the rattling. I would send it back if I had. Or off to the pen Hospital. It’s an easy fix. Not by me, but by someone!
You do have to wait a few seconds for a lever fill to fill. That is true for any of them. The downside of those too is that you only know they break when they don’t fill. I have one ink that dissolves rubber sacs. I would forget and go through them. Whoops!
Anyway, your IJ pen is awesome. A very nice choice, my friend.
Always a pleasure hearing from you. Thanks so much!
This does indeed look stunning. I assume it wrote well straight out of the box? No skips or hard-starts?
Thankfully, no issues out of the box or since.
@@HemingwayJones is there any way you can send me a close-up image of the nib please?
Sadly, the sac failed on my lever filler pen after 10 years of occasional use. The nib is near as a nib can get to perfect. I did my nib swap with the legend of Conway Stewart, Mary Bourke pre financial issues and the company being purchased by the current owners....perhaps why when identifying the pen sac issue the current company customer service was not offering to re sac and fix the pen. Odd the sac pens built in the 1940's would last decades and with new latex durable sacs can last another 40-50 years. Why did my Conway Stewart fail so soon? Great question. If the cartridge converter version of the pen is available buy it and if you find one second hand given my lever fill experience the converter version of this pen is worth more money not less. Cheers, Mags
Hello Rob, I heard that was a huge issue with the earlier versions of this pen, so you are not alone. It is annoying and unacceptable. They are very cheap to have fixed. Sadly, I lost the place I used to go. Bromfield Pens was purchased by Appelboom and the person retired. I need to find a new one. So lever files are relatively cheap to service. Nothings beats swapping out a converter, if you are very concerned. Thanks for the great information. All the best.
I enjoyed the video, very well done, indeed! But, being hard of hearing and even using expensive hearing aids, I still had trouble separating your "soft-ish" narrative commentary from the background/foreground music. Result? The conflict in trying to "hear" your voice over the music really tired me out... I have this same trouble and complaint with many things that are on tv/cable/video these days... But keep up your good and unique way of describing pens...
So sorry, Tom. This was one of my earlier attempts at sound mixing. Now I vacate the frequencies that my voice range through from the background music for more separation. I didn’t know as much at the time, which is a shame because this video is one of my most ambitious. I hope that you will come back again regardless. I wish you all the best.
@@HemingwayJones Thank you for your note... I under stand the problem and am sure you've already solved. And I will come back, I enjoyed this video and your manner of presentation. Thank you!
I know you’re busy but I think a series talking about world leaders and their pens would be cool. This video was very enjoyable to watch.
That is a brilliant idea. I may do something like this. Thanks for the inspiration!
@@HemingwayJones There's a funny video of Brezhnev and Nixon signing a treaty - perhaps SALT? I haven't been able to determine the pens used - perhaps you can - but I recommend everyone go watch it anyway.
Queen Elizabeth II was famous for sticking with her Parker 51, even though she was given countless pens over the years.
King Charles has a more problematic relationship with fountain pens, as we saw recently 😆 But he seems to favour a Montblanc Solitaire.
@@archivist17 Thanks! I will. I have a photo of JFK with the German Chancellor and they are using 149s.
This is the video I referred to. Apparently, it was the ABM Treaty. Nixon keeps looking across at Brezhnev signing like a kid copying someone else's work. Brezhnev notices, and they share the joke. Apparently, LB was a big joker. czcams.com/video/_-wtBqgU1NU/video.html
Another very nice video, but; as a book lover; my attention was immediately taken by the book. What is the story on it?
Hey Thanks, Which Book? I show several in this video? Thanks!
@@HemingwayJones The Banks Of The Nile.
That is an amazing book, Travelogue, history, It's early 20th, I believe. Beautiful plated with thin paper covers inside. Just a lovely Art Nouveau book.@@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564
@@HemingwayJones I immediately went searching for it; after seeing your video; and have found one. It is not an easy book to find; due to its age; and not inexpensive either. However, I am an Egyptophile and felt as if I needed this book. I'm relieved to see, that you consider the book one that's worth owning.
I adore old pretty books with plates.
I admire Winston! What he did for England and yet, they didn’t reelect him. How ungrateful of them.
Thanks for watching this one. This one meant a lot to me. Thanks!
"Cheaper" than I would have expected. Feed looks like Jowo, and and nib looks like originally coming from a Jowo blank. Is it? But a lever filler?
Do you not like lever-fills? I love them. It's nice to see it on a modern pen. You have excellent eyes. Jowo feed and nib, set and tested by John Sorowka, so you know that it is perfect. I think it's a fair value for a gold nib, hand assembled, great materials, and interesting feed.
Personally, I love Jowo gold nibs and especially for their serviceability. Whereas in-house nibs often require a trip back to the factory. These nibs are easily swapped out. They even sell additional units.
Absolutely respect other points of view though, but I think it's fair for what you get.
All the best and thank you for watching.
@@HemingwayJones I love Jowo nibs too. And I also understand them, and know the why and how of them. My most exclusive, handmade, most treasured pens also have hardware originating from Jowo. (IMO, their steel nibs are just as superb as their gold nibs).
But lever fill? I'll have to think hard about that. Specifically, I think I'll want to have a closer look at it.
What don’t you like about Lever-fill? I have a bunch of lever-fill vintage pens and they last a long time, unless you put acidic ink in them. Then there is an issue! Costs around $50 for servicing. I get if you don’t like them. There are things I don’t like about pens and have a hard time getting past. By the way, that’s a great idea for a future video.
You can get it with a converter/cartridge and they also have their piston-fill captive converter system. So there are other options. Just so you know, My Friend.
I am going to do another review of this soon, live. So that viewers can ask questions. I thought that might be fun and informative. Always a pleasure!
If the qualification for the ‘best ever pen’ is that it must be a British made pen, than the answer is yes. Otherwise German and Japanese pens, and there are many excellent brands, lead the field.
I hope you watched this one. Thanks.
@@HemingwayJones I did.
Churchill was a murderer, he killed million of Bengalis by causing a famine in India, we don’t look up to him as a hero..he was no better than Hitler..history is always written by the victors, so people act ignorant and forget the crimes done by people like Churchill..please don’t brush these facts under the carpet, we must never forget. But a very nicely made video Mr. Jones Regards
Thanks for the kind words on the video and you are absolutely right of course about seeking a balanced and well rounded view of history. I’m going to read up more on the Indian famine and other issues surrounding him. Thanks so much for your honesty, for your perspective, and your politeness. I admire people who can bring up difficult issues in a constructive and mutually supportive way. Thanks for being a part of this channel! I appreciate it and you. Best!
@@HemingwayJones you are most welcome Mr. Jones, I love this and the pelikan m600 video in the Boston public library a lot!! You have put your heart and souls in these videos. I would love for you to try out aurora optima, the new Parker duofold, sailor pro gear and lamy 2000. They too are some of my most loved fountain pens!! Also I love your typewriters and Cartier watch! Please do make a video on the Cartier tank dress watch too!!
Thanks so much! I appreciate that. Making that Pelikan M600 video was so much fun. I do put a lot into these. They mean a lot to me. I would love to try those pens. I have been hesitant on the Lamy 2000 because it is a bit hooded and I’m not sure I would do well with it. I tried it once and was a little fiddly with it. Maybe for the channel! I am going to speak about it on the LIVE tonight.
I have a typewriter video coming Saturday, so I hope you like that!
I am thinking of doing something on Cartier with the Cartier Diabolo Fountain Pen and the Tank!
Thanks so much Sankho! I appreciate your friendship.
Hmm, The pen is interesting and beautiful but forgive me your overall presentation comes across as something of an overripe commercial. I love fountain pens but they are writing instruments not in themselves tools of statecraft nor in themselves instruments of courage.
This is not the channel for you. I never said they were either. Here we speak about how things affect us and inspire us, as well as reviewing how they write etc. There are plenty of other channels that give you the basics. I am certain you would be much happier there. Thanks very much for watching and commenting.
Yes, I do prefer other channels. I have studied WW II and Churchill for my entire adult life. And yes the Conway-Stewart pen is beautiful and fascinating but neither the man nor the pen is well served here…obviously just my opinion.
I feel there is design in everything, from word-smithing to the technical description of the tool itself. I love when people go to the effort to “tell the story” in such a way that I am captured with the beauty thereof. Hemingway, please bring us more of your well thought out narratives!
This person does not understand this channel! I also think that this is probably the only video of yours that he has watched. Therefore do not let him make you feel down about your hard work! We know the thought, time, and energy that went into making this. I believe that the way you crafted the video will make some people want to investigate Churchill further!
He does say he has studied Churchill all his life. He probably saw the name in the title and see what it was about. He is coming at this video from a totally different perspective. He is looking through an academic lens, You are looking at it through an artistic lens. Both are valid but he couldn’t see that.
The Nazis were absolute savages. Sir Winston Churchill was a hero and a gift to the world. Conway Stewart has honored this great man by drawing upon the English attributes of refinement and understated elegance. I’m privileged to own two CS Winstons. They are my favorites.
Hello Brian, you are privileged. They are exceptional pens. Very well said, My Friend. Thanks so much.