By Popular Demand

[Mary Burke]

Hi there,

 

Here are images of our new Model 58 series!

 

http://www.mvburke.com/images/newproducts/model58/webleading.jpg

 

http://www.mvburke.com/images/newproducts/model58/firered.jpg

http://www.mvburke.com/images/newproducts/model58/oceanblue.jpg

http://www.mvburke.com/images/newproducts/model58/sandstone.jpg

http://www.mvburke.com/images/newproducts/model58/woodland-green.jpg

http://www.mvburke.com/images/newproducts/model58/classicblack.jpg

http://www.mvburke.com/images/newproducts/model58/58group.jpg

[dms525]

Very pretty resins, Mary!

 

I have a couple nib questions: I believe previous modern Model 58's take No. 5 nibs. Does this new release use the same nibs?

 

Are these the same widths as the larger, No. 6 nibs? In other words, is a Medium nib on a Model 58 the same width as a Medium nib on a Wellington?

 

Thanks in advance for your response.

 

David

[Mary Burke]

Hi David,

 

The new Model 58 pens are mounted with the large nib that you have on your Wellington pen. The nib grade should be very similar in width when comparing the no. 5 numbs to the no. 6 nibs.

 

Kind regards,

 

Mary

[dms525]

Hi, Mary.

 

Thanks for your prompt response.

 

So, the new Model 58's have a larger nib than the other modern Model 58's. I assume the pen dimensions are otherwise the same as the vintage 58's and older modern 58's.

 

Best regards,

 

David

[RMN]

I got your email today before I saw this post, Mary and I already thought: nice price for a chance to a modern leverfill.

 

And I like the red. Fiery indeed.

 

This is the modernised leverfill, same as in the doctors pen? (alas that one is way too light for my taste...)

 

D.ick

[Mary Burke]

Hi,

 

Here are the dimensions for the new Model 58 series:

 

Dimensions: Model 58

Closed: 132 mm - Posted 165 mm - Barrel incl nib 125 mm - Cap 61 mm - Barrel Diam 12.3 mm - Cap Diam 14 mm - Weight 13 gms

Kind regards,

 

Mary

[The Good Captain]

And here are the dimensions of the 'first' new Model 58.

MODEL 58
Closed: 129 mm - Posted 161 mm
Barrel incl nib 121 mm - Cap 59.5 mm
Barrel Diam 12.2 mm - Cap Diam 13.5 mm - Weight 15 gms.

Which I think I prefer. Not to mention the rather incongruous black caps. Looks fine on the all-black of course.

Perhaps done this way in homage to the Pelikan M200 - marble green and blue - or the Souverans?

[RMN]

OOPS 13 grams....

 

Another disappointment.....

 

D.ick

[Mary Burke]

Hi,

 

We have made several pen designs with classic black cap stoppers, barrel ends and front sections that have been proven to be very popular choices. Below are just a few to mention.

 

Belliver Borealis

 

Churchill -- Classic Brown, Cherry Red, White Casein, and Honey Noire.

 

Wordsworth -- Classic Green, Rose Ripple and Blue Ripple

 

Capulet -- Copper Bronze, Cardinal Red, Lavender, Sea Green, Evergreen

 

With the above in mind, we followed through with similar designs for the new Model 58 series.

 

We will also be looking at other colours for our model 58 in the near future, just like we do for all our regular edition series on an annual basis.

 

The weight of the pen was without any ink in the sac. I have not weighted the pens with ink nor have I at present checked to see the difference of weight from a lever fill to the converter cartridge filling mechanisms.

 

With kind regards,

 

Mary

[Thornton]

I see a classic black in my future. All beautiful pens, Mary.

[Mr Ink]

I like the look of the Classic Black, but I'm not so sure about the black caps on the others.

[MisterBoll]

I keep looking at these pictures and I have to agree with some of the others on this - the solid black looks great but I'm bothered by the colored barrels with the black caps.

 

When I look at a pen the predominant part, and where my eye goes first, is the cap. In this case the barrel is loud so it creates a visual clash.

[MikeW]

I must say that I am not a fan of the black cap with a different colour barrel, although I do own a Garner 100 with a black cap and a Patriot barrel. Of all of them, the Sandstone barrel looks reasonable; the rest are not for me.

 

If CS wants to reissue the 58, then why not do so in some of the vintage colours, surely some of them can be reproduced. Not too long ago, Parker issued several Duofolds in some of their vintage colours and in my opinion, they are spectacular. I have one of the True Blue models and it is by far and away one of the most beautiful pens I own. I own 2 58s already and would gladly sell them because I find them too small and too light, as others have noted. If CS were to reissue a 58 in cracked ice or tiger eye, I would add one to my collection in a heartbeat.

Edited August 7, 2013 by MikeW

[warblerick]

Hi,

 

We have made several pen designs with classic black cap stoppers, barrel ends and front sections that have been proven to be very popular choices. Below are just a few to mention.

 

Belliver Borealis

 

Churchill -- Classic Brown, Cherry Red, White Casein, and Honey Noire.

 

Wordsworth -- Classic Green, Rose Ripple and Blue Ripple

 

Capulet -- Copper Bronze, Cardinal Red, Lavender, Sea Green, Evergreen

 

With the above in mind, we followed through with similar designs for the new Model 58 series.

 

We will also be looking at other colours for our model 58 in the near future, just like we do for all our regular edition series on an annual basis.

 

The weight of the pen was without any ink in the sac. I have not weighted the pens with ink nor have I at present checked to see the difference of weight from a lever fill to the converter cartridge filling mechanisms.

 

With kind regards,

 

Mary

Yes, really loved the Borealis! If only I could've gotten one (sadly out of work for several weeks due to shoulder surgery...). But at 13 grams I think the new 58 is way too light. I really like the heft of the Belliver.

[georges zaslavsky]

Not for me and I should add too light, no button fill and no piston fill available. To be honest I am bored of converters and lever fillers

Edited August 7, 2013 by georges zaslavsky

[carlosviet]

I, for one, find the black cap and coloured body, very handsome. And with the lever it becomes unmistakable with other pens. I like it.

[warblerick]

I, for one, find the black cap and coloured body, very handsome. And with the lever it becomes unmistakable with other pens. I like it.

Yes, I agree. I really think the colored versions are very attractive (I am not a big fan of black pens), and the pen, overall very nice (except the light weight).

[MikeW]

Not a big surprise that some people like them and others, well, not so much.

 

I have an offer for those that like these new 58s. Why don't you buy one with a black cap in a colour other than the green and buy my Woodland Green 58 so that you can use the black cap on it, then you will have three pens for the price of two! :D

[MisterBoll]

This thread inspired me to order the CS modern eye candy pen that Mary posted.

[warblerick]

This thread inspired me to order the CS modern eye candy pen that Mary posted.

OOOhh. What color? Nib size?