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Hi folks,

 

I'm considering buying a 1956 CS 25 that's advertised as having a medium, flexible nib. Does anyone own a nib of this type and era?

I've tried a few google searches but only found a couple of writing samples, which don't give any idea of scale.

 

How does a medium stack up in terms of width - is it likely to be similar to a western medium of today?

And what would you expect in terms of flexibility - just slightly soft, or some/ good line variation etc?

 

I don't have much vintage experience, save an 1890 eyedropper with a nib that's worn and a English Parker 51 with a supposedly fine nib, but I find it very wet and broad.

 

Thanks

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are you sure it is a CS 25, I was not aware that they produced such a model in the 1950's?

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That's what the website says....

 

I wouldn't know any different, but they seem to have a lot of Conway Stewart's

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That's what the website says....

 

I wouldn't know any different, but they seem to have a lot of Conway Stewart's

 

Do you want to share the website and I can take a look.

(my initial thought is that there is a typo and the pen is a CS15)

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Hmm, ok. Thanks for the input. I really don't mind the model number too much - I just love the look and fancy owning a CS.

 

Any thoughts on what I might expect from the nib?

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I have a pristine model 58 from the 60's. Wonderful smooth M nib - similar to today's. No flex at all.

"how do I know what I think until I write it down?"

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I've had a few - four or so; all the nibs were firm; there was a 84 a 12 and a couple of others I forget, and years ago I had a red herringbone one I bought new at the time.. I know that there is a huge fan-base for Conway-Stewarts, but I woulldn't buy another - the nibs are smooth indeed but boring, with one exception: a very old MHR one I was given to try; now THAT was a pen!

 

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Guys thank you so much!

Dom especially - very grateful of the time you've taken to write that sample.

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It is a CS15.

 

I will say that the dealer is a CS expert, and deserves his good reputation.

 

Also, like Cob et al, I would suggest that CS are not noted for their flexi nibs.

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You can't go wrong with anything from Barry Rose @ Writetime. I've had quite a few vintage CS and a couple of Swan from him and he's extremely knowledgeable. I would suggest that he has just numbered it 25 in error and that it should be a 15.

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It is a CS15.

 

I will say that the dealer is a CS expert, and deserves his good reputation.

 

Also, like Cob et al, I would suggest that CS are not noted for their flexi nibs.

I just had a look at the dealer's site; his prices I think, are very competitive; some tempting things there in the Swan department!!

 

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Keep your mitts off my CS15/25! :)

I have to wait till payday.

 

Well I'm hoping it'll at least be soft or springy seen as other nibs are described as flexible or not...

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Hehe...yes, that's the problem with the post Christmas pen buying schedule. Eat rice and beans for a week and put a deposit on it? :)

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Keep your mitts off my CS15/25! :)

I have to wait till payday.

 

Well I'm hoping it'll at least be soft or springy seen as other nibs are described as flexible or not...

No competition from me; I am not "Cob" for nothing you know!

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