Casein Imitates Celluloid

[QM2]

http://queenmargot.com/cs_scribe336a.jpg

 

In the later years of casein production, it seems that Conway Stewart made rather creative attempts to imitate popular

celluloid patterns. Here is a pattern that celluloid lovers might recognise! This 1930s Scribe 336 appears to have been

made using the Lapis Blue ("blue measles") material with a shimmery copper inclusion.

 

http://queenmargot.com/cs_scribe336b.jpg

 

The pen in the photos is mine. According to Jonathan Donahaye's "Conway Stewart Book of Numbers", this might be the

only one of its kind. I am also in temporary possession of a Scribe set that imitates a blue and white "cracked ice" pattern.

Casein craziness!

 

Well, I can tell you one thing: the casein versions show much less discolouration and distortion 80 years later than do their

celluloid counterparts : )

 

 

 

Edited March 12, 2009 by QM2

[Rena]

That pen is a prize, QM2, just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this.

[QM2]

Thanks : )

 

Oh, and the nib is a flexi stub (!!)

[MDI]

Um... where are you getting these casein-stewarts?!

[RevAaron]

Gorgeous! Very nice, QM2!

[QM2]

Um... where are you getting these casein-stewarts?!

 

from England, their native land. The poor dears need a home...

[mava]

THAT is sexy! What are the dimensions?

[QM2]

THAT is sexy! What are the dimensions?

 

Thanks : )

 

It is standard vintage full-size (but not OS):

about 5 1/4" capped; 4 1/2" uncapped including nib; 6 1/4" posted

 

[Johnny Appleseed]

Well, I can tell you one thing: the casein versions show much less discolouration and distortion 80 years later than do their

celluloid counterparts : )

 

Just don't get them wet. . .

 

CS Casein is some beautiful stuff, and they came up with an amazing array of colors and patterns. I need to avert mine eyes on occasion, and repeat my mantra "I do not collect CS".

 

Thanks for sharing these and the others you have shared recently!

 

John

 

[dannyboy]

Good grief--flexy stub AND casein: what more can you want? That is one beautiful pen--CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[QM2]

Well, I can tell you one thing: the casein versions show much less discolouration and distortion 80 years later than do their

celluloid counterparts : )

 

Just don't get them wet. . .

 

Um yes, I should probably mention that caveat in every casein thread!

 

If, God forbid, you "soak" a casein pen, it will literally do a disappearing act on you.

After all, it is "precious cheese".