I was recently reading through a website and saw a number of pens called "Conway Stewart Scribes". These pens appeared to be from the 1930s and came in a wide variety of colors. They had a shape somewhat similar to a Parker Duofold. Does anyone have any further information about these pens- what the points are like in terms of how rigid or smoothly they write, and how much they usually sell for?

I also saw another Scribe variation that had a more traditional BCHR look to it that had a #333 on it. What are the points and prices like on those?


Just for the hell of it, I also saw a "Mentmore Auto Flow" from the same period (1930s) that looked somewhat similar. How do those compare?

If you take a look at this page:
http://www.ftic.info/Donahaye/ConwayStewart/csbook/page5.htm
it catalogs Scribes as CS 330, 333 & 336. The 330 and 333 came in BCHR; 336 came in many colours.


this one is a 336 in "blue measles"


and this one a 333 in BCHR

I have seen them offered at very different prices, so don't know what to tell you about that.

I've just attempted to catalog all the CS vintage flat-tops here
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...showtopic=67468
so you may find this interesting

QM2

AS far as I understand the Scribes were the everyday pens for general, everyday use. They were not expensive, neither are they large or ostentatious but, as you will see from the sites suggested by QM2, came a very wide variety of colours and patterns. CS produced them for a very long time, with developments on the way. They even used the name for their last pens produced in the 70s, not favourites with collectors.

I have a BCHR 330, I gravitate to it often for use, it has one of the smoothest nibs I have. The nib and body are well worn from years of 'everyday' use - by former user(s) - and is full of character. It cost me 99p from the dreaded.


Greg

I now have my first Scribe 330 BCHR c.1930's and indeed it is an ideal pen for general, everyday use. The pen is simple and elegant, clipless, with no trim except for the "lollypop" lever. It is a comfortable standard size: 5 1/4" closed, 6 5/8" posted. This model is unusual, in that it has threads at the bottom of the barrel for posting the cap. It is probably the most comfortable of my BCHRs in terms of size and weight, and I will try to post a review soon.

Ray-Vigo: did you end up buying one?

Its kind of unusual. I also have another BCHR pen, a very cheap sort which came with a plated nib (which I replaced) and is equipped with the threaded top for posting. I have seen others too. I find it very useful, I write posted and hate to squeeze caps onto bodies so they stay on, especially HR in case it starts a crack on the edge of the cap.

Looking forward to the review!

Greg

No, I ended up passing on the one I was looking.

Here it is, enjoy!

http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...showtopic=70524