To add to the wonderful review Vicary did of his Bespoke Tiger Eye Wellington, I offer my thoughts on my new Wellington in Classic Brown.
Presentation
Okay, I am not a big one for presentation boxes, but this is an over-the-top beauty. The Wellington is presented in Conway's centennial diamond packaging. I think I actually paid only half the actual shipping cost.
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Appearance
The classic brown has tremendous depth and character. I would hold this resin up against the finest celluloids I have seen. The cap and pen body have a subtle curve that really looks nice. It is hard to capture in photos, but it definitely grows on you and adds character. I am usually a silver trim guy, but the classic brown screams "classic gold"! The fact that the section is also of the same resin adds a completeness to the whole package. The body does have a brass sleeve to add some weight. For me, that is just right. The heft creates a solid feel, but does not add much weight. (22g uncapped, 34g total) I do not post my pens, and would recommend not posting the Wellington, though the cap does post securely. The imprint is crisp and nostalgic.
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Filling
Cartridge/converter. Converter does screw in for a bit more of a fancy feel (it is still a converter). I did have a bit of drying due to what I believe was "sticky converter" syndrome. I ran a fine grit sand paper along the inside of the convereter, and all pesky adhesion seems to have vanished.
Nib
The medium nib is understated and a super smooth, true medium. I rank this nib as about as flexible as a Visconti and (dare I say it) as smooth as my two sailors.
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Value
The retail can be quite pricey, but I got this little fellow new for $340 shipped (yes, that does include the 3 pounds of packaging).
Full Version: Conway Stewart Wellington
Beautiful!! Delightful!! Stupendous!! How many other adjectives can i find? I have wanted this exact pen for a long time and will maybe have one someday.
For now my CS Duro classic green will suffice.But i love those brown tones.
Many thanks for the review and drool creating photos.
Jim
For now my CS Duro classic green will suffice.But i love those brown tones.
Many thanks for the review and drool creating photos.
Jim
I am a sucker for good looking pens boxes and I started to drill even before I acturaly saw this gorgeous pen.
You have a good taste and I tip my hat to CS for producing such an beautiful pen.
You have a good taste and I tip my hat to CS for producing such an beautiful pen.
Great Pics! And the pen is pretty amazing as well.
Thanks!
Bryant
Thanks!
Bryant
Pretty much the same conclusions I came to in my handwritten review of mine, 368/054, in March.... mine only differs in having a Binderised 0.7 c.i. nib (and the price I paid!). Your review is much more comprehensive.
I still love that pen
I personally think all that fancy packaging is a waste of money..... in my case, it will just sit in a drawer or be thrown away.
It should be an 'optional extra', IMO.
I still love that pen
I personally think all that fancy packaging is a waste of money..... in my case, it will just sit in a drawer or be thrown away.
It should be an 'optional extra', IMO.
Good review! I have this exact pen -- with an italic fine nib -- and it is indeed both a beauty and a top performer. Mine was a gift from a good friend. The brass body gives it a nice solid feel that I really like in a writing instrument. Like you, I fill mine with Havana Brown ink, and it matches the color of the pen very nicely.
How close would you say the colour is of the writing sample ?
I tried a scan of Havana Brown recently & was not impressed with its accuracy ~ to me it looks like yours is better but still not totally there
the reds were not visible in the actual sample I used but came out in the scan like yours
I tried a scan of Havana Brown recently & was not impressed with its accuracy ~ to me it looks like yours is better but still not totally there
the reds were not visible in the actual sample I used but came out in the scan like yours
Great looking CS!!!!!
I love the Brown that pops on the pen. I just picked up a Sterling Duro (color Honey) and love it. CS puts out great pens.
Its hard to compare any other pen in that price range.
Classic
I love the Brown that pops on the pen. I just picked up a Sterling Duro (color Honey) and love it. CS puts out great pens.
Its hard to compare any other pen in that price range.
Classic
Looks like I will have to get a CS one day. Nice pen BTW 
Gorgeous! It's what I'm hoping to win in the CS drawing. Or did they already have the drawing? Anyway, if I win a Wellington, it'll be Classic Brown.
Doug
Doug
Thanks for the comments - I'm loving the pen . . .
My Havana Brown ink scan is a bit redder than true. Some of that is due to the Ivory Crane paper, and some just a scan issue. My best results in capturing the color have come from Photos, not scans.
No drawing yet Doug, but my pen could sure use a Classic Green buddy
QUOTE (Have Fun @ Jul 19 2008, 06:26 PM) 
How close would you say the colour is of the writing sample ?
I tried a scan of Havana Brown recently & was not impressed with its accuracy ~ to me it looks like yours is better but still not totally there
the reds were not visible in the actual sample I used but came out in the scan like yours
I tried a scan of Havana Brown recently & was not impressed with its accuracy ~ to me it looks like yours is better but still not totally there
the reds were not visible in the actual sample I used but came out in the scan like yours
My Havana Brown ink scan is a bit redder than true. Some of that is due to the Ivory Crane paper, and some just a scan issue. My best results in capturing the color have come from Photos, not scans.
QUOTE (HDoug @ Jul 20 2008, 01:36 AM)
Gorgeous! It's what I'm hoping to win in the CS drawing. Or did they already have the drawing? Anyway, if I win a Wellington, it'll be Classic Brown.
No drawing yet Doug, but my pen could sure use a Classic Green buddy
QUOTE (Opus104 @ Jul 19 2008, 03:16 PM)
To add to the wonderful review Vicary did of his Bespoke Tiger Eye Wellington, I offer my thoughts on my new Wellington in Classic Brown.
Presentation
Okay, I am not a big one for presentation boxes, but this is an over-the-top beauty. The Wellington is presented in Conway's centennial diamond packaging. I think I actually paid only half the actual shipping cost.
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Appearance
The classic brown has tremendous depth and character. I would hold this resin up against the finest celluloids I have seen. The cap and pen body have a subtle curve that really looks nice. It is hard to capture in photos, but it definitely grows on you and adds character. I am usually a silver trim guy, but the classic brown screams "classic gold"! The fact that the section is also of the same resin adds a completeness to the whole package. The body does have a brass sleeve to add some weight. For me, that is just right. The heft creates a solid feel, but does not add much weight. (22g uncapped, 34g total) I do not post my pens, and would recommend not posting the Wellington, though the cap does post securely. The imprint is crisp and nostalgic.
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Filling
Cartridge/converter. Converter does screw in for a bit more of a fancy feel (it is still a converter). I did have a bit of drying due to what I believe was "sticky converter" syndrome. I ran a fine grit sand paper along the inside of the convereter, and all pesky adhesion seems to have vanished.
Nib
The medium nib is understated and a super smooth, true medium. I rank this nib as about as flexible as a Visconti and (dare I say it) as smooth as my two sailors.
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Value
The retail can be quite pricey, but I got this little fellow new for $340 shipped (yes, that does include the 3 pounds of packaging).
Presentation
Okay, I am not a big one for presentation boxes, but this is an over-the-top beauty. The Wellington is presented in Conway's centennial diamond packaging. I think I actually paid only half the actual shipping cost.
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Appearance
The classic brown has tremendous depth and character. I would hold this resin up against the finest celluloids I have seen. The cap and pen body have a subtle curve that really looks nice. It is hard to capture in photos, but it definitely grows on you and adds character. I am usually a silver trim guy, but the classic brown screams "classic gold"! The fact that the section is also of the same resin adds a completeness to the whole package. The body does have a brass sleeve to add some weight. For me, that is just right. The heft creates a solid feel, but does not add much weight. (22g uncapped, 34g total) I do not post my pens, and would recommend not posting the Wellington, though the cap does post securely. The imprint is crisp and nostalgic.
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Filling
Cartridge/converter. Converter does screw in for a bit more of a fancy feel (it is still a converter). I did have a bit of drying due to what I believe was "sticky converter" syndrome. I ran a fine grit sand paper along the inside of the convereter, and all pesky adhesion seems to have vanished.
Nib
The medium nib is understated and a super smooth, true medium. I rank this nib as about as flexible as a Visconti and (dare I say it) as smooth as my two sailors.
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Value
The retail can be quite pricey, but I got this little fellow new for $340 shipped (yes, that does include the 3 pounds of packaging).
Nice! You should be a CS salesman. After these two reviews I wanna go out and get another CS.
Opus104, I wasn't sure if this was a review or a strip tease 
... Nice pen.
... Nice pen.
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