Hi everyone

I am new to CS pens and I don't seem to be able to find them in bricks and morter shops to appraise the different models and see how they fit my hand.

I have also fallen in love with the yellow whirl pattern; I think that it's really beautiful and vibrant.

Can anyone advise me re which model would be the right one for me?

I currently have a number different pens, including Visconti, Faber Castell and Cross. I prefer the narrower pens, as they suit my hand better, so I am not looking for anything too wide or 'chunky', nor anything particularly heavy.

So, my question is which model would be most appropriate that I can get in the yellow whirl pattern (or could I use the 'bespoke service'?)

Any input is greatfully received!

Thanks - Leonie

Your description tells me that you'd likely do well with a 58. It's a bespoke model now, but it's still available, and it's delightful to handle.

I have the CS Series 100 in Yellow Whirl and I love it. The only thing from your list that I have to compare it to is a Visconti Art Nouveau. The CS seems a bit stockier in the hand. The nib is half again as big as the Visconti (M italic on the CS, M on the Visconti.) I would say the CS 100 is just a chunkier pen all around. But you have to love the yellow whirl!

Funnily enough, this was the conclusion I came to myself last night when I was looking at your own website!
Thanks for the input!

I think with these pens, it's always best to say what pen sizes you've enjoyed.

I love my Dandy (still available as a bespoke). Let me know if you want pictures next to pen sizes you're more familiar with.

I prefer the lines of the 58, though!

I currently have Cross Century II's, Visconti VG and a FC Ambition.
A CS would definitely therefore be my first foray into really expensive pens!
Thanks for your input!
Leonie

We only have one pen in common, so here you go.

The Dandy (front) and a Visconti Van Gogh Maxi (rear)

If you're in Manchester I doubt we're too far from each other, I'm in Bolton. If you fancy arranging to meet up for a coffee somewhere I could let you try out my different Conway Stewarts - two Dandys, a 58, a Duro and a Centenary Collectors' Edition. I do love my 58, great size and a wonderful smooth nib. I think I could write with that pen all day.

Hi Leonie, I am also in Gtr Manchester (Oldham) Maybe you would consider a vintage CS58, you won't pay as much as the overpriced, imho, modern 58's. You can pick up a real beauty for £60-80.

Deirdre, how do you like your modern Dandy? Do you use it as a regular writer and is the lever functioning well?

Leonie,

My husband has a sterling silver CS 100, and though it is heavy, the shape and size are incredibly comfortable. Unless you know for sure that you prefer smaller pens, give a (non-sterling) 100 a try as well. I myself am into flat-top designs, but must admit the 58 & 100 shapes are easier on the hand for prolonged writing.

Deirdre - you have the best pen collection in the world IMHO! thank you so much for the comparison photos.
Leonie

I love the Dandy. I use it for 2-3 days a month, probably. The lever works great, and it's a nice little pen. I was considering getting it as a bespoke when I found one NIB back from when they were made for Levenger.