Full Version: Conway Stewart line and close outs...
It seems that with the close out of the 58, dinky and Dandy, Conway Stewart is phasing out the most affordablesof their pens. Do we know (and if Mary can tell us something about it, that would be great) if they are focusing entirely on the higher end of the market or if they will introduce new models to replace the lower end ?
QUOTE (Denis Richard @ Apr 5 2006, 06:35 PM)
It seems that with the close out of the 58, dinky and Dandy, Conway Stewart is phasing out the most affordablesof their pens. Do we know (and if Mary can tell us something about it, that would be great) if they are focusing entirely on the higher end of the market or if they will introduce new models to replace the lower end ?
Yep just saw the new Nelson $575 to start. Not quite an affordable starter pen. Might have to look to vintage SC before you could buy into the new line.
K H
QUOTE (Denis Richard @ Apr 5 2006, 04:35 PM)
It seems that with the close out of the 58, dinky and Dandy, Conway Stewart is phasing out the most affordablesof their pens.
And let's remember that their most affordable pens are already in the $230-300 range
Perhaps they are pulling them off the market because of low demand. These three pens are in the small to medium range in terms of size and it may be hard to command $250-300 for them when you can get an M800 or a Duofold for that price, or even for less. But more importantly, you can get a full sized CS such as a Duro or a 100 for a little more.
QUOTE (Tytyvyllus @ Apr 5 2006, 05:42 PM)
Yep just saw the new Nelson $575 to start. Not quite an affordable starter pen. Might have to look to vintage SC before you could buy into the new line.
That's exactly what I did. And the chances of me having a modern CS are seriously vanishing.
QUOTE (Stylo @ Apr 5 2006, 06:00 PM)
And let's remember that their most affordable pens are already in the $230-300 range
Perhaps they are pulling them off the market because of low demand. These three pens are in the small to medium range in terms of size and it may be hard to command $250-300 for them when you can get an M800 or a Duofold for that price, or even for less. But more importantly, you can get a full sized CS such as a Duro or a 100 for a little more.
Perhaps they are pulling them off the market because of low demand. These three pens are in the small to medium range in terms of size and it may be hard to command $250-300 for them when you can get an M800 or a Duofold for that price, or even for less. But more importantly, you can get a full sized CS such as a Duro or a 100 for a little more.
I guess artisanale UK based production practically forbids exploring lower priced lines. A shame though.
dosen't look like I will be adding a Conway Stewert anytime soon....
Not unless I start honing the lid from a cat food can to shave with... ohhh. I did that aleady
- Gramps
*edited for spelling* duhhhhhh
Not unless I start honing the lid from a cat food can to shave with... ohhh. I did that aleady
- Gramps
*edited for spelling* duhhhhhh
Yep, not cheap but as Denis will testify (I hope) you can always go the vintage CS route.
Gary
Gary
QUOTE (garythepenman @ Apr 11 2006, 03:24 PM)
Yep, not cheap but as Denis will testify (I hope) you can always go the vintage CS route.
As I did 3 posts above.
Doh :doh:
Gary
Gary
Conway Stewart pens are not cheap, but they are the cream of fountain pens. Their nibs, in particular, are flawlessly smooth.
CS are targeting the collector's market, not mainstream stationery stores, so there is no chance that prices will go down.
CS are targeting the collector's market, not mainstream stationery stores, so there is no chance that prices will go down.
Hi,
The manufacturing cost of a Dinkie, Dandy and Model 58 are high. The price of gold right now is in excess of $600 an ounce. Having 18 ct gold nibs and trim also add to the cost. Although we have discontinued these three series from our regular range, they are available as a special order item.
You may be interested to know that we have produced a pen called the ' Collectors Century' limited edition. It measures 8 oz in weight, 13.4 cm closed and 16 cm posted. The nib is the same that is used in the Dandy/Model 58 nib and the filling mechanism is converter cartridge. At the cap decal the numbers, '1905 - 2005' are engraved and on the end of the barrel button, is the diamond shape Conway Stewart logo.
The pen is available in three resin finishes: Classic Brown, Classic Green and Classic Black. Just 205 numbered pieces world wide will be produced. This information is a 'heads up' as the official email to the consumer has not been circulated as of yet.
Predominately, this series will be available to all who have signed up to the Conway Stewart collector's club. However, our circular will state a few selected retailers who have ordered these pens to serve the pen collector's needs.
Below is a picture of all three together as well as each pen individually.
I know that this limited edition series does not take placement of the three series we have chosen to discontinued, but I do hope you find them of interest.
Kind regards,
Mary Burke
The manufacturing cost of a Dinkie, Dandy and Model 58 are high. The price of gold right now is in excess of $600 an ounce. Having 18 ct gold nibs and trim also add to the cost. Although we have discontinued these three series from our regular range, they are available as a special order item.
You may be interested to know that we have produced a pen called the ' Collectors Century' limited edition. It measures 8 oz in weight, 13.4 cm closed and 16 cm posted. The nib is the same that is used in the Dandy/Model 58 nib and the filling mechanism is converter cartridge. At the cap decal the numbers, '1905 - 2005' are engraved and on the end of the barrel button, is the diamond shape Conway Stewart logo.
The pen is available in three resin finishes: Classic Brown, Classic Green and Classic Black. Just 205 numbered pieces world wide will be produced. This information is a 'heads up' as the official email to the consumer has not been circulated as of yet.
Predominately, this series will be available to all who have signed up to the Conway Stewart collector's club. However, our circular will state a few selected retailers who have ordered these pens to serve the pen collector's needs.
Below is a picture of all three together as well as each pen individually.
I know that this limited edition series does not take placement of the three series we have chosen to discontinued, but I do hope you find them of interest.
Kind regards,
Mary Burke
They had the Collectors Century in Classic Brown on display at the Northern Pen Show and I've got to admit I could have happily stared at it all day. It really is a beautiful lightweight pen.
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