peterg Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I blagged a few bottles of Quink permanent black before I retired. I now have enough of it to see me out! I like the 475 too. The barrel is a bit longer than the 286, the other CS staple of its day, although there is also a shorter bodied version. If I ever work out what I have I will list then, but until then suffice to say I have a few! Link to post Share on other sites
View from the Loft Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Filled my CS27 in blue herringbone with Diamine Grey this morning, and have written it dry during the day. Wonderful pen, fabulous broad stub nib - it just floats along. Think I'll ink up my CS200 for tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
TDL Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) I am using my Trafalgar. Beautiful pen with a fine italic nib. Skips a little on vertical strokes despite being back to Conway Stewart two or three times to look at. Worth using even with its annoying habit. Come to that, worth looking at anytime. Edited December 18, 2013 by TDL The Answer to Life, The Universe and Everything? 42 or Good fountain pens and Ink? Link to post Share on other sites
RMN Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I am using my Trafalgar. Beautiful pen with a fine italic nib. Skips a little on vertical strokes despite being back to Conway Stewart two or three times to look at. Worth using even with its annoying habit. Come to that, worth looking at anytime.Ahh, another happy Trafalgar owner. D.ick ~ KEEP SAFE, WEAR A MASK, KEEP A DISTANCE. Freedom exists by virtue of self limitation. ~ Link to post Share on other sites
futhark Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 A blue marbled 286, with what has to be among the smoothest nibs I have ever used, and Herbin Éclat de Saphir is flowing from it today. Link to post Share on other sites
ArchiMark Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 My "Medical Sciences" LE from Kevin Chang. Essentially a Belliver with a chased ebonite body. The nib I have on it at the moment is an exceptionally springy IM that was crisped up by Pendelton Brown. It's inked with Sheaffer's Skrip Black. David Very nice pen....looks like it has a lot of character with the chasing.... FP Addict & Pretty Nice Guy Link to post Share on other sites
ArchiMark Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Inked my Winston medium italic up with OMAS purple on Sunday and used it properly today Very comfortable to use for such a big pen. I am very pleased with it. As a fellow Winston owner, sounds good..... Curious as to which color Winston you have?....mines a handsome Lapis Blue... FP Addict & Pretty Nice Guy Link to post Share on other sites
warblerick Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Thank you warblerick for the advice. I bought a Belliever in Meteor. The nib seems better than my CS Montague! It looks like I will be saving for another one...Ahh, the Meteor; very nice. A mesmerizing color! I have been using my Belliver Poinsettia to finish my Christmas cards, filled with Mont Blanc White Forest green ink, another great pen/ink color combo, and very seasonal to boot. Link to post Share on other sites
da vinci Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) As a fellow Winston owner, sounds good..... Curious as to which color Winston you have?....mines a handsome Lapis Blue...It has exceeded expectations Mine is an understated black with silver trim. Rather fancying one in the traditional red - is it rose crush CS call it? Edited December 19, 2013 by da vinci Link to post Share on other sites
mallymal1 Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Christmas pens...two 286's and two 15's. Inks...Diamine Delamere Green, Ruby Red, Poppy Red, and Meadow Green. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3673/11500533853_187849e649_o.jpg Link to post Share on other sites
Gerd W Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Hi Malcolm, fantastic picture and lovely pens, thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas! Link to post Share on other sites
mallymal1 Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Hi Malcolm, fantastic picture and lovely pens, thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas! Thank you, Gerd, and a Merry Christmas to you. Link to post Share on other sites
warblerick Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Today I am using my new (for Christmas) CS Belliver Borealis, a stunning color in a pen that I already love. Wish I knew how to post photos so I could show it off. I got it with a fine italic nib and it is filled with CS Bodmin black ink. I got #2/50. Link to post Share on other sites
PAKMAN Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Got my wife a CS limited edition Amethyst 100 from Argent Blue at the Ohio pen show and gave it to her for Christmas. I inked it up for her today and took it for a little spin. PAKMAN My Favorite Pen Restorer My Favorite Brick and Mortar Store Vanness Pens - Now selling Online! Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Plane Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Oooooooo! I didn't know there was such a thing. Jealous. Have an amethyst Churchill & it's my favorite color! Hauled out a Wellington IB in Heather I haven't used in ages. Link to post Share on other sites
Unky Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I am using my Wellington my wife got me for Christmas. The education of a man is never complete until he dies. Gen. Robert E. Lee Link to post Share on other sites
georges zaslavsky Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 my 2005 cs 100 in lava red with its italic broad nib Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time Link to post Share on other sites
PAKMAN Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Here is a picture of the Amethyst CS 100 from Argent Blue website: PAKMAN My Favorite Pen Restorer My Favorite Brick and Mortar Store Vanness Pens - Now selling Online! Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Plane Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Ooooooooooooooooo, pretty! Link to post Share on other sites
cybaea Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Just received my first ever Conway-Stewart in the post this morning! It is gorgeous - none of the pictures does it justice. Does anybody know: what is the ink that comes with the pen? A dark green that reminds me of Diamine Evergreen. Thanks to CS for the quick turnaround. I am no longer very active on FPN but feel free to message me. Or send me a postal letter! Link to post Share on other sites
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