abritdownunder Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I've just received a lovely Conway Stewart Churchill pen. The pen is gorgeous and the packaging is... well, really it's just... actually, you make up your own mind. It came in a brown cardboard box with lots of bubble wrap but I didn't think pictures of that would be too interesting. Here's the box that was inside the box: Opening this box up, you get to... another box: This box is a kind of fake leather with gold lettering and gold coloured hinges and clips, it's very nice: Lifting the lid of this box you see the luxurious contents: Taking out the little Conway Stewart booklet you see... another Conway Stewart booklet, although it's not a booklet, it's a cleaning cloth, very useful: The pen on it's own is simply gorgeous, even capped it's spectacular: Uncapped, well, it's simply fantastic: Regards,Kevin Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Plane Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Welcome to my addiction. I'd be happy to give up the presentation craziness for a discount so I could buy more pens. Link to post Share on other sites
abritdownunder Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Welcome to my addiction. I'd be happy to give up the presentation craziness for a discount so I could buy more pens.Me too! Less packaging would mean more pens for me and be better for the planet, although this case is exquisite. Regards,Kevin Link to post Share on other sites
dms525 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 A very handsome pen, indeed! Congratulations, Kevin. David Link to post Share on other sites
alexander_k Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Great pen, Kevin. I'm delighted with mine, so I trust you'll love yours. The only disadvantage (I forgive them the packaging) is that the capacity of the sac is rather limited for a broad nib. Edited March 7, 2014 by alexander_k Link to post Share on other sites
warblerick Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Unless the packaging has changed, the "kind of fake leather" box is, I believe real leather. The smaller boxes I have (both the Diamond LE case and the rectangular regular box) are black leather. The Churchills used to come in a green leather box. On my screen your box appears to be black? The pen appears to be Bracket brown? Link to post Share on other sites
gistar Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Beautiful pen indeed. I received a Marlborough Vintage Blue Ripple yesterday and hope to get a Churchill this year. But I disagree about the presentation. I love the pens but my wife likes the boxes, which makes a really nice presentation imperative for my piece of mind. Gistar Link to post Share on other sites
abritdownunder Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Unless the packaging has changed, the "kind of fake leather" box is, I believe real leather. The smaller boxes I have (both the Diamond LE case and the rectangular regular box) are black leather. The Churchills used to come in a green leather box. On my screen your box appears to be black? The pen appears to be Bracket brown?I assumed it was fake leather but I could be wrong, I often am! Yes, the box is black but the pen is Rioja Beautiful pen indeed. I received a Marlborough Vintage Blue Ripple yesterday and hope to get a Churchill this year. But I disagree about the presentation. I love the pens but my wife likes the boxes, which makes a really nice presentation imperative for my piece of mind.The Marlborough is a great looking pen, hope you're enjoying it as much as I am my Churchill. I hope to get either a Marlborough or Belliver later this year. Regards,Kevin Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Plane Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Pictures of the blue Marlborough? Link to post Share on other sites
Diver Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Stunning looking pen, truly amazing. Just got myself a Winston this week and am still in awe over the craftsmanship. How do you find the weight of the Churchill, the balance etc? I have heard it is a light pen. I feel I may be breaking into the piggy bank a little sooner after looking at yours. Dave. Never try and teach a pig to sing: it wastes your time and annoys the pig Link to post Share on other sites
jesseowc Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Nice, I've been considering getting a CS myself. Link to post Share on other sites
abritdownunder Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Stunning looking pen, truly amazing. Just got myself a Winston this week and am still in awe over the craftsmanship. How do you find the weight of the Churchill, the balance etc? I have heard it is a light pen. I feel I may be breaking into the piggy bank a little sooner after looking at yours. Dave.The Winston is also a beautiful looking pen. Yes, the Churchill is light for it's size, which I was concerned about, but it is really well balanced. I don't like to post my pens and the Churchill fits fantastically in my fat hand. I am thinking about investing in another CS pen, maybe a Marlborough or Belliver. I'll have to see how much is in the piggy bank. Nice, I've been considering getting a CS myself.I'd fully recommend CS pens, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Regards,Kevin Link to post Share on other sites
Morbus Curiositas Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Jezus...Jolly Good Jealous Enjoy that beauty, have fun Kevin Regards, Peter Das leben ist wie ein Perpetuum Mobile mit ein Mangel..... Immer im Bewegung jedoch nicht unendlich. (life is like a troubled Perpetuum Mobile ever moving but not for ever)Tricked throughout the centuries...For centuries people had been tricked by kings & "religion-alism"In the 20th century people got tricked by communismToday people get tricked by (neo)capitalism Link to post Share on other sites
n1019 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Pictures of the blue Marlborough? Here's mine:http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p486/purkaeus/DSC02579_zps0bb15349.jpg The ripples are only obvious when the light catches them, which I rather like. In gloomy conditions (below) it can look black but for a hint of something extra, for a subtle but interesting effect. http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p486/purkaeus/DSC02574_zps745e6d60.jpgI didn't know the Marlborough also came with the Winston / Churchill case, book and cigar, which made for a pleasant surprise. If I take up smoking again, I'll hold CS responsible! The Marlborough is very light and on the small side. To be honest I prefer something with a bit more meat, as in the Winston or Churchill, but your hand certainly won't get tired holding this thing. The Italic fine nib is very smooth and "cursive". http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p486/purkaeus/DSC02577_zpsd821441d.jpgThis is British understatement in a pen, relatively speaking.The blue ripple ebonite is much less in your face than some other Conway Stewart patterns; ideal for when you do not want to attract the attention of the entire world to your writing implement. http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p486/purkaeus/DSC02578_zpsade7fe04.jpg Edited May 15, 2014 by n1019 Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Plane Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 That is GORGEOUS. Hmm. I prefer larger pens. Might be time for a Churchill in this. Link to post Share on other sites
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