Very nice 👍. I do love the look of the Wordsworth 😍. Will have to check out the dimensions because I'm now only purchasing small fountain pens. I have 2 vintage Conway Stewarts from the 40s and 50s, and both are excellent writers .
If it's any help, this one is 13 cm long with the cap on, about 12.5 without the cap, and 16.5 capped. About 0.8 cm at the section's narrowest. For me, it's just about perfect. I really love this pen!
Hello, I am a 14 year old boy and I have to say I have really had a fascination with this channel. I love writing and making my own stories and this channel seems like a good way of learning about that hobby. I really like these videos because it shows me aspects and cool little things that I love to see. I don’t know the name of the creator of this channel but who ever it is thank you and I really enjoy the videos!
Hi, there, and thanks for the comment - if it's working for you, the channel is working! I'm the twit on the screen - my name's Michael Jecks, and I'm the author of about 45 novels, all mysteries, and most of them set in the middle ages. I only started up this channel originally to talk about books, but soon I realised that many people were keen to talk about pens, and since I've got an unhealthy fascination with fountain pens in particular, the channel has sort of moved over - although I still try to make sure that I get a video up about writing as often as I can! I'm really glad you like the channel. If you want advice on writing, I have got several videos up on plotting and characterisation, but if you have specific questions, just drop me a line here, or go to my website at www.MichaelJecks.co.uk and hit the "contact me" button. Best wishes Mike
writerlywitterings thank you, sorry for the late response but I really appreciate that. My names Michelangelo and I got to say thanks I will totally check that out! Have a great day!
Hello Sir! I know you've probably been told this many times before, but I'd like to tell you too; "you're a source of inspiration!" I'm sorry if that sounds cheesy, but it is what I solemnly believe! You are extraordinarily humble, in my opinion. I hope you and your family (as well as your pets) are safe and well! My regards to you sir!
No, I have to admit, that's a new compliment, and I'm deeply honoured and grateful, my friend. We're all safe and well, thanks, and I hope you and your family keep well too!
Hiya Michael, That black chased Churchill reminds me of my CS Carbolic Smoke Ball Lawyer's Pen (based on the Wellington model). My CS grail pen is the Churchill Poppy (I am a bit of an anachronism and retired military and no other pen will do! Lol). I am sorry to see you return these beauties, however, take comfort in the fact that the Conway Stewarts you already own beat these hands-down in my humble opinion. Cheers and stay safe, Steve
I do admit that I love my Drake and the Michael Jecks, and my Churchill has a special place as the pen that restarted my interest in fountain pens - but I have to admit, these two with the new Bespoke nibs are just glorious. If I could, I would get a Wordsworth like this one. It's really lovely to write with, and the nib is superb, absolutely superb.
They are, Sebastian. It's going to be a real wrench to send them back - but they are only on loan, sadly. That little Wordsworth, though, that is a beauty. Both of them write like a dream - it's just hard to put them down!
writerlywitterings well with lockdown the way it is and taking your own safety into account what with Covid-19. You might have to delay the expected return date by a few weeks if not months, no? Such a shame that.
Hi, Fizix - I'll be getting some decent photos of them both and putting them into the video using them both, I promise. For now, though, they write like a dream - but I adore the Wordsworth - it is the perfect size and balance for me. Just beautiful!
Thanks, Angela. Yes, they are truly gorgeous, both of them. I have to admit, the writing experience with the Churchill is vastly better than with my own original model. That was lovely, but this is better balanced, and has a better weight in the hand. As for the Wordsworth - that is just divine, it really is.
Thanks, Mudit. I feel very privileged to have been offered this series of reviews. They are absolutely gorgeous pens! And Conway Stewart are offering a discount against any of their pens, which is rather nice of them!
I also received a Conway Stewart pen today. Mine is a Wordsworth Rose Ripple in ebonite. It's no longer available on the site, but Alastair Adams was kind enough to have one put together from the remaining CS stock. It's length surprised me, too. But when posted, it is the perfect length for my hand and really well-balanced. The nibs aren't from CS but the fine I ordered writes extremely smoothly. Once you've tried the ones you have, you just may want to buy one.
Hi, Douglas, and yes, I would adore a Wordsworth. It is just the right size and weight for me, and like you I am hugely impressed with the nib. It feels just perfect to me. I hope they have plenty of stock to supply others as well! Sadly, much though I'd adore one, my finances have collapsed this year. It's halved because of all the cancelled teaching, lecturing and tour guiding jobs, so no chance of buying anything this year!
I am certain that you will be well pleased with their performance, and crestfallen to return them. My own Churchill is by Bespoke, and I am blessed to have it.
Bespoke really did do a fabulous job with the Conway Stewart range, didn't they? I am really impressed with this one. And as for the Wordsworth - I'd take one like a shot, if I could. Just a lovely writer, and so practical for slipping into a pocket. It'll hurt to send them back, as you say!
Beautiful pens ! Can't wait to see how they perform. I went on the site as well and there are so many finishes on the Churchill it's quite amazing. Good stuff
They have done a fabulous job of bringing really high quality pens back for sale. I am hugely impressed with their nibs, and I love the Wordsworth in particular. More videos to come on them both!
That would be an easy choice. I am blown away by the feel of the Wordsworth. It's small enough for any pocket, big enough and balanced enough for even a fairly large hand like mine - and I already have a Churchill!
writerlywitterings I know you don’t normally post your pens, I couldn’t tell if it would balance in hand without posting. The finish on the pen was gorgeous!
If only I knew the value of these pens. I had a Churchill Classic I gave to a work colleague some years ago. It was ok to use, but I found it a bit scratchy, so had no problem giving up. Blimey.
You have one very happy work colleague! My only problem was, that the pen was too light. This newer version is much better weighted. I'd suggest to your mate that he owes you a drink!
A bit off topic perhaps, but I can't take my eyes off the chubby silvery thing in the upper left corner of the movie. It's obviously dispensing blue ink at the moment, is that it's proper function? I cannot figure out what this is, please educate me. I will then watch the video once more and manage to focus on the pens.
@@writerlywitterings Please do make a film about this mysterious object. I cannot figure out how it looks when doing it's thing(s). I take it it is one of the many ingenious Victiorian gadgets from the 19th century? The pens are nice.
Hi, I'm looking for a short story writer that can tell me about the best ways to write: best computer software, typewriter, using pen and paper. How this effects getting published, how to get published or finding an agent for short stories, how to submit or send the stories off to the agent/publisher in the UK. All I'm seeing on TH-cam is American novel writers and publishers with top ten tips on how to write a novel. Not helping as I live in the UK and never wrote a story before. Can you or anyway please give advise. Thank you.
Hi, Lee - rather than give a long response here, it might be better for you to hit the "contact me" button on my website: www.michaeljecks.co.uk and I can reply by email. Best wishes
I don't know where you get that from? The majority of the pens are being made with the outstanding stock from the last Conway Stewart company, I believe. Which items are Chinese? The company is starting to manufacture fresh items, but as I understand it, they are making their own bodies and assemblies. The only thing I can say is, that the new version writes very smoothly and the quality of the workmanship and the resins used are stunning.
writerlywitterings I collect English made vintage Fountain Pen’s , I have approx 15 Vintage Conway Stewart Fountain Pen’s , I have tried the more recent Winston Churchill Pen but alas it doesn’t hold up to any of my Vintage Conway Stewart Pen’s or my Burnham , Wyvern , Summit etc plus I’ve spoken to Fountain Pen restorers and they’ve all said that the new Conway Stewart Fountain Pen’s are not a patch on the vintage one’s.
@@markwoods4574 I'm enormously jealous - I would love some vintage Conway Stewarts. However, the Churchill was made long before Conway Stewart folded. My own was made here in England (Plymouth) from about 1999 or 2000 (I think). The new ones are also made in England under the new management, in Portsmouth. The 100s, Wordsworths etc are all made from UK parts made in Plymouth. Personally, I'd really like to get my hands on one of the casein pens. They're supposed to have a wonderful feel to them, or so I've read - rather similar to ebonite. Those older pens must have been gorgeous, from the look of the photos I've seen. But I would be willing to bet that the modern ones will be more reliable simply due to the quality of the machine tools etc available. The set up at Plymouth was really astonishing - computerised lathes etc. It was nothing like the old photos of their workshops in London near St Paul's! Thanks for the comments. I'm looking forward to testing other Conway Stewart pens soon - a Duro, a Belliver, and a special 58. Hope you may find some of them interesting!
Seeing you open that box reminded me of the way my grandmother wrapped presents. It took forever to open them.
I can see why they wanted to ensure that these two were securely protected! Many thanks!
Wow...that was quick!
The arrival of the pens, or the appearance of the video!
Very nice 👍. I do love the look of the Wordsworth 😍. Will have to check out the dimensions because I'm now only purchasing small fountain pens. I have 2 vintage Conway Stewarts from the 40s and 50s, and both are excellent writers .
If it's any help, this one is 13 cm long with the cap on, about 12.5 without the cap, and 16.5 capped. About 0.8 cm at the section's narrowest. For me, it's just about perfect. I really love this pen!
Look forward to you inking them up and showing us how they write; soon, like!:)
Very soon. I inked them this afternoon and have been using them ever since. Just wonderful writers, both of them!
They are pretty pens and those nibs are a work of art!:)
Hello, I am a 14 year old boy and I have to say I have really had a fascination with this channel. I love writing and making my own stories and this channel seems like a good way of learning about that hobby. I really like these videos because it shows me aspects and cool little things that I love to see. I don’t know the name of the creator of this channel but who ever it is thank you and I really enjoy the videos!
Hi, there, and thanks for the comment - if it's working for you, the channel is working! I'm the twit on the screen - my name's Michael Jecks, and I'm the author of about 45 novels, all mysteries, and most of them set in the middle ages. I only started up this channel originally to talk about books, but soon I realised that many people were keen to talk about pens, and since I've got an unhealthy fascination with fountain pens in particular, the channel has sort of moved over - although I still try to make sure that I get a video up about writing as often as I can!
I'm really glad you like the channel. If you want advice on writing, I have got several videos up on plotting and characterisation, but if you have specific questions, just drop me a line here, or go to my website at www.MichaelJecks.co.uk and hit the "contact me" button.
Best wishes
Mike
writerlywitterings thank you, sorry for the late response but I really appreciate that. My names Michelangelo and I got to say thanks I will totally check that out! Have a great day!
No problem, Michelangelo. And keep in touch!
Hello Sir!
I know you've probably been told this many times before, but I'd like to tell you too; "you're a source of inspiration!" I'm sorry if that sounds cheesy, but it is what I solemnly believe! You are extraordinarily humble, in my opinion. I hope you and your family (as well as your pets) are safe and well! My regards to you sir!
No, I have to admit, that's a new compliment, and I'm deeply honoured and grateful, my friend. We're all safe and well, thanks, and I hope you and your family keep well too!
Hiya Michael,
That black chased Churchill reminds me of my CS Carbolic Smoke Ball Lawyer's Pen (based on the Wellington model). My CS grail pen is the Churchill Poppy (I am a bit of an anachronism and retired military and no other pen will do! Lol). I am sorry to see you return these beauties, however, take comfort in the fact that the Conway Stewarts you already own beat these hands-down in my humble opinion. Cheers and stay safe, Steve
I do admit that I love my Drake and the Michael Jecks, and my Churchill has a special place as the pen that restarted my interest in fountain pens - but I have to admit, these two with the new Bespoke nibs are just glorious. If I could, I would get a Wordsworth like this one. It's really lovely to write with, and the nib is superb, absolutely superb.
Oh you lucky man!
I hope they are as dreamy to write with as they are to look at. Beautful. Looking forward to seeing those bad boys in action.
They are, Sebastian. It's going to be a real wrench to send them back - but they are only on loan, sadly. That little Wordsworth, though, that is a beauty. Both of them write like a dream - it's just hard to put them down!
writerlywitterings well with lockdown the way it is and taking your own safety into account what with Covid-19. You might have to delay the expected return date by a few weeks if not months, no? Such a shame that.
Words worth pen got me super excited ...beautiful pen, would be looking forward to some close up photographs
Hi, Fizix - I'll be getting some decent photos of them both and putting them into the video using them both, I promise. For now, though, they write like a dream - but I adore the Wordsworth - it is the perfect size and balance for me. Just beautiful!
Fantastic. I like it very much Mister Jecks. Thank's
Glad you like it! There's more to come!
Two lovely chunky pens. The Churchill looks especially gorgeous. Such a pity you can't keep them!
Thanks, Angela. Yes, they are truly gorgeous, both of them. I have to admit, the writing experience with the Churchill is vastly better than with my own original model. That was lovely, but this is better balanced, and has a better weight in the hand. As for the Wordsworth - that is just divine, it really is.
@@writerlywitterings My partner Jason did fancy the Wordsworth.
Two lovely pens to keep you busy during the lockdown! Lucky!
Thanks, Mudit. I feel very privileged to have been offered this series of reviews. They are absolutely gorgeous pens! And Conway Stewart are offering a discount against any of their pens, which is rather nice of them!
I also received a Conway Stewart pen today. Mine is a Wordsworth Rose Ripple in ebonite. It's no longer available on the site, but Alastair Adams was kind enough to have one put together from the remaining CS stock. It's length surprised me, too. But when posted, it is the perfect length for my hand and really well-balanced. The nibs aren't from CS but the fine I ordered writes extremely smoothly. Once you've tried the ones you have, you just may want to buy one.
Hi, Douglas, and yes, I would adore a Wordsworth. It is just the right size and weight for me, and like you I am hugely impressed with the nib. It feels just perfect to me. I hope they have plenty of stock to supply others as well! Sadly, much though I'd adore one, my finances have collapsed this year. It's halved because of all the cancelled teaching, lecturing and tour guiding jobs, so no chance of buying anything this year!
I am certain that you will be well pleased with their performance, and crestfallen to return them. My own Churchill is by Bespoke, and I am blessed to have it.
Bespoke really did do a fabulous job with the Conway Stewart range, didn't they? I am really impressed with this one. And as for the Wordsworth - I'd take one like a shot, if I could. Just a lovely writer, and so practical for slipping into a pocket. It'll hurt to send them back, as you say!
beautiful pens
Many thanks, Caroline. I have to agree with you there!
Beautiful pens ! Can't wait to see how they perform. I went on the site as well and there are so many finishes on the Churchill it's quite amazing. Good stuff
They have done a fabulous job of bringing really high quality pens back for sale. I am hugely impressed with their nibs, and I love the Wordsworth in particular. More videos to come on them both!
It would be interesting to see if you could keep one, which it would be? They both look to be very nice pens. Thank you as always for the video.
That would be an easy choice. I am blown away by the feel of the Wordsworth. It's small enough for any pocket, big enough and balanced enough for even a fairly large hand like mine - and I already have a Churchill!
writerlywitterings I know you don’t normally post your pens, I couldn’t tell if it would balance in hand without posting. The finish on the pen was gorgeous!
If only I knew the value of these pens. I had a Churchill Classic I gave to a work colleague some years ago. It was ok to use, but I found it a bit scratchy, so had no problem giving up. Blimey.
You have one very happy work colleague! My only problem was, that the pen was too light. This newer version is much better weighted. I'd suggest to your mate that he owes you a drink!
A bit off topic perhaps, but I can't take my eyes off the chubby silvery thing in the upper left corner of the movie. It's obviously dispensing blue ink at the moment, is that it's proper function? I cannot figure out what this is, please educate me. I will then watch the video once more and manage to focus on the pens.
That chubby silver thing, my friend, is a travelling candle and silver holder! I can see I'll need to make a film about that too!
Now go back and watch the film!
@@writerlywitterings Please do make a film about this mysterious object. I cannot figure out how it looks when doing it's thing(s). I take it it is one of the many ingenious Victiorian gadgets from the 19th century? The pens are nice.
Hi, I'm looking for a short story writer that can tell me about the best ways to write: best computer software, typewriter, using pen and paper. How this effects getting published, how to get published or finding an agent for short stories, how to submit or send the stories off to the agent/publisher in the UK. All I'm seeing on TH-cam is American novel writers and publishers with top ten tips on how to write a novel. Not helping as I live in the UK and never wrote a story before. Can you or anyway please give advise. Thank you.
Hi, Lee - rather than give a long response here, it might be better for you to hit the "contact me" button on my website: www.michaeljecks.co.uk and I can reply by email.
Best wishes
The new Conway Stewart fountain pen’s are not Conway Stewart Pen’s if you ask me a lot of Chinese parts go into making them
I don't know where you get that from? The majority of the pens are being made with the outstanding stock from the last Conway Stewart company, I believe. Which items are Chinese?
The company is starting to manufacture fresh items, but as I understand it, they are making their own bodies and assemblies. The only thing I can say is, that the new version writes very smoothly and the quality of the workmanship and the resins used are stunning.
writerlywitterings I collect English made vintage Fountain Pen’s , I have approx 15 Vintage Conway Stewart Fountain Pen’s , I have tried the more recent Winston Churchill Pen but alas it doesn’t hold up to any of my Vintage Conway Stewart Pen’s or my Burnham , Wyvern , Summit etc plus I’ve spoken to Fountain Pen restorers and they’ve all said that the new Conway Stewart Fountain Pen’s are not a patch on the vintage one’s.
@@markwoods4574 I'm enormously jealous - I would love some vintage Conway Stewarts. However, the Churchill was made long before Conway Stewart folded. My own was made here in England (Plymouth) from about 1999 or 2000 (I think). The new ones are also made in England under the new management, in Portsmouth. The 100s, Wordsworths etc are all made from UK parts made in Plymouth.
Personally, I'd really like to get my hands on one of the casein pens. They're supposed to have a wonderful feel to them, or so I've read - rather similar to ebonite. Those older pens must have been gorgeous, from the look of the photos I've seen. But I would be willing to bet that the modern ones will be more reliable simply due to the quality of the machine tools etc available. The set up at Plymouth was really astonishing - computerised lathes etc. It was nothing like the old photos of their workshops in London near St Paul's!
Thanks for the comments. I'm looking forward to testing other Conway Stewart pens soon - a Duro, a Belliver, and a special 58. Hope you may find some of them interesting!