Hello Michael, I just watched this review, Feb.3 2021, and searched for the Wordsworth , but it is not available with the same color, I was taken with the Churchill Bordeaux, so I found one for sale here in the States from a retailer for Conway Stewart, and of course I bought it. The pleasure I receive from these fountain pens, especially when the pen glides effortlessly across the paper, is a little joy that can only be appreciated by a fellow traveler. I keep checking my email for the notice that my pen has shipped. Oh, the anticipation is too almost too much. Thank You
Yes, the Dartmoor resin they used in mine was a special, just for a limited edition of Detection Collection pens, sadly. The Bracket Green would be the nearest to mine, I think conwaystewart.com/collections/winston/ - but I have to admit, the Bordeaux Chased is a fabulous pen too. I reviewed one last year, and it was just wonderful to write with. In fact, when I had to pick a favourite between that and a Wordsworth, it was a very, very difficult choice!
Well, my Winston arrived today and it is an astonishingly good pen. The Churchill is just too big and heavy for me. I have listed the Wordsworth for future purchase. I am lucky in that I'm not keen on the current resin colour they are offering at present, another will come along in time. For now the Winston has pride of place as my daily writer. As you say the nib paper feel and performance are good indeed. Thanks for these reviews. They are so very helpful. Cheers
Great to hear - I'm sure you'll get many happy years of use. And best of luck with the Wordsworth too - that was my very favourite for a long time, and I still hanker after one!
I love these pens, it was great you had a chance to use these lovely pens. I have a bottle of Diamine Sepia but I never really use it, maybe I should revisit the ink today.
I really like the Wordsworth, too. Thanks for the excellent overview of these Conway Stewart pens. I also enjoy seeing the different inks on various types of paper. I will have to get some Diamine Sepia. At least i have your excellent videos to keep me company as our confinement continues here in the US. I have kidney failure so I don't think I will be venturing out soon. Could be bad for my wallet to keep watching though!
It's a real pleasure, Sharon. I'm just looking forward to the next pair arriving! And if you think I feel even remotely guilty ... you're wrong! Thanks so much for the comments - really appreciate it!
Hello, again! LOL My Wordsworth arrived today. What can I say? The weight, balance and writing experience with this pen equals, or betters, anything I have ever written with. The nib is superb as well. The flex in it means that it a gentle writing experience, very nice indeed. It has good balance and a decent weight to it, yet it writes lightly with the slightest of feedback. So I've called it the 'Sir Baldwin'. I can't imagine why. 😁 Again thank you for reaching out and guiding my choice. Be well.
Thanks for that, Kevin - it's always a slightly nerve-wracking time when someone tells me they've bought a pen on my recommendation. For what it's worth, I think that's one of the best writing pens I've tested with CS! Enjoy!
Loved seeing all these writing samples! That Wordsworth is such a stunner! I loved all the typed comments overlayed on your video! I always like seeing those! A shame you had to send the pens back:( thanks so much for showing these off and I always like seeing the inks you use. I’m very much enjoying my Akkermans Israel’s Zeeblau that I only knew about because of your video! The bottle is AMAZING and that particular shade of blue is a revelation! Thanks again! Looking forward to your next video;)
Oh thank you! I do enjoy making these videos, and it's so good to hear back from people like you, Tracie. Especially when they like my ideas enough to actually invest in them! That Zeeblauw is gorgeous, isn't it? Tonight's is a little video about the things on my desk that people have picked up on over the last couple of weeks. Hope You like that too!
Hell! I know that they had ten or so last week! Blast! Um ... no, I'm hoping to get a 100 and a 58 to test before long. Keep watching the site, and you'll eventually see all their range. What a shame, though. I hope they make some more soon!
writerlywitterings me too! Anyway, the model 100 in blood orange was so fetching I had to get it. It will be my first Conway Stewart. It’s the spaghetti stripe one and there are 5 colors but the blood orange spoke to me. The gray pearl was beautiful too;) I hope they will make more wordsworths though and perhaps someone will sell theirs on eBay or something;)
Am glad you showed us these. I would never have looked at Conway Stewart before. Now I am tempted. It’s main competition is the Homo Sapiens on my list! Thx Mike. 😀👍🏻
@@Akb88r Hi, and thanks for the comment. In terms of which is the smoothest writer, it's really down to the type of nib you prefer. I would say that the Fine nib on the Wordsworth is of exactly the same quality as my Homo Sapiens Fine, and the Churchill's Medium is as good as the Medium Homo Sapiens, although a very little more dry. All that shows is that the Visconti Medium is a real gusher on paper, not that it is any more smooth. For my money, if I were buying one of these, it would be the Fine nib. It just felt - and I cannot express it properly in words - but it felt right for me. It went with the balance and heft of the pen for the type of work I do, and made it feel almost as though that pen was made specifically for me. The Churchill is a pen I love - which is why I bought one twenty odd years ago, but for the work I do right now, the Wordsworth felt the better set up. BUT, like I said, this is a very personal thing. Either pen would be great, and both compare very favourably with the Visconti nibs. It's really just a case of which size of nib suits your writing style better!
Great review! Wonderful pens it seems. Nice to have to have this type of videos to drool all over your computer. Fountain pen are such a wonderful world. Thanks for the video!
Now go and get a clean, damp cloth, and wipe up all that slobber before it gets into the keys! Seriously, thanks for the positive comments - greatly appreciated!
Loved seeing the inks on all the different paper. Diamine Sepia has been a favorite of mine too. Do check out "Tobacco Sunburst " from Diamine. I think you will enjoy that one!
Thanks for the tip! I've been sitting here thinking whether or not I ought to buy a bottle of Sepia, because I really do love that colour, but hadn't looked at the Tobacco Sunburst. That is really tempting, damn it! You see? It's not only me making you guys decide to spend money - you do the same to me!
@@writerlywitterings Wellcome! Get both ;) I used up a small bottle of the Sepia and just bought the 80ml version of each the other week. Yes, but there are worse things to buy than inks! Enjoy!
Just finished the last templar and I really like Sir Baldwin. Will definitely buy the next book. I actually started reading your book after I finished the book Tombland by C.J. Sansom. Have you ever tried a Yard-o-Led? Cheers, Robin
Hi, Robin, Many thanks for the comments on the book. The Merchant's Partner was second in the series, and I think I'd learned a lot about writing when I attacked that one. You'll be glad to know that Sir Baldwin appears in 32 novels now, and 33 is mostly written too! No, I've never had the pleasure of a Yard-O-Led. It's one of those iconic pens I'd love to try one day. I love the look of the craftsmanship on them! Best Mike
Ah - that, I'm afraid, is one I made myself! It's just a leather cover with a set of Atoms rings that take A6 William Hannah or Atoma paper. Um, if that appeals, I'd recommend hunting down a William Hannah A6 notebook - I've subsequently got one, and they are practical, beautifully made and take superb 115 gsm paper. You can find them here: williamhannah.com and choose your own colours for cover and interior.
It’s funny how you gravitate towards some pens: I’ve got a Platinum 3776 EF with J Herbin Eclat de Safir - not quite sure why, but it’s always the one I spend most time writing with; think twice about sending back the Wordsworth: it’s a rare and precious thing to be drawn to a particular pen:)
It is strange, isn't it? And how your choices can change over time. Sadly those pens were posted back on Friday, but CS are sending some more for me to play with, and I'm looking forward to that!
Ah! You have eagle eyes, Sir - those are more Conway Stewart goodies I need to talk about before too long! CS gave them to me in ... what, 2004? One for each of my children. I'll talk about them soon enough, honest!
Hi, Mohammed, and thanks! I'll be reviewing the Winston, but Conway Stewart are out of stock just now. It'll be a little while before there's one available - but don't worry! It will happen!
@@mohammedhaidar2359 I have a Detection Collection model of the Winstone and a Churchill, and that would be a tough choice. However, I vastly prefer the filling system of the Churchill. The Winston had (and I believe still has) a concealed filling system so you cannot see how well-filled it is, whereas the Churchill uses a cartridge converter. That means you can open it to view the reservoir, which is useful; it also means you can take out the converter in an emergency and use a cartridge. Although I prefer the look and feel of the Winston, I think those would swing it for me to get a Churchill instead. Happy writing!
Hi, Hüseyin, and thanks for the enquiry. From looking back at my notes, the Wordsworth was a fine nib, and the Churchill was medium. Both were really lovely and although I'm not a fan of fine nibs, that pen really converted me! Hope that helps.
Yes, and I would recommend them. I really like the speed of getting it out and ready, just like an old-fashioned biro. I like the ink capacity (mine is a Fine nib, so doesn't empty the tank too quickly). The odd shape (with the clip where you'd expect your forefinger to rest) really isn't an issue at all, the finger sits alongside. BUT, I have found that certain inks are not very happy with it. So some less easily-running inks may give you really, REALLY hard starts - to the extent that I started making the nib damp before I could use it. However, that is only for a few inks - most Diamines work fine with it. On the whole, a really useful, convenient pen for note-taking or scribbles when out and about. No hesitation in recommending them unless you need a vast reservoir for really long writing sessions of 10 pages A4 and more.
If it were at all possible, I wouldn't have sent it back! Sadly, though, with my income about halved this year, there's no chance I can afford one. Corona and publishing put paid to that for the year!
@@writerlywitterings I just looked to see what the price was. Since I have been wanting the Visconti Homo Sapien and the price is similar, I can sympathize.
They're lovely - the Wordsworth is £315, the Churchill £410 - in the UK there's VAT to pay as well (a sales tax), but they are offering a 5% discount to those who really like them!
i have the conway stewart winston which is just as big as the churchill but much heavier, it has the same material as the wordsworth, classic claret and it's very nice to look at, it comes with an italic medium and it writes extremely well, another brown you might like is diamine ochre, it shades a lot, i'm using it with my white electric laban scepter which has an architect nib which is also fun to use did i miss it? how did you get them to send you those pens? thank you for the video
My own "Detection Collection" pen is a Winston with a flat top, in effect. I love the weight and balance of that pen - it's 53 grams, while my Churchill is only 30. My own is in Dartmoor acrylic, which I think is just gorgeous, but I have to admit, I am completely sold on the Wordsworth in classic claret. That is a pen that I really covet. Excellent size and heft, and marvellous nib! As to how I got dealing with Conway Stewart - I used to have a lot of dealings with them when they were still in Plymouth, and got in touch to ask them about some of their pens earlier this year. They were kind enough to offer to let me have some of their pens to review. And I'm very grateful!
@@writerlywitterings thank you for the response, just out of curiosity have you ever tried typhoo tea? i recently bought a typhoo tea fountain pen from the 1920's
@@writerlywitterings Floppy disks - doing it old school a kb at a time :-). More seriously, good luck with the recovery process; before I understood Scrivener I moved just the document file from my old to my new computer and lost an entire nascent novel. I hope that you're more successful.
@@Robutube1 certainly is old school, but the only way to recover these damn files, I think. I did have them before, and imported one into Scrivener, but the others all went walkabout when my iMac suffered a disk failure and wiped everything. Hey ho. At least this way I can reload and send the lot to Dropbox!
Hello Michael, I just watched this review, Feb.3 2021, and searched for the Wordsworth , but it is not available with the same color, I was taken with the Churchill Bordeaux, so I found one for sale here in the States from a retailer for Conway Stewart, and of course I bought it. The pleasure I receive from these fountain pens, especially when the pen glides effortlessly across the paper, is a little joy that can only be appreciated by a fellow traveler. I keep checking my email for the notice that my pen has shipped. Oh, the anticipation is too almost too much. Thank You
Yes, the Dartmoor resin they used in mine was a special, just for a limited edition of Detection Collection pens, sadly. The Bracket Green would be the nearest to mine, I think conwaystewart.com/collections/winston/ - but I have to admit, the Bordeaux Chased is a fabulous pen too. I reviewed one last year, and it was just wonderful to write with. In fact, when I had to pick a favourite between that and a Wordsworth, it was a very, very difficult choice!
Well, my Winston arrived today and it is an astonishingly good pen. The Churchill is just too big and heavy for me. I have listed the Wordsworth for future purchase. I am lucky in that I'm not keen on the current resin colour they are offering at present, another will come along in time.
For now the Winston has pride of place as my daily writer. As you say the nib paper feel and performance are good indeed.
Thanks for these reviews. They are so very helpful.
Cheers
Great to hear - I'm sure you'll get many happy years of use. And best of luck with the Wordsworth too - that was my very favourite for a long time, and I still hanker after one!
Another fantastic review. Thank's Mister Jecks
Many thanks, Miguel - really appreciate the comments!
I love these pens, it was great you had a chance to use these lovely pens. I have a bottle of Diamine Sepia but I never really use it, maybe I should revisit the ink today.
I really do think you should. I love it in fine and medium nibs, a gorgeous golden brown with excellent shading.
I really like the Wordsworth, too. Thanks for the excellent overview of these Conway Stewart pens. I also enjoy seeing the different inks on various types of paper. I will have to get some Diamine Sepia. At least i have your excellent videos to keep me company as our confinement continues here in the US. I have kidney failure so I don't think I will be venturing out soon. Could be bad for my wallet to keep watching though!
It's a real pleasure, Sharon. I'm just looking forward to the next pair arriving! And if you think I feel even remotely guilty ... you're wrong! Thanks so much for the comments - really appreciate it!
Hello, again! LOL
My Wordsworth arrived today.
What can I say? The weight, balance and writing experience with this pen equals, or betters, anything I have ever written with. The nib is superb as well. The flex in it means that it a gentle writing experience, very nice indeed.
It has good balance and a decent weight to it, yet it writes lightly with the slightest of feedback. So I've called it the 'Sir Baldwin'. I can't imagine why. 😁
Again thank you for reaching out and guiding my choice.
Be well.
Thanks for that, Kevin - it's always a slightly nerve-wracking time when someone tells me they've bought a pen on my recommendation. For what it's worth, I think that's one of the best writing pens I've tested with CS! Enjoy!
Loved seeing all these writing samples! That Wordsworth is such a stunner! I loved all the typed comments overlayed on your video! I always like seeing those! A shame you had to send the pens back:( thanks so much for showing these off and I always like seeing the inks you use. I’m very much enjoying my Akkermans Israel’s Zeeblau that I only knew about because of your video! The bottle is AMAZING and that particular shade of blue is a revelation! Thanks again! Looking forward to your next video;)
Oh thank you! I do enjoy making these videos, and it's so good to hear back from people like you, Tracie. Especially when they like my ideas enough to actually invest in them! That Zeeblauw is gorgeous, isn't it? Tonight's is a little video about the things on my desk that people have picked up on over the last couple of weeks. Hope You like that too!
@@writerlywitterings hey, the wordsworth is sold out! So bummed, but I'm looking at other Conway Stewart pens on ebay. Do you like the model 100?
Hell! I know that they had ten or so last week! Blast! Um ... no, I'm hoping to get a 100 and a 58 to test before long. Keep watching the site, and you'll eventually see all their range. What a shame, though. I hope they make some more soon!
writerlywitterings me too! Anyway, the model 100 in blood orange was so fetching I had to get it. It will be my first Conway Stewart. It’s the spaghetti stripe one and there are 5 colors but the blood orange spoke to me. The gray pearl was beautiful too;) I hope they will make more wordsworths though and perhaps someone will sell theirs on eBay or something;)
Come on, Conway Stewart, let Michael keep the Wordsworth!
Hi, Owen - and don't worry! More CS pens on the way for me to test!
You have sold me on the Wordsworth. Trouble is , it is out of my price range. Beautiful pen.
That is a minor issue! Sorry, Richard!
writerlywitterings Only “minor “ if one has deep pockets.😜
@@richardc6932 Don't I know it!
Same here!
Am glad you showed us these. I would never have looked at Conway Stewart before. Now I am tempted. It’s main competition is the Homo Sapiens on my list! Thx Mike. 😀👍🏻
A very difficult choice, Richard!
writerlywitterings, I have the Wordsworth in the ‘basket’ with your 5% code 😂👌🏻 am doing my final ‘thinking’ before ‘making it so’ 👍🏻
@@Richard_Barnes Go on - go on - You know it makes sense!
Great video! Which pen would you recommend that is as a smooth writer like the homo sapiens?
@@Akb88r Hi, and thanks for the comment. In terms of which is the smoothest writer, it's really down to the type of nib you prefer. I would say that the Fine nib on the Wordsworth is of exactly the same quality as my Homo Sapiens Fine, and the Churchill's Medium is as good as the Medium Homo Sapiens, although a very little more dry. All that shows is that the Visconti Medium is a real gusher on paper, not that it is any more smooth.
For my money, if I were buying one of these, it would be the Fine nib. It just felt - and I cannot express it properly in words - but it felt right for me. It went with the balance and heft of the pen for the type of work I do, and made it feel almost as though that pen was made specifically for me. The Churchill is a pen I love - which is why I bought one twenty odd years ago, but for the work I do right now, the Wordsworth felt the better set up.
BUT, like I said, this is a very personal thing. Either pen would be great, and both compare very favourably with the Visconti nibs. It's really just a case of which size of nib suits your writing style better!
Great review! Wonderful pens it seems. Nice to have to have this type of videos to drool all over your computer. Fountain pen are such a wonderful world. Thanks for the video!
Now go and get a clean, damp cloth, and wipe up all that slobber before it gets into the keys!
Seriously, thanks for the positive comments - greatly appreciated!
@@writerlywitterings That or get one of those pens!
It's comments like that which make Conway Stewart very, very happy!
Loved seeing the inks on all the different paper. Diamine Sepia has been a favorite of mine too. Do check out "Tobacco Sunburst " from Diamine. I think you will enjoy that one!
Thanks for the tip! I've been sitting here thinking whether or not I ought to buy a bottle of Sepia, because I really do love that colour, but hadn't looked at the Tobacco Sunburst. That is really tempting, damn it! You see? It's not only me making you guys decide to spend money - you do the same to me!
@@writerlywitterings Wellcome! Get both ;) I used up a small bottle of the Sepia and just bought the 80ml version of each the other week. Yes, but there are worse things to buy than inks! Enjoy!
@@vinyljunkie64 Damn! OK!
@@writerlywitterings 👍😀
Just finished the last templar and I really like Sir Baldwin. Will definitely buy the next book.
I actually started reading your book after I finished the book Tombland by C.J. Sansom.
Have you ever tried a Yard-o-Led?
Cheers, Robin
Hi, Robin,
Many thanks for the comments on the book. The Merchant's Partner was second in the series, and I think I'd learned a lot about writing when I attacked that one. You'll be glad to know that Sir Baldwin appears in 32 novels now, and 33 is mostly written too!
No, I've never had the pleasure of a Yard-O-Led. It's one of those iconic pens I'd love to try one day. I love the look of the craftsmanship on them!
Best
Mike
Wonderful review. Thank you. One question … what was the first notebook you used, with the silver disc rings?
Ah - that, I'm afraid, is one I made myself! It's just a leather cover with a set of Atoms rings that take A6 William Hannah or Atoma paper. Um, if that appeals, I'd recommend hunting down a William Hannah A6 notebook - I've subsequently got one, and they are practical, beautifully made and take superb 115 gsm paper. You can find them here: williamhannah.com and choose your own colours for cover and interior.
It’s funny how you gravitate towards some pens: I’ve got a Platinum 3776 EF with J Herbin Eclat de Safir - not quite sure why, but it’s always the one I spend most time writing with; think twice about sending back the Wordsworth: it’s a rare and precious thing to be drawn to a particular pen:)
It is strange, isn't it? And how your choices can change over time. Sadly those pens were posted back on Friday, but CS are sending some more for me to play with, and I'm looking forward to that!
Nice review. Definitely worth a look. What are those leather wallets/folders in the upper left of the video?
Ah! You have eagle eyes, Sir - those are more Conway Stewart goodies I need to talk about before too long! CS gave them to me in ... what, 2004? One for each of my children. I'll talk about them soon enough, honest!
They should let you keep one for the advertisement
They have been astonishingly good just lending me the pens! I wouldn't trust someone else with them!
Really thorough review, could you review the Conway Stewart Winston. Would love to see your review of Winston.
Hi, Mohammed, and thanks! I'll be reviewing the Winston, but Conway Stewart are out of stock just now. It'll be a little while before there's one available - but don't worry! It will happen!
writerlywitterings good stuff, I’m looking forward to that review!! It’s a pen I am really interested in.
@@mohammedhaidar2359 No problem. I've already spoken to Conway Stewart, and I'll be able to do that as soon as they have some stock!
writerlywitterings quick question, which pen would you have the Winston or the Churchill ?
@@mohammedhaidar2359 I have a Detection Collection model of the Winstone and a Churchill, and that would be a tough choice. However, I vastly prefer the filling system of the Churchill. The Winston had (and I believe still has) a concealed filling system so you cannot see how well-filled it is, whereas the Churchill uses a cartridge converter. That means you can open it to view the reservoir, which is useful; it also means you can take out the converter in an emergency and use a cartridge. Although I prefer the look and feel of the Winston, I think those would swing it for me to get a Churchill instead. Happy writing!
Sir
What is nib size in this review for both Wordsworth vs Churchil ...?
Hi, Hüseyin, and thanks for the enquiry. From looking back at my notes, the Wordsworth was a fine nib, and the Churchill was medium. Both were really lovely and although I'm not a fan of fine nibs, that pen really converted me! Hope that helps.
Hey! Do you still use the Pilot Capless? Thinkijg of getting it.
Yes, and I would recommend them. I really like the speed of getting it out and ready, just like an old-fashioned biro. I like the ink capacity (mine is a Fine nib, so doesn't empty the tank too quickly). The odd shape (with the clip where you'd expect your forefinger to rest) really isn't an issue at all, the finger sits alongside. BUT, I have found that certain inks are not very happy with it. So some less easily-running inks may give you really, REALLY hard starts - to the extent that I started making the nib damp before I could use it. However, that is only for a few inks - most Diamines work fine with it. On the whole, a really useful, convenient pen for note-taking or scribbles when out and about. No hesitation in recommending them unless you need a vast reservoir for really long writing sessions of 10 pages A4 and more.
That is an amazing pen! I have two of them and love them. I have a medium and a fine;)
@@sistergoldenhair0727 Thanks, Tracie!
So, do you plan to purchase the Wordsworth?
If it were at all possible, I wouldn't have sent it back! Sadly, though, with my income about halved this year, there's no chance I can afford one. Corona and publishing put paid to that for the year!
@@writerlywitterings I just looked to see what the price was. Since I have been wanting the Visconti Homo Sapien and the price is similar, I can sympathize.
Actually both the pens are excellent , what will be the costs ?
They're lovely - the Wordsworth is £315, the Churchill £410 - in the UK there's VAT to pay as well (a sales tax), but they are offering a 5% discount to those who really like them!
i have the conway stewart winston which is just as big as the churchill but much heavier, it has the same material as the wordsworth, classic claret and it's very nice to look at, it comes with an italic medium and it writes extremely well, another brown you might like is diamine ochre, it shades a lot, i'm using it with my white electric laban scepter which has an architect nib which is also fun to use
did i miss it? how did you get them to send you those pens? thank you for the video
My own "Detection Collection" pen is a Winston with a flat top, in effect. I love the weight and balance of that pen - it's 53 grams, while my Churchill is only 30. My own is in Dartmoor acrylic, which I think is just gorgeous, but I have to admit, I am completely sold on the Wordsworth in classic claret. That is a pen that I really covet. Excellent size and heft, and marvellous nib!
As to how I got dealing with Conway Stewart - I used to have a lot of dealings with them when they were still in Plymouth, and got in touch to ask them about some of their pens earlier this year. They were kind enough to offer to let me have some of their pens to review. And I'm very grateful!
@@writerlywitterings thank you for the response, just out of curiosity have you ever tried typhoo tea? i recently bought a typhoo tea fountain pen from the 1920's
so it was worth the words?
Definitely! Cheers, Lourens!
02:52 Did you find your USB?
Nope - I spent £10 on a new floppy disk drive instead. Hopefully it'll be able to read my old disks!
@@writerlywitterings Floppy disks - doing it old school a kb at a time :-). More seriously, good luck with the recovery process; before I understood Scrivener I moved just the document file from my old to my new computer and lost an entire nascent novel. I hope that you're more successful.
@@Robutube1 certainly is old school, but the only way to recover these damn files, I think. I did have them before, and imported one into Scrivener, but the others all went walkabout when my iMac suffered a disk failure and wiped everything. Hey ho. At least this way I can reload and send the lot to Dropbox!