Another superb pen review.What a lovely pen. Just a note to you. I lent my kindle to my step father 8 weeks ago. He hadn't read any books in recent months the print is to small. I suggested he read my copy of the Last Templar. He loved the kindle and the book. This weekend he was 90. My mother bought him his own kindle and I bought him His own copy of the last templar and the next three in the series. He is very impressed with your writing and murder mystery he enjoys. Thanks again.
A lovely pen, Michael. Just a thought. Talking of potentially increasing the value perhaps the eventual owner of pen 65 will be able to state, as used by Michael Jecks. Now there's a unique selling point.
Terrific video and what a beautiful pen! Am I right in thinking it looks a lot like an Onoto? I recall Bespoke British Pens used to represent them... The other thing worth noting is the price. Although it is not cheap, for those who wish to own it, it is actually quite reasonably priced. Many high end manufacturers would charge somewhere between 30% and 120% more for such a pen. So, if you are looking for an heirloom quality pen to pass on to your kids, this would certainly be a good purchase. So, once again, kudos to Conway Stewart!
Hi, John, and yes, I think it is very much the same overall dimension as an Onoto. Bespoke own both brands, I think, although I believe they are focusing on Conway Stewart now that they have all the designs etc. I quite agree about the quality of the pens, and especially the idea of passing them on to the family. They are superb pens!
Personally I would have chosen Diamine Regency Blue for the ink. It is a great deep blue ink. I wonder if Charles III has received this pen? The weight of this pen is perfect without posting the cap. It is not overly heavy which as you mentioned is somewhat surprising. The nib is responsive which is very nice. Do you think there is a coating on the surface to ward off the oxidation process? Fabulous review, Michael. Oh, the pups are behaving just fine. One wants you to play with the ball. The other is wanting the attention. Cute.
Thanks, Paul. I quite like Regency, but I'm going through a grim and grey period just now! Maybe next I'll move back to a summery turquoise or Florida Blue! I would hope that the company has at least offered a pen to Charles. After all, as my wife said, he clearly didn't like the one he was given to sign the coronation documents on his big day! I don't think that there is any coating (I may be wrong), but from my experience with my Drake, which I"ve had for twenty years or so, the oxidation is never a problem. I just wipe it on my hand, and the pen's clean and shiny again.
@@writerlywitterings understandable your dark period. I too have faced such feelings. They are not overwhelming. You have plenty of support from your wife and others (like me).
Well, there was Spotty Dog and Ridge - not their real names, but I do avoid giving out their names over the internet, just in case someone chose to try to kidnap them! Sorry!
How do you prepare your tea, just straight tea, do you add honey, or sugar? I am a huge coffee drinker, and have started trying to get into tea (not sure if there are any additional health benefits over coffee). Any pointers?
No sweetener, no. I gave them up when I was 9 years old! Just straight tea with a little milk usually. If I'm camping, I'll use Lapsang Souchong and leave the milk out!
It is widely presumed that the pen Charles got.mad about was a silver Montblanc, that was given to him by his children. If the now-King no longer wants that pen, I will gladly take it off his hands!😂😊😊
Ah, I think you mean, because the Queen used to face right, so should Charles? The actual tradition (for the last 300 years or so) is that it changes each time the monarch changes. Every time the monarch changes, the coins, stamps, etc, all change too. The only time that wasn't so was when the King abdicated before the Second World War. Because he departed so quickly, there had been no coins minted or stamps printed, so it was decided to change over and ignore his brief reign.
@@writerlywitterings it’s my poor eyesight, I thought they had Charles facing right on the pen cap that’s why I enquired about it. I was aware about the skip in Edward VIII
I love Earl Grey too! It’s really smart. 😊
Just been sent some Earl Grey Tea from Dominant Industry - a glorious tobacco - over-stewed tea colour. Review early next year.
Another superb pen review.What a lovely pen. Just a note to you. I lent my kindle to my step father 8 weeks ago. He hadn't read any books in recent months the print is to small. I suggested he read my copy of the Last Templar. He loved the kindle and the book. This weekend he was 90. My mother bought him his own kindle and I bought him His own copy of the last templar and the next three in the series. He is very impressed with your writing and murder mystery he enjoys. Thanks again.
Thanks so much for that, Mark! I really appreciate comments like that and I'm so glad he enjoyed the stories!
If money were no object, this would definitely be in my collection.
Sorry to take so long to respond - ill health and deadlines!
Haha - You and me both!
Conway Stewart should allow you to keep it and do a giveaway for the Patreons!
Maybe one day!
A lovely pen, Michael. Just a thought. Talking of potentially increasing the value perhaps the eventual owner of pen 65 will be able to state, as used by Michael Jecks. Now there's a unique selling point.
I'll let Conway Stewart know!
A beautiful pen, the fine nib seemed to give a lovely definition to the writing. As always thank you.
Many thanks, Paul! It really is a lovely pen.
Terrific video and what a beautiful pen! Am I right in thinking it looks a lot like an Onoto? I recall Bespoke British Pens used to represent them...
The other thing worth noting is the price. Although it is not cheap, for those who wish to own it, it is actually quite reasonably priced. Many high end manufacturers would charge somewhere between 30% and 120% more for such a pen. So, if you are looking for an heirloom quality pen to pass on to your kids, this would certainly be a good purchase. So, once again, kudos to Conway Stewart!
Hi, John, and yes, I think it is very much the same overall dimension as an Onoto. Bespoke own both brands, I think, although I believe they are focusing on Conway Stewart now that they have all the designs etc. I quite agree about the quality of the pens, and especially the idea of passing them on to the family. They are superb pens!
nice looking pen!
I think so too! And writes like a dream!
Whoops! Don't know how i missed this. Ah well, catching up now.
Haha! It only went live today! Hope you enjoyed it.
I'm deeply anti-monarchist, and I wouldn't like Charlie's phizzog on a pen, BUT that is a beautifully designed and made pen. Exquisite.
Personally I would have chosen Diamine Regency Blue for the ink. It is a great deep blue ink.
I wonder if Charles III has received this pen?
The weight of this pen is perfect without posting the cap. It is not overly heavy which as you mentioned is somewhat surprising.
The nib is responsive which is very nice.
Do you think there is a coating on the surface to ward off the oxidation process?
Fabulous review, Michael.
Oh, the pups are behaving just fine. One wants you to play with the ball. The other is wanting the attention. Cute.
Thanks, Paul. I quite like Regency, but I'm going through a grim and grey period just now! Maybe next I'll move back to a summery turquoise or Florida Blue! I would hope that the company has at least offered a pen to Charles. After all, as my wife said, he clearly didn't like the one he was given to sign the coronation documents on his big day! I don't think that there is any coating (I may be wrong), but from my experience with my Drake, which I"ve had for twenty years or so, the oxidation is never a problem. I just wipe it on my hand, and the pen's clean and shiny again.
@@writerlywitterings understandable your dark period. I too have faced such feelings. They are not overwhelming. You have plenty of support from your wife and others (like me).
The black section was different on the Kings coronation, i think tt was silver too.
Was that the only difference or was another pen?
Ah, sorry - I'll have to look that up on the Conway Stewart website!
Love the final chapter name!
What are their names please?
Well, there was Spotty Dog and Ridge - not their real names, but I do avoid giving out their names over the internet, just in case someone chose to try to kidnap them! Sorry!
How do you prepare your tea, just straight tea, do you add honey, or sugar? I am a huge coffee drinker, and have started trying to get into tea (not sure if there are any additional health benefits over coffee). Any pointers?
No sweetener, no. I gave them up when I was 9 years old! Just straight tea with a little milk usually. If I'm camping, I'll use Lapsang Souchong and leave the milk out!
About right for £600 odd quid
It's a lovely pen. A lot of money - but I think worth it.
Is this the pen Charles Mountbatten got angry about because it supposedly leaked ink all over his fingers? Ah, no, your pen looks fancier. 😁
This pen hadn't been designed while Louis was alive, so I don't think so!
It is widely presumed that the pen Charles got.mad about was a silver Montblanc, that was given to him by his children. If the now-King no longer wants that pen, I will gladly take it off his hands!😂😊😊
You're too generous!
@@writerlywitterings I'm American, you can tell I don't pay attention to men who call themselves king. LOL
@@BookZealots Nah, it was thinking he'd call himself king. He doesn't. He's just "Charlie Boy". It's everyone else calls him king!
"Promo sm"
Don't know what that means?
Shouldn’t out of tradition his effigy faced the opposite direction
Ah, I think you mean, because the Queen used to face right, so should Charles? The actual tradition (for the last 300 years or so) is that it changes each time the monarch changes. Every time the monarch changes, the coins, stamps, etc, all change too. The only time that wasn't so was when the King abdicated before the Second World War. Because he departed so quickly, there had been no coins minted or stamps printed, so it was decided to change over and ignore his brief reign.
@@writerlywitterings it’s my poor eyesight, I thought they had Charles facing right on the pen cap that’s why I enquired about it. I was aware about the skip in Edward VIII