Literary Personality in Pens – who next?

People in Pens

Literary heroes are a popular source of inspiration for special edition pens. From Omas we have an Alexander Pushkin pen – made from simple and yet striking enamel engraved with subtle silver, representative of the great Russian poet’s noble background, and of the style that sparkles in the details that are laced like deep veins throughout his work. The personal nature of his writing is also acknowledged: on the top of the cap, the poet himself is depicted using diamond engraving techniques.

(Alexander Pushkin inspired pen from Omas)

As well as their classically designed Wordsworth selection, Conway Stewart chose Rudyard Kipling as inspiration for a very special edition pen (below) – look closely and you can read two poems printed in minute detail on the cap and the barrel.

The solid black design is representative of the solemn ‘stiff upper lip’ and reserved approach to life endorsed in If, and in Victorian society. The new Gatsby pen from Conway Stewart, in stark contrast, is gleaming with the art deco and decadence of the 1920s.

Gatsby pen

And of course while we're on the subject of great novelists and literary inspired pens, no blog post would be complete without mentioning the Charles Dickens series of pens, designed by Onoto: Pickwick, Copperfield, Nickleby and Chuzzlewit. Each of these pens has the personality of the writer, and the time they lived in.

Copperfield

And so, with this selection already on the writing desk, what new editions can we look forward to in the future? Will we be treated to Roald Dahl editions? I think these would have to have an element of novelty, and of playfulness. Perhaps there could be a Chocolate Factory design available in both edible and non-edible versions. Or a Twits ‘upside down’ pen with a decorative nib on the cap, and a concealed nib for writing and bemusing our friends.  If previous trends of honouring the most popular writers of the time continue, we can undoubtedly look forward to a Rowling pen. I imagine that pen to be transparent, with silvery hues like a pensive, a patronus, and the milky fogs of Hogwarts. There’s already invisible ink. The Poe collection? Spindly, and crafted in black resin, with the details etched as indents... and Murakami pen would be beautiful, patterned with maki-e art - maybe pictures of tiny little birds. I just asked Pete what he’d like to see, and he said a Steinbeck pen dotted with tiny pearls.

Which of your writing heroes do you think should be transfigured into fountain pen form, and how would you go about representing them?

Two of the best...

If you need to get an extra special Christmas gift why not consider something from the Conway Stewart pens range?

If you are looking for that extra special gift this Christmas time you may well be tearing your hair about what to buy. Buying gifts for anyone is hard enough, but finding that thoughtful gift that no one else has thought about can be really difficult. Some advice? Perhaps a fabulous luxurious pen would be the answer? If that sounds a possible idea then why have a look at the Conway Stewart pen range?  Conway Stewart pens, fort those who do not know, are manufacturers of some the most beautiful writing instruments you can buy. And the nice thing is, nobody else will have thought about giving one as a present.

So what makes Conway Stewart pens so different from other leading pen brands? These pens speak for themselves. Just one look and you will immediately know you are looking at outstanding craftsmanship and intricate design. There will of course be the price tag that goes with such a prestigious pen. A Conway Stewart pen will cost you from a few hundred pounds into excess of a couple of thousand pounds. If you are still reading this then money is not too much of a problem and a Conway Stewart pen could be that present you are looking for this Christmas.

So let us waste no time and introduce you two of the most exquisite Conway Stewart pens that are available. Top of the list to show in my opinion are writing instruments from the Wellington collection. Very beautiful classically designed writing instruments that are available in some fabulous shades of colour. The black swirl is a personal favourite. If you really like this Conway Stewart pen you may be tempted to get the fountain pen, roller ball and retractable pencil.

With the Conway Stewart pen collection you really are spoilt for choice, just take a look at the Churchill. Yes, as you have already guessed this is named after Winston Churchill himself. It is a known fact that Winston himself was a keen user of Conway Stewart pens over the years. These are quite large pens and are available in the most magnificent colours. Whoever you have in mind for this pen there will be a fabulous colour effect that they will love.

What are your favourite Conway Stewarts?

Should you get someone a Conway Stewart for Christmas?

If you want to buy a present that speaks volumes then you should really consider a Conway Stewart pen. Conway Stewart pens are one of the most prestigious pens on the market.  

On extra special occasions such as weddings many people find it really exceptionally difficult to find that extra special present to give that stands out from other peoples present. An important gift will be something that will provide the recipient with timeless joy and let them know how much they are thought of. Something that you may not have considered giving as that extra special gift is a pen. For those who are unfamiliar with this Conway Stewart pens be assured that they are probably one of the most beautiful pens that you can buy.

One reason why you should consider a Conway Stewart pen as a special gift is that they have such a marvellous heritage. The Conway Stewart pen company started up in London, England in 1905. The company’s main objective was to produce writing instruments that were beautiful, elegant and functional. It is a quite surprising fact to hear that the Conway Stewart company was not named after its founders. Conway Stewart pens were in fact named after a famous vaudeville comedy duo that performed in that era. Perhaps the name helped the company to grow rapidly into becoming of the country’s leading manufacturers of fountain pens.

For over a century the Conway Stewart pen company had produced many fine writing instruments, many of which are still produced to this day.  Quite a number of pens within the Conway Stewart collection have been named after very famous Britains. For example, when you view the Conway Stewart pens collection you will find names such as Nightingale, Churchill, Darwin, Nelson and Wellington. Many of these collections contain not just the prestigious fountain pen, but roller ball pens too. 

So what makes Conway Stewart pens stand out from the other luxury names that are on the market/ Well firstly because they are individually crafted. And then there are the materials which are used to make each pen. In fact you will find that their pens are crafted from a whole host of luxury materials such as gold, silver, casein and enamels. One thing you can be sure of is that each Conway Stewart pen is not only performs outstandingly, it is also wonderful to hold and a joy to look at.

Has this short description of Conway Stewart pen tempted you into considering as a worthwhile gift for that someone special? Who would not want to receive one with the famous names that are already owners of these luxurious writing instruments?  Proud Conway Stewart pen owners across the world include politicians such as Jacques Chirac, George Bush and Bill Clinton. The Queen and Prince Philip have their own too! Knowing all that will you give that Conway Stewart pen to someone special or perhaps keep it for yourself? View for yourself the beauty of Conway Stewart pens here