Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen
Product Name Conway Stewart Model 55
Manufacturer and Year Conway Stewart, made in England -- 1940s.
Length 5"
Filling System Lever fill fountain pen
Color Blue marble pen. It has three cap bands and a black domed end piece above the clip and a flat bottom. It has gold plated trim.
Nib 14k "Duro" Flexible Broad Nib. The Duro nibs were the best that Conway-Stewart offered. The nib has easy give for strong line variation. See the writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition. There are no major scratches, bite marks, or dents. The cap end piece has faded a bit to a dark olive green color, but there are no cracks or scratches on it. Some brassing on the lever and cap tassie. The cap bands look great. There's a bit of wear on the clip. The imprint is clear. Overall the pen has aged well.