The Conway Stewart 55 appeared just as wartime restrictions of pen manufacture was relaxed in 1946. It is a traditional 'straight sided' pen, one of the last. Along with many other manufacturers Conway Stewart moved towards more streamlined models shortly after the war ended.
Finished in Classic Black with a triple cap band, the pen is fully restored and is in excellent condition throughout. The surface has a deep lustre, with a very clear imprint and the gold filling has held up vey well.
The lever filling system works well and the 14Ct. Gold Duro nib writes with a firm, fine line. The Duro nib was an expensive upgrade made from thicker gold that was reserved for the pens towards the top of the range.
The capped length of the pen is 13.3 cm. but it grows to an impressive 16.5cm. when the cap is posted for use. It is a large and very tactile, well balanced pen with a solid, high quality feel. It is a pen with a great deal of presence.
The box is brand new, it is high quality and will serve well for protection, transport, and display.
At around seventy seven years old with a degree of rarity and in such good condition this Conway Stewart 55 meets all the criteria for a collectable vintage fountain pen. It is a fine example of a high quality English 1940s fountain pen.