The Conway Stewart 286, also known as 'The Conway Stewart', was made from 1930 to 1945. This pen has a peaked top, identifying it as a later pen.
The pen has been fully restored and tested. The classic black finish has an excellent surface and the Barrel imprints: 'The Conway Stewart No. 286' and 'Made in England' are crisp and clear. The cap tightens securely with one and a half turns.
The 14Ct. gold conway Stewart nib is straight and well aligned. It writes with a smooth and consistent medium line and has a pleasing 'soft' feel.
The box is new and unbranded but will serve well for protection, transport, and display.
At 16.2 cm. when capped for use the 286 is a large and substantial pen with a solid, high quality feel. This pen, in classic black, is the archetypal English lever filler from the 'golden age' of fountain pens, it would make an excellent vintage daily writer.