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The Conway Stewart 388, introduced in 1939, is now one of the less familiar Conway pens of the period. The triple cap bands signify a higher end pen.
This is a super example, it has an excellent finish and clear barrel imprint. The Gold filling on the clip and triple cap bands is in very good order. The cap is a smooth and secure screw fit, tightening with one and a quarter turns.
The pen has been fully restored and tested. The lever filling system works very well and the 14 Ct. Gold nib writes with a firm, fine line. It would be well suited to someone with a small 'hand' or for more detailed work.
At 16 cm. well over 6 inches in length, when posted for use, this is an extremely long and elegant pen. It is light in weight, well balanced, and has a definite high quality feel. The combination of classic black with gold filling and the clean lines give the pen a very distinguished 'presence'.