Conway Stewart, the world’s most luxurious pen maker, began producing hand-crafted pens over a century ago. Each pen is made in England from the finest materials available, including hallmarked sterling silver and solid 18-karat gold. In 1905, Mr. Frank Jarvis and Mr. Tommy Garner formed Conway Stewart & Co. Limited. The founders took a great risk in leaving their secured jobs to start this new enterprise with a single aim—to produce elegant, beautiful, yet functional writing instruments—a principle that Conway Stewart holds true to this day. After successfully making quality fountain pens for more than sixty years, Conway Stewart, along with many other pen manufacturers, felt the pressure of the new ballpoint pens, and eventually ceased production in the early 1970s. Following a significant investment in research and development in the early 1990s, a new age began with a focus on making pens for those who appreciate traditional English craftsmanship, objects of timeless beauty and utility, and the pleasure of using a fine pen. Thus a new era of Conway Stewart was born. In response to popular demand, Conway Stewart re-created several models from their historic designs: the Dandy, ‘58’, Duro, and Dinkie. A few years later in 1996, the Churchill model was released and has since become recognized as Conway Stewart’s flagship model celebrating the life of Sir Winston Churchill. To commemorate the company’s Centenary Anniversary in 2005, several new pen designs were created including the award winning model 100, available in various handmade resins and precious metals.
The company now boasts an impressive range of regular and limited edition models from talented English craftsmen using the finest materials. In 2008 Conway Stewart has built upon its 100 year heritage of producing interesting and innovative designs and has launched the Evolution Limited Edition fountain pen, which is the first pen in the world to feature a truly innovative technology that allows the user to adjust the balance of the pen to suit individual handwriting styles. The Conway Stewart brand, synonymous with British heritage, has been privileged to have its products chosen as official gifts of the British Government. Owners of Conway Stewart pens include the British royal family, prime ministers, and Heads of State from around the world. Conway Stewart creates exclusive pens for many prestigious corporate and government accounts, including 10 Downing Street, the Royal Air Force, the Red Arrows, Rolls-Royce motor cars, major British financial institutions, Steinway & Sons, as well as numerous other high profile corporate accounts. Handcrafted by master pen makers, the rich heritage of Conway Stewart rests in the writer’s hand every time one of these beautiful writing instruments is used. They strive to continue their traditional production of beautiful pens with unique British elegance, giving pleasure to those who appreciate the art of fine writing or who wish to give a gift that will provide a lifetime of pleasure. Conway Stewart pens have always been the preferred choice of the most discerning and famous people from around the world, and this tradition continues to this day.
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