I bought this CS as a 70th birthday present for myself! I already have a Series 58, dated back to my birth year. The Seamus Heaney pen shows that standards haven’t slipped in all those years. This new pen is every bit as silky smooth straight from the box. And a joy to write with. A lovely balance when posted, and perfect with the medium nib. The only shame being, I’m unlikely to be around long enough to see it reach its 70th year.
I ordered the pen just before Christmas, and at the last minute made changes to the inscription, which were acknowledged on Boxing Day! Great communication throughout. And the pen arrived well ahead of anticipated delivery. All in all, a very satisfactory purchase.