Historic link with Onoto
When Winston Churchill wrote to his wife Clementine from the trenches in Northern France in November 1915 in the early stages of The Great War, asking for ‘a new Onoto pen’, it was recognition that a Great British pen brand had found favour by the Greatest Briton that ever lived (1).
Records show Churchill used Onoto pens for much of his writing throughout WWI, and WWII. As a writer and communicator, a pen was possibly his most important tool; as he once said “I have always earned my living by my pen ….”(2)
How appropriate then that almost 100 years later, The Onoto Pen Company should be chosen to produce a range of pens to celebrate Churchill’s life and, in particular, his love of writing.
Licensed by Churchill Heritage
The Sir Winston Churchill Fountain Pen range is officially authorised by Churchill Heritage and the proceeds support good causes and educational initiatives associated with preserving the heritage and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill.
Sir Winston’s signature on each pen
A facsimile of Sir Winston’s short signature - ‘WSC’ - which he used to initial war correspondence and state documents, has been reproduced on the cap’s ‘cigar-style’ sterling silver cap band.
Sir Winston’s signet ring - the family seal
The top of the cap has a sterling silver plaque that is made from a wax casting taken from Sir Winston’s signet ring. It is the Spencer Churchill family seal of a Lion and a Gryphon, and the detail of this intricate engraving is truly amazing.
Sir Winston’s photographs
Each pen comes with a special booklet with a chronology of his life, and a selection of photographs from the family albums.
Onoto nibs – Probably the Best on the market
Put ‘pen to paper’ and you’ll be amazed at the smoothness of the exclusive Onoto #7 nib. You can select either the gold-plated SS version (as standard) or the 18ct gold version for that extra luxury feel. Both are available in broad, fine or medium widths to suit your handwriting style.
Custom nibs also available
And if you prefer to use a special nib – an italic, stub or oblique, for example – just let us know, we can grind to your exact specification by one of the UK's leading nib-masters. Just complete your requirements in the shopping cart.
Lifetime Guarantee
Like all modern Onoto pens, the Sir Winston Churchill Pinstripe comes with a lifetime guarantee. If there’s ever a problem with your pen, just return it to us and we’ll repair it for you free of charge.*
(* See guarantee card for full details. Does not apply to accidental damage.)
Certificate of Authenticity
The Sir Winston Churchill Pinstripe is produced in a limited edition of 1874 pens (the year of Sir Winton’s birth), and each one comes in an Onoto burwood presentation box and a signed Certificate of Authenticity, together with an Onoto History booklet, an Onoto blotter and cleaning cloth to keep your pen in tip-top condition. Also included is a leaflet on “How to care for your Fountain Pen”, and a booklet on the English Hall-marks to explain the history of these stamps of quality.
Read what our customers say about Onoto
Thousands of modern Onoto pens have been sold around the world, and many customers write to us expressing their delight with their new Onoto. Click here to read what our customers think of their new Onoto pen.
Blenheim Oak Pen and Ink Desk Tray
Also available to display your pen is a desk tray with space for your pen and a bottle of your favourite Onoto ink. Each tray is made from Blenheim oak – recovered from the grounds of the Churchill family’s Oxfordshire estate and accompanied by a Certificate of Origination. An excellent and authentic accompaniment to your Churchill pen.
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Made in England – with pride
The Sir Winston Churchill Pinstripe is completely hand-made in England and is based on the shape of one of the most famous fountain pens ever made – the Onoto Magna of 1937 which is still acclaimed by many as the Best fountain pen ever made.
Just like Winston Churchill, other famous historical figures used Onoto pens in the last century to communicate great words of wisdom. Click here for more information on the history of Onoto pens.
No Risk, 30 Day 100% Refund GUARANTEE
You can acquire The Onoto Sir Winston Churchill Pinstripe without risk, thanks to our 30 day 100% refund guarantee. It is a cornerstone of our business that if for any reason, you wish to return the pen, you may do so within 30 days of receipt for a full refund of the purchase price, without question.
Prefer a Rollerball?
The Sir Winston Churchill Pinstripe is available as a Rollerball or Fineliner with at no extra cost. Why not purchase a fountain pen and a rollerball as companion pens?
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