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Tailored Pen Co.
Churchill
A model in Tailored Pen Co.'s fountain pen lineup. Specs below reflect the typical configuration across Tailored Pen Co.'s core range.
A solid mid-range option once someone has decided fountain pens are a habit worth investing a bit more into.
Specs
About Tailored Pen Co.
Tailored Pen Company is a small US-based maker and seller of custom handmade fountain pens, with models such as the Churchill and Essex. Alongside ready-to-ship and commissioned pens, it casts and sells its own decorative pen blanks used by other pen makers, plus inks and pen sleeves. Orders ship domestically via USPS, and demand has at times forced the shop to pause new orders.
How to fill the Tailored Pen Co. Churchill
Fill it two ways: snap in a pre-filled international cartridge for convenience, or use a converter — a small plunger or twist mechanism that installs the same way a cartridge does — to draw ink from any bottle. The converter route opens up the entire world of bottled ink, which is where most of the hobby's color variety lives.
Choosing a nib size
Nib size determines line width, not writing pressure — fountain pens are meant to glide, never press. Extra-fine (EF) suits small, dense handwriting and thin paper; fine (F) is the most broadly recommended default; medium (M) shows more ink character and shading; broad (B) and stub grinds favor bold, expressive strokes and calligraphy-adjacent writing.
Keeping it clean
A quick flush with cool water every time you switch ink colors — and a full clean every 4–6 weeks of regular use — is enough to keep the nib and feed performing well. Inktend's cleaning reminder is tuned to a 21-day baseline and adjusts naturally to how often you actually refill.
Pairing inks with the Churchill
Because refills are quick with a cartridge or converter, this is a good pen for rotating through several colors rather than committing to one; sample vials work especially well here.
Frequently asked questions
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Specs reflect the typical configuration across Tailored Pen Co.'s core lineup rather than this exact model — check current listings before buying.