I had no need for another pen and my daily rotation was humming along good but my curiosity won out so i ordered an eco to see how well twsbi could do for less than three ten dollar bills. Eco range endorses twsbis commitment to the fountain pen users around the world. Its a beautiful little piece of everyday elegance, without the pricey pretentions found in an aurora or mont blanc. Has the twsbi eco cracking situation been resolved.
What i got was a pen that writes better than pens several times more expensive. I dont throw my pens about and handle them with care. Twsbi eco section crack twsbi the fountain pen network. Also let me take this opportunity to thank kapil for taking all the pain of collecting the pens and sending it across to me from pune. Ready to write pen cap has an inner cap to insure a perfect seal when stored away. It features a sleek, transparent barrel and a hexagonal screwon cap that can be. Do you think this would be covered by a warranty, as the pen has been carried around. Extra long replaceable eraser under the pushbutton. With the eco, however, twsbi adopted a new round barrel as opposed to the faceted barrel of the diamond series, which may indicate that the early manufacturing issues had more to do with the faceted design of the diamond pens than the materials used to make them. Aug 31, 2015 twsbi spent a long time developing the eco, apparently to ensure if didnt suffer from the fragility that has plagued earlier models.
One of the great things about twsbi fountain pens is that they are made to be completely userserviceable. Twsbi released the eco fountain pen now almost a year ago, and it has settled right into the twsbi family, along with the flagship pen, the 580, and its metallic version, the 580 al. It makes me a little uneasy but if this pen is going to crack, i would say cracks are going to start there. Twsbi eco fountain pen pink available at write gear. Like other twsbi pens, ive never had the nibs of either of my ecos dry out on me, even after months of neglect. My only advice is to make sure not to overtighten the cap as i believe it might crack if you do that.
I used to onw a twsbi, and as much as i liked the design, and partly its writing, which was smooth but the steel nib was too hard for my taste. How to disassemble and reassemble twsbi fountain pens. Sep 23, 2015 with the eco, however, twsbi adopted a new round barrel as opposed to the faceted barrel of the diamond series, which may indicate that the early manufacturing issues had more to do with the faceted design of the diamond pens than the materials used to make them. Page 1 of 2 twsbi eco section crack posted in twsbi. The brilliance behind the twsbi eco fountain pen is revealed in its name. Twsbi ecosystem twsbi roc 100 and twsbi diamond 50 ink bottle. I had vac 700 whose plastic cracked twice and so i bought this eco. At this price, youll struggle to find another pistonfiller fountain pen that is quite so economical. Instead, i want to talk about why i think the twsbi mini will become my favorite street sketching tool.
The 580 was covered with stress points while the eco was totally clear. Underneath is where you will find your twsbi wrench and silicone grease. The twsbi eco, eco short for economical, is a value for money piston filler fountain pen. Twsbi eco lime green fountain pen posted on november 14, 2016 may 27, 2017 15 comments i was a little hesitant to get another twsbi simply because i already own a mini and a couple of 580 models so i saw no real reason to purchase to budgetpriced eco model, until they released the lime green model and then my urge was entirely. The twsbi eco short provides the same highcapacity piston filler as the twsbi diamond 580 at an even it features a sleek, transparent barrel and a hexagonal screwon cap that can be posted securely on the back of the pen. Twsbi fountain pens are loved for their and providing advanced filling mechanisms normally reserved for much more expensive fountain pens. I wouldnt recommend the twsbi eco to be a starter fountain pen. I have many more pens that dont meet this criterion and its by far the most important to me.
I dont throw my pens about and handle them with care, and. Made for the beginner who just wants to try out fountain pens, all the way to. I hear people talk about how they start their pens. If youre interested in getting a fountain pen, there are cheaper ones than these, but. Buy twsbi fountain pens online skribr australia page 2. Heavy metal hexagonalbarreled drafting pencil with cylindrical knurled grip. The packaging for the classic consists of a frosted plastic case with a parts diagram on the back, a molded in clasp on the front that seems more than capable of keeping the case closed, and instructional leaflets on the inside showing you how to operate and disassemble the pen.
Whether fountain pens, stationery or calligraphy accessories, all pens and notebooks are well described to make the purchase decision easier. It just like i throw the pen on the floor at least a dozen times. The eco is my first pen from them and while its a decent writer for the price it was supposed to have solved all of the quality issues that marred earlier pens, namely cracking of the section. The twsbi eco short for economical provides the same highquality, highcapacity piston filler as the twsbi diamond 580 at an even lower price. Included in every eco fountain pen is a quick reminder to wipe the ink. I used to onw a twsbi, and as much as i liked the design, and partly its writing, which was smooth but the steel nib was too hard for my taste, i gave it away, because i got a crack the base of the nib and then found a crack at the top, close to t. With that said, we are still improving and will always continuously do so with each product we make. Eco range endorses twsbi s commitment to the fountain pen users around the world.
With its large piston filling ink capacity, its perfect for everyday use. Simply unscrew the end cap, dip into ink, screw back the end cap, and your done. Answering your twsbi eco questions goulet pens blog. Twsbi eco transparent orange fountain pen medium nib. Twsbi eco fountain pen black the most economical of the twsbi pen line this lightweight balanced pen is perfect if youre getting into the world of fountain pens. If you dont, the name may prove a little baffling, but the internet is full of exciting tales about how it means the hall of the seventh wonder of the world written upsidedown by bees, or some such. If you notice that the piston is feeling sticky and hard to move, however, that means that its time to apply more silicone grease. Twsbi precision mechanical pencil black with fixed lead sleeve. Comes in ef extrafine, f fine, m medium, b broad, stub 1. The ecos nib was easily the best of the five or six twsbi nibs ive used during my time with the brand. Twsbi may be a new name in pens, but the company has a history of over 40 years of manufacturing, including making highend pens for other brands. Twsbi eco fountain pen transparent green write gear. The 540 cracked, the mini was just ok, the eco was ugly, and my 580al just doesnt quite do it for me.
The last letters bi was added with its literal meaning of writing instruments. Now many of you have heard of cracking issues with these pens. Both the barrel and clip bear the twsbi trademark while the. A little bit of history if youre into fountain pens even a little bit youll probably already know about twsbi. Twsbi released the eco fountain pen now almost a year ago, and it has settled right into the twsbi family, along with the flagship pen, the 580, and its metallic version, the 580 al theyre both functionally basically the exact same, although you pay an increase in price for the upgraded details and finishes, as well as the option of swabbing out nibs. Whats the difference between the twsbi vac700 and vac700r. If you are looking to dip your toes into the world of piston filling fountain pens, the twsbi eco is a great place to start. I do own some pilots and mont blanc, and though the eco does not provide the buttery feel as those, it is still a joy to write with. Time will tell if theyve been successful but in the meantime, what is this pen like. You are under no obligation to do so but if you would like to do something nice, do buy what you need via my links. The entire pen can be fully disassembled but doesnt have to be, in case you want to learn more about how fountain pens work or do a super thorough cleaning. However, i definitely, definitely think the problem is worsened by people talking apart pens.
Twsbi fountain pens are loved for their high quality and affordability, offering advanced filling mechanisms normally reserved for much more expensive fountain pens. The main question always seems to be does twsbi use cheap plastic. However, as we moved onto the late 540 model and now the 580 model and all other models. Between the twsbi eco and the 700r, which do you think is easier to disassemble. I may get a small amount of store credit if you purchase anything via the links. Their range is targeted at pen and pencil enthusiasts, and includes fountain pens with the sort of innovative filling mechanisms rarely seen these days, and the kind of allmetal drafting pencils. I have noticed a few small cracks on the barrel where the nib section fits in. This pen actually took almost 4 months to come into my hand. The twsbi brand is loved by pen enthusiasts and skribr is proud to be one of the first australian retailers stocking this exciting brand. The eco is my third twsbi pen, and i have yet to experience any cracking on any of the pens. Even though i have twsbi 580 al orange but i was more excited about the eco. Enter my newest pen acquisition, the twsbi mini wowwhat a pen. Oct 21, 2015 the ecos nib was easily the best of the five or six twsbi nibs ive used during my time with the brand.
The point of a twsbi eco is that it can be stripped down and. Now, i am slowly getting back into the fountain pen world and the twsbi eco is a nice, inexpensive pen that everyone should have. This is a great choice for a starter pen for anyone looking to get into fountain pens. The screw cap snaps securely to the back of pen when posted, but it does make the pen a bit too. Should you be in possession of a fair number of fountain pens already and be curious about twsbi as a brand, however, the 580 or even the mini may be more compelling attractions. The twsbi eco is very reasonably priced, but does not skimp on quality. The eco is designed presumably based on feedback demand to be the cheapest available quality piston filler. We actually use polycarbonate with a protective coating heat treated onto the pen. This one is made for the beginner who just wants to try out fountain pens, all the way to the experts.
But its widened into a crack which lets ink flow through it, and so all over my hands. Now, im sure those are great pens, and id certainly like to try them someday. Im conflicted between lamy alstar, twsbi eco and faber castell loom and have done objective research to the best of my ability, and am leaning towards the eco, but im missing the info on how often it cracks. The filling system is quick and easy to use, and holds plenty of ink. Sadly, even though the barrel is a single piece, my eco very quickly developed a crack in the section, near where the barrel meets the nibfeed.
Available in clear, black or white, and now in the ecot version blue and yellowgreen, the twsbi eco was given its name because it is so inexpensive. Twsbi pens buy twsbi pens at indias best online shopping store. After a month or two it developed a small crack along the mould line, but it didnt affect it functionally so i let it be. I think most of the eco cracking happens when pens spend a lot of time in pockets, bookbags, and. Twsbi spent a long time developing the eco, apparently to ensure if didnt suffer from the fragility that has plagued earlier models. Twsbi diamond 580 clear piston filling fountain pen. Eco is short for economical, and this pen is a prime example of value for money. Whiteclear or blackclear pen cap is able to post onto the back of the pen piston filler fountain pen. At the section by the nib and feed, a small crack in the section about the width of a fingernail has occurred. A specialist offering exclusive stationery and useful accessories for creative writing.
The follow up question is then why does the 530540 model crack in. The pens now do not have the previous issue anymore. Posted or unposted, it is nearly identical in lenghth to a lamy safari. A relatively new release, the twsbi eco fountain pen has become a staple for many a fountain pen user since it first became available in 2015. The follow up question is then why does the 530540 model crack in certain areas. Twsbi fountain pens offer unique design such as clear and tinted barrels and have a unique filling system. Included in every eco fountain pen is a quick reminder to wipe the ink off the nib and feeder right after you fill up the pen. The main feature that the twsbi 580 offers, which the eco does not, is an.
How to disassemble and reassemble twsbi fountain pens jetpens. Lots of people prefer not posting desk pens, lots prefer posting. Just a little bit is enough, and you dont necessarily need to do this every time you disassemble and reassemble your pen. When i have a pen that needs starting, i get a different pen. Twsbi are notorious for this cracking issue though. Available in clear, black or white, and now in the eco t version blue and yellowgreen, the twsbi eco was given its name because it is so inexpensive. Its called the eco because its so economical an amazingly good price for a high quality pistonfiller fountain pen. Is there a no longer manufactured pen, that you do not own but wish you did. Ready to write pen cap has an inner cap to insure a.
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