Looks. like a fantastic pen. And, I'm gonna say that this is THE BEST PEN REVIEW I have ever seen. I am highly impressed by the quality of videography, editing, script writing, sound quality, etc. Thanks for all you do. Since having a variety of inks is such a vital part of the hobby, discussing how to easy it is to disassemble and clean a pen is something that truly appreciate. The Swipe survived the Ink Slayer test. I need this pen!
Thank you so much! It's 2 in the morning and I'm trying to get the subtitles out hahaha! It is a bit of work getting these babies out the door--I appreciate your kind comment. This pen is Slayer approved!
I’m new to your channel and love how you film things. You are so artistic. I can’t stop watching your TH-cams!! Thank you so much for your thorough review also. I love how you tested it with your pen killer! 😉
Staci...you took the words out of my mouth...I can't believe I never ran into this channel before...now all I want to do is to check HER CHANNEL...and not waste my time on many other channels...that really never give you all the details you need...with such a calming voice/beautiful aesthetics and detailed instructions and visuals to match...
I got mine today (Smoke M) & I truly love it! The ease of cleaning & disassembly alone is awesome!!! I hope TWSBI will make an all clear in this model!!!! Hopefully they will expand colors & styles for cartridge pens going forward!!!! 💜 I've got Diamine Earl Grey in mine & I'm very happy!!! Thank you for the great review I watched it while waiting for my mailman bring my pen on this rainy afternoon!!!! 💜✒
Chris, I'm not sure why my reply didn't take on this comment. TH-cam keeps doing weird things. (lately all my videos have automatic Indonesian subtitles!) Anyways, hope you are enjoying your pen!
I hadn't given this pen much consideration, but I like that I could swap nibs with my TWSBI Mini, and I really like that it's able to be fully disassembled for cleaning. That ink torture test you did was quite convincing!
Great review on this pen that, 17:54 mins ago, I was not going to buy and never considered it until I checked your video :D Thank you and enjoy your weekend!!
Another excellent video! I'm happy to see that you are returning to the more energetic and upbeat aesthetic that marked your earliest videos. It really allows your enthusiasm to shine through. While I love your more relaxing and slow talking videos, its good to mix it up! Your the only person covering the Japanese pen and ink scene, visiting stores, and going to conventions so thank you very much for all that you do!
Thank you Inky for the fabulous closeup shots. And the as always, superb artistic production value you bring to everything you share with us all. Agreed, this is the sleeper of 2021. I ended up picking up 3 in M, B and Stub after using the first one for a day. TWSBI will sell lots of them, especially when thy introduce more colors.
I totally agree! I wish I got more than one as it's turning out to be such a useful pen. I may wait to see if they come out with some cool colors. Thank you so much for your very kind words--keeps me going!
Thank you so much for this very complete review! I am very happy I ordered one, it should arrive this week I think. Can't wait to play with it! I am very impressed by your pen slayer ink, WOW!!
Great review and I learned something about being sure the feed seats firmly back in the tube. Great closeups! I couldn’t decide which color to get so I ordered both. I should get them this week. I’m confident now to use Edelstein Golden Beryl in this pen and being able to clean it thoroughly. 👍
My first reply must have gotten lost in the ozone layer or something. Thanks so much--I'm glad you got some usefulness out of the vid. I would definitely not worry about the Golden Beryl! I hope you enjoy our pens!
Really helpful and useful review. This looks like such a practical pen, with the easy disassembly and large ink supply. I may have to get one just so I can experiment more with glitter ink.
Bought mine on the strength of the short review. Even so I thoroughly enjoyed staying around for the extended version. Great review, enjoyed all the information. By the way, your penslayer ink seems like some brutal stuff. Looked like it had a spoonful of plaster added, lol.
hahaha! I know! When I first opened it, I was amazed! How could this be ink?! But they have several inks in that line called "Respect" that use the base colors of famous artworks. When I dripped this ink into water, you could actually see some of the particles shooting down faster than the ink--pretty wild. Very unusual color when it dries though! Thank you so much for listening to the extended version!
Another terrific review! Thanks so much for the wonderful pictures and explanations. I have two of these coming and I'm really looking forward to using them, taking them apart, cleaning them, and using them with different inks.
Really great video! I was completely against this pen before I saw your video and now I can see it would be great for using my most problematic inks! Thank you! Great video quality as well! Really nice close ups!!
Thank you from Japan! hahaha! I enjoy the 1.1 more than a B as I feel it gives a little more flair to my writing. If you don't like thicker lines and bigger writing, then an M would be better.
Such a thorough review! Thanks! I had thought it might be more like the Go and wasn’t going to add it to my collection, but I think I will after seeing this review.
Seems like one can't go wrong with this one. I hope they will come up with some more fun colors and a clear one. Thank you so much for the great review! Cheers Klaus 👍❤️🙏
I wasn’t sure if I was going to get the Swipe, as I have a few TWSBI’s already. But you e convinced me I need to get it- now just to decide which model😊 Thanks for another helpful review.
The only TWSBI that looks like a pen and not like a vaping pipe. The clip is useless and can cause stress cracks or worse around the top of the cap. Mine, purchased outside of the USA in August 2023, was not issued with two converters. It has the spring pump/piston installed and a separately packaged large cartridge and a spring. The plastic body scratches easily, especially when posting! Broad nib, writes smoothly, no hard starts or ink starvation as yet. Thanks for your review.
Looks like you got mixed results with yours. I don’t use clips-they are basically a roll stop for me. And I don’t post. And your reference to a vaping pipe is hilarious. Thank you for your review-it adds to our collective knowledge.
Great all around review, with lots of details and love the comparisons especially with the Sailor Compass, a favorite every day pen. But limiting with no nib variation. The Swipe looks like a great pen and worth picking up. Thanks, Love the channel!
Thanks so much Vicky! One of the reasons I got the 1.1 was for playing around with weird inks. It was a bonus that it cleans so easily. I hear you about the nib variation on the Compass.
Lovely review, you really did do a very thorough stress test on it😂😂 more interesting is that the pen was first made for the US market, especially considering it is a Tawanese company, so I would have thought that they would look at their closer markets first.
Thanks so much Peter! I don't know if they marketed it to China/Taiwan earlier but it is a bit difficult to get new TWSBIs here before the States get them. They just released a "Japan" exclusive but it was a bit of a dissapointment.
Hi Alexa! Great review, as usual. As you noted, the cartridge they include is considerably longer than 'standard'. Which is a good thing as, more ink capacity, right? Mine (also the Prussian Blue with 1.1 stub) hasn't arrived yet to verify, but I was under the impression the extra spring was to help hold normal-length cartridges in place, making the Swipe even more versatile. Is this the case?
Thank you so much! The cartridge is not that long. It's definitely longer than a standard international short cartridge but I don't know about a long one. It is definitely wider/girthier than most cartridges and that helps with the ink capacity. I think it has about the same capacity as a standard international long cartridge. But using the spring for other cartridges sounds like a brilliant idea. It didn't say so in the small instructions with the pen but I would definitely try that!
Hey Alesa, I just heard about this pen from a Goulet email, and became very interested. It looks like it has a similar spring loaded filler like the GO, but has a clip and looks more like a regular pen. Then I found your video, which is a very thorough review of the pen. I'm planning to get one too! Mahalo!
I'm going to be a little critical with this one, although I'm a huge TWSBI fan. Firstly I don't find the design of the cap appealing at all, especially the clip. Then the finial of the barrel looks really cheaply made (we are used to a much higher level of manufactury quality by TWSBI, even with Go). On the good side we find the exceptional nibs from ECO & Go. The price is really good too. I really loved the fact that TWSBI offered some alternative filling systems, but then I have a million unused cartridges that I can use with Swipe 😂 I didn't understand if TWSBI will be selling those extra thick cartridges separately, beyond the one the include in the packaging. Thank you for the nice review Alesa ❤
Thank you so much! They sell the cartridges in a pack (I don't use cartridges so I didn't buy them) but the cool part is that you can use other standard international cartridges, even though they are not the chonky TWSBI ones and use the spring. The bottom of the barrel is a bit disapointing but I like the price and ease of cleaning!
Thank you for a relaxing (Mmm, jazz guitar background) video! I can see myself getting a Swipe if I fail to control my buying urges. Ha! The only thing I didn't like was the slightly unfinished rough plastic at the end of the barrel. It looked like it had just been 'snapped' out of some mould in the factory. Not a big problem and not a deal breaker. Overall I love the package. The pen looks clean and modern, largely due to the shape of the clip. The colour is very attractive and the choice of filling systems is remarkable at the price. Yes, I agree with you, the Swipe is definitely a contender for 'Pen of the Year' 2021.
Thanks David! I totally agree that plastic on the end was a bit surprising as it looks so bad, but I got over it as the price for what I got was so good! It's a useful and fun pen.
Hay Inky yet another Great review! This would be a fantastic starter pen, for people who want to get into fountain pens. Hmm it is also tempting - because it would be a good ink experimental pen.... ah the temptation! :-)
As always I love, and appreciate your time in, these videos! Question for you: would you mind leaving ink in it for a spell? I've noticed that my Eco pens will do FAR better than my Go's when there has been ink left for a while. I'm curious if itwill be more Eco or Go in this category. All the best from the Midwest!
Thank you so much Joey! Are you saying that your Eco pens don't dry out as fast as the Go? I will definitely be checking that as whenever I ink up a pen, I tend to leave it for a long time. I don't have a Go but my Eco definitely does real well in that area. I'll check it out!
@@InkyRocks Exactly that. I have around 7 Eco's and they all do wonderfully having ink left in them. Unfortunately, both of my Go's don't even come close. I'm really curious to see where this new line fits in. Thanks for responding!
Make sure you grip it without bending the fins (ie thumb on top of nib and bent forefinger flat in the fees) using a jar opener or rubber grip. Very slightly twist back and forth as you pull. If it still won’t come out, contact TWSBI. They are pretty good about following thru on customer service. Thank you!
Thanks for the comprehensive review. I had been wondering about this pen since I saw it advertised in Goulet's newsletter. It's not like I need another pen, but it is tempting. I wonder if they will produce any other colors.
Though I'm not a cartridge guy, I do like the cartridge converter pens, because they allow me to change inks sooner, so this pen is definitely on my radar. I have to think that TWSBI may be trying to up the ink cartridge game. Because of the difference in size of the cartridges, they'd be basically TWSBI only. Like others have done. Platinum, Pilot, Sailor, Parker, Sheaffer, Lamy, to name a few. Though, because they still can use a standard international ink cartridge, TWSBI pens are more versatile than others who have proprietary cartridges. Good decision on their part, IMO. Thanks for sharing this! You may have gotten me to buy my first TWSBI! 😁
Your logic is spot on! I had not thought of that and someone else was pointing out that was the real reason for the little spring. That is ingenious! I do love having to use less ink as I am always changing them and prefer CC pens. Thanks!
@@InkyRocks It's because I really don't like to always write with the same ink is why I have mainly cartridge converter pens and vintage pens. Both types hold about the same amount of ink. 😉
Love your review. I already have one, but since silly me got an extra fine though most of my inks are shimmery, I enjoyed watching you test it with those different inks.
Great review. I ordered one in each color after hearing your thoughts. My Twsbi pens always get the abusive inks because I know I can clean them. It will be nice to have a converter instead of having a full barrel of ink. Thanks for helping me decide.
I'm so glad you found this useful. I agree, many times I want to change ink before the barrel is finished and feel wasteful. This carries enough ink to last a bit, but not so much you get tired of the ink! Thanks Robbin!
I really like my ecos so I might pick one of these up when they get here to Norway. I think it seems like a fun way to try a stub nib which I haven't done before. Also feel it is one I can sacrifice to have shimmer inks in. Neat little pen and a great review.
I got mine a couple of days ago... very nice to write with. FYI: the spring converter only comes with the US version AFAIK. The Piston Converter is provided in Europe.
Oh really? I thought it was the spring converter and not the piston. That would be a bummer for other people as the spring one is the fun one! Glad you are enjoying your pen!
@@InkyRocks Cult Pens here in the UK supply the pen with the spring converter, a spring and a cartridge. The more conventional converter is also available separately for a small extra charge should you prefer that option. Personally, I think the spring converter is the one to have.
I have owned many high end fountain pens and good lord, this think writes like a dream!!! got mine in Broad and Stub nib...oh boy....the value for the $$ great pen. Twsbi always nails it out of the ball park!!!
Here’s a hint from someone who started with the cheapest, dime store Shaefer pens about 58 years ago at age 12: The easiest way to break the seal of a cartridge is to put the pen upside down against your desk and push from the top. Also, it should be noted that cartridges are reusable. Just clean them with the syringe, wait a bit for them to dry, then use the syringe to put in any ink you want. Finally, you can use the syringe to put a few drops of ink on the nib to get a jump start. Or simply let it sit in a holder nib down for about half a minute. The cartridges will wear out after a while. The hole starts getting too big to use. That’s when I clean it to dump it in my recycling. Okay, I admit I often store the free cartridges that come with pens to use or just clean for recycling some day because I prefer converters and the freebies are usually black ink which I don’t like. That, or I give them away to a friend who does like them, especially for travel.
Hey, it'd be cool AF if you made a video on the best pigment inks! I love pigment and permanent inks a lot. I wish every ink was like that, I smudge my writing a lot, not when writing, but mostly 1 month later when I go trough them and when I'm trying to find the correct page, I smudge my moist hands on the writing.
if only the twsbi go/swipe were prettier! tempted to spray paint these or something :D or get the twsbi go and 3dprint it a pretty barrel. also this can be eyedroppered very easily btw :) if only it had a nicer purple. Is the twsbi eco just as easy to clean/take apart? how did you fix the wetness btw? I know fixing wet nibs is a pain and very dangerous, and specially on a stub it might be hard. the only way I know of is two misalign the tines by a lot, then push them in towards each other.
Yes, you basically tighten the gap in the slit. It is a little more trouble than making a pen wetter but not really a problem. Just take your time. The Swipe is now out in a "coral" color!
@@InkyRocks maybe it looks scarier online that it is irl. having to bend the tines so out of alignment to push be able to push them together sounds terrifying. scared of hurting the tipping by scratching it to the top of the other tine doing it! and ooh thanks i'll check it out :D
Great! Thanks! You’re simply the best. The moulding port navel could be filled with a bit of epoxy resin mixed with pigment powder of choice. If I had the ”smoke” I’d go with red.
They are already available in China on Taobao, but only in Avocado green and Coral orange, with only that springy converter, EF or F for 147 yuan. 174 yuan for the set with two types of converters.
Wow! That's a fabulous price! I probably couldn't find anyone to sell to me in Asia as I was Googling in English. With TaoBao I have to use a proxy service and so don't keep tabs on it very well. That orange one sounds cool!
TWSBI fan here. Have ordered both colors…one Prussian Blue (M) & one Smoke Demonstrator (1.1 Stub). Amazing value with all the included gear. Also splurged on a 6-pack each of black and blue mega cartridges. Wanted to get a bottle of Diamine Jack Frost but my cost was climbing a bit too fast. Maybe next time. Note: the spring might be well used when you stick a standard int’l. cartridge in there. Last note: I wonder id the LONG Int’l. cartridges fit OK? Anyone?
I really don't know as I don't typically use cartridges. But I would imagine that spring being useful for short international carts. I'm a big TWSBI fan too. I ordered an avocado colored Swipe from China for a giveaway. Pretty wild color!
@@InkyRocks Found my answer. Jet Pens lists Int’l. Long cartridges are appropriate for the Swipe. Jet Pens lists all products they have that work with the item in question. So all you gotta do is go over to JP, pull up the item & check their list. It’s actually a great resource.
haha! I think this will be around for awhile so people have plenty of time to consider it. What I'm wondering is--will they come out in other colors!?!
This review has me reconsidering my decision not to get a Swipe, for the simple reason that I don't need another TWSBI. Also,I dislike the look of the clip. But the ease of cleaning is a definite plus. I have seen two reviewers send the spring-loaded converter flying across the room; apparently you have to use slow, steady pressure or you could have a mess.
Oh really? I didn't have that problem at all. The closest to that I had was the barrel kind of pops off quickly when you are using that spring to keep the cartridge in. Someone was saying that spring is useful to use with short cartridges, thus making the Swipe more versatile. I really wanted to mess with TWSBI's first CC pen and am really pleased with it!
@@InkyRocks I heard that about the extra spring as well and that makes a lot of sense. As for the converter taking off like a rocket, both Yoseka Stationery and Drew at Goulet Pens demonstrated that, fortunately with no ink involved!
Thanks for the review Alesa - I need another TWSBI like I need a hole in the head, but the consequences of shelling out the cash will probably be less problematic... 😁
Uh oh. Another potential pen should anything else happen to my other pens. ^^* I'm very curious to find out how this pen will take compared to the other well established pens in this price range. To close off, those spring and piston cartridge converters are tickling me pink. Doubled walled, large capacity, and able to be disassembled? Uh oh indeed.
Inky, Inky, Inky!!! You just need to wipe the top of the ink bottle so you don’t get the ink of choice on your hand ✋ 😉. I also echo the other commenters, your videos (pen reviews) are so good. I find myself awaiting you next video. I suppose I need to get a life… , but wow, thanks Inky for all the hard work in producing these “Par Excelon” videos. 🤗👍😎
Thank you so much!💞 I probably should wipe down the bottle top but I know in my heart of hearts, I'm too lazy or would end up getting the ink in other weird places...
Oh, I thought I would be completely immune to watching another of your enabling videos, but you do pen p*rn so well, The little bead rolling up and down the cartrige…. And I am, but only just. The body of the pen look quite plasticky and I am so bad at keeping my pens in a scratch free environment.
Hopefully they invested more money in better quality plastic for this line. Twsbi usually keeps their pens CRACK-a-lacking...lolol. Nothing like a forced return customer...lol.
Corrected subtitles and translations are up!
Looks. like a fantastic pen. And, I'm gonna say that this is THE BEST PEN REVIEW I have ever seen. I am highly impressed by the quality of videography, editing, script writing, sound quality, etc. Thanks for all you do. Since having a variety of inks is such a vital part of the hobby, discussing how to easy it is to disassemble and clean a pen is something that truly appreciate. The Swipe survived the Ink Slayer test. I need this pen!
Thank you so much! It's 2 in the morning and I'm trying to get the subtitles out hahaha! It is a bit of work getting these babies out the door--I appreciate your kind comment. This pen is Slayer approved!
I’m new to your channel and love how you film things. You are so artistic. I can’t stop watching your TH-cams!! Thank you so much for your thorough review also. I love how you tested it with your pen killer! 😉
Thank you so much! I'm currently trying to get another video out in the next day or so!
Staci...you took the words out of my mouth...I can't believe I never ran into this channel before...now all I want to do is to check HER CHANNEL...and not waste my time on many other channels...that really never give you all the details you need...with such a calming voice/beautiful aesthetics and detailed instructions and visuals to match...
I got mine today (Smoke M) & I truly love it! The ease of cleaning & disassembly alone is awesome!!! I hope TWSBI will make an all clear in this model!!!! Hopefully they will expand colors & styles for cartridge pens going forward!!!! 💜 I've got Diamine Earl Grey in mine & I'm very happy!!! Thank you for the great review I watched it while waiting for my mailman bring my pen on this rainy afternoon!!!! 💜✒
Chris, I'm not sure why my reply didn't take on this comment. TH-cam keeps doing weird things. (lately all my videos have automatic Indonesian subtitles!) Anyways, hope you are enjoying your pen!
I really loved seeing all the different inks you have used. It's great to know that it cleaned so easily!
Thanks Vicky! That is the important thing for me--I hate wasting time cleaning stuff!
I hadn't given this pen much consideration, but I like that I could swap nibs with my TWSBI Mini, and I really like that it's able to be fully disassembled for cleaning. That ink torture test you did was quite convincing!
"Ink torture test"--oh dear! It is definitely a pen I'm keeping in my rotation for experimenting with inks!
Great review on this pen that, 17:54 mins ago, I was not going to buy and never considered it until I checked your video :D Thank you and enjoy your weekend!!
hahaha! Sorry to be such an enabler! You enjoy your week too! (and new pen!)
Another excellent video! I'm happy to see that you are returning to the more energetic and upbeat aesthetic that marked your earliest videos. It really allows your enthusiasm to shine through. While I love your more relaxing and slow talking videos, its good to mix it up! Your the only person covering the Japanese pen and ink scene, visiting stores, and going to conventions so thank you very much for all that you do!
Thank you so much! I'm trying to find a happy medium but maybe mixing it up is a better way!💕
Thank you Inky for the fabulous closeup shots.
And the as always, superb artistic production value you bring to everything you share with us all.
Agreed, this is the sleeper of 2021. I ended up picking up 3 in M, B and Stub after using the first one for a day.
TWSBI will sell lots of them, especially when thy introduce more colors.
I totally agree! I wish I got more than one as it's turning out to be such a useful pen. I may wait to see if they come out with some cool colors. Thank you so much for your very kind words--keeps me going!
Thank you so much for this very complete review! I am very happy I ordered one, it should arrive this week I think. Can't wait to play with it! I am very impressed by your pen slayer ink, WOW!!
I'm so glad you found it useful! I know you will love your pen--I had so much fun messing around with mine!
Great review and I learned something about being sure the feed seats firmly back in the tube. Great closeups! I couldn’t decide which color to get so I ordered both. I should get them this week. I’m confident now to use Edelstein Golden Beryl in this pen and being able to clean it thoroughly. 👍
My first reply must have gotten lost in the ozone layer or something. Thanks so much--I'm glad you got some usefulness out of the vid. I would definitely not worry about the Golden Beryl! I hope you enjoy our pens!
amazingl chilled pen review! Didn't know I needed this in my life.
It is a fun and affordable pen--I consider the best of 2021!
Really helpful and useful review. This looks like such a practical pen, with the easy disassembly and large ink supply. I may have to get one just so I can experiment more with glitter ink.
Thank you! That's exactly what I'm using mine for--to experiment with inks without worry. It's also a great starter fountain pen!
Bought mine on the strength of the short review. Even so I thoroughly enjoyed staying around for the extended version. Great review, enjoyed all the information.
By the way, your penslayer ink seems like some brutal stuff. Looked like it had a spoonful of plaster added, lol.
hahaha! I know! When I first opened it, I was amazed! How could this be ink?! But they have several inks in that line called "Respect" that use the base colors of famous artworks. When I dripped this ink into water, you could actually see some of the particles shooting down faster than the ink--pretty wild. Very unusual color when it dries though! Thank you so much for listening to the extended version!
Your reviews rock.. pun intended.
I enjoy how fun fountain pen filling systems an be. This is definitely a cool pen.
hahaha! Pun appreciated!💕
Another terrific review! Thanks so much for the wonderful pictures and explanations. I have two of these coming and I'm really looking forward to using them, taking them apart, cleaning them, and using them with different inks.
THank you! That's awesome that you got two--I kind of wish I did haha!
Really great video! I was completely against this pen before I saw your video and now I can see it would be great for using my most problematic inks! Thank you! Great video quality as well! Really nice close ups!!
Thank you so much! Glad you got something out of this vid. It's one of those pens that I use a lot as I don't worry it about it!
Great review! Thanks from Italy.
What do you think of the 1.1 nib for everyday writing? Maybe a B or a M would be better...
Thank you from Japan! hahaha! I enjoy the 1.1 more than a B as I feel it gives a little more flair to my writing. If you don't like thicker lines and bigger writing, then an M would be better.
@@InkyRocks Thanks once more. So let's go with one 1.1 and one M 😉
It’s nice to see that in a pinch you could use a standard international cartridge. Great review.
Absolutely! It makes it more useful. Not sure why my earlier reply didn't show up.
Such a thorough review! Thanks! I had thought it might be more like the Go and wasn’t going to add it to my collection, but I think I will after seeing this review.
Though I enjoy many TWSBI pens, this is my favorite as I mess around with all kinds of ink, which makes me reach for this pen constantly. Thank you! 💞
Seems like one can't go wrong with this one. I hope they will come up with some more fun colors and a clear one.
Thank you so much for the great review!
Cheers Klaus
👍❤️🙏
Hey Klaus! Thanks so much--and I agree, I would like to see more colors!💖
I wasn’t sure if I was going to get the Swipe, as I have a few TWSBI’s already. But you e convinced me I need to get it- now just to decide which model😊 Thanks for another helpful review.
Thank you so much Michael. I'm not sure why my earlier reply didn't show up.
The only TWSBI that looks like a pen and not like a vaping pipe. The clip is useless and can cause stress cracks or worse around the top of the cap. Mine, purchased outside of the USA in August 2023, was not issued with two converters. It has the spring pump/piston installed and a separately packaged large cartridge and a spring. The plastic body scratches easily, especially when posting! Broad nib, writes smoothly, no hard starts or ink starvation as yet. Thanks for your review.
Looks like you got mixed results with yours. I don’t use clips-they are basically a roll stop for me. And I don’t post. And your reference to a vaping pipe is hilarious. Thank you for your review-it adds to our collective knowledge.
Great review! Loved the rocky notes...Had to run the video several times to read them.
hahaha! Of course you did! Those were pretty rough and incomplete--I study all kinds of sources. Thanks as always Wendy!
Great all around review, with lots of details and love the comparisons especially with the Sailor Compass, a favorite every day pen. But limiting with no nib variation. The Swipe looks like a great pen and worth picking up.
Thanks, Love the channel!
Thanks so much Vicky! One of the reasons I got the 1.1 was for playing around with weird inks. It was a bonus that it cleans so easily. I hear you about the nib variation on the Compass.
Great review! I think I'm sold on getting this pen -- I do wish they offered it in more colors, but the blue looks amazing!
@@InkyRocks -- I need to look for those! It's only offered in Prussian Blue and Smoke Gray here in the Philippines
Lovely review, you really did do a very thorough stress test on it😂😂 more interesting is that the pen was first made for the US market, especially considering it is a Tawanese company, so I would have thought that they would look at their closer markets first.
Thanks so much Peter! I don't know if they marketed it to China/Taiwan earlier but it is a bit difficult to get new TWSBIs here before the States get them. They just released a "Japan" exclusive but it was a bit of a dissapointment.
Hi Alexa!
Great review, as usual. As you noted, the cartridge they include is considerably longer than 'standard'. Which is a good thing as, more ink capacity, right?
Mine (also the Prussian Blue with 1.1 stub) hasn't arrived yet to verify, but I was under the impression the extra spring was to help hold normal-length cartridges in place, making the Swipe even more versatile. Is this the case?
Thank you so much! The cartridge is not that long. It's definitely longer than a standard international short cartridge but I don't know about a long one. It is definitely wider/girthier than most cartridges and that helps with the ink capacity. I think it has about the same capacity as a standard international long cartridge. But using the spring for other cartridges sounds like a brilliant idea. It didn't say so in the small instructions with the pen but I would definitely try that!
Hey Alesa, I just heard about this pen from a Goulet email, and became very interested. It looks like it has a similar spring loaded filler like the GO, but has a clip and looks more like a regular pen. Then I found your video, which is a very thorough review of the pen. I'm planning to get one too! Mahalo!
Hey Walter! It really is a fun pen. I especially like it because it is a CC and that is useful when you change out inks often! Take care!
@@InkyRocks You convinced me! I ordered one already. :-)
I had thought I’d given up purchasing pens for a bit. Oh well. 😛
Great review.
hahaha! Sorry about being an enabler. I constantly cull my collection and probably need to do it again soon!
Great review as always!
Thank you so much Geraldine!💕
I'm going to be a little critical with this one, although I'm a huge TWSBI fan. Firstly I don't find the design of the cap appealing at all, especially the clip. Then the finial of the barrel looks really cheaply made (we are used to a much higher level of manufactury quality by TWSBI, even with Go).
On the good side we find the exceptional nibs from ECO & Go.
The price is really good too.
I really loved the fact that TWSBI offered some alternative filling systems, but then I have a million unused cartridges that I can use with Swipe 😂
I didn't understand if TWSBI will be selling those extra thick cartridges separately, beyond the one the include in the packaging.
Thank you for the nice review Alesa ❤
Thank you so much! They sell the cartridges in a pack (I don't use cartridges so I didn't buy them) but the cool part is that you can use other standard international cartridges, even though they are not the chonky TWSBI ones and use the spring. The bottom of the barrel is a bit disapointing but I like the price and ease of cleaning!
Thank you for a relaxing (Mmm, jazz guitar background) video! I can see myself getting a Swipe if I fail to control my buying urges. Ha! The only thing I didn't like was the slightly unfinished rough plastic at the end of the barrel. It looked like it had just been 'snapped' out of some mould in the factory. Not a big problem and not a deal breaker. Overall I love the package. The pen looks clean and modern, largely due to the shape of the clip. The colour is very attractive and the choice of filling systems is remarkable at the price. Yes, I agree with you, the Swipe is definitely a contender for 'Pen of the Year' 2021.
Thanks David! I totally agree that plastic on the end was a bit surprising as it looks so bad, but I got over it as the price for what I got was so good! It's a useful and fun pen.
Thank you that was an excellent review!! Also what a great name for an ink
"flower storm"🌀🌸💮🌸💮🌀
The best storm ever🥳
hahaha! it really is! Thank you for stopping by!🌸💞
Definitely one to get and your review showed it off beautifully.
Thank you so much Joanna! It is turning out to be such a useful pen with all my ink weirdness!
Appreciate your review - succinct - easy to follow - thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Hay Inky yet another Great review! This would be a fantastic starter pen, for people who want to get into fountain pens. Hmm it is also tempting - because it would be a good ink experimental pen.... ah the temptation! :-)
@@InkyRocks Love them "crazy ink experimentations!" :-)
Very cool! An amazing review, too!
Thanks so much Dave!
As always I love, and appreciate your time in, these videos! Question for you: would you mind leaving ink in it for a spell? I've noticed that my Eco pens will do FAR better than my Go's when there has been ink left for a while. I'm curious if itwill be more Eco or Go in this category. All the best from the Midwest!
Thank you so much Joey! Are you saying that your Eco pens don't dry out as fast as the Go? I will definitely be checking that as whenever I ink up a pen, I tend to leave it for a long time. I don't have a Go but my Eco definitely does real well in that area. I'll check it out!
@@InkyRocks Exactly that. I have around 7 Eco's and they all do wonderfully having ink left in them. Unfortunately, both of my Go's don't even come close. I'm really curious to see where this new line fits in. Thanks for responding!
@@InkyRocks I can confirm: ECOs never dry out, even after months not used ! The same goes for the 580s.
My nib and feed don't come off the section, making me almost doubt that it is removable. How can i loosen it up a bit? Great review!
Make sure you grip it without bending the fins (ie thumb on top of nib and bent forefinger flat in the fees) using a jar opener or rubber grip. Very slightly twist back and forth as you pull. If it still won’t come out, contact TWSBI. They are pretty good about following thru on customer service. Thank you!
Great review. Is the clip removable? It looks like it might be. I'm not convinced by its design, and for me, I don't mind faceted pens without clips.
@@InkyRocks Thanks. Let's wait until someone else breaks theirs to find out :)
This one looks great! I'm getting my first Twsbi today, a Diamond mini, but I'm looking at getting another soon 😁
Hope you like them. I think TWSBI is a great value.
Thanks for the comprehensive review. I had been wondering about this pen since I saw it advertised in Goulet's newsletter. It's not like I need another pen, but it is tempting. I wonder if they will produce any other colors.
Thanks as always Jackie! Yes, I would like to see more color options--it would be cool if they did some wild colors!
Though I'm not a cartridge guy, I do like the cartridge converter pens, because they allow me to change inks sooner, so this pen is definitely on my radar.
I have to think that TWSBI may be trying to up the ink cartridge game. Because of the difference in size of the cartridges, they'd be basically TWSBI only. Like others have done. Platinum, Pilot, Sailor, Parker, Sheaffer, Lamy, to name a few. Though, because they still can use a standard international ink cartridge, TWSBI pens are more versatile than others who have proprietary cartridges. Good decision on their part, IMO.
Thanks for sharing this! You may have gotten me to buy my first TWSBI! 😁
Your logic is spot on! I had not thought of that and someone else was pointing out that was the real reason for the little spring. That is ingenious! I do love having to use less ink as I am always changing them and prefer CC pens. Thanks!
@@InkyRocks It's because I really don't like to always write with the same ink is why I have mainly cartridge converter pens and vintage pens. Both types hold about the same amount of ink. 😉
Love your review. I already have one, but since silly me got an extra fine though most of my inks are shimmery, I enjoyed watching you test it with those different inks.
Thank you! I'm not sure why my earlier reply didn't show up. I love EF nibs with really saturated inks--you may try that!
Another amazing review!!I want to get one and fill it with Tono & Lims glass pen only and shimmer inks!
Thank you! 💞 That sounds like a great idea hahaha! Sorry, I don't know why my earlier reply didn't show up.
@@InkyRocks ：) I already got the Swipe and I filled it with Tono&Lims shimmer ink! It writes smoothly even after weeks!
Complete review.
Bonus : anxiety destroying soothing voice so that you can sleep well and be. happy person.😊😊
Awesome! Learn about a pen and get relaxed--thanks for thinking so!
In Europe you only get one converter - the one with a spring in it.
Yes, thats a bit of a bummer but then you get the most interesting one! And I think you can buy it separately I believe.
Great review. I ordered one in each color after hearing your thoughts. My Twsbi pens always get the abusive inks because I know I can clean them. It will be nice to have a converter instead of having a full barrel of ink. Thanks for helping me decide.
I'm so glad you found this useful. I agree, many times I want to change ink before the barrel is finished and feel wasteful. This carries enough ink to last a bit, but not so much you get tired of the ink! Thanks Robbin!
I really like my ecos so I might pick one of these up when they get here to Norway. I think it seems like a fun way to try a stub nib which I haven't done before.
Also feel it is one I can sacrifice to have shimmer inks in. Neat little pen and a great review.
Thanks so much! It really is the kind of pen you feel like you don't have to baby--you can use it for just about anything!
I got mine a couple of days ago... very nice to write with. FYI: the spring converter only comes with the US version AFAIK. The Piston Converter is provided in Europe.
Oh really? I thought it was the spring converter and not the piston. That would be a bummer for other people as the spring one is the fun one! Glad you are enjoying your pen!
@@InkyRocks Cult Pens here in the UK supply the pen with the spring converter, a spring and a cartridge. The more conventional converter is also available separately for a small extra charge should you prefer that option. Personally, I think the spring converter is the one to have.
Great review. Thanks for putting your pen at risk of the pen slayer to show its reliability. Maybe I will pick up a few of these.
Thank you! I'm not sure why my earlier reply isn't showing up. I got two more of the pens for a giveaway!
I have owned many high end fountain pens and good lord, this think writes like a dream!!! got mine in Broad and Stub nib...oh boy....the value for the $$ great pen. Twsbi always nails it out of the ball park!!!
They really do. The beauty of them is that you really get your money's worth. Glad you are enjoying yours!
I have a broad also, and it writes beautifully.
Here’s a hint from someone who started with the cheapest, dime store Shaefer pens about 58 years ago at age 12:
The easiest way to break the seal of a cartridge is to put the pen upside down against your desk and push from the top.
Also, it should be noted that cartridges are reusable. Just clean them with the syringe, wait a bit for them to dry, then use the syringe to put in any ink you want. Finally, you can use the syringe to put a few drops of ink on the nib to get a jump start. Or simply let it sit in a holder nib down for about half a minute.
The cartridges will wear out after a while. The hole starts getting too big to use. That’s when I clean it to dump it in my recycling.
Okay, I admit I often store the free cartridges that come with pens to use or just clean for recycling some day because I prefer converters and the freebies are usually black ink which I don’t like. That, or I give them away to a friend who does like them, especially for travel.
Great tip! Thanks Joan!
Hey, it'd be cool AF if you made a video on the best pigment inks!
I love pigment and permanent inks a lot. I wish every ink was like that, I smudge my writing a lot, not when writing, but mostly 1 month later when I go trough them and when I'm trying to find the correct page, I smudge my moist hands on the writing.
That is so annoying isn't it?! My problem when I was living in Hawaii is the condensation from cold drinks making my writing smear. I'll work on it!
@@InkyRocks ooh I can't wait for the videos! And yeah. I have that issue a ton >.< sooo annoying, most of my writings are smudged
if only the twsbi go/swipe were prettier! tempted to spray paint these or something :D or get the twsbi go and 3dprint it a pretty barrel. also this can be eyedroppered very easily btw :)
if only it had a nicer purple. Is the twsbi eco just as easy to clean/take apart?
how did you fix the wetness btw? I know fixing wet nibs is a pain and very dangerous, and specially on a stub it might be hard. the only way I know of is two misalign the tines by a lot, then push them in towards each other.
Yes, you basically tighten the gap in the slit. It is a little more trouble than making a pen wetter but not really a problem. Just take your time. The Swipe is now out in a "coral" color!
@@InkyRocks maybe it looks scarier online that it is irl. having to bend the tines so out of alignment to push be able to push them together sounds terrifying. scared of hurting the tipping by scratching it to the top of the other tine doing it!
and ooh thanks i'll check it out :D
Great review. I'm sold.
hahaha! Thank you!
I know you love sparkles and sakura, but TWSBI always brings out the engineer in you.
hahaha! Sparkles and taking things apart--what a fun combo!
You sold me. I really want a rose gold one!
Wow! It would be awesome in rose gold!
Great review!
Thank you!
This is speedy, I like your very nice review, thanks.
Thank you so much! The Goulets got it right out to me. I’m really enjoying the pen!
I believe you like crystals and gemstones! So do I! I am awaiting my TWSBI Swipe.
I do! You have good taste! Hope you enjoy your new pen!
Any tips on where to pick up those tiny ink bottles?
I get them from TAG. Their IG is @TAG_stationery_store Their website is: store.tagstationery.jp/ and they ship worldwide.
Great! Thanks! You’re simply the best. The moulding port navel could be filled with a bit of epoxy resin mixed with pigment powder of choice. If I had the ”smoke” I’d go with red.
Thank you so much! That's a great idea. It would be nice to match the TWSBI logo color too!
They are already available in China on Taobao, but only in Avocado green and Coral orange, with only that springy converter, EF or F for 147 yuan. 174 yuan for the set with two types of converters.
Wow! That's a fabulous price! I probably couldn't find anyone to sell to me in Asia as I was Googling in English. With TaoBao I have to use a proxy service and so don't keep tabs on it very well. That orange one sounds cool!
Loving that labradorite slab!
Thank you! I love labradorite!
To be able to disassemble the converter is wonderful. Who hasn’t been infuriated by ink stuck behind the plunger head and contaminating the new ink?
Seriously! That is the main reason I prefer Platinum converters, but this one is just awesome!
TWSBI fan here. Have ordered both colors…one Prussian Blue (M) & one Smoke Demonstrator (1.1 Stub). Amazing value with all the included gear. Also splurged on a 6-pack each of black and blue mega cartridges. Wanted to get a bottle of Diamine Jack Frost but my cost was climbing a bit too fast. Maybe next time. Note: the spring might be well used when you stick a standard int’l. cartridge in there. Last note: I wonder id the LONG Int’l. cartridges fit OK? Anyone?
I really don't know as I don't typically use cartridges. But I would imagine that spring being useful for short international carts. I'm a big TWSBI fan too. I ordered an avocado colored Swipe from China for a giveaway. Pretty wild color!
@@InkyRocks Found my answer. Jet Pens lists Int’l. Long cartridges are appropriate for the Swipe. Jet Pens lists all products they have that work with the item in question. So all you gotta do is go over to JP, pull up the item & check their list. It’s actually a great resource.
@@davidmathews2124 Awesome! Thanks for checking back!
Great review of this pen. You surely need a commission from TWSBI because this video will sell lots of pens. FOMO is alive and well. 🤣
haha! I think this will be around for awhile so people have plenty of time to consider it. What I'm wondering is--will they come out in other colors!?!
OK, now I need a bottle of that pen slayer ink! For science.
Yes, for science...
I think you called it "broccoli soup!"
Can you do a video on Kiwi ink's Erasable fountainpen ink? I like Pilot Frixion pens and I am very curious about it.
I'd like to, but single ink videos do really badly on my channel. I may try a "short" video. It does sound pretty cool!
Love it! I just ordered it 🧡
Awesome! I think you will enjoy it!
Hmmm. I wasn't going to consider it but you had me at "interesting filling system" so I might get one.
hahaha! That's a snag that gets a lot of people!
This review has me reconsidering my decision not to get a Swipe, for the simple reason that I don't need another TWSBI. Also,I dislike the look of the clip. But the ease of cleaning is a definite plus. I have seen two reviewers send the spring-loaded converter flying across the room; apparently you have to use slow, steady pressure or you could have a mess.
Oh really? I didn't have that problem at all. The closest to that I had was the barrel kind of pops off quickly when you are using that spring to keep the cartridge in. Someone was saying that spring is useful to use with short cartridges, thus making the Swipe more versatile. I really wanted to mess with TWSBI's first CC pen and am really pleased with it!
@@InkyRocks I heard that about the extra spring as well and that makes a lot of sense. As for the converter taking off like a rocket, both Yoseka Stationery and Drew at Goulet Pens demonstrated that, fortunately with no ink involved!
I really like this pen as well!
It really is a fun pen!
I would love one of these pens but I am waiting for it to arrive for sale in NZ.
I think it will eventually! I believe it will be part of their normal lineup.
@@InkyRocks I hope so. As it is the only pen in their range that I really like.
Thanks for the review Alesa - I need another TWSBI like I need a hole in the head, but the consequences of shelling out the cash will probably be less problematic... 😁
hahaha! You and me both, but it's so fun!
Uh oh. Another potential pen should anything else happen to my other pens. ^^*
I'm very curious to find out how this pen will take compared to the other well established pens in this price range.
To close off, those spring and piston cartridge converters are tickling me pink. Doubled walled, large capacity, and able to be disassembled? Uh oh indeed.
I know! I need those "back up" pens haha! I'm really impressed and think this new design will win over a lot of people.
Thanks. O didnt know about this brand!
So glad you found this. It's a really good value to be able to use it in so many ways.💖
Cool pen!
It really is a fun pen!
I always wish reviewers would compose a poem on the writing sample for some reason
Ok, on my list of things to do!
I liked this pen a lot except the spring loaded converter. In my view, it was not necessary. 😊
hahaha! It probably isn't but it's fun!
Love my TWSBIs😉
Me too!
Hmmm Its too good. I feel attracted to the pen now
It's a useful and fun pen at a great price point!
Inky, Inky, Inky!!! You just need to wipe the top of the ink bottle so you don’t get the ink of choice on your hand ✋ 😉. I also echo the other commenters, your videos (pen reviews) are so good. I find myself awaiting you next video. I suppose I need to get a life… , but wow, thanks Inky for all the hard work in producing these “Par Excelon” videos. 🤗👍😎
Thank you so much!💞 I probably should wipe down the bottle top but I know in my heart of hearts, I'm too lazy or would end up getting the ink in other weird places...
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Oh, I thought I would be completely immune to watching another of your enabling videos, but you do pen p*rn so well, The little bead rolling up and down the cartrige…. And I am, but only just. The body of the pen look quite plasticky and I am so bad at keeping my pens in a scratch free environment.
Hahaha! That’s my specialty!? Love it! I like this pen because I don’t worry over it so much. Sometimes those kinds of pens are the best!
Hopefully they invested more money in better quality plastic for this line.
Twsbi usually keeps their pens CRACK-a-lacking...lolol.
Nothing like a forced return customer...lol.
I think they've cured that problem a while ago.