Yes, TWSBI is my go-to workhorse as well! Such a great writer and easy to use, especially for newbies (like myself).🤩 May need to add a Vac to the collection now...
I'm a huge TWSBI fan - but both my Vac and Min-Vacs just fell apart. Too much force on the brittle parts, the housings and caps crack. I've fixed both a couple of times. I last replaced the big Vac cap and it cracked the threads off within two weeks. (TWSBI is absolutely great at sending out parts for the cost of shipping - less than $5. You send an email with a photo of the broken part - a lot of times you can't photograph the problem - it's more of an honor system.) And the cute Vac function? You really only see that once - afterwards the residual ink hides the swoosh, while you're holding that fussy little ink bottle upside down..... If you want a great fountain pen that holds a lot of ink: Get the TWSBI Mini AL or the 580AL. The 'AL' refers to the extra metal rings just above the nib and feed. In my other TWSBIs that weren't AL, I've had hairline cracks that seep ink at the base of the barrel. I've got four Mini ALs, and at least two 580 ALs, 1.1 stub nibs, Fine, two stubs I've DIY ground into slant italics. (I have so many because I'll misplace one for a week or two and buy a replacement. I also use two different inks Noodlers Polar Blue - permanent and absolutely trouble free - most reliable permanent ink ever, and Noodler's Bay State Blue - permanent, beautiful blue - - a bit more fussy. I also use PhotoFlo. Great pens. I own other pens but these I use all the time. I'd buy more expensive pens but I just love using my TWSBIs. Sorry to be such a busy body and noodge.
A friend of mine had the same cracking problem with her vac mini and TWSBI sent her a new part. I've not had any problems with mine. I want to get a 580 Al sometime and I hope there's a new colour this year.
I'm so glad I stumbled across this video because I just acquired the Vac 700 Iris and could not figure out how to fill it! When I first started buying fountain pens, the demonstrators held no appeal for me, but I liked the price point of the TWSBI Ecos and the choices of nibs because that's an economical way to try out different nibs, and after buying more colorful inks, including shimmers, I recognized the appeal of demonstrators!
There are many demonstrators that do not interest me, but I really like TWSBI demonstrators, and I have no interest in TWSBI's that aren't demonstrators.
I really like broad nibs and thought that I would automatically like the stub nib on the Twsbi Diamond 580 but I really have not, prefer the broad by far, I’m the opposite, I’m trying the fine nibs because some of the noodlers inks I have write so wet my small writing ends up looking like a puddle : )
Yes, TWSBI is my go-to workhorse as well! Such a great writer and easy to use, especially for newbies (like myself).🤩 May need to add a Vac to the collection now...
One for every occasion!
I have been thinking of getting this one or the mini RG. I haven’t decided yet. It’s an adorable pen, wish they would come with new colours.
It's a great pen, and the great thing about a transparent pen is that you can fill it with any colour that you love!
I'm a huge TWSBI fan - but both my Vac and Min-Vacs just fell apart. Too much force on the brittle parts, the housings and caps crack. I've fixed both a couple of times. I last replaced the big Vac cap and it cracked the threads off within two weeks. (TWSBI is absolutely great at sending out parts for the cost of shipping - less than $5. You send an email with a photo of the broken part - a lot of times you can't photograph the problem - it's more of an honor system.) And the cute Vac function? You really only see that once - afterwards the residual ink hides the swoosh, while you're holding that fussy little ink bottle upside down..... If you want a great fountain pen that holds a lot of ink: Get the TWSBI Mini AL or the 580AL. The 'AL' refers to the extra metal rings just above the nib and feed. In my other TWSBIs that weren't AL, I've had hairline cracks that seep ink at the base of the barrel. I've got four Mini ALs, and at least two 580 ALs, 1.1 stub nibs, Fine, two stubs I've DIY ground into slant italics. (I have so many because I'll misplace one for a week or two and buy a replacement. I also use two different inks Noodlers Polar Blue - permanent and absolutely trouble free - most reliable permanent ink ever, and Noodler's Bay State Blue - permanent, beautiful blue - - a bit more fussy. I also use PhotoFlo. Great pens. I own other pens but these I use all the time. I'd buy more expensive pens but I just love using my TWSBIs. Sorry to be such a busy body and noodge.
A friend of mine had the same cracking problem with her vac mini and TWSBI sent her a new part. I've not had any problems with mine. I want to get a 580 Al sometime and I hope there's a new colour this year.
I'm so glad I stumbled across this video because I just acquired the Vac 700 Iris and could not figure out how to fill it! When I first started buying fountain pens, the demonstrators held no appeal for me, but I liked the price point of the TWSBI Ecos and the choices of nibs because that's an economical way to try out different nibs, and after buying more colorful inks, including shimmers, I recognized the appeal of demonstrators!
There are many demonstrators that do not interest me, but I really like TWSBI demonstrators, and I have no interest in TWSBI's that aren't demonstrators.
I remember 4 years ago in this same month I was writing with a fountain pen and now 4 years later I want to get one again to relive that memory.
You should get one! Or Two!
I really like broad nibs and thought that I would automatically like the stub nib on the Twsbi Diamond 580 but I really have not, prefer the broad by far, I’m the opposite, I’m trying the fine nibs because some of the noodlers inks I have write so wet my small writing ends up looking like a puddle : )
I should try some broad nibs, but I use my pens for journaling or other tasks and so I prefer fine or extra fine.
I love my TWSBIs. Great pens. Excellent value. No dry starts.
They are real workhorse pens, and I like their designs too.
I've got a vac mini as well. Great little pen.
It's a great pen!
Nib size?
I enjoyed watching. I really like using a Twsbi myself.
Thank you! They are great pens.
I detect Canadian or Minnesotan accent
Good ear! East Coast Canadian. Prince Edward Island to be exact.