The twsbi eco short for economical provides the same highquality, high capacity piston filler as the twsbi diamond 580 at an even lower price. This demonstration shows how easy and simple it is to refill the diamond 580 with. Rosegold coloured trim rosegold anodised aluminium piston parts piston filler large ink capacity wide range of nibs. Comes with a smart, modern clear box and a little vial of silicone grease to lubricate the piston over time. The diamond 580 pens feature a piston mechanism and huge 1. Twsbi diamond 580 fountain pen available online at write gear. Twsbi fountain pens are loved for their high quality and affordability, offering beautiful designs and advanced filling mechanisms normally reserved for much more expensive pens. By fusing the traditional mechanisms of the fountain pen with a modern industrial design, we have created an eyecatching fountain pen that is simultaneously appreciative of the past and relevant in the present. In addition, the twsbi 530540580, twsbi mini, and twsbi classic all are able to use their ink bottles. I have since picked up a 580 in the orange aluminum, an eco and im now in love with a broad nib twsbi go that still amazes me how they can make it and. Luxury brands noodlers bottle 3 ounce refill baystate, blue 19048. The twsbi diamond 580 is very similar to the diamond 540 i selected the clear plastic demonstrator body. I did and the problem appears to be resolved quickly and easily without return to the manufacturer. I liked the overall looks of the clear demonstrator model of the twsbi 540 so i purchased the clear demonstrator mini as well.
Answering your twsbi eco questions goulet pens blog. But they also had to deal with one very annoying issue. I already had another twsbi, so i was reluctant to immediately think it was a problem requiring return and continued scouring the forums. I liked the design of the classic much better than the highly recommended 580, so on this occasion i went to my local pen. I dont subscribe to the idea that twsbi should replace the 580 with the eco. Twsbi diamond 580 fountain pen available online at write. The twsbi 580alr fountain pen has a matte finish with subtle details on the grip and cap.
A smaller pistonfiller handy size for bags and pockets, but still comfortable to write with, and has a decent ink capacity. The diamond 580 is the classic twsbi pen the culmination of the line theyve been gradually improving for years, and its really good now. The nibs, the finish, the ink capacity, the design its just quality from one end to the other. Twsbi diamond 580, is a classic fountain pen with a piston ink filling system. 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. Despite their huge ink capacity, and where i normally might take a broader nib since it would use up the ink faster, allowing me to both change inks for fun and also making sure i dont leave ink in there for months, i use my twsbis for more on the go. Mar 14, 2016 mine did eventually crack but twsbi stood behind it and sent my a new section even several years later no questions asked. In july of 2015 twsbi s back room may have just put a bulls eye on lamy and pilot for the entry level market and im glad to report there is a solid third player in that niche field now. The clear demonstrator barrel allows you to see your ink. Twsbi is known for having good quality pens at affordable prices, and despite the numerous reports of quality control issues and breaking parts of which i have had none, i am really enjoying this pen. Twsbi nibs write a true medium, shown here with twsbi blueblack ink in a write. Twsbi diamond 580, a classic fountain pen with a piston ink filling system.
Excellent pen, appearance ink capacity, butter smooth writing and note taking did not skip. The clear barrel means you can see when youre running low well in advance, so you dont run out of ink unexpectedly. It has a translucent smoke grey cap, grip section, and piston knob. Clear with silver aluminum accents writing samples. Gavin from skribr demonstrates refilling the twsbi diamond 580 fountain pen with the twsbi diamond 50 ink bottle. An updated version of the twsbi 580 featuring an aluminum grip and piston mechanism, for added durability and a classier look refills.
They are designed to work with the correspondingly named pens, but will work with the majority of fountain pens. Refilling the twsbi diamond 580 fountain pen youtube. Its extremely smooth and puts down a very consistent line. Fyi, it looks like your piston is misadjusted, and youre missing out on about 14 of your ink capacity. Twsbi is one of the new and progressive companies of fountain pen world. Its comfortable to write with, has a huge ink capacity, and never skips. Excellent pen, appearance ink capacity, butter smooth writing and note taking did not skip all day while testing even reverse writing. I got the broad nib, which is great for writing letters. Enter my newest pen acquisition, the twsbi mini wowwhat a pen. Mar 07, 20 i liked the overall looks of the clear demonstrator model of the twsbi 540 so i purchased the clear demonstrator mini as well. 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. Mine did eventually crack but twsbi stood behind it and. By fusing the traditional mechanisms of the fountain pen with a modern industrial design, twsbi has created an eyecatching fountain pen that is simultaneously appreciative of the past and relevant in the present.
This means that you dont need a converter to use bottled ink with this pen. Comparison of the twsbi ecot with the twsbi classic top and twsbi diamond 580 al version, bottom. A comparison of the twsbi 580 agains some similarly sized pens in my collection. It looks nice, writes well, the al version gives you many color options, and it has a large ink capacity. The fine nib that comes with mine is mooth and lays down a.
I went for this nib size since i am lefthanded and anything from m and upwards runs me the risk of smudging ink all over the place. It is complemented by rose gold trim and a rose goldplated steel nib. Out of the box, it was almost as far forward as yours. Twsbi fountain pens are loved for their high quality and affordability, offering advanced filling mechanisms normally reserved for much more expensive fountain pens. Giveaways, inspirational content, educational resources, and community. If you must have a tiny twsbi to carry about, go for the standard mini. If you are a voluminous writer this pen would be perfect paired with the ef nib. Twsbi diamond 580 smoke rose gold fountain pen fine nib. After years and years of waiting, the twsbi eco is upon us.
Available as a clear demostrator, with a choice of nib widths. I got into the pen community in october of 2015, so it was only a month after my first pen purchase minus a few chinese pens i had ordered since really diving into the hobby. Twsbi diamond 580alr fountain pen nickel gray the goulet. After much deliberation, i decided to purchase the twsbi 580 diamond with a 1. The follow up question is then why does the 530540 model crack in certain areas. Oct 22, 2016 gavin from skribr demonstrates refilling the twsbi diamond 580 fountain pen with the twsbi diamond 50 ink bottle.
A great company that makes really good products at affordable prices. Twsbi vac mini 4 items a smaller vacuumfiller, but still with a huge ink capacity, especially when filled completely using the vac 20a bottle. This pen features a translucent red cap and grip section, and a translucent blue turning knob. At the time i was looking to purchase a new pen twsbi had the 580, vac 700, mini, and classic models available. Fitted with a stainless steel nib available in an array of sizes. The high capacity piston filling mechanism is easily operated by twisting the knob at the end of the barrel counterclockwise to extend the piston, submerging the nib in ink, then screwing the knob tight to retract the piston, drawing ink into the pen straight from the bottle.
Comprehensive education about fountain pens, ink, and more. The comparison picture below shows from left to right the twsbi 580 al in turquoise, the twsbi eco, the twsbi vac 700 the old one, not the new vac 700r, and the lamy vista. Noodlers black waterproof fountain pen ink bulletproof,3 ounce. I just hope the one i currently have the 580 alpurple doesnt ever crack.
The twsbi diamond 580 comes with a benchmark piston ink filling mechanism and has all detachable parts. I guess we tend to forget about the things we see everyday. Personally, i still like the 580 best and wouldnt bother with any of the others. Crystal clear demonstrator fountain pens with a steel nib and piston filler. Twsbi diamond 580 clear fountain pen medium nib jetpens. Please compare the ink capacity of the twsbi 580 to the.
I just had a crack develop in my several year old diamond 580 clear. The 580 serves as an upgrade to the 540 an earlier twsbi model that had cracking issues. Jul 30, 2017 twsbi diamond 580 inked with kaweco blue paradise. Twsbi eco lime green, eco clear, 580, 580 al blue i know its confusing.
Its faceted barrel catches the light and makes your ink shine, and it also helps keep the. I use several personally and have given many as gifts. The diamond 580 is identical, except that some of the parts that are metal in this pen are plastic in the 580 version, so it is perhaps 25% lighter. In addition, the twsbi 530540 580, twsbi mini, and twsbi classic all are able to use their ink bottles. Special version of the twsbi diamond 580 that features aluminium piston parts and an anodised aluminium grip section.
The piston filling mechanism works well and smoothly, and holds plenty of ink. My old diamond 540 was plagued with cracking pieces, ive given up. Build twsbi loses a few points in any discussion of build and manufacturing, simply because rumors of poor quality control have dogged the company from the beginning. The twsbi diamond 580rbt is a special variant of the diamond 580 fountain pen. As this pen only uses bottled ink, check out our huge collection of fountain pen inks. Ef extrafine, f fine, m medium, b broad, and stub 1. Instead, dipping the nib into a bottle of ink and turning the piston knob will suck ink directly into the body. They both have the exact same nib and write the same. The idea behind the twsbi diamond 530, 540, and 580 was to go back to basics and capture the simplicity and elegance of. Something i noticed when writing is that the pen isnt very picky about the writing angle. Twsbi diamond 580 al fountain pen the writing desk. Twsbi diamond 580 fountain pen smoke rose gold ii cult pens. The twsbi diamond 580al is a big upgrade from its halfthecost sibling. Herbins emerald of chivor an awesome ink to have in a demonstrator.
The twsbi diamond 580 arrives in a simple brown cardboard box. Pilots piston converter holds somewhere around half a milliliter of ink. I went for this nib size since i am lefthanded and anything from m and upwards runs me the risk of smudging ink. I find myself filling my preras all the time and have even taken to carrying extra ink with me. The diamond 580 features a modern, eyecatching design, with a transparent body that shows off the pens inner workings. Twsbi diamond 580 fountain pen smoke rosegold ii the. Im going to enjoy not having to fuss over the twsbi as often because of its larger ink capacity. This gives the pen an enormous ink capacity, and makes refilling the pen quite.
Sep 23, 2015 a comparison of the twsbi 580 agains some similarly sized pens in my collection. Any cracks with the twsbi 580 twsbi the fountain pen network. Instead, i want to talk about why i think the twsbi mini will become my favorite street sketching tool. The overall writing experience with the twsbi diamond 580al is phenomenal. Twsbi went even further with this in the aluminium 580 al model which is said to add even more support to the pen. Namely the ever improving 530540 580 580 al series. Twsbi logo nicely finishes the top of the pens cap. Properly adjusted, the piston will sit flush with the solid black plastic piece at the top, and the notched rod will not be visible. Twsbi diamond 580 clear piston filling fountain pen. Improved grip and end barrel section compared to 540. I think it may be the ink, a bright green lamy dont remember the name now. Brian goulet has a great video showing the twsbi ink bottle in action. Twsbi 580 smoke rose gold ii fountain pen m7447610.
It doesnt offer the excellent vac filling system, but it will hold plenty of ink and will save you a few bucks over its more expensive cousin. Twsbi diamond 580 clear fountain pen my hearty timber box. There are many things that made me giddy about this purchase. Over time, i observed that the 580 did not find much use, primarily because my writing preferences have graduated towards softer and larger nibs along with time. Transparent barrel reveals the filling mechanism, a builtin pistonfiller with a very smooth action. Twsbi logo on top of it and a sticker with the product description on the frontside. Twsbi diamond 580rbt fountain pen available online at. Any cracks with the twsbi 580 twsbi the fountain pen. Twsbi eco black fountain pen extra fine nib jetpens. The 580 features a larger ink capacity with the piston filling mechanism and a smoother operating cap, designed with an inner cap for longer ink life.
In the past, twsbi pens have been criticised as being prone to breaking. If twsbi could make a 580 sized pen with the filling system and shape of this vac mini, id be all over it. The clip shape is ever so slightly different i think the new 580 uses the same clip design and twsbi added threads to the end of the pen so that the cap will post snugly. I am using the twsbi diamond 580al which is the largest of the series with the largest ink capacity. There are a few obvious chrome pieces on this pen the slim ring at the top of the piston knob, the band at the end of the cap, where twsbi and diamond 580 is matte screened on, as well as the ring around the top of the cap. It features a sleek, transparent barrel and a hexagonal screwon cap that can be. Hi there, i would like to as the community whether the twsbi 580 shows the same tendency to crack as its predecessors and the mini. In terms of size, the 580 al is similar to the eco when capped and uncapped. Twsbi has a small line of notebooks, similar to a moleskine or leuchtturm1917 notebook, it is available in three sizes. Apr 06, 2014 after much deliberation, i decided to purchase the twsbi 580 diamond with a 1. Twsbi diamond 580 the caps of the 2 pens have also had a difference in the clip. Additionally, a taiwanese star appears on the top of the cap, in place of the twsbi logo that appears on the standard diamond 580. Its a size that suits most hands, has unrivalled ink capacity and is available with a choice of 5 nib widths from extrafine to broad plus a 1. Jul 15, 2017 the twsbi diamond 580al is a big upgrade from its halfthecost sibling.
The twsbi diamond 580alr comes with a benchmark piston inkfilling mechanism and has all detachable parts. Its build quality is immediately, and noticeably, superior. Like the twsbi eco, the twsbi ecot is one of the best budget fountain pens available. Page 1 of 2 any cracks with the twsbi 580 posted in twsbi. The twsbi diamond 580 is my second fountain pen and my very first piston fill fountain pen. The twsbi 580 al has been a valued pen in my collection for one and a half years now.
From the original twsbi 530 to the modern 580, 580al or 580alr, eco, mini, vac. In the old diamond 530 clip, the metallic bevel runs constantly throughout it, while for the twsbi diamond 580 clip, the bevel ends in a yshape, making it that very slightly more appealing. I was blamed for the cracks even though i only practiced regular usage with regular. Maybe thats why it is one of my frequently inked pens. Twsbi diamond 580 inklode fountain pens, inks, and more. Please compare the ink capacity of the twisbi 580 to the 700 vac. Aug 12, 2014 moreover, twsbi 580 steals a march on with its piston filling system and high ink capacity. Twsbi mini, which has a smaller ink capacity but actually extends to a slightly. Personally, i prefer the concept of an ink shut off valve. I guess this is one of my most frequently used pens and i really enjoy using it. Twsbi diamond 580 fountain pen with smoke grey cap and barrel end, and rose gold trim. It is a trusty workhorse pen that has held up well.
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