TWSBI Vac Mini Fountain Pen Review

April 22, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

TWSBI Vac Mini Fountain Pen Review Paper: Rhodia No. 18 Lined Pad Specs: Description: A smaller vacuum filling fountain pen than the last one they made. Refills: Internal vacuum plunger fill, 2ml capacity Body: Plastic / Aluminum Measurements: 4.91″ long closed, 5.97″ posted Weight: 24g Color Options: Clear with silver aluminum accents Writing Samples: Intro/About: I’m still hunting for a TWSBI that […]

TWSBI 580AL Fountain Pen Review

September 20, 2015.Reading time 9 minutes.

TWSBI 580AL Fountain Pen Review Paper: Rhodia No. 18 Lined Pad Specs: Description: An updated version of the TWSBI 580 featuring an aluminum grip and piston mechanism, for added durability and a classier look Refills: Internal piston mechanism Body: Plastic / Aluminum Measurements: 5.6″ long closed, 7.0″ posted Weight: 32g Color Options: Clear with silver aluminum accents Writing Samples: Intro/About: My […]

TWSBI Eco Hands On / First Impressions

July 24, 2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Notes: Black and clear demonstrator Broad Steel Nib Iroshizuku Asa Gao Weight: a comfy 21g Posted: way too long Unposted: very comfy Pick one up here! Likes: Broad nib is smooth and wet Round barrel looks great Clear grip section One piece body/grip Piston fill is smooth Packaging is modern Price ($32 shipped) Dislikes: Cap […]

Lamy Al-Star Fountain Pen Review

February 24, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

Lamy AL-Star Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Sailor Kiwa Guro Nano Black Review Paper: Doane Writing Pad Specs: Description: The aluminum cousin of the Lamy Safari Nib: Steel nib, Fine, interchangeable Material: Aluminum body with plastic triangular grip Filling Mechanism: Proprietary cartridge/converter system Weight: ~22 grams filled (Cap – 10g, Body – 12g) Measurements: 6.1″ closed, 6.7″ posted, 5.2″ unposted, […]

TWSBI Mini Fountain Pen in Classic Review

February 6, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

TWSBI Mini Classic Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku fuyu-syogun Review Paper: Kyokuto Cambridge Specs: Description: An affordable, easy-posting piston-filler from TWSBI. Nib: Steel nib, Fine Material: Plastic with metal accents Filling Mechanism: Piston Filler Weight: ~20 grams filled Measurements: 4.60″ closed, 5.55″ posted, 4.25″ unposted Ink Capactiy: ~2ml Price: $50.00 US on Amazon (affiliate link) Handwritten Review Scans: Intro/About: Admittedly, […]