Twsbi Next Pen "economic Model" 2012/10/04

[speedy]

Next pen on the project run down is this "economic model", code PP017

 

 

 

Target is to create a pen of retail price between US$25-30; a price that can be more attractive to new fountain pen user, high school student...

 

 

 

Consoliate many plastic barrel parts into one, use less or smaller metal parts to save the cost. It end up with 4 new plastic parts; Cap, Inner Cap, Barrel, and Screw End Plug.

 

 

 

Our RD done this design in two days work. Yor are welcome to comment or give suggestion. You can start by giving it a good name.

 

 

 

https://www.evernote...6620c01c54aef0e

 

 

 

https://www.evernote...936ea988b0c02c3

 

Sorry that I don't know how to insert photo anymore?? and Skitch is no longer useable as before

How can I request to increase my upload quota??

 

You can also see the discussion on our FB

http://www.facebook....446443428731110

 

Edited October 6, 2012 by watch_art
inserted pics for you. :)

[tmcneil82]

You should call it the Carbon something. Even though its not the predecessor to the Diamond, it could be the pen that leads to buying that one.

[watch_art]

I like that idea. Cool name there. Carbon.

[speedy]

Hi watch_art,

 

thanks.

[picautomaton]

Very nice

 

The TWSBI NOVICE!

[Maer]

I really like the idea of a cheaper TWSBI pen... as a student, I'd probably buy one the moment it comes out...

 

Maybe it's just me though, but I am not a huge fan of piston fillers. Maybe it's because I love extra fine nibs so I don't need as much ink capacity as the BBBB lovers out there.

Seems like it would be cheaper to make the pen a converter pen and just make sure it's easily converted to an eyedropper.

 

Like the early design though. Simple, but still has a TWSBI feel.

 

As far as naming goes, I would use a three digit number somewhere below 540 and 530 if it's going to be similar to those pens. Just for consistencies sake.

[79spitfire]

How about the Speedy 350?

[Alogusz]

Very nice!

 

I like the translucent plastic in the second picture.

Edited October 5, 2012 by Alogusz

[goldiesdad]

I have several TWSBI and would get this one to add to the collection in a XF if available ...

[shaylenwilliams]

My name suggestions are "Prologue" or "Portal", as both suggest something indicative of things to come.

 

"Gateway Drug" seems to have a negative connotation. ;-)

[chiaroscuro]

Unrelated: any notice on when the Mini will be available?

[czanguine]

Ah, great design right there! A demonstrator, I see.

I'd definitely be one of the first to buy!

 

Say, how about the TWSBI Entrada?

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

I think it would be better to remove the metal ring on the grip section. The ring is another thing that may corrode or get damaged.

 

Dillon

[Earthdawn]

Im in !

 

Just let us know when they are ready... and have a stub please

[bk123]

What about "TWSBI Nascent"

[speedy]

Unrelated: any notice on when the Mini will be available?

 

Very soon

 

[watch_art]

Hi,

 

I think it would be better to remove the metal ring on the grip section. The ring is another thing that may corrode or get damaged.

 

Dillon

 

If the ring is made from the same stuff the nib is, it should be fine, right?

[paultyler_82]

Well... since it's not quite a Diamond yet the demonstrator still gives a sense of a clear precious stone... Why not the Quartz or Zircon?

 

Edit: Hmmm... gonna have to buy one of these when they come out.

Edited October 5, 2012 by paultyler_82

[mrcharlie]

[original post wrong hence redacted]

 

Pen looks nice, btw.

Edited October 5, 2012 by mrcharlie

[Celerity-dad]

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