Hi From Twsbi

[speedy]

We tried some new colors as testing, necessary will use them

 

http://www.bbs.twsbi.com/viewthread.php?tid=168&extra=page%3D1

[deauville]

Looking good Speedy - this should be a winner.

 

BTW, am I the only one who thinks of this as the "Twisbi"? I suppose I naturally make any set of initials pronounceable without thinking about it.

 

Is the pen to be called a TWSBI or will there be a Western model name when on sale in eg, Europe and the States?.

 

Good luck with the project.

[Dace]

Wow I really really want one.

[speedy]

Looking good Speedy - this should be a winner.

 

BTW, am I the only one who thinks of this as the "Twisbi"? I suppose I naturally make any set of initials pronounceable without thinking about it.

 

Is the pen to be called a TWSBI or will there be a Western model name when on sale in eg, Europe and the States?.

 

Good luck with the project.

TWSBI should actualy are combined by two words

TWS, I will pronounce it as TWIST

BI, "I" pronounce as "I"taly, "I"nternational. BI sound in Chinese meaning pen.

TWS has three meaning

1. twist mechanism, twist action. We produce many pens with twist action (like our three function pen...)

2. TW is the shorthand of Taiwan, TWS meaning pen from Taiwan.

3. Our Chinese company name is SanWenTang, SWT =>TWS

 

How's that? I like it a lot. It took me months trying to come out a brand name, more than 100 names I tried to use but without success, due to similarity..... One morning I woke up, the idea of twsbi came across, then within 10 minutes it is done. You never know what will you have today, isn't it?

[speedy]

The Schmidt gold nib is too expensive to use at the moment, so we took the SS nib to be plated by Titanium. it came back with two colors, one Titanium black and the other one Titanium gold. Both colors looks pretty nice. Of course, these plated nibs do not have the soft flexiable feeling as real gold nibs.

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We also corrected the last performance issue of feeder adaptor. pls refer the video clip on

 

http://www.bbs.twsbi...=168&highlight=

[jrduarte]

Hi,

 

This is great. It looks like you will be ready to ship these soon.

 

Are there other issues to resolve before they go on sale?

 

What is your target date?

 

Regards,

 

JRD

 

 

 

The Schmidt gold nib is too expensive to use at the moment, so we took the SS nib to be plated by Titanium. it came back with two colors, one Titanium black and the other one Titanium gold. Both colors looks pretty nice. Of course, these plated nibs do not have the soft flexiable feeling as real gold nibs.

 

We also corrected the last performance issue of feeder adaptor.

[jleeper]

Nice, I think the Titanium black looks really nice. I'm so ready to place an order; this already has dollars allocated in my pen buying budget.

[Feanor]

Any idea when these should be available, and what sort of price?

 

Perhaps FPN members could get a special rate

[etoyoc]

This is a truly remarkable project. I can't wait to see the actual pens in production.

[speedy]

Hi,

 

This is great. It looks like you will be ready to ship these soon.

 

Are there other issues to resolve before they go on sale?

 

What is your target date?

 

Regards,

 

JRD

 

 

 

The Schmidt gold nib is too expensive to use at the moment, so we took the SS nib to be plated by Titanium. it came back with two colors, one Titanium black and the other one Titanium gold. Both colors looks pretty nice. Of course, these plated nibs do not have the soft flexiable feeling as real gold nibs.

 

We also corrected the last performance issue of feeder adaptor.

We basically resolved all the issue and potential issue. Now we will make a small batch run of around 300 pens to double check everything is all right, then get into mass production of about 5,000 pens total. in the mean time we have to get the packaging box ready, and the instruciton book.... Pls give us a little bit more time. We are sure you will be happy when you receive the pen.

[mfb3000]

I'm sorry if you've already answered this question earlier in the thread, but what will the price point of this pen be in the UK, approximately? They look really good!

Also, have you thought about marketing the pens with both types of nib and setting a higher price for the gold nib?

[speedy]

I'm sorry if you've already answered this question earlier in the thread, but what will the price point of this pen be in the UK, approximately? They look really good!

Also, have you thought about marketing the pens with both types of nib and setting a higher price for the gold nib?

the gold nib you are seeing is not real gold, but titanium gold plating, just for the color purpose. the cost is a little bit higher then the original stainless steel version. I intend to start with just ss / chrome plated metal parts version first, after we finish the first lot of around 5,000 pen then we will consider other colors version.

 

The price in UK: my idea price for country other than Taiwan is 10% over Taiwan price, due to extra cost of shipping.... but if I can really achieve this goal, still have to check with my freind in Germany, who may stocking for me in Europe. We are still working on this issue.

 

By the way, the price in Taiwan will be NT$1,100, roughly US$35

[orangos]

Excellent prices! I suspect they may climb as you'll have other overheads when exporting, but even so you should be competitive.

[mahkie]

By the way, the price in Taiwan will be NT$1,100, roughly US$35

 

I just got this price from my pen guy in Daan, Taipei. He said he's expecting in the next week or two and will call me. I can't wait to post a review, I think you'll have a hard time keeping these in stock hehe.

 

 

Excellent prices! I suspect they may climb as you'll have other overheads when exporting, but even so you should be competitive.

 

 

If you export from Taiwan, you get a rebate off of the VAT taxes paid IIRC, which should subsidize the price of exporting a bit

Edited March 7, 2010 by mahkie

[youstruckgold]

You look like you have a great product and an international audience!

 

I will be looking forward to buying one and having it here in Australia too.

[Bug]

I will have some family in Taiwan until March 26th, what are the chances of them picking one up for me by then?

[mahkie]

I will have some family in Taiwan until March 26th, what are the chances of them picking one up for me by then?

 

http://tylee.tw/

 

This store in Daan should have the pen available soon for 1000NT (31 USD). Your family should be able to get a VAT refund upon leaving for it.

[Bug]

I will have some family in Taiwan until March 26th, what are the chances of them picking one up for me by then?

 

http://tylee.tw/

 

This store in Daan should have the pen available soon for 1000NT (31 USD). Your family should be able to get a VAT refund upon leaving for it.

 

Still wondering when "soon" is. Luckily I have a friend in Taiwan that will ship to me at-cost, but still...I want to get my hands on this beauty.

[speedy]

Congratulations! Our new product TWSBI Diamond 530 piston filling fountain pen won the German Reddot design award–2010.

 

This pen was developed by using a brand new design concept, by Internet interactive discussion with the fountain pen lover so to learn and confirm the final specification of the pen. The development stages were also posted on the Internet to let the people be more involved in the progress. For more information please refer http://bbs.twsbi.com...splay.php?fid=6

 

The pen is now on the final stage ready for mass production. It is scheduled be available in our web stores around May or June of this year.

[Lloyd]

Mazel Tov! I can't wait to get my hands on one!