Twsbi 580 Nib/feed Problems

[msolok]

I dont get it... haven't people reading the forums learned that TWSBI is also a fiddler's pen... a bit more expensive than Noodler's pens but still a fiddler's pen... there's a reason why its home servicable

But TWSBI's aren't a 'fiddlers' pen. The feeds and nibs are relatively set in their positions and depths, you can't widen or narrow the feed channels to increase flow, the bodies of the pens are only compatible with TWSBI parts. Yes, they are easy to disassemble and clean, but they certainly aren't meant to be constantly fiddled with (and if you do expect to get leaks and cracks very quickly).

 

The reason people do have to fiddle with them is the seeming variable consistency and QC that is coming from TWSBI.

[23Larsen]

Meh, i don´t really buy the idea that TWSBi has any worse QC than comparable brands. But, i can agree that all brands on general could do with better QC. The prize of the pen doesn't seem to matter, tweaking is all to often needed.

[Algester]

But TWSBI's aren't a 'fiddlers' pen. The feeds and nibs are relatively set in their positions and depths, you can't widen or narrow the feed channels to increase flow, the bodies of the pens are only compatible with TWSBI parts. Yes, they are easy to disassemble and clean, but they certainly aren't meant to be constantly fiddled with (and if you do expect to get leaks and cracks very quickly).

 

The reason people do have to fiddle with them is the seeming variable consistency and QC that is coming from TWSBI.

I guess that with the nib and feed but I do think a pro would be able to modify the nib and feed to get what you want with the stock nib and feed from TWSBI but I know there are certain limitations

[hjungmd]

I bought Twisbi 580 with broad nib.

It is pretty pen and I like it at beginning. It has so much skipping and hard to start issue, I contacted TWISBI and they fix my pen one time and replace nib unit one time.

Same problem! It writes OK for a while and skipps and after capped 10 min. it is so hard to start.

I cleaned it mutiple times and I am giving up on it.

I will consider my $40 spent for experience.......

[msolok]

I guess that with the nib and feed but I do think a pro would be able to modify the nib and feed to get what you want with the stock nib and feed from TWSBI but I know there are certain limitations

 

But that's the thing, if it takes a pro to fix the issues, with a whole lot of knowledge and tools, then it's not a fiddlers pen. All you are doing is repairing a faulty product, not fiddling with it.

 

To use your other example of the Noolders pens being for fiddlers. Noodlers pens are made with that in mind. The feeds are ebonite so can be heat set to the nib, the nib and feed orientation and depth can be changed, feed channels can be easily widened, and new nibs are easy to fit.

With the TWSBI pens, yes it may be possible jam a new nib in it, but if the nib doesn't fit with the feed the only option is to try and force the nib to fit, the feed can't be modified. You can't cut the feed to increase the ink supply, can't vary the feed depth, or any of that other stuff.

If effect TWSBI pens are as much 'fiddler' pens as Pelikan or Pilot pens. Saying otherwise is just an excuse for a pen which has a problem.

[Algester]

 

But that's the thing, if it takes a pro to fix the issues, with a whole lot of knowledge and tools, then it's not a fiddlers pen. All you are doing is repairing a faulty product, not fiddling with it.

 

To use your other example of the Noolders pens being for fiddlers. Noodlers pens are made with that in mind. The feeds are ebonite so can be heat set to the nib, the nib and feed orientation and depth can be changed, feed channels can be easily widened, and new nibs are easy to fit.

With the TWSBI pens, yes it may be possible jam a new nib in it, but if the nib doesn't fit with the feed the only option is to try and force the nib to fit, the feed can't be modified. You can't cut the feed to increase the ink supply, can't vary the feed depth, or any of that other stuff.

If effect TWSBI pens are as much 'fiddler' pens as Pelikan or Pilot pens. Saying otherwise is just an excuse for a pen which has a problem.

Point taken... mmm Noodler's eh... I now own an Ahab and see if I can fiddle with the nib hahaha I first tried to make the channels a bit wider still railroads on me hahahaha well I won't argue anymore :X since I have the same experience on my Lamy 2000 yeah the nib wasn't really tuned