Lamy Or Twsbi?

[Marc-An]

Hi everyone,

 

I would like to know wich one between the LAMY Safari and the TWSBI 580 is the best choice? Or maybe another pen? (For a CEGEP student)

 

 

Thanks,

Marc-An

[jay.is.here]

Twsbi 580 is the best choice. But remember twsbi 580 comes double the price of lamy safari.

[ink-syringe]

I have various Safari pens and a Twsbi Diamond 580 AL. It took 3 nibs to get it right. The first one was literally tearing the paper, the second was not a whole lot better but the third was perfect. If you need something to work right out of the box that is bullet proof get the Lamy. If you have a chance to test or can get a Twsbi from a dealer who can check the pen, then do that. The Twsbi, when right, is a more fun pen and as a piston filler hold a lot of ink.

[TheRealScubaSteve]

Both my Safari and TWSBI were great out of the box, but I'd favor the TWSBI. The Safari writes pretty dry, but it is nearly half the price including the C/C sold separately. The TWSBI is a bit bigger, holds more ink, and does not feel nor look as cheap as the Safari. I like both and don't think you can really go wrong with either.

[LamyOne]

Hello Marc-An,

 

If you're going to spend $50-70 on a TWSBI 580, why limit your spending to $25 for a Lamy (Safari)? My advice would be to get a Lamy CP-1 for $50 or a Studio with the rubber grip for $70. Either Lamy will give you years and years of reliable performance; frankly, I cannot picture a TWSBI outlasting a Lamy.

 

Best regards,

 

Chris

Edited November 12, 2014 by LamyOne

[Riayain]

Unless you can get your TWSBI 580 from a seller that'll properly test and tweak it for you, go with the Lamy Safari. Sure, Lamy Safari also has QC issues with their nibs, but it occurs less than the TWSBI 580. Also, it's more sturdy - less news about the barrel cracking and all that. I'm ridiculously happy with my TWSBI 580, but I also don't bang it around because of the rumors about the barrel cracking. With my Lamy Safari, I find the nib to just be so-so, but I can bring it everywhere and not care about it because it's so sturdy.

[Davros]

My Safari cracked at the section threads within two weeks of use. I figured it was a fluke, replaced it, and the cap on the new one stopped fitting firmly within three weeks. I have never had problems with my TWSBIs.

[cadfael_tex]

If the two I'd say the TWSBI. I've had both and not really cared for the nibs on either. Might I suggest as another alternative the platinum cool.

[AndrewC]

Have you held a Safari? While many are happy with the pen (I'd like to be...) I find the triangular section drives me crazy. Very uncomfortable for me. One thing to consider there.

 

If you are a student, and using the pen for notes, the TWSBIs hold a lot more ink. I have a couple(both older models), and have not had problems with them, but I have a fair few pens and switch around a lot. There are quite a few pens in the TWSBI price range that are quite good.Also, if you can find a used Pelikan M200, you would be getting a great pen. I have several. High volume, sturdy, nice nibs, plus you can swap them around easily, and custom nibs are out there at reasonable costs.

[Icywolfe]

Get a TWSBI.

 

I had 2 out of 2 good in nibs.

 

You can try to get a vac700 for 15 USD more for the ultimate in ink capacity.

 

 

Lamy.... 0 of 2.

[martinbir]

I know prices differ from country to country, but by UK pricing you could get a TWSBI, or two Safaris, or an Al-Star + lots of change or, best of all, a Lamy Studio which , to me, performs way above its price point.

[MBFan]

I'd go Lamy. You can easily and cheaply replace nibs (if you want to try out a few) and just as cheaply and easily replace the pen itself if it gets broken. Plus, they're great pens to use, and they come in a variety of fun finishes.

 

I have two TWSBIs and don't use them very much, especially not for note taking; the cap is a pain to hold, and if it's off for too long the nib goes dry (EF). The constant screwing on and off of the lid make it difficult to quickly make a note of something. For those reasons, I would suggest a TWSBI mini on which you can post the cap, if you absolutely had to get a TWSBI.

[Ste_S]

By far the best thing about Lamy's and TWSBIs is the great range of nib choices. To take advantage of that, I'd always go Lamy over TWSBI. You can buy a Safari with five different nibs for the price of a TWSBI

[Morphling27]

Get a TWSBI, as most have said. I never found a Safari with a nib that didn't feel like a nail on chalkboard. I've only gotten used to my B nib on the Safari, as I waited too long to return it and figure I'd give it a shot. The triangle grip is different, but I wasn't bothered by it on the Lamy. But, it really makes you hold the pen only one way.

 

The TWSBI holds a bunch more ink, looks way better, and feels better to me. I think both brands have QC issues though, given this thread and the abudance of others on both pens. So, beware.

[ceac]

LAMY !!

[mknoblauch]

When purchasing either from a good retailer, whether brick-and-mortar or online, you shouldn't have to worry about QC issues for either pen, the retailer should respond well if necessary.

 

If you're a student who takes copious notes, go for the TWSBI. Not only does it hold more ink, but as a demonstrator, you are always going to know how much is left.

 

The little window on the LAMY will basically only help you confirm whether the pen has some ink left or not, but it is too hard to tell how much you have left to go.

Edited November 12, 2014 by mknoblauch

[Algester]

If were thinking of ink volume get a twsbi as far that goes its affordable when comparing it to the same pens with the same ink volume anyway both companies have some flaws with their QC anyway so you should and must be covered by the retailer if anything goes awry and coth companies have the same nib offerings with hot-swap capabilities though TWSBI is a bit pricer on that degree

[WateryFlow]

If you have to choose only one of them 2 I would have a Lamy because it's cheaper and less unreliable. The TWSBI pens don't seem to last long before they break.

Edited November 12, 2014 by WateryFlow

[Glenn Atkins]

I'll second, or third, or whatever, the Vac700.

 

Glenn

[Chrissy]

Not keen on either but if those were the only 2 choices it would be a Lamy