Show Your Twsbi Eco

[spaceink]

Mine just came in, and I assume others are receiving theirs as well. Show your first scribbles with it, or just let us know your quick impression of it.

 

This is my first TWSBI, and I'm impressed. I've handled an acquaintance's 580 and like that, too, but I feel the ECO holds its own. A nice piston filler that has a good, solid feel in my hand at a price competitive with other intro pens like the Lamy Safari or Pilot Prera. Writes smoothly out of the box, for me. I wouldn't hesitate to point my friends to this one.

 

Edited July 21, 2015 by spaceink

[FOUR X FOUR]

Doesn't this come with a red plastic wrench?

[spaceink]

Yes, it came with a red plastic wrench and a small bottle of silicone gel. All fitted in a small plastic box.

Edited July 21, 2015 by spaceink

[Fabienne]

Very cool. I am waiting for my white one which is i/t to me now. I also got a stub.

[mcgeechan]

I got mine today from The Writing Desk - £24.99 including p+p.

 

I really like it.

 

 

[spaceink]

Nice photos of the full kit.

 

Anyone with both colors, can you post a photo with the caps swapped, so as to create two black and white combos? Am thinking it will look pretty cool in an Imperial stormtrooper kind of way.

Edited July 22, 2015 by spaceink

[PortiaDaCosta]

Nice photos of the full kit.

 

Anyone with both colors, can you post a photo with the caps swapped, so as to create two black and white combos? Am thinking it will look pretty cool in an Imperial stormtrooper kind of way.

 

That settles it. Now I *must* have a black one too, so I can swap caps!

[fasthall]

http://i.imgur.com/xurmNoJ.jpg

[PaperQueen]

Any opinions on how well the cap posts (or doesn't)? Another member posted a video review that mentions his cap loosening/coming off when he writes.

[spaceink]

The cap posts fine for me. You really have to be Intent on removing it with your wrists by force, I feel. I watched the video and am skeptical anyone is likely to repeat that loosening, sitting and writing at a desk at normal human angles.

[djpyle]

I ordered mine today—same color and nib as the OP—and can't wait to try it out!

[klick6]

Received mine this morning. It has EF nib with good ink flow and writes smooth with just a little feedback (I like that).

 

The section has gentle contours for grip somewhat resembling that of the Lamy Safari. I had to rotate the nib/feed slightly to get a comfortable grip/nib position. But that is really easy to do and now it feels just right.

 

The cap posts securely with the O-ring holding it in place. I like it that the piston knob can't be turned by the posted cap.

 

Overall, I think it is good value.

[headrom]

I have vac700 and this version is pretty cool! Conglats!

[mcgeechan]

yeah cap posts fine

[brg5658]

My black F, and white EF are in transit.

 

Can't wait!

[Nyanzilla]

I shall get one too. I think the black one looks better as the piston is black too.

But I don't know whether I should take an F or M nib. How fine and smooth are these nibs compared to other pens like Pelikan or Lamy?

[Keyless Works]

So I guess this is it then; the end of the line for the Lamy Safari.

 

I ordered a black one with an XF nib.

[PaperQueen]

I shall get one too. I think the black one looks better as the piston is black too.

But I don't know whether I should take an F or M nib. How fine and smooth are these nibs compared to other pens like Pelikan or Lamy?

 

If they're anything like the TWSBI Diamond 580 nibs, the M will be pretty bold---a hair more than a Lamy Vista M, in my opinion. Had to swap out for F to corral ink flow.

 

Ordered F on my Ecos (yes, two) for that reason.

[blackcat99]

These are both fine nibs

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1437755863__screen_shot_2015-07-24_at_095645.png

[smithno]

I ordered one the first day it was released and haven't received it yet. It was shipped on 7/15. Is anyone else still waiting for their Eco?? I'm trying to be patient, but it is hard!!!