Show Your Twsbi Eco

[spaceink]

Can someone with access to O-rings see if a thicker one might help in this regard? Looking for a potential easy fix for this issue.

Edited July 29, 2015 by spaceink

[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!!!

Patience paid off and my Eo was delivered about 15 minutes ago. I get a good first impression of how it feels in the hand. Must go put ink in it!! :-)

[cambookpro]

Definitely picking one of these up when school starts to replace my 1.1mm Lamy Safari which I sold. The white one looks great!

[AAAndrew]

I've been using mine extensively the last few days and I'm really liking it. Now I'm going to have to get out my Lamy Vista again and do a head-to-head comparison for a few days.

 

I'm noticing a lot of details of what appear to be careful engineering decisions. For example, inside the barrel, extending down from the rubber o-ring that holds the cap closed, are a series of what I'm assuming are bracing ridges. I'm assuming this "thickens" the barrel somewhat right at a place where you have extra pressure, under the o-ring and below the threads. As the cap tightens on the o-ring it would increase the pressure on the barrel. It would be good to have some extra bracing at that spot, and thus you have some ridges. And they're inside where it doesn't interfere with the functioning of the cap or the tactile experience with the barrel. The tolerances seem tight between the few separate pieces and overall I'm impressed. Time will tell for durability.

[spaceink]

Yes, overall it's very well designed, with deliberate, considered thinking in its making, that I very much so appreciate. That way the cap posts so loosely, compared to my other pens of the same caliber, is so far the only thing that irks me.

 

I mean, if this is the only apparent problem we are seeing in a newly released version 1.0 pen, then I think they're in good shape. Hope they'll address it or someone here on FPN can offer a simple DIY solution.

 

I carry my pens around and don't baby them at all, so I'm also keenly interested in the durability question, as one of the first users of this model. Indeed, time will tell, but I'm optimistic judging from recent handling.

[Lamyrada]

Those with both colors, which looks better, less inexpensive?

[Strombomboli]

Back to topic:

 

 

Of all the TWSBIs I had so far, I like this one the best, because it is perfectly suited for my hand (which is neither small, nor big, just a medium sized woman's hand).

[Gump]

My 1.1 with Tsuki-yo. I'm very pleased with the pen, more than my previous Vac 700's or my 580, all of which I had sold. The uncapped size is great for my hand.

Edited August 1, 2015 by Gump

[Fabienne]

Fire one!

http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af174/fabienne301/IMG_0360_zpsa310429c.jpg

 

Fire Two!

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I am really loving the economy version of the TWSBI. Perfect weight, but it feels well made. A grand pen for students, busy execs, anyone! I was a bit put off by the grip not disassembling BUT I got over that. Real Nice Pen! At $30, it's a steal!

Edited August 2, 2015 by RMN

[spaceink]

I love the different colored inks in these photos. I have a dark ink in there right now, so the barrel just looks black. Can't wait for my future ink change.

[blackcat99]

THAT FINE is not so FINE!

 

yep I might get one of them in an EF and compare - they seemed to be just below a normal medium to me

[blackcat99]

I did put a link up above to both the white and black (but not the proper code) - these are 2 Fines ... I have since purchased a 1.1 in white and love that as well - may be tempted to sell my 580's and just use these instead ! (date should say 23/7 not 23/6)

 

Edited August 10, 2015 by blackcat99

[Oldtimer]

^{NEWLY ARRRIVED, INKED WITH CHESTERFIED AMETHYST}http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/anangeli/PENS/TWSBI/ECO_DIVINE%202428_zpsy0yf2gdw.jpg

 

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/anangeli/PENS/TWSBI/ECO_good_pics_2441_zpsdmijqm0b.jpg

 

UNFORTUNATLY, this morning It leaked! It is only a few days old in my hands, and I changed inks three times. Maybe I did not insert the nib/feed propely this time. I just removed and re-inserted to see if this happens again. Just reporting it in case there are other cases of this.

 

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i82/anangeli/PENS/TWSBI/TWSBI-ECO%20leak_2420_zpsjwbtuagf.jpg

Edited August 10, 2015 by Oldtimer

[amberleadavis]

I couldn't take the peer pressure. I ordered!

[TheRealScubaSteve]

I couldn't take the peer pressure. I ordered!

 

Only today?

[Jamerelbe]

I'm supposed to be giving one of these away - not sure if I can bring myself to:

 

 

With thanks to Sunny Koh from Straits Pen, Singapore...

[Jamerelbe]

White (Medium nib) on left; black (Broad) on right:

 

 

Am hoping to upload a review at some time - in the meantime, this'll have to do!

[amberleadavis]

NICE

[amberleadavis]

 

Only today?

 

It was the postcard that threw me over the edge.

[Jamerelbe]

NICE

 

The aesthetic is definitely not as 'refined' as the Diamond series pens - no faceting to the barrels, and some people seem to think the caps are oversized - but I think they have an elegance and appeal of their own. Look forward to hearing how you find yours!