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[@jonr6680]

Oh, this video is a capsule of the Adventure Denali esthetic, not to sound too gushing... Calm thoughts in measured cadence, in such a friendly voice that seems to transmit a sense of fun and yet be utterly serious at the same time, how?? And the visuals, objects, framing, lighting. And the performance art which is your handwriting... Which honestly matches and justifies that lovely pen.

[@adventuredenali]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much! That is such a compliment! Glad you appreciated it all. Thank you for watching.

[@MaikeOatley]

Your handwriting is gorgeous! I just recently got my first TSWBI and loving it! Such a consistent writer and it feels so much sturdier than a Lamy Safari.

[@adventuredenali]

Thank you! Yeah I feel similarly!

[@arguchik]

They feel sturdier, but they aren't. Lamy Safaris are made of the same plastic as Legos. :) Anything made of plastic will break, but I've never had a Safari break on me. I have one that's...jeez, 25 years old. Still going strong. TWSBIs have known cracking issues, unfortunately. I hope you don't experience it. I had a Diamond 580 that cracked repeatedly. It was soooo disappointing. I ended up giving it away for parts to someone in my pen club.

[@MaikeOatley]

@@arguchik Oh that's fascinating! Thanks for sharing! I guess because the TWSBI feels weightier, I associated that with feeling studier. But it makes perfect sense why that isn't necessarily the case.

[@arguchik]

@@MaikeOatley Yep, the weight of a fountain pen doesn't equate to quality or sturdiness, necessarily.

[@DanceDaily]

@@arguchik my twisbi broke on me tooo :(

[@vwood2]

I totally agree! I was initially hesitant because of the cracking issue. But they’re so easy to maintain, and such beautiful writers that they’ve completely won me over. I haven’t tried the mini yet, but find the Eco & Diamond 580 very comfortable and pleasing.

[@cebukitty]

I use TWSBIs for shimmering and sheening ink. I love the way I can appreciate the hue and shimmer of the ink through the clear acrylic. I’ve had nearly a dozen TWSBIs over a 4 year period and not one of them clogged, dried up, or hard-started. I also keep giving my TWSBIs away to penable friends and family to the fountain pen world :)

[@adventuredenali]

Oh that must look so nice to see the inks sloshing around in the barrel all sparkley! Amazing performance too! Well done TWSBI

[@astaru1982]

What a gorgeous video about a gorgeous pen! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.

[@d2row96]

I feel the same! And your voice is soo soothing 😄

[@roxiesossa3210]

I'm writing up work notes with mine as we speak! Such a great pen! I love that I can ink up my TWSBIs, not pick them up for weeks or even months and when I go back to them, they just start back up. Every time. 😊

[@adventuredenali]

Absolutely! They’re so great like that. A loyal friend that’s always around.

[@sadiejosiemom]

This pen is the favorite by far, in all my collection. Granted, I don't have what I call expensive pens - anything over $150 I would consider expensive. I have several TWSBIs but the minis are my favorite. They are everything you say and more. They always write, right out of the gate. The built in converter protects the ink from drying out. Many of my pens will be empty because the ink dried out before I could get back to it. The ECO model is just as good as the more higher priced models. The nibs are the same. I too have the same dream to have every single one they've made and all inked up! Just one thought about what you said about the aesthetic made me think that it would be like saying you only read pretty books - no matter how crappy the story is - LOL!!

[@ΜαργαρίταΔαρζ]

You inspired me to get into fountain pens, and I got recommended for a TWSBI.. Probably the best purchase I have ever made. It just gets me so excited to write, I love seeing the ink flow and go down every dozen pages, I simply adore the way it writes and the amount of ink it carries. I'm thinking about naming it, but I haven't found the right name yet. I'm so grateful for your channel! I hope you're well and I can't wait for your next video

[@adventuredenali]

That is all so wonderful to hear!! I’m glad the TWSBI is inspiring you to write. Naming it would be so sweet! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ❤️

[@jamesfahey7188]

I love this video. Agree with your sentiment re a massive library of TWSBI pens with a range of inks. Given you can buy so many more TWSBIs for the price for some premium offerings, it’s achievable. I actually like the aesthetics and whenever I use them in the office, people say “that’s a cool pen.” It’s especially nice because they allow the ink to show off its beauty.

[@PrivacyTermsCopyriii]

You have the most incredibly beautiful handwriting I've ever seen.

[@sandrapawula4109]

I love the TWISBI Mini Rose Gold! It's my favorite pen. I especially love the nib; I have an . The Twisbi ECO is too big for me since I don't like to write with my pens unposted.

[@KR-tr9fl]

I have two TWSBI ecos and I love them but agree with your points about the aesthetic. Even so - such a pleasure to write with!

[@adventuredenali]

They surely are!

[@CydPiper]

Thank you for doing t his review Alicia. I been wanting this pen for a very long time but unable to follow up with getting one right now until I get back on my feet. Beautiful pen and lovely review. Thank you for showing it up close and personal. Happy Holidays X

[@rauldeandrade]

very beautiful videography and use of natural light

[@adventuredenali]

Thank you! The lighting was so marvelous, it really inspired the video.

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

You have such gorgeous handwriting.

[@adventuredenali]

Thank you!

[@archivist17]

What a meditative, and heartfelt, video.

[@adventuredenali]

Thank you!

[@santauxia]

I'm touched!!!! You mentioned my Homeland in your writing sample!!!! I had no idea you screw the cap to post. I was under the impression one couldn't post piston fillers.

[@adventuredenali]

Aww! Hello! Yeah a lot of piston fillers can be posted!

[@tasneemchandia3470]

I soo agree with you. Twsbi, one of my favourite throw in the handbag fountain pens. Here in London, Lamy is cheaper and more readily available. So they have been my first choice till I moved to AZ, USA. There I discovered TWSBI from Goulet pens and omg. Even their customer service was omg, amazing. And I think I got 5 of them in those 2 years. Loveeeee them. Thanks for your beautiful videos. Your videos got me back into journaling. Your handwriting 😍

[@thomashorton8302]

One of my favourite pens is my eco in blossom red in fine! I got it right as they sold out (I think I bought the last UK stock lol). I love the ecos because they write so well (in my collection of 21 pens I have 6 ecos!). The ecos are just such a good price and I'm comfortable taking them with me because they're fairly replaceable. My diamond 580 is also pretty great and it's grown on me. The white RG mini is definitely on my wishlist but it's a bit pricier than I like to spend on TWSBIS. I loved this video and I loved the ink; the colours work really well together!

[@natmickan]

PSA for anyone looking for this pen: there are a few pen models that TWSBI does in a Mini size; this model is the *Diamond* Mini, which is the smaller version of the Diamond 580. There’s also a Vac Mini (smaller version of the Vac 700) which gives quite a different writing experience IMO because it’s a much wetter pen than the Diamond/Diamond Mini

[@adventuredenali]

Appreciate the info!

[@dieselten01]

I have never seen you comment on TWSBI’s. I now feel reassured in my attraction to these pens because I do value your opinion. The quality for the price is excellent and I have never had a leaker or a writing failure! My favorite is the Diamond 580, feels best to me. But I do love playing with the vac filling system on the 700. Thanks for your video.

[@adventuredenali]

You’re welcome! They are truly marvelous pens. Enjoy and happy writing!

[@pgopal6]

I bought the same white/rose gold trim in the Diamond 580 model after watching your video… I adore your handwriting 🥰. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@shizitoulink]

Your video is so zen!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@adventuredenali]

Thank you and you’re so welcome!

[@joymusterer]

TWSBIs are solid and such a pleasure to write with. Thank you for sharing your pen thoughts! ❤

[@adventuredenali]

You’re welcome!

[@ChrisSaenz13]

LOL you'd like me ... I have 8 TWSBI Ecos inked at the moment for color variety!!!! Now I just want to go ink up my poor neglected Mini!!! ❤✒ I'm also a TWSBI lover and luckily I like the look of them too!!!! I have a 24 pen case just for my TWSBI pens and I made a rule that I couldn't exceed the pen case capacity however, I'm sneaky I guess and since I always have several inked .... the pen case is not technically over capacity...! Thays my story! My Christmas pen this year is the Diamond 580 Iris in B.

[@adventuredenali]

Hahaha I love it! I think you’re 24 rule is admirable, and your loop hole brilliant. ;) Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoy your Iris! What TWSBI nib size do you use the most?

[@kayak63red34]

I applaud. Of the couple thousands dollars of pens that I've kept to husband over the years, the TWSBI Mini are my favorite, everything about them, aside from their fragility, but then, they're only 50 bucks or so if they break. But if they do, the company makes you whole. Every time. I love my Pelikan 805 modified to stub by John Mottishaw. But the 1.1 TWSBI steel stub, and the pen, are equal. Your presientation is beautifully shot, spoken, penned and written.

[@SkySpiral8]

With 4 TWSBIs and a Pilot Custom 823, I haven’t felt a need for another pen since.

[@adventuredenali]

That’s so awesome. Both such solid pens.

[@FABM27]

I have a 823 and 845 on order. I am quite new to fountain pens in terms of the different brands and models (always used a foutain pen in school but they used to be of the cheap variety). How does the 823 compare against the TWSBIs??

[@SkySpiral8]

@@FABM27 Pilot Custom 823 is smoother and has a gold nib. It writes like butter. It’s a little more complicated filling system and you have to unscrew the top of the pen partway while writing. TWSBI is much less expensive, may not write like butter but impressively smooth and very reliable.

[@talksfromtheheart]

I have this pen in a 1.1 Stub Nib and it's one of my all time favorites!

[@adventuredenali]

That’s awesome!

[@pen_journal]

Finally the long awaited pen thoughts on TWSBI Alicia!!!🤩 I bought the exact same demo clear ECO because I was so inspired by your TN video years back!! And I completely agree with you on all points except one 🤣 I love the aesthetic looks of the ECOs. And it tells a lot that it's the only pen that has a "duplicate" in my curated 12 pen collection.

[@adventuredenali]

Haha hurray! Better late than never I hope! It’s so great you love the look of the Ecos! I wish I did more, but maybe actually it’s for the best… I’d probably have to collect one in every color… Speaking of such things, can you imagine?? A collection of every Eco color release? That’d be amazing. I wonder if there’s one out there.

[@pen_journal]

@@adventuredenali Yes, definitely for the die hard Eco fans! Just like Sailor, with all its colours in glory...

[@jamesaritchie1]

I agree. I think the ECO is a beautiful pen. I think the 580ALR is even more beautiful, and the nib is much easier to change. In my hand they all seem very thin, so that isn't a factor, either.

[@dianarene8952]

Always a great video. I have that TWSBI. I do not need to search any further for a pen to suit my needs. This one is perfection. The writing experience is why we are in love with pens. This fills all those requirements.

[@adventuredenali]

That is so amazing! What a great feeling that must be, to be so content! I’m glad you found a pen that suits all your needs

[@wingedblossom1667]

This is a beautiful pen. The nib seems quite broad. Is that typical of the EF for this brand?

[@adventuredenali]

I think in general, the nibs feel a little bit wider? At least that seems to be a reoccurring sentiment with some other folks on here, and something I’ve experienced as well.

[@Kaoss134]

I have the 580 smoked Rose Gold II and I love it

[@adventuredenali]

Aww that’s so special!

[@Kaoss134]

@@adventuredenali my mom bought it for me before she died so I protect it with all I’ve got and cherish every second I write with it

[@fbales]

I own a lot of TWSBI’s. I own a lot of fountain pens. I’m not bragging, it’s just the nature of the hobby. I have had every model of TWSBI fountain pen, except your favorite, the mini. I have fairly big hands so smaller pens just don’t feel right to me. I generally have at least a couple inked up. They are all exceptional writers. I’ve given away, or traded, quite a few too. It’s always been hard for me to choose a favorite pen, or even brand, but for beginners I always recommend Name brand entry level pens from (in no particular order) TWSBI, Pilot, Sailor, LAMY, and others. It’s hard to beat a GO, ECO, or the Swipe for the money. Especially the Swipe since it gives a few different ways to add the ink. Thanks for your videos. They’re well done. 😊

[@Wolverine3660]

I have a TWSBI Diamond 580ALR fountain pen with a fine nib. It is an very economical pen, and provides a very nice writing experience. I have Pelikan pens and MontBlanc 149 pens, and this TWSBI 580ALR sure gives these pens from the big-boy pen manufacturers a run for their money!!!!! TWSBI pens are now among my favourites.

[@manny1406eb]

Now I really really want one! I bought my first fountain pen and went with the less expensive LAMY Safari but now I can’t wait to save for a Twsbi!

[@dennisgeorg6761]

I love my Twsbis as well. I get where you are coming from!!

[@ianmedium]

I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to actually buy a Twisbi, it should arrive on Tuesday, a Vac 700R with fine nib. I bought it from a local buy and sell here in Austria, used just once so basically new for €40 complete with box and accessories. This is the first pen I have bought in years, my small collection is vintage so it will be interesting not only writing with a new pen but this will also be the first time in nearly forty years since I have written with a steel nib, the last time being a Parker that I wrote with from from junior school right through senior school and college! After reading much about them and your continuing enthusiasm for them I can’t wait to write with it! Thanks for your many thoughts on them.

[@AlexandraTejero]

Great video! How do I know whether I am holding my TWSBI at the correct angle...? Also, which notebook are you using in the video? Thanks!

[@wesdenham282]

That elegant, white and rose gold is fetching. I think you have found YOUR best Twsbi at last!

[@adventuredenali]

I think so too!

[@kathycullenstern9652]

TWSBI mini was my first and all my TWSBIs are great. My favorite brand.

[@caffeinatedxoctopus]

I have recently purchased this rose gold twsbi and the ink I used stained the grip section a grayish brown 😅 I use it often as you said, it is indeed a work horse. However, I didn't think the grip section would stain or I might have skipped on the white one.

[@cebukitty]

try to reach out to TWSBI CS and write them an email. They will probably mail you a replacement if its still in warranty. but you will probably be charged for shipping.

[@LLuna768]

I agree with you about this pen. However, I would like to add a couple of perks that are also awesome about the TWSBI Mini. You can buy a different nib size without having to buy a new pen. It’s easy to change by unscrewing the old one and screwing the new one on it. Also there are threads on the back of the pen, so it can be screwed on, when posted.

[@leisiashopik1118]

Love your handwriting!! Does your hand ever get tight or ache when you write? Mine started to in school taking notes & now I’m not sure how to keep it relaxed while writing… any suggestions are welcome!

[@adventuredenali]

Thank you! I have had cramps, but only when I’ve written for hours straight. I recommend taking very frequent breaks when writing to do some hand stretches. Our bodies don’t like when we do the same thing over and over for too long.

[@lynnschreiner2452]

So funny...I literally got the full size of this pen yesterday and was going to return it. Didn't love the rose gold. After watching your video I email Goulet Pens to say I'm keeping it after all! I agree it's a great pen. Have it in another color! Writes beautifully. Happy Holidays!

[@alsowentmyth]

I'm on the same page as you in terms of the aesthetics. But my VACmini was one of the first fountain pens I acquired and I still use it regularly. (Also, their customer service *immediately* sent me a replacement part when mine had a small crack. No questions, no charge; I just paid for shipping.)

[@adventuredenali]

Wow, way to go TWSBI! That’s really great to hear.

[@rebeccac4751]

Agree with you 100%, on all fronts. I recommend them for newbies, but I also do not really like the look of them, but I did recently purchase myself the TWSBI Diamond Iris, it is pretty 😉

[@michaeldavis9693]

I wouldn’t call the Eco elegant or sophisticated but I do like its aesthetic, especially when all the internal components are rose gold. You’re right. It’s such a great writer. It’s a joy to use.. it almost makes you want to have a reason to write. It’s not a pretentious pen. It’s fun. I’m actually surprised to hear that you don’t like the aesthetic. I think that it’s a strongpoint for a lot of people.

[@mmusic3579]

Great camera work. Especially that opening writing scene. My Twsbi always write even after leaving it sit for weeks. Great pen GOSH DARN IT!

[@adventuredenali]

Thank you so much! Hahah! Gosh darn it!

[@candylh3440]

Yes!! Agreed! I have some way more high priced pens that are lovely, but never as consistent as the Twisbi. I have 3 including the mini-vac (my fav) and they are solid. I don’t notice or mind the bulk but agree they are not the cutest lol

[@13noman1]

Thanks! Enjoyed your video and can appreciate your points -- especially as regards the aesthetics. I purchased a few TSWBIs over the last couple of years, each time looking for that perfect balance of the right size, the right functionality, the right aesthetics -- the 580ALR (Prussian Blue) and 700R Iris come closest -- but in preparing for the New Year and planned pen culling I realized my TWSBIs tend to sit uninked while other pens in my collection give me a thrill of excitement to rotate back into use. One of the many great things about this hobby is it's such a broad tent! I've concluded TWSBIs aren't for me; I've become (much) more enamored of the FPR pens especially with the ultra flex nib.

[@adventuredenali]

You’re so welcome! A very relatable sentiment. Have fun reworking your collection! What’s the FPR pen?

[@13noman1]

@@adventuredenali Oh, sorry (FPR): Fountain Pen Revolution -- focuses on FP's sourced in India and mostly pretty affordable. The Jaipur Version 2 and ebonite Ranga Madras are two of my current favs -- the latter with an architect nib! Cool!

[@NuvolaRoss]

You seem to write often in extrafine, did you ever had issues with TWSBI nibs? I love my Eco but it sometimes stops writing suddenly and I don't know what the problem is, I might just have a faulty nib but they don't sell replacements for the rose gold ones.

[@GiorgosKeramidas]

TWSBI pens are awesome indeed! Really great ink color too. I sometimes enjoy Diamine Terra Cotta too. For some reasons the warm colors of brown and red inks are beautiful in my eyes.

[@adventuredenali]

I’m in a warmer brown/red ink kick right now. 👍🏽

[@the_last_rangefinder_society]

Been writing with my Twsbi diamond today with the 1.1 stub italic……it’s such a beautiful pen to write with

[@destinedthunder]

I did order all of the rose golds during my leave. I have yet to ink them but I was thinking since I have so many TWSBIs, I was thinking about grinding one to see if I love it.

[@adventuredenali]

Ooh that’s not a bad idea!

[@antoniomonteiro1203]

I have a Diamond 580AL R and I think the balance is perfect for writing, without posting. As you say the mini posted has a perfect balance too.

[@AppleUser]

Have you found it run out of ink after the nib runs dry? I have to lower the plunger to add more ink to the nib. If you have not, what am I doing wrong? By the way, I love your voice :)

[@HeyxArno]

I have the white and rose gold inked up exclusivly with diamine oxblood. I use it everyday. I enjoy it everyday.

[@adventuredenali]

Oh I bet that’s nice! I have a pen inked up with Oxblood too. Such a great color.

[@SpringNotes]

I love your shirt ! May I ask what brand it is, and where you bought it ? Thank you !

[@adventuredenali]

Thank you! It’s a Patagonia shirt, from their website directly. :)

[@amitanshuv]

A great review makes me want to hold it in my hands and write pages of poetry. The only issue is that they're not readily available where I live (India), but I do hope they launch all their models here pretty soon.

[@kenwilliams2219]

I'll have to get me a mini. I have an eco and love it! I use it more than my other ones by far. Thanks for sharing this.

[@adventuredenali]

You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy the mini as much as I have!

[@JCWong]

Another day, another tempting pen 🤩I've only tried the eco from TWSBI, might try the vac next!

[@adventuredenali]

Hahaha do it, do it! 😂

[@miahoover9225]

I have 3 TWSBIs I also want a mini. They are great pens.

[@davidanderson3425]

Now I want one as well. Oh, hang on, you said you liked giving them away...

[@adventuredenali]

Hahahaha! Well done! 😂

[@fuumaxkamui]

amazing, i have the opposite opinion, i love the twsbi aesthetic :) your handwriting is amazing i'm so jealous

[@shaaron5488]

I am new to fountain pens after 50 years (I have a pen my mom gave me for HS graduation). I keep saying that my Twsbi Classic Mini EF is my favorite writer. Love your content. I have been binge watching. 🤎🤎

[@moonembracethesun1061]

I heard good feed back for this pen . I have a small hands and fingers. And I get cramps in my hand if I write for a long time. And I noticed the barrel is thick . Worry will get hand / finger fatigue. What do u suggest ?

[@nikitaj473]

I love penthoughts!!!

[@nikthedrought]

where did you got that ink from??? also , incredible handwriting!

[@aldirdiri]

Your handwriting is amazing, what nib size you are using ?

[@adventuredenali]

Thank you! It’s an extra fine.

[@moonwolves3907]

Have your nib been tuned? If so what type of nib grind is it and where do you have it done? Thanks

[@jen7662]

I want to love twsbi but my eco mint cracked. I'm now considering 580 diamond but right now can't justify spending $80 for it. Specially when I can put that $80 towards a vintage pen. I did though enjoy twsbi's ink capacity, and wet writer.

[@cherylclough4309]

I adore my TWSBI mini. I rather like the look of it and it writes like a dream always.

[@adventuredenali]

Awesome!

[@cheryldueck318]

TWSBI ECOs are my go-to pen. I also do have a soft spot for the Kaweco AL Sport (I find the non-ALs too light for me to write well.) These comprise the bulk of my Fp collection, but I have hoping to be able to afford the rose gold mini TWSBI you have in this video, before they are all sold out 🤞🏻

[@tootsfour956]

I do too!

[@adventuredenali]

:D

[@marileemck]

I have 6 fountain pens all inked in the different glorious colors I love . . . I want more pens because I want more ink colors. The pens I have are all gold nibs, and I just can't afford any more like them. So I was delighted to see this video highly recommending a more reasonably priced pen. What is TWSBI's nib comparison with a Sailor ? Thanks so much. ~Marilee

[@margaretsparksrittenhouse8787]

I didn’t understand the TWSBI hype until I broke down and bought one. I too did not care for the look of them, but I was won over.

[@febed01]

It feels like this pen was designed with you in mind ^^

[@templemoore3799]

😅 whew…so glad to hear about your lovely pen as I have my 1st, the clear EF eco T, arriving Friday w/ Diamine Red Dragon ink 🎉

[@adventuredenali]

Exciting!! Hope you enjoy it!

[@メキシコ人-k2v]

Can you tell me if you write with the pen sideways? Idk if it's the angle of the camera but it seems like you turn the pen at an angle when writing. I noticed i do this unconsciously but I don't know if that's ok or should a fountain pen be used like straight with the tip flat on the paper.

[@afrog2666]

Use it however you like, there`s no right or wrong, if it works, it works (: Some nibs are more forgiving than others though, as in their sweetspot might be smaller than others. personally I draw, so I hold my pens at all sorts of angles and only a few pens have been "complaining" when using odd angles.

[@Paul.Douglas]

Your handwriting is just mesmerizing. You could make an ASMR video of your handwriting with the mike close to the nib for sound.

[@vandelsoproductions]

I am slowly building up a collection of TWSBIs with a different colour of ink in each!

[@adventuredenali]

Oh my gosh. That’s so exciting!!!

[@vandelsoproductions]

@@adventuredenali I'm not there yet, but they are so lovely. The Vac 700 is super smooth as well.

[@michellek649]

I love this pen and how the cap screws on!

[@adventuredenali]

😃

[@pleestationeryteahouse]

Every time I have to deal with the Vanishing Point or Sailor converter, I immediately just want to replace them with a twsbi. So easy to fill and writes really well!

[@adventuredenali]

Hahah I feel very similarly!

[@stephanieharris9126]

Um, I have a massive collection of TWSBIs inked up with different inks. My obsession right now is stub nibs with shimmer and sheening inks.

[@jigsawassociatesclasses4892]

i love TWSBI ECO pen ,,, but i dont have one.......hehehhehhhe how to apply for give aways ..as i need one

[@Addwrite]

I have several TWSBI'S and I share your appreciation for them.

[@adventuredenali]

Marvelous!

[@zebmcnabb]

twisbi vac mini is so f ing good

[@LeximbueJournals]

Hi how do you clean the white part? It gets a bit grimy from the ink sometimes..

[@chongliu1715]

I got the 580 version of this rose gold. I think it looks pretty decent. Good writer. The only complain about it is the nib width. I personally prefer the width of a Sailor MF, but a TWSBI normally is just tiny little bit thinker at a level that starts to annoys me.

[@adventuredenali]

Yeah, I get that! That’s why I like the extra fine, but still even that at times isn’t quite right.

[@666johnpaul]

Your voice is so calming, professional video. Thank you 😊

[@adventuredenali]

Thanks so much 😊

[@suenagle6608]

Did you ever review the Red Bird?

[@adventuredenali]

If you mean the Pelikan red tortoise, I sure did!

[@adventuredenali]

Oh! You may have missed it as it’s over on my friend’s channel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zpm8e6yqmZ2HbZI

[@uzayrhaneef3844]

is this a fine tip or the extra fine?

[@jamesaritchie1]

I guess I'm lucky where TWSBI pens are concerned. I think they are all beautiful, except for the GO and the Swipe, and even these two have a charm. And my hands are big enough to make the ECO a little bit small. I really like a little wider pen with a little wider grip. I have one pen that makes the ECO look like a pencil. It holds six milliliters of ink. It's really not a good idea to post the ECO, and a terrible idea to post the 580. You can easily damage the piston knob, or even break it, by posting. Or just burp ink all over the place. But the pen is long enough that it shouldn't need posting. I think the 580ALR is beautiful in every way, but it feels even thinner than the ECO, at least in my hand. I have all the models in production, and all write very, very well. I really like the Precision. My daily carry, take anywhere pens are the Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age, a Scribo Feel, and the Kaweco Brass Sport with a gold nib, but I also like to carry a TWSBI because they are great giveaway pens. I've always carried the ECO, but more and more often I take a Swipe. It writes just as well, all TWSBIs write well, and I think the Swipe is a little easier for a true beginner to use.

[@bangu1988]

Most beautiful

[@brianabrady9488]

Very curious, what notebook you are writing the samples in?

[@arguchik]

If it weren't for the cracking issues I would be a much bigger fan of TWISBI. I had a Diamond 580 that kept cracking - and I mean spontaneously, between writing sessions, while sitting in a cushy pen case. I finally just gave it away to a pen friend for parts. I still have two Ecos (clear and the aquamarine special edition from a few years ago). I will keep using them because they are delightful writers, but I won't replace them if they crack. Interestingly, they both have EF nibs but they write very differently. I am with you on the aesthetic, though. I don't really like how any of them look. But they are workhorses - great ink capacity and smooth, juicy nibs.

[@adventuredenali]

That is such a bummer! I have yet to experience those issues. I hope your current TSWBIs don’t either!

[@jamesaritchie1]

The 580 almost never cracks. That is truly very unusual. Even the ECO almost never cracks, despite the hype it gets. Even with the ECO, the actual number of cracking is so low it's almost nonexistent, and yours is the very first case of a 580 cracking that I've heard, and I come into contact with hundreds of TWSBI users. Something was very wrong with that pen because they do not crack spontaneously. Something always causes it. Overtightening is a problem with any and all plastic pens. Overtighten them and they can crack hours later, but it isn't spontaneous. At any rate, the 580 simply doesn't crack without a serious cause. Even then, cracking is so rare that it's almost unheard of. And as I said, the actual number of cracking ECOs is so low that it's tough to even measure as a percentage. When an ECO cracks, and it wasn't seriously overtightened, it is almost certainly an old pen made before TWSBI solved the cracking problem. Unfortunately, some still exist in warehouses, but a 580 cracking is astounding. It just does not happen, so you must have had a defective pen. It really stuns me.

[@arguchik]

@@jamesaritchie1 That's not true. Read FP forums - the cracking issues with all TWSBI models is widely known and discussed.

[@julia3983able]

I really enjoy your pen thoughts! Hope you're all recovered from covid

[@adventuredenali]

Thanks so much! I’d say I’m at about 92-95% now? 😃

[@AvecPoesie]

What is the Nib size you are using in this video? It looks quite perfect for my preference. ✒

[@adventuredenali]

It’s an extra fine

[@AvecPoesie]

Oh my goodness. I am quite thankful for your response. You were quite apt in your utilization of the term "Juicy" to describe the ink-flow of the pen. I thoroughly appreciate the aesthetic contrasts between the white, transparent, and Rose-Gold portions of the pen. I would have never guessed correctly that it was EF...I would have supposed a Medium nib.🖤

[@jackivaltrades]

I think the aesthetic of TWSBI pens aren't the worst out there, but I get where you're coming from. It's definitely not a traditional fountain pen look, and it borders on a mechanical or utilitarian kind of vibe. A pen style I didn't think I would like at first was the Kaweco Sports, but now I'm 2 pens in and want a Brass Sport. (And I suppose 2 Perkeos in, as well) 😂

[@jamesaritchie1]

I like really big pens, and I have a couple that make the ECO look like a golf pencil. So I didn't think I'd like the Brass Sport, but decided to take a chance. It instantly because one of my favorite pens. I liked it so much I added a gold nib, which is, I think, way overpriced, but still worth it because oif what it does for the pen, and now the Brass Sport is part of my EDC. Two other pens that I always carry are the Bronze Age and the Feel. Both cost three times what the Brass Sport with gold nib cost, and I never would have believed that the Brass Sport would find a place with them, but it did. There's something about the Brass Sport that, to me, is almost addictive. I know it doesn't hold much ink, but I use it with cartridges, some of which I refill with my favorite inks, and swapping cartridges takes a few seconds, so ink capacity just isn't a problem.

[@jackivaltrades]

@@jamesaritchie1 I like a large pen, but I don't like an excessively heavy pen. (Which is ironic considering I'm interested in the brass sport, but it's an exception. LOL) I have small to medium hands for a guy, and unwieldy large or heavy pens can get annoying. Something I haven't gotten into yet are gold nibs. I know that's a big things for the hobby, but I like to budget my pens around 100 USD or less. No shame in going one way or another. Just personal preference. I'm saving a gold nib pen for the final pen to my collection. 😂 Thanks for hyping up the brass Sport, and all of the fun tidbits you shared! It's funny how our expectations can set us up for a failure, but then we come out with a big win. 🙂