TWSBI ECO - How to Clean

[@santauxia]

I don't own any Twsbi's but I really want to try one out. The Diamond 580 Black and Rose Gold will be my choice.

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

@@santauxia I like their designs, colors, nibs and ease of disassembly. But be cautious as the plastic does have a tendency to crack. Fortunately I have had good luck getting replacement parts from their customer service.

[@paulmchugh1430]

Excellent demonstration. I do wish the section was removable. Thankfully the nib and feed are easy to remove.

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

@@paulmchugh1430 thank you! I agree, it would make cleaning a bit easier.

[@reveme]

There’s the 580 for that

[@PhoebeCanakis]

Thank you for this video. At first the screw bolt separated from the piston. I had to get a tweezers to pull the screw out... it squeaked. Not oiled enough, I am guessing. This is my first use. I used Windsor Newton Black Indian Ink. Guessing that was not a good call. Is there an affordable waterproof ink you'd recommend?

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

@@PhoebeCanakis glad you found it useful! I’ve used some noodler document ink which is supposed to be pretty water resistant. You may find cleaning more challenging though if you use this type of ink. Pen flush can be a big help.

[@PhoebeCanakis]

Thanks! Learning as I go.

[@bowtiejoe2413]

Cotton swabs work well, too

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

@@bowtiejoe2413 good tip!

[@lizpilgrim1]

Good job!

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

@@lizpilgrim1 thank you!

[@borkwoof696]

I would really love to get a TWSBI but won‘t so long as the cracking issues persist. Sure, it‘s a minority and their customer service is said to be excellent but when one of the selling points is a big ink capacity, that‘s a deal breaker for me.

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

@@borkwoof696 it is a concern, and reason to be cautious. They do have limited releases with turned acrylic, which should be more resistant to cracking.