Twsbi eco

[Freddy]

I ordered two from Goulet Pens, a white with a 1.1 stub nib and a black with an extra fine nib. I have only used the white/stub but I have to say I am very impressed. The nib is incredibly smooth, the pen feels comfortable in the hand, even when posted (and it is really lonnnng when posted), and I like the look of it. I have mine filled with Diamine Oxblood and the flow is very good. I have had no skipping or starting issues. Time will tell how the pen will hold up but my immediate thoughts are quite positive.

[KrazyIvan]

I ordered the 1.1 in black from Andersonpens.com and it is sitting on my desk at work, waiting for me to get back in the office. Been working from home as my car is in the shop.

[inklord]

Recently I paid a visit to Anderson Pens here in WI, USA, and had the pleasure to hold the new Eco for a bit (by the way - if you live anywhere near Appleton, WI and haven't been to Anderson Pens, you are depriving yourself of a serious treat - wonderful store, staff, and merchandise!!).
It seems to be a real high quality pen, not just for the money, but in general. The friction fit nib/feed assembly actually makes this pen more attractive in my view since you can now see the ink trickle into and through the feed and over the base of the nib. It is also more simplistic and minimalist in a positive way when compared to the rather complex and a bit 'baroque' looking Diamond 580. The piston's action is as smooth as on any of my (much higher priced) piston pens - in fact, it made a $400.- pen used for comparison look so-so when it came to piston smoothness and ink capacity. If the durability is as good as my initial impression, this would be an ideal starter pen, especially for the youth market.

[manoeuver]

I've been rocking a hacked-up G comic nib in mine.


Nib swaps are way, way easier than on any other TWSBI. The feed/section design eliminates the Achilles Heel of the 5X0 series- the section being held on to the pen by the feed collar, a part that TWSBI doesn't even manufacture. Ugh- I've broken more of those than I care to say.

We shall see if the ECO has any weak or brittle spots in due time, but between the section redesign and the vastly improved posting situation, it seems to me the Eco may be a better pen then the 580.

[inlovewithjournals]

Thanks to everyone who posted. I'm excited - Canada Post says mine will arrive today! I ordered the white with a medium nib from Wonderpens.ca.

[reprieve]

I've been rocking a hacked-up G comic nib in mine.

What ink is that?

[manoeuver]

What ink is that?

my dearly departed Sailor Jentle Epinard.

[Zhivago]

I got mine today. My only real complaint/question is why did TWSBI make them so that the piston stops further away from the nib and feed than is normal? My picture below shows the Eco next to a Pelikan M200. I couldn't get a full fill without doing as Dan did in his video review. After inverting the pen and pushing the air out, I got the same fill I get normally in a Pelikan or my Pilot 92 without the extra step.

[manoeuver]

I got mine today. My only real complaint/question is why did TWSBI make them so that the piston stops further away from the nib and feed than is normal? My picture below shows the Eco next to a Pelikan M200. I couldn't get a full fill without doing as Dan did in his video review. After inverting the pen and pushing the air out, I got the same fill I get normally in a Pelikan or my Pilot 92 without the extra step.

Just a guess, but using their existing piston, they could either do what they did or make the barrel that much shorter. Redesigning their already very good piston would likely have added $$ (and years.)

as it is, with a single piston swish the thing holds more ink than I like to put in a pen. That's just me.

[sgtstretch]

I got mine today. My only real complaint/question is why did TWSBI make them so that the piston stops further away from the nib and feed than is normal? My picture below shows the Eco next to a Pelikan M200. I couldn't get a full fill without doing as Dan did in his video review. After inverting the pen and pushing the air out, I got the same fill I get normally in a Pelikan or my Pilot 92 without the extra step.

Just a guess, but using their existing piston, they could either do what they did or make the barrel that much shorter. Redesigning their already very good piston would likely have added $$ (and years.)

as it is, with a single piston swish the thing holds more ink than I like to put in a pen. That's just me.

Not sure on the Classic or Mini, but the 580 is designed the same way. I didn't understand it either, seems like having the piston come almost to the feed would be a better design, like the Pelikan.

[KrazyIvan]

The piston rod is too short, it would fall out if it went further. Making the rod longer would make so it would hit the inside of the piston housing cap when retracted. It's a compromise.

[sgtstretch]

The piston rod is too short, it would fall out if it went further. Making the rod longer would make so it would hit the inside of the piston housing cap when retracted. It's a compromise.

Yes, but at the other end of the pen, if the barrel was a bit shorter, the empty space in front of the fully extended piston wouldn't exist.

[KrazyIvan]

The piston rod is too short, it would fall out if it went further. Making the rod longer would make so it would hit the inside of the piston housing cap when retracted. It's a compromise.

Yes, but at the other end of the pen, if the barrel was a bit shorter, the empty space in front of the fully extended piston wouldn't exist.

I see your point. Maybe similarities in size to the 580 has something to do with it. I also see that if it were shorter, you would risk hitting the back of the feed with the piston seal. That can be a catastrophe when full of ink. My ahab does that and while I have not had an accident, it's annoying.

[carlos.q]

I've been rocking a hacked-up G comic nib in mine.


Nib swaps are way, way easier than on any other TWSBI....

Do you know what other nibs may be swapped for the Eco nib?

[Zhivago]

I should have added that I'm very pleased with how mine is writing. The M nib is smooth and writing flawlessly with De Atramentis Document Dark Blue. A big thumbs up to that ink as well. The Eco is a bit of an ugly duckling looks wise, but perhaps that is part of its appeal.

[Sailor Kenshin]

I just ordered a white with F nib. We'll see how well it writes outta da box!

[manoeuver]

I do.

[KrazyIvan]

Fwiw I asked TWSBI about the space at the bottom of the piston, it was on Instagram. I checked today and it looks like it was either erased or maybe there was a glitch. I asked again today.

I like my 1.1

[writingrav]

I've been rocking a hacked-up G comic nib in mine.


Nib swaps are way, way easier than on any other TWSBI....

Do you know what other nibs may be swapped for the Eco nib?

I would be interested in knowing this also.

[KrazyIvan]

I've been rocking a hacked-up G comic nib in mine.


Nib swaps are way, way easier than on any other TWSBI....

Do you know what other nibs may be swapped for the Eco nib?

I would be interested in knowing this also.

It looks to be a #5 nib