Twsbi Diamond Piston-Filling Pen Presale

[mahkie]

Hello, many of you may have followed the threads in which an inexpensive piston-filling pen was designed with community input from all over the world on English and Chinese languag BBSes. See the thread on FPN here and the thread on the newer vacuum filler here (the vacuum filler is still a ways off, we have the piston filler ready though).

 

Anyways, after a long time in waiting (and one Red Dot Design award later), the decision has been made to offer the first 300 off of the production line to users of the FPN. These will be final production-ready pens from the TWSBI Pen company, a company with a long history of making pens.

 

Since you guys are writers, i'll skip to the important parts:

 

Pen Model: TWSBI Diamond 530

 

Pen Trim: The trim that will be available for this 300 piece run will be the clear demonstrator with chrome bits. Here's a picture of mine

Here's a picture of what the final packaging you will receive will look like:

The Nib: The nibs used are Schmidt steel nibs. I like mine. The sizes available here are EF/F/M. There are 10,000 nibs at the factory, so there aren't any limits on what nib you can choose. Also, as to the size, I would say that the nibs are "Western" sized as far as the widths of EF/F/M.

Here's what my nib looks like:

Price: The pens will be sold for $39.99 a piece, with $7.99 SHIPPING, regardless of # of pens ordered. YES, I WILL SHIP TO EUROPE/CANADA. Postage to Canada is $7.99, Europe is on a case-by-case basis.

Payment is through Paypal (cash or credit is ok).

Shipment/Logistics: The pens are expected in May/June. Due to a lack of a firm ship date, this thread will initially put people "in line" for a pen. When I have a ship date, I will send a Paypal invoice for the balance 2-3 weeks prior to shipping so that I can purchase the pens and get everything ready. I will email you when I ship the item, provide a tracking number, and you will receive the package after about 1 week from shipment.

To reserve your place in line, please post how many (and in what nib sizes) you would like. Also post/pm me your email address so I will be able to contact you for invoicing/shipment/etc ATTN: Mods, I hope this thread is within the rules! Please let me know by PM if I need to change anything or if this needs to be moved

[inkdesigner]

I'm in. PM sent with details.

[davidjs]

I'll take one, in M nib please.

 

email is {username}@gmail.com

Edited April 23, 2010 by davidjs

[djpyle]

Excellent news! Put me down for one with a fine nib.

[dannzeman]

Count me in for 2, both with medium nibs. PM on its way...

[etoyoc]

I will take one with a F nib! PM being sent

[Ron2]

I plan to take one, and will send follow PM right after posting here.

Question: Will you ship to Japan?

[carlc]

One for me too - Medium nib please

 

Carl

Edited April 23, 2010 by carlc

[mahkie]

Ok, I am a bit surprised at how quickly the orders are coming in! I have to go to bed now, and I seriously worry that my PM Mailbox might become full overnight, so be aware that if my PM box becomes unavailable I will clear through all the backed up order stuff and clear messages so I can get more messages.

[rockydoggy]

PM sent for a Fine.

Thanks--looking forward to seeing this pen in action.

[mahkie]

I plan to take one, and will send follow PM right after posting here.

Question: Will you ship to Japan?

 

I can ship to Japan, but Japan might be one of the countries having retail availability, i'll have to check

[Apotheosis]

count me in for one with a medium nib ! PM on the way.

Rgds

Leo

[Koyote]

makhie, I'm sure this info is in the original thread, but that thread is very long. Can you give us the following info:

Pen's dimensions, including approximate weight.

Ink capacity

Warranty details, if any.

 

Thanks!

[Taiyetos]

Sign me up for 1 with a Fine nib.

 

PM shortly.

[Bug]

sign me up for 1

[gregamckinney]

I'd like one XF

 

Thanks, greg

[David H]

I would like one with a Medium nib. thank you.

[oldstoat]

Count me in for one with -M nib please

[Malcy]

I'll have one with an EF nib please.

[stevlight]

I'll take one Medium nib.