A Tribute To Speedy Wang And Twsbi

[Lennart Wennberg]

Found this today in my Wordpress reader:

 

http://blog.rti.org.tw/english/2013/03/01/twsbi-the-fountain-pen-maker/

[arandur]

Did anyone else notice that the Vac 20 ink bottle, said in the article to be designed for "travel use," had a clear cap, which is not an option for purchase (yet)?

 

The article was great!

Edited March 1, 2013 by arandur

[Pterodactylus]

Great

 

TWSBI deserves good press and publicity.

They produce high quality pens and great value for the money.

The maintainability of their products is top class (everything can be disassembled, included wrench, included silicon grease), I don't know any other fountain pen manufacturer that is that good with respect to maintenance. TOP NOTCH

 

Their products getting even better and better with every new model.

 

The only thing that I'm missing is a good (at least semi-flexible) flex nib from TWSBI.

 

Maybe they consider a flex nib as additional option in future.......

That would be great and I'm sure that many people would enjoy this also.

[Bo Bo Olson]

Now we want to know about the paper!!!! :hmm1:

[lurker]

Very cool

[WOBentley]

congratulations to Speedy!

Now...what's this about Notebooks???

[Flounder]

Fun read!

[akustyk]

I think that TWSBI is a really interesting brand. It's so rare to have a pen company that has a close relationship with the community of users and that, with each new model, continues to make better products. The 540 and Vac700 have both been solid pens, but their reputation was somehow sullied by the variability in nib quality. The Mini is as close to perfection as any pen can be, regardless of its price. The Mini packs so much functionality, great design, good looks, and portability, that no other pen comes even close. It's as good or better than the Pelikan M200, at half the price, and with amazingly portable design. I applaud the TWSBI company and can't wait for their future releases.

[Mafia Geek]

Great

 

TWSBI deserves good press and publicity.

They produce high quality pens and great value for the money.

The maintainability of their products is top class (everything can be disassembled, included wrench, included silicon grease), I don't know any other fountain pen manufacturer that is that good with respect to maintenance. TOP NOTCH

 

Their products getting even better and better with every new model.

 

The only thing that I'm missing is a good (at least semi-flexible) flex nib from TWSBI.

 

Maybe they consider a flex nib as additional option in future.......

That would be great and I'm sure that many people would enjoy this also.

 

 

I actually have my Pilot Custom 74 Soft-Fine nib in my TWSBI 540, fits and writes WONDERFULLY, better flow than the Pilot was providing and all the benefits of the TWSBI pen. That's worth a look to get a flexible nib in a TWSBI.

 

I completely agree with Speedy getting good press, really great products they're producing, one of the few pen manufacturers that I have no hesitation saying that the products are worth the cost.

[icevic]

His pens are good, no doubt. But there are lots of other good pens and some of them are equally well priced and with equally good customer service.

 

What sets them apart is:

 

engagement with online community

unity of design

dedication to modern design

functionality

 

I can think of other pen companies that share their quality, value, and customer service, but not with such attractive design themes, modern products and manufacturing, focus on functionality combined with quality, and level of engagement with their customers.

[French]

I'm still stuck on the notebooks...when will they show up at our favorite dealer?

[arandur]

Did anyone else notice that the Vac 20 ink bottle, said in the article to be designed for "travel use," had a clear cap, which is not an option for purchase (yet)?

 

The article was great!

Mystery solved. The clear-capped Vac 20 bottle was a prototype model.

[Lisya72]

If they ever release a flexible nib, I may as well just hand my credit card over... The notebooks are close to release, if their Facebook posts are anything to go by. Lots of prototype photos to be found there. I foresee a bulk purchase of notebooks, ink bottles, and a 580 w/stub nib...

[lurker]

His pens are good, no doubt. But there are lots of other good pens and some of them are equally well priced and with equally good customer service.

 

What sets them apart is:

 

engagement with online community

unity of design

dedication to modern design

functionality

 

I can think of other pen companies that share their quality, value, and customer service, but not with such attractive design themes, modern products and manufacturing, focus on functionality combined with quality, and level of engagement with their customers.

 

This.

 

And +1 on customer service. Only reason I'd really consider purchasing a 2nd pen from them even though my 540 works great is because I've contacted them in the past with questions and they were so prompt. Also why I love Goulet Pens, similar to TWSBI, is that Goulet is responsive to their customers and provide amazing customer service.

[steb]

Great

 

TWSBI deserves good press and publicity.

They produce high quality pens and great value for the money.

The maintainability of their products is top class (everything can be disassembled, included wrench, included silicon grease), I don't know any other fountain pen manufacturer that is that good with respect to maintenance. TOP NOTCH

 

Their products getting even better and better with every new model.

 

The only thing that I'm missing is a good (at least semi-flexible) flex nib from TWSBI.

 

Maybe they consider a flex nib as additional option in future.......

That would be great and I'm sure that many people would enjoy this also.

 

 

I actually have my Pilot Custom 74 Soft-Fine nib in my TWSBI 540, fits and writes WONDERFULLY, better flow than the Pilot was providing and all the benefits of the TWSBI pen. That's worth a look to get a flexible nib in a TWSBI.

 

I completely agree with Speedy getting good press, really great products they're producing, one of the few pen manufacturers that I have no hesitation saying that the products are worth the cost.

 

Now I am in trouble. How does this work? Simple swap over/screw in or more serious fiddling?

[fabrimedeiros]

Awesome! TWSBI and Speedy deserve that! I love the brand.

[speedy]

Thank you all guys for all your support for us to move forward. Cheers!

 

Notebook, small size is done, mid and large will be ready to our factory by mid of March then shipping to Taiwan, USA... I believe by ready by early April.

[Mafia Geek]

Great

 

TWSBI deserves good press and publicity.

They produce high quality pens and great value for the money.

The maintainability of their products is top class (everything can be disassembled, included wrench, included silicon grease), I don't know any other fountain pen manufacturer that is that good with respect to maintenance. TOP NOTCH

 

Their products getting even better and better with every new model.

 

The only thing that I'm missing is a good (at least semi-flexible) flex nib from TWSBI.

 

Maybe they consider a flex nib as additional option in future.......

That would be great and I'm sure that many people would enjoy this also.

 

 

I actually have my Pilot Custom 74 Soft-Fine nib in my TWSBI 540, fits and writes WONDERFULLY, better flow than the Pilot was providing and all the benefits of the TWSBI pen. That's worth a look to get a flexible nib in a TWSBI.

 

I completely agree with Speedy getting good press, really great products they're producing, one of the few pen manufacturers that I have no hesitation saying that the products are worth the cost.

 

Now I am in trouble. How does this work? Simple swap over/screw in or more serious fiddling?

 

Pretty much, especially with the newest nib units. Pull the nib/feed out and put the Pilot one in, can't describe how happy I was when I found that out and did it to my pen, let me tell you. Best pen combo to date for me without hesitation.

 

EDIT: I should clarify that the nib of the Pilot 74 fits onto the feed of the TWSBI. You have to pull the nib and feed out of both then swap the nib from the PIlot onto the feed from the TWSBI and put it into the TWSBI section. You may also have to file VERY slightly on the feed to ensure the Pilot nib aligns with the channel on the TWSBI feed, but only a very tiny bit at the base of the nib.

Edited March 3, 2013 by Mafia Geek

[Lince]

Go TWSBI!!!

[politovski]

well, bought 2 of his pens several weeks ago, and buying another for my assistant (so i can get my 1.5mm stub back). awesome pens. good to see someone with a good product and service and such do well.

-p