Twsbi 580 Fine- Review

[Relgozen]

Nobody has reviewed the fine nib version of the 580, so I shall be the first!

Sorry for being pretty vague, i'll extend the review after I spend more time writing with the 580. Also this is my first review.

Nib:Fine

Ink: Noodler's Black (Bulletproof)

Paper: I dont even know, target generic brand I think? Either way it's pretty nice.

[Inkheart]

Great review - well done!

 

I agree with pretty much everything you wrote, though after initially buying and loving a Fine nib, I'm going to check out an EF next time. The finer the line, the neater my writing, and I need all the help I can get. ;-)

 

I did have one close call though with the end starting to loosen and unscrew, and for the assembly of this pen, that could get dangerous leak wise. Will take me some time to carry this one in my bag

 

Thanks for sharing!

[Relgozen]

Great review - well done!

 

I agree with pretty much everything you wrote, though after initially buying and loving a Fine nib, I'm going to check out an EF next time. The finer the line, the neater my writing, and I need all the help I can get. ;-)

 

I did have one close call though with the end starting to loosen and unscrew, and for the assembly of this pen, that could get dangerous leak wise. Will take me some time to carry this one in my bag

 

Thanks for sharing!

 

Yeah, the end moves a little bit but it doesn't really bother me while writing, although it is a small flaw. I'm not sure if it was present on the 540 or 530. Also I noticed that some ink appeared under the grip piece after refilling a couple times. I think it was because it wasn't tight enough, but i'll keep an eye out. Thank you!

[ZachWasniak]

I use my 540.. Haven't been able to bring myself to buy the 580 yet. My 540 has a few problems, so I'm waiting on buying another TWSBI until this is fixed.

[Relgozen]

When cleaning the pen, or washing out the other ink with water, how do people get the remaining droplets of water out of the reservoir? Or do the remaining droplets not matter?

Thanks

[caric]

When cleaning the pen, or washing out the other ink with water, how do people get the remaining droplets of water out of the reservoir? Or do the remaining droplets not matter?

Thanks

 

I leave it all open for a few hours so it dries out. a few drops shouldn't matter though.

[Pterodactylus]

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(TWSBI Diamond 540 - 1.1 stub ..... Caran d´Ache Amazon)

Edited July 18, 2013 by Pterodactylus

[mikehodgman]

Nice review! I have that same pen and use it all the time. I have some nicer pens, but the combination of price and quality keep bringing me back to this one! Try Diamine Majestic Blue some time. It is a nice combo.

[Tom Traubert]

I just ordered the fine nib 580, so I was really pleased to find this review. I plan to use Diamine Onyx Black in it, and it should compliment my medium Cross Apogee (Diamine Kelly Green) and bold stub Pilot 78g (Oxblood). I should probably stop buying pens for a little while now.

[Regulateur]

Thanks Relgozen. Nice review and Nice pen, though I haven't ordered my 580 yet. Still on cloud nine with my two 540s (clear and blue) and my micarta v2. All great, smooth writers. My two 540 are 1.1mm italic while my micarta has a broad nib. Absolutely love them, more than my Conway Stewart Wellington which is a shame given the price of the latter.

[oc_in_fw]

Thanks for the review. I am seriously considering selling my Lamy Studio and buying one of these. The Studio is just too heavy, and it is a CC pen. My M200 has soured me against cartridge/converter pens.

[docker]

I have the same pen also. It has become my favorite. It is just wonderful to see the ink sloshing around inside. Mine is inked with J Herbin Eclat De Saphir, a wonderful blue ink.