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Greeting All,

 

Found this pen in a garage sale for $2. Marked as a TWSBI. I found the company, but I cannot locate any serial numbers or model numbers to identify ink cartridges. I would prefer a refillable cartridge to use my own ink, but would settle for disposable cartridges. I simply have no idea what types to use.

 

Could anyone help identify this? I enjoy the weight and feel of the wood, though I have no idea what the quality is like. I've never owned a TWSBI, mostly just stick to my Pilot Vanishing Point.

 

 

Thanks,

Mike

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Hi Mike,

 

That is an amazing find!

 

It's a TWSBI Micarta and it is highly desired by TWSBI fans. I'm not sure if that's the V1 or V2 Micarta but I'm sure someone more experienced will be able to help you out soon enough. Others will also help you out with the converter/cartridge type but I think it may be standard international.

 

I hope that pen serves you well and that you get a lot of satisfaction from it!

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Yes, good find!

 

Mark 1 pens have the nib width (eg F, M etc) stamped on the side of the nib; mark 2s have it marked on the top. Either way it's a great pen.

 

Yours looks a bit stained but don't let that put you off. Just flush the nib through with water to remove ink residue - use the converter for this as it's the cleanest and easiest method. If you don't have a converter the part you need is a Schmidt K5.

 

Here's some info on the material: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micarta

 

HTH,

 

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Thanks you all so much for the ID! It is stamped on the side of the nib with an "F", meaning "fine" width I assume. It is a bit stained you are correct. Any recommendations for what to clean the outer casing with to remove the old residual ink stains?

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Some other boards for micarta knife handles are saying windex or just dishwashing liquid. I suppose that should work ok. It feels like wood lol I would have never known.

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That is a right lucky find. Micarta is a wonderful material. And perhaps it's just the photos, but it looks more like a natural patina from handling more than ink stains. I had a knife handle that had an imprint of my hand after several years of use before I sanded the whole thing.

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It's a great pen. I love the feeling of Micarta. There is a school of thought that the stains and signs of wear on the micarta add to the value. But it's definitely not universal. Just make sure and flush the nib portion with lots of clear water to get out all dried ink.

 

And they do use international cartridges, including the long ones which hold a lot of ink. Or the converter mentioned above.

 

Great deal! I don't think they made very many of the v1's. You might be able to find that info on the web or just ask TWSBI.

 

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whats the difference between the v1 and v2 ?

 

v1: Bock nib

v2: JoWo nib.

 

I think there was also a change to the inner cap but don't quote me on that. Pens with Bock nibs tended to write on the dry side. We used to adjust each one before it went out.

 

Both versions were available in EF, F, M or B nibs and came packaged in a cut-out TWSBI notebook, "smuggler style".

 

HTH,

 

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