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Pen: TWSBI Diamond 540 clear demonstrator (F)

Ink: Noodler's Bernanke Blue

Paper: Clairefontaine 90g notebook

 

This handwritten review will focus mainly on the pen's ability to play the role of a students pen.

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Some keywords to aid searches: TWBI diamond 540 student note taking burnanke blue fine nib F school quick dry notes class classes.

Currently carrying: Lamy Safari (Charcoal M) with Sheaffer Turquoise, Moleskine Pocket Notebook.

Current Collection:

Inks: Noodler's La Couleur Royale, Noodler's Baystate Blue, Sheaffer Turquoise 30+ samples

Pens: Lamy Safari (Yellow,Charcoal EF, M), 3x Preppy, 6 Ebay pens.

Coming Soon: Some Green ink, Pilot VP

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Adding keywords to aid searches! You've warmed a librarian's heart.

+1. Nice! :happyberet:

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Thanks for your review! Lots of students ask about a good pen for note taking and I think the durability and large capacity of this pen make it a perfect choice for a HS or College student.

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That is a very good written review of the TWSBI 540. Its a buy for sure...

 

Thanks for the demo.

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This review in particular helped make up my mind to purchase a 540. Got tired of refilling my Lamy safari converter every other day, and so far the big ink tank is working out great. Thank you for the review!

At a rough guess, I calculated we had completed half of our galactic revolution: I had only to be patient, the second half always seemed to go by more quickly.

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May give a 540 or the upcoming 580 a try to go with my Al Star & Phileas. Especially if the 580 is as good as the reviews for 540 are.

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I always thought the Bernanke series of inks was for the better, glossy papers. How do you like it using cheaper paper? It looks pretty good on your review.

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Thanks for the review! I'm considering the TWSBI 540 too and your handwritten review is certainly helpful. Though I might go for a medium since I'm more partial to pens which write with thicker lines.

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I've been meaning to buy a TWSBI for sometime now that they are available from thewritingdesk. But I'm concerned about reports of cracks in the plastic that develop on some of these pens. Is the material of the 540 better than that of the 530?

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I've been meaning to buy a TWSBI for sometime now that they are available from thewritingdesk. But I'm concerned about reports of cracks in the plastic that develop on some of these pens. Is the material of the 540 better than that of the 530?

 

I know it's been a while, but I must report a number of my TWSBI's (except the Classic) have cracked without being dropped. TWSBI has been good about repairing/replacing when necessary though.

Currently carrying: Lamy Safari (Charcoal M) with Sheaffer Turquoise, Moleskine Pocket Notebook.

Current Collection:

Inks: Noodler's La Couleur Royale, Noodler's Baystate Blue, Sheaffer Turquoise 30+ samples

Pens: Lamy Safari (Yellow,Charcoal EF, M), 3x Preppy, 6 Ebay pens.

Coming Soon: Some Green ink, Pilot VP

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