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Have they announced anywhere when they're going to release a new TWSBI Diamond 580al and what color it's going to be this time? I'm about to buy a new pen and am wondering whether it's worth waiting for a while or spending the money on a different pen (in case I don't like the new al color).

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I somewhat expected another one by now, but maybe the production of the precision took it's place. There has been nothing about a new color on the facebook group which seems to see some of these things first.

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You're right, bbs. Not particularly interesting a color (I have one of the pink ones, and like the color much better, and if the price was right I'd consider some of the discontinued colors like the purple).

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Just changing chrome for ruthenium and more of a gray aluminum is not much of a special color.

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I was truly hoping they'd come up with 580AL in a nice dark blue color. Now I'm a bit disappointed with this Nickel Grey and still not sure if I get one.

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From what I've seen online, the TWSBI 580 AL R is supposed to be part of the regular line up, not just a special edition.

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From what I've seen online, the TWSBI 580 AL R is supposed to be part of the regular line up, not just a special edition.

 

That is correct; I asked them on Instagram and they replied it's a regular line now...

 

I'd imagine they will now release yearly LEs in the 580ALR like they do for the AL...(with the AL, the LEs have matte finished sections anyway)

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I would prefer blue-- always!-- but as one who lightly sanded the silver section of an AL Mini to create more grip (matte vs. the default slick), I welcome what looks to be a tactile improvement-- if at the expense of Shine:

 

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I was truly hoping they'd come up with 580AL in a nice dark blue color. Now I'm a bit disappointed with this Nickel Grey and still not sure if I get one.

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IMO, the 580AL is the best in the stable and some quirky LE's would be a treat.

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Definitely not an exciting addition. I completely missed out on the two Orange editions, being a latecomer to the FP party. Been waiting for a fresh color. Guess the wait continues..

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I have the 580AL LEs in Turquoise, Lava, Pink and Rose Red. This being a normal run is not putting me in any sort of hurry.

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The new grip is a noticeable improvement compared to past models. I doubt I'll use my orange version now.

 

I had that feeling, thank you for confirming. :thumbup: Might be worth a punt now...

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