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The Go seems like a nice size and I like that it has a long section with no threads. However I wonder if the tapering of the section combined with the fatness of the cylindrical barrel can cause discomfort? 

 

Thanks! 

 

(I'm not a huge fan of the eco because of price and fragility)

Link to a post about ergonomics I made: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/343593-which-indian-fountain-pen-would-you-write-a-novel-with/?p=4179072

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for me, no.

 

To give you an idea of what I like, I like:

- Sheaffer Snorkels

- Parker "51"s

- Parker Vacumatics

- Sheaffer Balances

- Twsbi Ecos

 

but the GO just feels... too big, awkward, weird... kinda like holding a baseball bat... I just don't like the way this pen feels in my hand.

 

my wife on the other hand likes Ecos, Safaris, Kaweco Sports and she also likes the TWSBI Go.

 

hope this helps

 

Just give me the Parker 51s and nobody needs to get hurt.

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3 hours ago, IThinkIHaveAProblem said:

for me, no.

 

To give you an idea of what I like, I like:

- Sheaffer Snorkels

- Parker "51"s

- Parker Vacumatics

- Sheaffer Balances

- Twsbi Ecos

 

but the GO just feels... too big, awkward, weird... kinda like holding a baseball bat... I just don't like the way this pen feels in my hand.

 

my wife on the other hand likes Ecos, Safaris, Kaweco Sports and she also likes the TWSBI Go.

 

hope this helps

 

 

Thanks for your response; that helps! I appreciate that you put the other pens that you tend to like. I am not a huge fan of the P51 for example because I find it too thin and long, so hopefully the TWSBI Go can satisfy both my curiosity and desire for comfort.

Link to a post about ergonomics I made: http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/343593-which-indian-fountain-pen-would-you-write-a-novel-with/?p=4179072

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2 minutes ago, MuddyWaters said:

 

Thanks for your response; that helps! I appreciate that you put the other pens that you tend to like. I am not a huge fan of the P51 for example because I find it too thin and long, so hopefully the TWSBI Go can satisfy both my curiosity and desire for comfort.

you're welcome. glad I could help

 

for me the "51" and snorkels fall right into the sweet spot between too thick and too thin

 

one note: the plastic from the go is softer and feels cheaper than the plastic in an Eco.

 

 and both the section and the barrel of the go are significantly thicker than on an Eco

Just give me the Parker 51s and nobody needs to get hurt.

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:) 

ours is blue 

but we also have six or seven ecos… :) 

 

i had intended to use the go to test inks thinking it would be easy to clean. 

Just give me the Parker 51s and nobody needs to get hurt.

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On 6/24/2021 at 10:39 AM, IThinkIHaveAProblem said:

for me, no.

 

To give you an idea of what I like, I like:

- Sheaffer Snorkels

- Parker "51"s

- Parker Vacumatics

- Sheaffer Balances

- Twsbi Ecos

 

but the GO just feels... too big, awkward, weird... kinda like holding a baseball bat... I just don't like the way this pen feels in my hand.

 

my wife on the other hand likes Ecos, Safaris, Kaweco Sports and she also likes the TWSBI Go.

 

hope this helps

 

I like many of the same pens you do, and I find the twsbi go a bit awkward, the cheap feeling plastic is what gets me though, feels cheaper than any other pen except for maybe a platinum preppy imo. It is also a bit slippery because of this.

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47 minutes ago, linkoiram said:

I like many of the same pens you do, and I find the twsbi go a bit awkward, the cheap feeling plastic is what gets me though, feels cheaper than any other pen except for maybe a platinum preppy imo. It is also a bit slippery because of this.

agree that the plastic feels cheap and I don't personally care for it.

I DO like how a preppy feels though, but I admit that from an objective perspective, the preppy is also made of cheap plastic.

 

Just give me the Parker 51s and nobody needs to get hurt.

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I'm late to this party, but I'll add that I find the Go FPs extremely easy to clean, and I love them for that (I only have one hand, so pen cleaning can get tricky), but they do break down pretty quickly. Maybe I just run them into the ground too much.

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On 6/24/2021 at 11:25 PM, MuddyWaters said:

Everyone seems to love their Twsbi pens before they break, so I ordered my first, a go in black :)

 

If you're realistic with the longevity of the Go, then you'll enjoy yourself!!  Have fun with it since it's a comfortable pen to use, as are most other TWSBI's.

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