Previous comments about not drying out (for weeks or months at a time) is right on! It’s been my experience as well. Mine, both Eco and the Swipe, are nice and wet, juicy writers! Terrific quality just like Brian says in this video.
My Eco is still the most enjoyable pen I own. Not only is it stunning in translucent blue, it writes like a dream! Medium nib is smooth and wet, exactly how I like it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these to just about anyone.
Can approve.. I have Eco and Diamond.. Huge ink capacity, very smooth writing, excellent workmanship, lot of accessories, never dry off as my Parker urban (when I do not use it a day).. Even I started use it for ink drawings, and my TWSBI like it as well😉 I just do not know what that letters mean.. Thank you for video!
I used to consider Ahabs my work pens but since I discovered how great TWSBI writes, I've switched over to them fully. I think I have 11 of them, and 1 is a diamond vac and 2 other diamonds.
This isn’t going to be the traditional comment like the others on the video. I’ve had a heartbreaking day, and seeing a new Goulet video made my day. Thank you. Thank you to my pen friends for just being here in our little space on the internet. God bless you and thank you.
My TWSBI Diamond 580 Smoke Rose is my absolute favorite! (I get so many compliments and curious looks at work when I take it.) As a fountain pen beginner, this is the one that did it for me, that sold me on using a fountain pen daily for journaling. It's so easy to use, smooth to write with and holds so much ink. Plus, the ink flow is always consistent. Now that I'm Team TWSBI, the mini, Iris 580, and glow green eco have happily been added editions within my collection. Love your videos and always look forward to the pen podcast, Brian!
Bravo Brian ! That’s a great video here! I have a TWSBI Eco clear, filled with Diamine Red Dragon, so it looks like a seringue full of blood 💉 ! I’d live to see other videos like this one, maybe with the Kaweco line up, and Lamy, Pilot… That’ll be awesome! Keep up the good work. Bonjour de la France 🇫🇷 😃
My TWSBI Diamond 580 is the best pen I've ever owned! I use it daily and it never lets me down. I have various LAMY & MontBlanc models but I always come back to my TWSBI, purchased from Goulet, of course! Recommended!
A long interesting journey down the path of TWSBI fountain pen review. For any one interested in TWSBI this video is a must. Thanks a lot for taking so much of pains to make pen lovers acquainted with so much of details about TWSBI.
Funny you say the Classic doesn't stand out. I saw the Precision on UA-cam, and got interested (I hadn't heard of TWSBI). And looking for more information about the Precision, I came across the Classic. And I immediately fell in love. For me this pen absolutely DID stand out. So now I own one :) And I love it.
I just bought an Eco, and I just love it. The little card you include inviting me to rate the packing of the pen was a special touch that will absolutely have me coming back you you for more.
I'm literally obsessed with TWSBI!! I'm in the process of collecting all of the ECO and ECO T colors. I have the Iris Vac 700r as well, but I haven't inked it up yet. I just admire it in its clear case. After my Eco collection is complete, I'll move on to their other models... Yes! I'm wild about TWSBI!!
My TWSBI pens have been tucked away for a while but after watching this video I'm not only inspired to dig them out of my moving boxes but also interested in the versions I don't own yet. I feel a TWSBI shopping spree coming up😅
I only own a few pens, and the TWSBI ECO was the first (and so far only) pen that I liked enough to spend more on a better pen from the same brand. Now I've got a Precision and I love it!
My Twsbi Swipe was one of the smoothest writing pens I’ve ever had. Unfortunately I lost it while traveling a few months ago. I will end up getting another Twsbi soon. About the Twsbi pocket clip: yes it’s very stout but if you pull it away from the pen and slide it in your pocket, it’s not going anywhere. It works very well and if you’re like me and bring your pens to work you don’t have to worry about snapping this off the pen like I’ve done with my Muji and Ohto Tasche.
Absolutely phenomenal pens. I have an eco and a diamond 580 and they are just incredibly reliable. I have never had even a single feeding issue with either of them, even when I hadn't tended to them for months.
I was ready to order my next fountain pen and wanted something unique. I saw the green glow and had to have it! I had never heard of this brand. Thank you for showing all the different fountain pens. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!
I use my Vac700r Iris edition everyday at work. I rarely have to ink it and I can carry it around without worrying about it getting hurt. It's a really wonderful pen.
Great video! As someone who has only dabbled in to the hobby, videos like this are fantastic. I have two TWSBI ECO's and they have been my go to's for a while. I also like Lamy's- Safari, Al-Star & Studio. I've been eying the 580's for a while and this has sealed the deal on what I'm buying next. Thanks Brian!!
I always wondered why the Precision seemed to be a flop when introduced because I love mine. It's a 1.1mm water hose and the brushed grey metal look I find really cool too!
YES! I adore my Precision - built like a tank, great looking, great writing. If you are looking for a pen you can carry anywhere and not worry about its durability, and don't mind a heavier pen, check it out for sure.
Just received my Eco in the mail from your company. Thank you! I love it, it’s my first pocket pen, the other ones have been more formal that I didn’t want to beat up. Thanks for the info on the exclusives, I like that glowing one.
Fantastic summary of TWSBI, one my favourite pen companies, their pens just work! I've had all my other pens dry out on me except for my Eco and 580 mini.
TWSBI, next to my crystal dream, is the best pen I own. I own 4 of the inkwells. I'm glad you touched on them. They hold different colors of Noodler's ink.
So glad I found this video. It answered some questions I had about the various models. Very easy going, professional presentation! Very nice job Brian! This is one of your best!
Thanks for the info :) as a begginer with pretty bad handwriting whos only ever really used ballpoint pens, this has been great! Fountain pens seem super boring from afar but are actually really interesting when you take a closer look ngl
I really like videos like this. I’m new to the fountain pen community, only joining about halfway through last year. It explains a lot without me needing to know a lot of technical stuff that I just don’t know yet.
Was humming and hawing about falling down the fountain pen rabbit hole. Watched many of your videos but this one got me to pull the trigger. Thank you looking forward to getting my package.
I love the eco , eco-t , 580 , the mini / mini AL & vac / vac mini are forever going to stay in my collection & I love them all . Thanks so much for sharing unique things about each model - there were a few things that I did not notice until you pointed out .
I somehow missed this video when it came out. I spent many years buying and experimenting with pens, but never came up with the right pen for me. Last year, after reaching out to your customer service team, I bought an Eco. I haven't bought any other pen since. Although I don't love the style, this is the pen for me. Outstanding.
The last half a year I was struggling with Faber Castell Neo Slim.. that pen refused to work at almost every point, after taking of the cap ink was always on the section(I even believed it was supposed to be like this), cap worn out after 2months so it was falling of when posted. I throw it away and bought TWSBI Swipe. It is so amazing pen, I love it, and now I just do not understand, why and for what would someone buy any of FC pen.. Thank you guys for what you do, keep it going!
I have the grand total experience of one Faber-Castell fountain pen,the Loom. It has one of the best steel nibs I've ever used. I use it frequently;always wet and smooth;never dries out. TWSBI ECO-T,GO,580 AL-R are also some of my favorite pens.
The Twisbi Mini was my first fountain pen, and still my favorite. I was inspired to choose it after a conversation in which a couple of friends brought out their pens for a quick demo. The Mini was the only Twisbi there, and it was also the only one that wrote as soon as the cap was off. Everything else needed a bit of priming or tweaking. I now have two Minis, the green glow Eco, and one of the nearly indestructible Go models, and they all write immediately, every time. I have a few other brands, including some that are more expensive, and nothing is as good as the Twisbis.
I have a few of each, and though I love the new Iris 580 is most eye catching, the Eco feels best in my hand and even when sitting uncapped at my desk, it refills quickly. Next to my Pilot 823, it is my most favorite. I even prefer it to my former grail pen, Pelikan 800. 8a blue fanatic so the eco in blue and now the cerulean never left behind.
I own two TWSBIs. An Eco and a Go. I was blown away by the Eco and absolutely adore the pen. The Go? Bought that for my wife after she said she was too scared of damaging her Pilot Metro to carry it around every day (go figure). She loves the Go. It writes well and she carries it everywhere.
I have an Eco T clear and two Swipes, peach and avocado. They're all fine nib. Of all my pens (12?) the Eco T is the smoothest writing. The Precision looks very industrial in pictures and videos, maybe it looks prettier in person. I now know that the Vac and Vac Mini have threads in the end for secure posting. That's really helpful in my profession. Thanks!
Thank you for the introduction to the TWSBI line up all in one go. I would be interested in a video that looks at the all the special editions and discontinued models and overseas editions too. More of a history lesson or the full story. :)
These pens are amazing. Just bought my second one (diamond 580AL-R) from your website (first one was the diamond vac 700R - iris) with the pipe attachment. Smoothest fountain pen writing experience, great quality, and I love the nib aesthetic.
I call my TWSBI 580 my Energizer Pen because it always works and just keeps going and writes well. Once had several pens in my backpack and it got dropped. of the 4 pens, a couple much more expensive than the TWSBI 580. The other 3 had to have the cap and section cleaned out because of ink leakage. The 580 didn't leak at all. Very impressive. I now have 4 different TWSBI's all from Goulet Pens.
TWSBI ECOs are my daily writers. Im up to 20 different colors of ECOs each filled with a matching (mostly) ink. Fantastic pens. When a new color comes out just ship me an EF and ding PayPal.
I’ve got a twsbi 580 EF which writes beautifully - this nib feels wonderful:); thanks for this vid, Brian: bought wee bottle twsbi midnight blue: my first venture into their ink offerings:)
I love my Vac 700R. It is just a joy to write with. I also get a lot of writing done per fill, since the ink capacity is huge, and I'm using a fine nib. Seeing the ink slosh about in the barrel gives it an even cooler factor. I know that vintage pens, such as some Sheaffers and Parkers were vacuum fillers, but I haven't been lucky enough to find a vintage vacuum filler in good condition at a reasonable price. The TWSBI Vac 700R satisfied my need for a vacuum filler in my collection, and it's become a favorite pen that I use daily, along with my Lamy 2000. The Vac 700R is just such a terrific value, and I highly recommend it.
I have a TWSBI 580 Iris sitting in the other room waiting for me to finish my finals this week. I get to open it as soon as I finish everything fit the term this week and I'm so excited!!
I recently bought a TWSBI Eco and even more recently found your channel. If I had known I would have purchased from you. Love your videos. I've been binge watching them. The ECO is a lovely pin and solid performer. I'm trying to decide if I want another ECO or a 580 or something else.
If I could go back in time to May 2020 when I suddenly decided to start a fountain pen collection, I would forego most of my purchases (Pilot Metro, Platinum Plaisir and Preppy, and others) and just get TWSBI Eco EF nibs in all the cool colors I missed out on. I would skip the TWSBI Go because the grip shape doesn’t work for me and the Diamond mini cause the lip on that grip doesn’t work for me either. It took me far too long to get into the Eco, but now I want about six of them. The Vac mini is so tempting but it looks like the grip section has that same shape at the top and I probably won’t like it. Loved this video, hope you’ll done for Pilot next.
The FPR flex nibs are, I think, the best out there. I have the Ultra flex on a pen already. Far, far better than Noodler's, and you can also buy matching feeds for almost nothing. I've considered trying one on a TWSBI, but I didn't know if it would fit, and I hate taking it off the pen it's on now. Cheap as the FPR nibs are, I may as well just order another one. Or two or three, if the first one works out. A TWSBI with a good flex nib sounds wonderful.
I bought the homosapiens skylight as my edc quickdraw. It's super durable material. You can see if it has ink in it. Quick cap operation. Double resevoire makes it safe for transporting and huge capacity. It basically ouclasses everything as a quick draw fountain pen for me, but it is of course a bit more expensive.
Thank you so much for how to put the TWSBI Eco together, I received mine today and I couldn't put it together. Anyway, it is fine now, and such a beautiful writer.
This was a great video, Brian. Thanks for explaining the different TWSBI pens. I have a few ECOs, a Swipe and the Rainbow 700R vac. I don’t mind a large pen as I have arthritis and I also prefer capping my pens. I was not aware that some TWSBIs should not be capped. I also like that as you go up in models the nibs are easier to swap out.
You know this because it is on your web site. You should also metion you can fill the barrel with ink and forget the cartridges. Apparently. It would be interesting to discuss the pros and cons of going this route. By the way, I will be ordering this weekend. Thanks for the videos.
I have always been really intrigued by the Twsbi Micarta but haven't ever got a chance to use one. As far as I know it is the only pen that Twsbi has ever produced with a gold nib (and a clipless version!). I do wonder if they plan on doing a third run anytime soon.
I love the Minis because I like a smaller pen although I also enjoy the Eco with its various colors, especially the glow in the dark ones. As you explained, TWSBI is great value for the price, another feature I love.
I love my TWSBI pens! I prefer the ECO-T for fit in hand, but that's based solely on how I hold my pens. I will say, I hate when my coworkers pick one up and start twisting parts to figure out how to open them. Ink ends up everywhere and on uniforms. That being said, of all my fountain pens only TWSBI has maintained smooth writing performance while deployed, across a variety of barometric pressures, and hemispheres. Other pens and inks tend to be disrupted by those factors.
I was lucky enough to get the Prussian Blue 580 ALR as my introduction to the hobby and I love it so much. I have other pens I use for specific things, but I’m happily using the 580 ALR as my daily driver. It’s absolutely gorgeous looking pen that catches people’s eye, but not so expensive I’m worried to take it with me.
I love Goulet videos. I started watching when I got back into fountain pens some years ago. I’m trying to find that sweet feeling again, but after the Goulet Noodler incident things just feel so fake to me now. Love TWSBI and I sincerely miss enjoying these videos. Hoping to get that feeling back one day. Sooner than later 🤞🏻
I have an embarrassing amount of TWSBI pens. I’ve been collecting them for the last few years since I found them and I’ve gotten every color released for at least the last 5 years. I love the ECOs and the 580s. OMG I just bought the new glow purple and the IRIS vac pen. I need to be stopped! 😂
i just began getting into Fountains pens a few months ago. i have a Mont Blanc, a Xezo, 2 Pilots (including the 823), a Noodler's Ink Ahab, a TWSBI Diamond 580, & a FPR Himalaya. by far, my fav is the TWSBI. I'm hoping to buy the TWSBI Mini Rose Gold when they're back in stock. thanks Brian!
I love TWSBI pens, but I don't think they're as good in any way as any Montblanc or the 823. Those two pens are as good as they get for under a thousand dollars, and are made far better than any TWSBI. The nibs are better, too.
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TWSBI is the only pen I own that you can set aside for months, pick up and use without issues. They are airtight beyond imagination.
Agreed! - Drew
Months haha, I had one inked for a year and it wrote first time
3 years here, and wrote as soon as it hit the paper. LOL
Previous comments about not drying out (for weeks or months at a time) is right on! It’s been my experience as well. Mine, both Eco and the Swipe, are nice and wet, juicy writers! Terrific quality just like Brian says in this video.
Yes, also Platinum Century (with the cartidge)and some Sailors, like KOP, that I know of…
My Eco is still the most enjoyable pen I own. Not only is it stunning in translucent blue, it writes like a dream! Medium nib is smooth and wet, exactly how I like it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these to just about anyone.
I have multiple M nibs and pairing it with Diamine ink it’s like glass. I love it!
Ya I really like mine too in ef. I mean the ink capacity is awesome
Can approve.. I have Eco and Diamond.. Huge ink capacity, very smooth writing, excellent workmanship, lot of accessories, never dry off as my Parker urban (when I do not use it a day).. Even I started use it for ink drawings, and my TWSBI like it as well😉 I just do not know what that letters mean.. Thank you for video!
I LOVE my Eco. It takes up lots of ink and it is smooth to write. Meanwhile, the price is very competitive. it is a great pen for beginners like me.
I used to consider Ahabs my work pens but since I discovered how great TWSBI writes, I've switched over to them fully. I think I have 11 of them, and 1 is a diamond vac and 2 other diamonds.
This isn’t going to be the traditional comment like the others on the video. I’ve had a heartbreaking day, and seeing a new Goulet video made my day. Thank you. Thank you to my pen friends for just being here in our little space on the internet. God bless you and thank you.
Sometimes it's nice to just enjoy a nice thing like a good pen. Hope you feel better.
hey, im here for the same reason
A year later, but me too. Life sucks sometimes but at least we have this wonderful community to help us through it. Hugs and love. ❤
Awesome video! I’m glad to see Goulet Pens making more videos like this. Please keep them coming!
Thanks for watching! - Drew
My TWSBI Diamond 580 Smoke Rose is my absolute favorite! (I get so many compliments and curious looks at work when I take it.) As a fountain pen beginner, this is the one that did it for me, that sold me on using a fountain pen daily for journaling. It's so easy to use, smooth to write with and holds so much ink. Plus, the ink flow is always consistent. Now that I'm Team TWSBI, the mini, Iris 580, and glow green eco have happily been added editions within my collection.
Love your videos and always look forward to the pen podcast, Brian!
Bravo Brian ! That’s a great video here! I have a TWSBI Eco clear, filled with Diamine Red Dragon, so it looks like a seringue full of blood 💉 ! I’d live to see other videos like this one, maybe with the Kaweco line up, and Lamy, Pilot… That’ll be awesome! Keep up the good work. Bonjour de la France 🇫🇷 😃
My TWSBI Diamond 580 is the best pen I've ever owned! I use it daily and it never lets me down. I have various LAMY & MontBlanc models but I always come back to my TWSBI, purchased from Goulet, of course! Recommended!
just bought this pen...can't wait to try it!
A long interesting journey down the path of TWSBI fountain pen review.
For any one interested in TWSBI this video is a must.
Thanks a lot for taking so much of pains to make pen lovers acquainted with so much of details about TWSBI.
Funny you say the Classic doesn't stand out. I saw the Precision on UA-cam, and got interested (I hadn't heard of TWSBI). And looking for more information about the Precision, I came across the Classic. And I immediately fell in love. For me this pen absolutely DID stand out. So now I own one :) And I love it.
I just bought an Eco, and I just love it. The little card you include inviting me to rate the packing of the pen was a special touch that will absolutely have me coming back you you for more.
The clip on the TWSBI swipe is perfectly functional on shirt pockets. I have one there every day at work
I'm literally obsessed with TWSBI!! I'm in the process of collecting all of the ECO and ECO T colors. I have the Iris Vac 700r as well, but I haven't inked it up yet. I just admire it in its clear case. After my Eco collection is complete, I'll move on to their other models... Yes! I'm wild about TWSBI!!
My TWSBI pens have been tucked away for a while but after watching this video I'm not only inspired to dig them out of my moving boxes but also interested in the versions I don't own yet. I feel a TWSBI shopping spree coming up😅
I only own a few pens, and the TWSBI ECO was the first (and so far only) pen that I liked enough to spend more on a better pen from the same brand. Now I've got a Precision and I love it!
My Twsbi Swipe was one of the smoothest writing pens I’ve ever had. Unfortunately I lost it while traveling a few months ago. I will end up getting another Twsbi soon. About the Twsbi pocket clip: yes it’s very stout but if you pull it away from the pen and slide it in your pocket, it’s not going anywhere. It works very well and if you’re like me and bring your pens to work you don’t have to worry about snapping this off the pen like I’ve done with my Muji and Ohto Tasche.
Even my TWSBI ECO has a very tight grip; it is hard to clip it on to my shirt pocket... but at least I know it won't fall out!
I love all my TWSBIs. Beautifully priced and a joy to use, none is a favourite - they all are.
Absolutely phenomenal pens. I have an eco and a diamond 580 and they are just incredibly reliable. I have never had even a single feeding issue with either of them, even when I hadn't tended to them for months.
This helped so much. Thanks Brian! I am sticking with my Ecos. Goulet Pen Company is awesome! Thanks to everyone for all you do.
I was ready to order my next fountain pen and wanted something unique. I saw the green glow and had to have it! I had never heard of this brand. Thank you for showing all the different fountain pens. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!
I just got the TWSBI Eco a few weeks ago as my first fountain pen and I love it!!
This was good. Be fun to see more videos like this for other brands
I use my Vac700r Iris edition everyday at work. I rarely have to ink it and I can carry it around without worrying about it getting hurt. It's a really wonderful pen.
Great video! As someone who has only dabbled in to the hobby, videos like this are fantastic. I have two TWSBI ECO's and they have been my go to's for a while. I also like Lamy's- Safari, Al-Star & Studio. I've been eying the 580's for a while and this has sealed the deal on what I'm buying next. Thanks Brian!!
I always wondered why the Precision seemed to be a flop when introduced because I love mine. It's a 1.1mm water hose and the brushed grey metal look I find really cool too!
YES! I adore my Precision - built like a tank, great looking, great writing. If you are looking for a pen you can carry anywhere and not worry about its durability, and don't mind a heavier pen, check it out for sure.
Looks like their answer to the Kaweco Sport
As an admitted TWSBI fanboy, I really enjoyed this!
Now I *need* a Precision...
Great overview Brian.
Just received my Eco in the mail from your company. Thank you! I love it, it’s my first pocket pen, the other ones have been more formal that I didn’t want to beat up. Thanks for the info on the exclusives, I like that glowing one.
Fantastic summary of TWSBI, one my favourite pen companies, their pens just work! I've had all my other pens dry out on me except for my Eco and 580 mini.
TWSBI, next to my crystal dream, is the best pen I own. I own 4 of the inkwells. I'm glad you touched on them. They hold different colors of Noodler's ink.
Excellent review. Thanks.
So glad I found this video. It answered some questions I had about the various models. Very easy going, professional presentation! Very nice job Brian! This is one of your best!
Thanks for the info :) as a begginer with pretty bad handwriting whos only ever really used ballpoint pens, this has been great! Fountain pens seem super boring from afar but are actually really interesting when you take a closer look ngl
I really like videos like this. I’m new to the fountain pen community, only joining about halfway through last year. It explains a lot without me needing to know a lot of technical stuff that I just don’t know yet.
Thank you! That was a very helpful review with no messing about. I'll be looking at the EcoT and the 700Vac.
Was humming and hawing about falling down the fountain pen rabbit hole. Watched many of your videos but this one got me to pull the trigger. Thank you looking forward to getting my package.
I enjoy my Swipe and use it on a daily basis.
Very informative - well worth the time to watch!! Keep them coming!
I love the eco , eco-t , 580 , the mini / mini AL & vac / vac mini are forever going to stay in my collection & I love them all . Thanks so much for sharing unique things about each model - there were a few things that I did not notice until you pointed out .
My favorite is the Vac Mini, and I would so love to have it in the iris coloring.
The youtube rabbit-hole I never expected to dive into. Never had a non-cartridge fountain pen before, and now I have two TWSBI on the way :D
Thanks for all the info!
I somehow missed this video when it came out. I spent many years buying and experimenting with pens, but never came up with the right pen for me. Last year, after reaching out to your customer service team, I bought an Eco. I haven't bought any other pen since. Although I don't love the style, this is the pen for me. Outstanding.
The last half a year I was struggling with Faber Castell Neo Slim.. that pen refused to work at almost every point, after taking of the cap ink was always on the section(I even believed it was supposed to be like this), cap worn out after 2months so it was falling of when posted. I throw it away and bought TWSBI Swipe. It is so amazing pen, I love it, and now I just do not understand, why and for what would someone buy any of FC pen..
Thank you guys for what you do, keep it going!
I have the grand total experience of one Faber-Castell fountain pen,the Loom. It has one of the best steel nibs I've ever used. I use it frequently;always wet and smooth;never dries out.
TWSBI ECO-T,GO,580 AL-R are also some of my favorite pens.
The Twisbi Mini was my first fountain pen, and still my favorite. I was inspired to choose it after a conversation in which a couple of friends brought out their pens for a quick demo. The Mini was the only Twisbi there, and it was also the only one that wrote as soon as the cap was off. Everything else needed a bit of priming or tweaking. I now have two Minis, the green glow Eco, and one of the nearly indestructible Go models, and they all write immediately, every time. I have a few other brands, including some that are more expensive, and nothing is as good as the Twisbis.
This is an amazing and informative video. Well done Brian! I think this is the best one I've seen and I've watched quite a few.
I have a few of each, and though I love the new Iris 580 is most eye catching, the Eco feels best in my hand and even when sitting uncapped at my desk, it refills quickly. Next to my Pilot 823, it is my most favorite. I even prefer it to my former grail pen, Pelikan 800. 8a blue fanatic so the eco in blue and now the cerulean never left behind.
TWSBI Is my favorite fountain pen brand. Such a satisfying video. Really enjoyed this!
I own two TWSBIs. An Eco and a Go. I was blown away by the Eco and absolutely adore the pen. The Go? Bought that for my wife after she said she was too scared of damaging her Pilot Metro to carry it around every day (go figure).
She loves the Go. It writes well and she carries it everywhere.
I have an Eco T clear and two Swipes, peach and avocado. They're all fine nib. Of all my pens (12?) the Eco T is the smoothest writing. The Precision looks very industrial in pictures and videos, maybe it looks prettier in person. I now know that the Vac and Vac Mini have threads in the end for secure posting. That's really helpful in my profession. Thanks!
The diamond 580 with rainbow trim really caught my eye! I think it would look stunning paired with a shimmer ink! 😍🤩
Love that this video taught me that my Eco is actually an Eco T! If I ever knew that, I had completely forgotten 😅
Thank you for the introduction to the TWSBI line up all in one go. I would be interested in a video that looks at the all the special editions and discontinued models and overseas editions too. More of a history lesson or the full story. :)
Super informative video! 💯
My TWSBI minis are some of my favorite pens. I absolutely love my Vac 700R in iris, but I need them to make it in a mini! 🌈❤
Need this kind of video for all popular brands please
These pens are amazing. Just bought my second one (diamond 580AL-R) from your website (first one was the diamond vac 700R - iris) with the pipe attachment. Smoothest fountain pen writing experience, great quality, and I love the nib aesthetic.
I call my TWSBI 580 my Energizer Pen because it always works and just keeps going and writes well. Once had several pens in my backpack and it got dropped. of the 4 pens, a couple much more expensive than the TWSBI 580. The other 3 had to have the cap and section cleaned out because of ink leakage. The 580 didn't leak at all. Very impressive. I now have 4 different TWSBI's all from Goulet Pens.
For those on a budget, but serious about getting into fountain pens; it's the brand I recommend most.
My VAC700R is still my loveliest vacuum type of fountain pen. It is the smoothest steel nip fountain pen I have had.
My next twsbi eco black rose smoke exfine keep up the gd work Brian frank in Oswego I'll.
I love your videos!!! I have my first TWSBI on its way (the ECO white) this newbie can’t wait to try
How is your ECO pen?
@@tntmenneke7977 still waiting as it’s wrapped for Xmas!! Gift from my mum
TWSBI ECOs are my daily writers. Im up to 20 different colors of ECOs each filled with a matching (mostly) ink. Fantastic pens. When a new color comes out just ship me an EF and ding PayPal.
I’ve got a twsbi 580 EF which writes beautifully - this nib feels wonderful:); thanks for this vid, Brian: bought wee bottle twsbi midnight blue: my first venture into their ink offerings:)
I love my Vac 700R. It is just a joy to write with. I also get a lot of writing done per fill, since the ink capacity is huge, and I'm using a fine nib. Seeing the ink slosh about in the barrel gives it an even cooler factor. I know that vintage pens, such as some Sheaffers and Parkers were vacuum fillers, but I haven't been lucky enough to find a vintage vacuum filler in good condition at a reasonable price. The TWSBI Vac 700R satisfied my need for a vacuum filler in my collection, and it's become a favorite pen that I use daily, along with my Lamy 2000. The Vac 700R is just such a terrific value, and I highly recommend it.
A very thorough video, much appreciated! Thank you!
Just got my diamond 580 alr from Goulet! Holds a ton of ink and writes perfectly! The Prussian blue with diamine wild strawberry looks amazing!
I want a TWSBI now.
I have a TWSBI 580 Iris sitting in the other room waiting for me to finish my finals this week. I get to open it as soon as I finish everything fit the term this week and I'm so excited!!
I recently bought a TWSBI Eco and even more recently found your channel. If I had known I would have purchased from you. Love your videos. I've been binge watching them. The ECO is a lovely pin and solid performer. I'm trying to decide if I want another ECO or a 580 or something else.
This so so comprehensive. Thanks!
LOVE twsbi!!
If I could go back in time to May 2020 when I suddenly decided to start a fountain pen collection, I would forego most of my purchases (Pilot Metro, Platinum Plaisir and Preppy, and others) and just get TWSBI Eco EF nibs in all the cool colors I missed out on. I would skip the TWSBI Go because the grip shape doesn’t work for me and the Diamond mini cause the lip on that grip doesn’t work for me either. It took me far too long to get into the Eco, but now I want about six of them. The Vac mini is so tempting but it looks like the grip section has that same shape at the top and I probably won’t like it. Loved this video, hope you’ll done for Pilot next.
Superbe présentation de la marque ! c'est précis et complet ... un grand merci pour ce partage d'information. Thank you for sharing this video !
Cool thing with the vac mini: you can put FPR size 5.5 flex nibs and feeds into it :) turns it into a great flex pen
The FPR flex nibs are, I think, the best out there. I have the Ultra flex on a pen already. Far, far better than Noodler's, and you can also buy matching feeds for almost nothing. I've considered trying one on a TWSBI, but I didn't know if it would fit, and I hate taking it off the pen it's on now. Cheap as the FPR nibs are, I may as well just order another one. Or two or three, if the first one works out. A TWSBI with a good flex nib sounds wonderful.
I'm giving my bestie a TWSBI Swipe for Christmas to get her started on what I believe will be a successful fountain pen journey 😆
I bought the homosapiens skylight as my edc quickdraw.
It's super durable material.
You can see if it has ink in it.
Quick cap operation.
Double resevoire makes it safe for transporting and huge capacity.
It basically ouclasses everything as a quick draw fountain pen for me, but it is of course a bit more expensive.
Wow! This is excellent. Thank you very much for all the information.
Thank you so much for how to put the TWSBI Eco together, I received mine today and I couldn't put it together. Anyway, it is fine now, and such a beautiful writer.
This was a great video, Brian. Thanks for explaining the different TWSBI pens. I have a few ECOs, a Swipe and the Rainbow 700R vac. I don’t mind a large pen as I have arthritis and I also prefer capping my pens. I was not aware that some TWSBIs should not be capped. I also like that as you go up in models the nibs are easier to swap out.
Twsbi 580 is just chefs kiss
You know this because it is on your web site. You should also metion you can fill the barrel with ink and forget the cartridges. Apparently.
It would be interesting to discuss the pros and cons of going this route. By the way, I will be ordering this weekend. Thanks for the videos.
I have always been really intrigued by the Twsbi Micarta but haven't ever got a chance to use one. As far as I know it is the only pen that Twsbi has ever produced with a gold nib (and a clipless version!). I do wonder if they plan on doing a third run anytime soon.
I love TWSBI, the 580s and 700Rs are awesome, they are a staple in my pen rotation.
I love the Minis because I like a smaller pen although I also enjoy the Eco with its various colors, especially the glow in the dark ones. As you explained, TWSBI is great value for the price, another feature I love.
I loved how much the Twibi eco wrote so much, I got a second one so that I could have two immediate ink colors without fuss.
the swipe looks interesting ngl
I don’t remember being supplied with a wrench when I ordered my very first TWSBI!
I love my TWSBI pens! I prefer the ECO-T for fit in hand, but that's based solely on how I hold my pens. I will say, I hate when my coworkers pick one up and start twisting parts to figure out how to open them. Ink ends up everywhere and on uniforms. That being said, of all my fountain pens only TWSBI has maintained smooth writing performance while deployed, across a variety of barometric pressures, and hemispheres. Other pens and inks tend to be disrupted by those factors.
Just the video I needed! Been looking at getting a twsbi and give my lamy a break.
Excellent video of the pens. It was very helpful. Thanks.
Thanks for watching! - Drew
Thank you for another great video and Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays to you as well! - Drew
I was lucky enough to get the Prussian Blue 580 ALR as my introduction to the hobby and I love it so much. I have other pens I use for specific things, but I’m happily using the 580 ALR as my daily driver. It’s absolutely gorgeous looking pen that catches people’s eye, but not so expensive I’m worried to take it with me.
I've had an ECO-T for nearly 6 years and just found out i could post the cap 💀
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Awesome video! Still haven’t bought one yet but excited to one day in the future! Probably looking at the mini lineup!
I love Goulet videos. I started watching when I got back into fountain pens some years ago. I’m trying to find that sweet feeling again, but after the Goulet Noodler incident things just feel so fake to me now. Love TWSBI and I sincerely miss enjoying these videos. Hoping to get that feeling back one day. Sooner than later 🤞🏻
Great video. Thanks. My two TWSBI Swipes are awesome!! So smooth (M & B). I will get the stub next. And they are just fun pens too.
I have always preferred and likely will always prefer my TWSBI Eco to any other pen I have
I have an embarrassing amount of TWSBI pens. I’ve been collecting them for the last few years since I found them and I’ve gotten every color released for at least the last 5 years. I love the ECOs and the 580s. OMG I just bought the new glow purple and the IRIS vac pen. I need to be stopped! 😂
My favorite the TWSBI MICARTA.
i just began getting into Fountains pens a few months ago.
i have a Mont Blanc, a Xezo, 2 Pilots (including the 823), a Noodler's Ink Ahab, a TWSBI Diamond 580, & a FPR Himalaya. by far, my fav is the TWSBI.
I'm hoping to buy the TWSBI Mini Rose Gold when they're back in stock.
thanks Brian!
I love TWSBI pens, but I don't think they're as good in any way as any Montblanc or the 823. Those two pens are as good as they get for under a thousand dollars, and are made far better than any TWSBI. The nibs are better, too.
@@jamesaritchie1 thanks for the response. I’ve had nonstop inkflow issues with the 823. I’m going to try ink from Pilot next.