I think it maybe your hold, I have the exact same pen and nib size, I'm also left handed and have no problem with skipping at all. In fact it is my favourite pen for sketching due to the continuous flow
I admit that I do hate the grip on the section, but its definitely the nib. I swapped it with another nib and I have the same issues on a different pen with this nib. So its just one of those things and while this pen may be perfect for others, its just not for me. The Eco however - now there's pen I get excited about.
great review! I have a number of TWSBI pens that use the same nib and feed from extra fine to 1.1mm stub (Go's, Swipes & Eco's) and have never had skipping issues... I would look at tine alignment and perhaps babies bottom. Also, there is a little cutout in the section/feed assembly that will prevent you from twisting the nib to a different orientation.
Ah thanks for that. I have previously removed the nib to check feed alignment, which was good. But haven't taken a close-up look at the nib yet, so maybe that will yield some answers. I actually also swapped this nib over to my Diamond Mini to test, and it still skipped, confirming that is must be the actual nib, as far as I see it. Thanks for reaching out!
Next grab a Twsbi Swipe, though it would be amazing to use the oversized cartridges in other pens :) but still a great everyday pen to play with. But I also agree that it might be a babies bottom issue with your go ;( .
Yes I may just need to replace that nib. I don't have a Swipe, yet, but I will pick one up. TWSBI pens are often great for those inks that don't generally play well with other pens.
I have three TWSBI Swipes and they are smooth as butter, but if you need a clip that actually clips, then the Swipe may not be for you. The Swipe clips are useless unless you're clipping your pen on a few sheets of paper. Nevertheless, I LOVE the way the pen writes!
I don't think the price of the TWSBI Swipe and the Lamy Safari are comparable. In the US the Lamy Safari sells for about $6 to $9 more than the TWSBI Swipe.
Yes, you are correct, the Swipe is cheaper than the Safari. The TWSBI Go however, is priced very similar to the Safari - at least in my part of the world.
I think it maybe your hold, I have the exact same pen and nib size, I'm also left handed and have no problem with skipping at all. In fact it is my favourite pen for sketching due to the continuous flow
I admit that I do hate the grip on the section, but its definitely the nib. I swapped it with another nib and I have the same issues on a different pen with this nib. So its just one of those things and while this pen may be perfect for others, its just not for me. The Eco however - now there's pen I get excited about.
great review!
I have a number of TWSBI pens that use the same nib and feed from extra fine to 1.1mm stub (Go's, Swipes & Eco's) and have never had skipping issues... I would look at tine alignment and perhaps babies bottom.
Also, there is a little cutout in the section/feed assembly that will prevent you from twisting the nib to a different orientation.
Ah thanks for that. I have previously removed the nib to check feed alignment, which was good. But haven't taken a close-up look at the nib yet, so maybe that will yield some answers. I actually also swapped this nib over to my Diamond Mini to test, and it still skipped, confirming that is must be the actual nib, as far as I see it. Thanks for reaching out!
You can use thin brass shims to pull through the slit in the nib to open up the ink flow..like the ones you use to check the gauge on a spark plug..
Thank you, I guess its worth a try. It does have good ink flow though.
Next grab a Twsbi Swipe, though it would be amazing to use the oversized cartridges in other pens :) but still a great everyday pen to play with. But I also agree that it might be a babies bottom issue with your go ;( .
Yes I may just need to replace that nib. I don't have a Swipe, yet, but I will pick one up. TWSBI pens are often great for those inks that don't generally play well with other pens.
I have three TWSBI Swipes and they are smooth as butter, but if you need a clip that actually clips, then the Swipe may not be for you. The Swipe clips are useless unless you're clipping your pen on a few sheets of paper. Nevertheless, I LOVE the way the pen writes!
I don't think the price of the TWSBI Swipe and the Lamy Safari are comparable. In the US the Lamy Safari sells for about $6 to $9 more than the TWSBI Swipe.
Yes, you are correct, the Swipe is cheaper than the Safari. The TWSBI Go however, is priced very similar to the Safari - at least in my part of the world.