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davecheng · 6 December 2016, 08:52 AM

And I feel like I've been living under a rock. These TWSBIs are amazing pens. So pretty. I left with a couple TWSBI demonstrators and a Kaweco Al-Sport to join my everyday quiver. The metal Kaweco has a long way to go before matching the patina of my 20-year old Rotring.

Pictured from left to right:

Kaweco Al-Sport (EF) with Waterman Black
Rotring 600 Newton Multipen
Rolex Submariner 14060M
TWSBI Eco (B) with Iroshizuku Kon-peki
TWSBI Diamond Mini (B) with Diamine Rustic Brown

jar · 6 December 2016, 10:06 AM

Fantastic. Enjoy.

Juantxo · 6 December 2016, 02:38 PM

Nice looking pens. Too bad that generally the translucent plastic turns opaque with time. I guess we all turn opaque with time.

Formulansx · 6 December 2016, 04:33 PM

Very cool collection!! Matches very well.

andromeda160 · 6 December 2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Juantxo

Nice looking pens. Too bad that generally the translucent plastic turns opaque with time. I guess we all turn opaque with time.

Or worse yet, cracks. Idk what happened but my pelikan demonstrator got a 1" hairline. Perfectly translucent still though.

jmiicustomz · 7 December 2016, 12:03 AM

They look pretty neat! I may need to find one or 2

davecheng · 7 December 2016, 06:16 AM

I like my demonstrators clear and crack-free, too. Good thing those TWSBIs are cheap. The Eco was CA$38 and the Mini CA$70.

locutus49 · 7 December 2016, 06:27 AM

This is a thoughtful comment.

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Originally Posted by Juantxo

Nice looking pens. Too bad that generally the translucent plastic turns opaque with time. I guess we all turn opaque with time.

andromeda160 · 12 December 2016, 08:26 AM

Ive heard they were generally pretty sturdy. I just liked the way the nib looked and wanted something that didn't use cartridges.

Juantxo · 12 December 2016, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

Ive heard they were generally pretty sturdy. I just liked the way the nib looked and wanted something that didn't use cartridges.

What a shame...!!! No doubt Pelikans are my favorite pens. So sorry.

jar · 12 December 2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

Ive heard they were generally pretty sturdy. I just liked the way the nib looked and wanted something that didn't use cartridges.

Contact Pelikan and see if that will be covered by warranty.

andromeda160 · 12 December 2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jar

Contact Pelikan and see if that will be covered by warranty.

Bought used so no warranty. I've considered sending it through chartpak which would be $35+parts but as I only paid $125 for It Idk if this would be a very cost effective option. Ive filled it below the crack a few times just to use it. I'm getting a Mont Blanc Rollerball for myself this XMAS so this might sit on the sidelines for a while. The nibs pretty tired too and could use some adjustment

Shoulda bout twsbis and saved some $$$ lol

6 December 2016, 08:52 AM	#1
davecheng "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 30	So I went pen shopping for the first time in 15 years... And I feel like I've been living under a rock. These TWSBIs are amazing pens. So pretty. I left with a couple TWSBI demonstrators and a Kaweco Al-Sport to join my everyday quiver. The metal Kaweco has a long way to go before matching the patina of my 20-year old Rotring. Pictured from left to right: Kaweco Al-Sport (EF) with Waterman Black Rotring 600 Newton Multipen Rolex Submariner 14060M TWSBI Eco (B) with Iroshizuku Kon-peki TWSBI Diamond Mini (B) with Diamine Rustic Brown

6 December 2016, 04:33 PM	#4
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,760	Very cool collection!! Matches very well. __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

12 December 2016, 08:26 AM	#9
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,044	Ive heard they were generally pretty sturdy. I just liked the way the nib looked and wanted something that didn't use cartridges. Attached Images

6 December 2016, 10:06 AM	#2
jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 755	Fantastic. Enjoy.

6 December 2016, 02:38 PM	#3
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Nice looking pens. Too bad that generally the translucent plastic turns opaque with time. I guess we all turn opaque with time.

7 December 2016, 12:03 AM	#6
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	They look pretty neat! I may need to find one or 2

7 December 2016, 06:16 AM	#7
davecheng "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 30	I like my demonstrators clear and crack-free, too. Good thing those TWSBIs are cheap. The Eco was CA$38 and the Mini CA$70.

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