TWSBI’s converter is SO impressive; both in the capacity and that it can be easily taken apart. Kind of boggles my mind that companies make converters that cant be disassembled

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Yobo -- some folks are able to get the Lamy ones apart ... I need to slow down and figure out if it's just my skippy brain or lack of patience or what but I have had to dedicate some converters to stainy ink and purchase a few extras ... because of my (so far) inability to get them apart for cleaning. So this is such a refreshing feature on the Swipe!!!!!! It's an game changing move on TWSBIs part and I really like it!!!!!

It’s nice to find a pen person with a price limit. I agree with you that one downer is the color availability. I am also a purple person and am hoping for more colors in the swipe.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pamela -- I've certainly overspent in this hobby but my favorite pens always turn out to be in the more "reasonable" price range -- those are the ones I enjoy writing with more it seems! This TWSBI Swipe is amazing - and easy to clean too!

Aloha Chris! Thanks for taking the time to post a video showcasing possibly the hottest pen of 2021 (for sure in the sub-$50 category!) I have the Prussian Blue with a medium nib arriving early this coming week, so I don't have any hands-on experience with the pen. Thanks for covering stuff like nib inconsistencies, price compared to other entry level pens, etc .... What I wanted to comment on was that the original feeds that came with the Eco and GO had very soft fins, so not matter how delicate you handled the pulling of the nib and feed, you for sure would bend some of the fins. I am noticing the same thing with PenBBS feeds that are even thinner, so they bend much easier. But I noticed that my new GO's and Eco's have a much stiffer fins, so I am expecting the SWIPE to be as durable? Just keep in mind when you replace the nib and feed, that feed has a flat spot on the bottom edge (away from the nib) that fit's into a corresponding flat spot in the grip section. The feed also has an indent so the nib can only go to that point. As for the new spring converter, I think it would aid in cleaning, just like cleaning the GO? But after doing that, I would still pop it off the section and shoot water into it with a syringe just like a normal converter. The only thing that bothered me in the product images and reviews is seeing the spring in the ink window, whereas the regular converter would not have that issue. Sorry for the longish comment. Mahalo from Kauai, Hawaii. Kind regards, Thomas

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas! That may be one reason I don't like the spring converter -- I see enough of the springs in the Go pens!!! LOL That is interesting too that the feeds coming out now may be more hearty. I wonder sometimes when I see people pull them out so easily without a care. :)

@kauaiphotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSaenz13 I'll find out soon which of the two converters I prefer and if I like the pen overall - I don't see why not as it should perform just like a GO and Eco. I don't mind the grip section of the GO and the SWIPE looks to be about the same (exactly the same?), but with a clear, harder plastic compared to the GO? I actually find the softer plastic of the GO to be easier to grip than a hard plastic, although it does look cheap. Another issue that I just discovered on one of my GO pens is the lip of the cap liner has a crack in it, so the cap doesn't snap on (and off) with certainty as it did new. I contacted Phillip and he offered to send me a new cap for $5 - haven't decided yet! But I am sure if you do damage the feed, he would be willing to send you a replacement, you just need to pay for shipping. And I just checked my GO's and Eco's and for sure some have thicker and firmer fins than others. Plus usually the first time you pull a nib and feed it tends to be harder to do than subsequent attempts? Take care, Thomas

@jamesaritchie1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSaenz13 Being able to see the big spring in the GO is why many users love it. It's the "industrial" look that's very popular in the art world right now. I suspect this is why they put a spring converter in the Swipe. I like the look. Besides, the spring isn't as evident when the converter is filled with ink. To me, the GO, and the Swipe, have a businesslike and industrial design to them, and the springs are a big part of this. It's all personal taste, but I like being able top see the spring in both pens.

I just ordered one of these to try, but I think I might be most excited about the converter with the spring. I may not use it to fill the pen (as I find the TWSBI Go a bit awkward to fill), but the spring loaded design might be great for cleaning other pens quickly. The Go is so fast to clean with that spring loaded design. And I'm excited to try the pen and to have another knockabout pen that I can maybe leave in my classroom or lend to my students without having to worry too much. Excited to try it either way, and thanks for the review/first impressions!

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt! I hope you'll like the Swipe! I sure like mine. There is much more to explore because I need to try out standard international cartridges (non-TWSBI) and see how well those do in it and also I'm curious about the fit of the TWSBI converter in other pens which is something I can try now with those spare spring converters. Lots of little tinkering projects to keep busy with. :)

I’m a big TWSBI fan too. Excellent review.

Thanks Chris! Glad you liked the pen--I am enjoying it too! And I agree, I'd like to see a lot more colors!💞

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alesa! I'd be toast if they make a purple and/or clear Swipe. :)

Great review! Thanks, Chris.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tess! :)

Thanks for the great comparison video! I really like my Swipe.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wayne!

I'm a bit late to this video, but in the Australian market (or even just the shop I bought from) you only get the spring converter. I LOVE it. I can actually ink up with one hand if I use a bottle, it's awesome. I also had an iron gall in there the first time and it flushed out completely, no problems at all.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Amy! Next time I ink one of my Swipes (actually they are currently inked both of them so next fill I mean) I will try out the spring converter. I had been a little bit unsure if I'd like those but it sounds really good!!!!

@christopherbritton293

12 күн бұрын

In the European market too, we only get the spring converter. I just bought one yesterday (light green) in Ireland and it comes with the cartridge and the spring converter only, but that's enough for me.

Thanks Chris. This was very helpful!

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tammy!

Great video. Looks like I might need to break my self imposed ban on ordering another pen! My husband said to me today "you really only need one to write with, right??" Wrong

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tic Tac! LOL :)

Loved seeing your impression of those pens. And now very curious about the ink :)

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vicky! I almost ordered some TWSBI cartridges but then I knew I don't use them very often and these pens each came with one so if I decide to refill them I can. :)

I am so glad you did this review because I was wondering if I should pick one up for my collection. I don't usually like the broad nibs, but that medium is just like I enjoy. I used to like fine nibs, but my shimmer inks don't show well with them. As usual, you did a great review on them.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cynthia! Thank you! Another thing I love is that I think these will be available and there's no rush ... it's so nice when a pen is not all sold out quickly ... I expect this one will be very easy to get like the Go pens. :)

Nice review Chris, I only have one TWSBI Eco and love to see what the pen companies come up with next as far as new styles and innovations. I’m a fan of the broads too because they really can show off an ink.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you lju5001!

Got the smoke color with the stub nib. For all the gear you get with the outfit this is an incredible deal. Plus… it's a twsbi. Brilliant design writing brilliantly. Win/Win.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi David -- oh I agree -- the Swipe is a great package deal and I'm finding them ever so easy to clean out too!!!!!

The Stub nib in this pen is really great

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John Doe -- that's awesome!

I think you may have convinced me to try this. I’m blown away at the ink capacity which is one reason I like the piston filler. But I love the idea of making this my shimmer ink pen as it is easily cleaned. Also my TWSBI Eco with my only Broad nib developed a hairline crack right where my index finger goes. It’s apparently not an uncommon problem but quite a bummer. I just checked and my local shop has them in stock! Thanks for doing this video. Now to decide on the nib. I love a gusher but wow does that ever lay down a ton of ink!

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ramona! Have you checked with TWSBI about replacing the cracked Eco? I believe they are great about helping with any problems. I'm not sure how long you've had it. Oh to have a local pen shop. I guess it's good we don't have one close by. I'd need a 2nd and 3rd job. LOL

Drew from Goulet did a vidro recently on changing nibs on the eco where he showed a way that's less likely to hurt the feed

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica! I need to watch that again -- someone had me look at that and I did ... I think I'm just chicken and I need to get over it!!!!

@jessicasouza7887

2 жыл бұрын

It's understandable though, for even though it's in the lower price range, these pens are still not cheap

After seeing your video, I’m going to put thr Kyanite in my Prussian blue (B nib, of course)! Thanks

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Barbara - nice! I think it will be great!!!!!!

In Europe we get only spring converter, but I took the spring out. A few seconds faster fill-in is not a big advantage.

@ChrisSaenz13

Жыл бұрын

Good idea ... I don't really consider the spring necessary either!

Thanks for your video Chris, good comparisons with the rest of the TWSBIs and pals. I started with a Prussian Blue in M, and ended up with 2 more Smoke in B and Stub. I think their nibs are much better tuned than the Ecos I have. Perhaps their QA has improved the nib quality overall. In fact they were so good right out of the box, I did not have to tinker with them at all. Other than aligning their nibs with the TWSBI logo on the barrel, lol. I see you are liking Diamine Earl Grey; I tried it on the B nib and it was annoyingly too dry. As Inky Rocks has posted, the Swipes are all great cleaners. It was her video that inspired my to get the 3rd Stub swipe; she raved how easily she was able to clean up her Stub Swipe from her worse offender of glass-pen-only ink she used. I was pleasantly surprised how smooth writer the Swipe is, in all 3 nib sizes. The M is the 'pencilest' of the bunch, but they are all smooth and gloriously wet. The only issue I have run into with all three Swipes I have is that the pop cap action shakes the nib too much. I have had ink droplets all over and on my hands because of that. The same issue causes the seal cap getting ink stains between the seal cap and the actual cap, that makes for quite visible stains that are not easy to clean. You won't see that on the Prussian Blue, but it is there in both color variants. I had to use a compressed air can to expel the ink out of that area. And then it comes back after a few pops. Overall great pens to use, posted or not. TWSBI will sell lots, especially when they start offering more colors.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vagelis -- I was having that same issue with ink droplets in the cap and on the nib of the Broad nib Swipe. I know I'll have to stay on top of it because I don't like stains in the cap liner -- I've had that in the Go. They are really smooth nibs and I think the reason I like Diamine Earl Grey in a M nib is that is won't bleed thru my Leuchtturm bullet journal!!! The paper is what needs the slightly drier ink must be. :)

I have my Swipe on the way. I got a Medium smoke and I'm ordering a broad blue after seeing your writing sample.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi ... oh I hope you'll get a nice Broad .... my Gos and this Swipe all have the wettest Broad nibs from TWSBI that I've gotten. I think I'm very finicky about Broad nibs being very wet and having enough tipping material! :)

Nice review. I also have both Swipes in blue and smoke and had difficulty unscrewing the barrel from the section also. The smoke I did unscrew with difficulty, but I used a rubber grip to get the blue unscrewed. I agree the clips are way too tight, so I'll carry them in a two pen case. I do like them both, but may eyedropper them in the future, because the ink may corrode the spring in time maybe.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim - I was just thinking of trying to eyedropper the smoke one since I am always refilling grey ink for my bullet journal. I carry that pen in a case anyway and it doesn't get tossed around much. I imagine it will require plenty of silicone grease.

I like how you compared the three TWSBI models. I may have to try the Swipe in broad - I never buy broad nibs, and I don't even know why😊

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Melinda -- I like my broad nibs for letter writing probably because of my hand writing being kind of big. And the way the ink shows off with a B nib on Tomoe River paper really hooks me!

@LadyAlleria

2 жыл бұрын

I understand you. After I got babys bottom in a broad nib... I am scared a bit. Nib size is so annoying!

Wow Chris... you sinned twice with Twisbi... the Swipe looks like a great alternative for the price... I wish there were in pastel pink... you are a purple person I am a pink one ( by the way, my letter is on the way to Texas) if you see something pink in your mailbox you know it’s me nyo!

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Adbeel!!!! I know right ... they should START with the exciting pink and purple colors especially on a pen like this! I think I could have resisted these if the price was higher but since they were affordable I just "had" to try them out! Thank you I will be looking for pink in my mailbox!!!! I need to catch up with my replies and the hot weather is keeping me inside anyway with my kitties so I shall get writing!!!!!

Ok, I had to get the Smoke Swipe…beautiful pen!

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Michele!

@mwGoosman

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Chris…will have to let you know how I like the SWIPE when it comes.

Goodie! Great video. It’s funny to have more than one converter for a pen. I like the look of this pen, but not the colors so much. Smoke is cool. The converter holds a lot of ink.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Giulietta!

I wonder how many would be interested in a TWSBI that came with a gold nib? For me, that's the only thing TWSBI is missing. The Draco, or one like it, would seem the logical candidate.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm interesting! I wonder too!

I don't have one yet, but another comparison would be with the Platinum Prefounte - snap cap, cartridge converter, and a similar look.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick! For some reason I haven't had great luck with my Platinum Prefounte but I aim to try it with some other inks and see if I can like it. I like the Preppies much better and that seems weird since the Prefonte is better looking and so similar. It would have been another good comparison pen though ...you're right.

I have the TWSBI Swipe in the Smoke but I haven't played around with it yet 🙂 I just found out my Jinhao 159 plays really well with shimmer inks and has a removeable feed for easy cleaning so I'm on Cloud 9 😂

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Book Dreamer! I have always meant to put some attention into getting more B #6 nibs to outfit my 159s at least 2 or 3 of them. I know I got tired of pulling and transferring nibs so those don't get used as much as my X750s. :) I do also aspire to use more shimmer inks!

1. Do you think ink stains affect pen performance? [I suspect not] 2. I like the look of that giant cartridge, esp. for refilling. 3. Perhaps your doubt about the spring converter would be resolved if you try it out.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ichiro -- if I try the spring converter I can only imagine it launching across the room with ink splattering everywhere if I don't hold it right. I think I got spooked after seeing Drew (Goulet Pens) with the spring converter lol.

@ichirofakename

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSaenz13 Yeah I saw those guys fooling around too. Try it with water, just to see if it sucks up liquid nicely. Do it in the bathtub.

My Lamy converters just don't clean easily, but I've learned how to take the converter apart and clean it. There's a Goulet video.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Terri -- I must be really challenged because I could not get mine apart even after seeing a video and I do have two types of Lamy converters which perplexes me but I'm not motivated I guess to spend more time on it.

@tiantuatara

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSaenz13 I have to use the rubber grip to get the metal piece off.

Thanks for your Swipe review, Chris. I may have to get one now, but will have a hard time deciding between M nib and 1.1 stub. Wow- the broad with that JHerbin is a firehose! I do have a question - did you consider the medium nib to be smooth? That would be the only deal breaker for me if it is at all scratchy or feedbackish. As always, I do appreciate your reviews. 😀💕

@kimberly3706s

2 жыл бұрын

@ErinCarmack I have another TWSBI model with a M nib and it’s not the least bit scratchy or feedback, I would say only the TWSBI EF can be described as feedback, but even that I wouldn’t describe as scratchy…just out of all the TWSBI nibs, if any were to be classified as feedback, only the EF could remotely qualify. (In TWSBI nibs I have one EF, two F, one M - had two M, gave one away just to share the joy of fountain pens - and one stub; I don’t have a B of TWSBI.)

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Erin -- I do consider the M nib on my Swipe to be smooth! In fact I've never had a "not smooth" M nib from TWSBI ... so much so that I failed to even mention smoothness in my review --- I realized later that I just expect and always get smooth M nibs from TWSBI ... !

@erincarmack4815

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSaenz13 Thank you for your assurance, Chris. Will be ordering one of the Swipes soon. :)

@erincarmack4815

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimberly3706s Thank you for your feedback. Haha! With your assurance and Chris' I feel comfortable ordering the M now.

Hi Chris, (= Very interesting. I'm trying to cut down on the amount of pens I buy, but maybe this is one I should buy. It seems to be an excellent choice for everyday use. The Twsbi GO is always inked on my desk, and having a clip, I see the Swipe in my shirt pocket. The spring converter looks redundant, but it's nice that they offer options; besides, couldn't it be used to clean the pen? Thank you, very much, for the review.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nelson -- that's an interesting idea!!!!! I had not thought of using it to clean the pen. Occasionally my bulb syringes will fail/spring a leak and until I replace then I'm stuck cleaning pens a different way repetitively filling and expelling and those converters with the spring would definitely work to clean the Swipes!!!! Cool idea!!!

Lovely review, Chris! It seems we have similar taste to pens. I also thought it was weird to have the spring inside the converter. I don’t know what’s the spring material, but I can’t wrap my head around it as being a good idea. Hopefully, it won't react to inks. I have a very small collection of pens and inks, so for now, the Twsbi Swipe is an easy pass for me. I'll be tempted if they release a clear model.

@marilyngardner4269

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't ink come into contact with a spring in the TWSBI GO? I could be wrong; I don't have one.

@sajjadhusain4146

2 жыл бұрын

@@marilyngardner4269 …No, it doesn’t (I once had the GO). The spring on the GO is on the outside of the plastic plunger, and the whole mechanism is designed in a way that the metal spring doesn’t touch any ink.

@marilyngardner4269

2 жыл бұрын

@@sajjadhusain4146 Got it -- thanks!

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Fernanda! Oh yes a clear model would get to me as well!

@FernandaSantAnaDeSouza

2 жыл бұрын

There are inert or almost inert materials such as stainless steel which wouldn't be a problem. And I'm sure Twsbi put some thought into it. With this price tag, this isn't the pen people will expect to last many and many years. This seems a great pen, don't get me wrong. Having the cartridge and a converter included in the box will make it easier for beginners.

Hi Chris! How are you? Remind me about the little thingy you use to swap out the Lamy nib please?

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Yvonne - they are lobster bands - :)

@YvonneRaphaelWriter

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSaenz13 👍🏻

The effort you put into these videos is really impressive. I've not seen another pen reviewer on youtube go to such effort, it was great. I've been looking for a pen for a long time that is clear, with a broad nib, that takes standard international cartridges, and is under $50. Although not totally clear this is the closest I've seen. The Platinum Preppy would be great if it came in a broad nib, and the Lamy Vista would be great if it took standard cartridges but unfortunately neither do. This is the closest I've seen, I've never tried a TWSBI before but hopefully it writes well. Do you know of any pens that might fit my criteria of being totally, clear with a broad nib, that takes standard international cartridges, for under $50? Thanks for the excellent review.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Inazarab - wow that's a dream pen .... I'm not thinking of one right off hand that's a clear demonstrator under $50 and takes standard international cartridges. But one pen that comes to mind right off as one of my favorite demonstrators is my Noodler's Ahab all clear outfitted with the Fountain Pen Revolution Ultra Flex EF nib that one comes in about $45 with the nib upgrate/addition but it takes a cartridge converter or eyedropper ... I don't think it takes a cartridge but I will have to investigate. I'll keep myself alert to such a pen as you are looking for and let you know if something comes to my attention!!! The Lamy Vista is a great pen and with an ink syringe you can clean out and refill the cartridge using any samples or bottles of ink. :)

@Inazarab

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSaenz13 Thank you so much for the advice. It’s really kind of you. I love flex nibs but I’ve heard mixed things about Noodlers pens. I’ve heard they can sometimes leak and can be spotty, what’s been your experience with them? I’ve been seriously considering the Vista with an adapter, and I also love the huge variety bottled ink offers, but I’ve never used bottled ink and I’m kind of intimidated by it. How steep do you think the learning curve is to start using bottled ink? Maybe it’s time for me to make the jump. Again thank you so much for your informative videos and great advice.

I have a similar style converter that I got with a blunt needle, but the spring is around the plunger, not in the ink reservoir. Not a big fan. Mainly because I have difficulty with one hand, so it's as awkward for me as the slide type converters. One of the biggest reasons I've not gotten a TWSBI yet was the fairly large ink capacity. Takes too long to use a fill of ink, for me, as I like switching things up regularly. So, this TWSBI looks interesting to me. Not sure about the looks, but I keep hearing good about TWSBI. About my ink usage, and why the larger ink capacity isn't great for me: I just got done writing 20 letters (I'm currently going through a book of stamps a month), and I didn't use much over 2 regular converter fills. (I generally have smaller handwriting, so ink can go a long way, for me. 😉) Took a year to get through one eyedropper filler I have... Months for a piston filler or vacuum filler. Fine, except for letter writing, where I use an ink each month, that generally doesn't get much use, otherwise. So, this TWSBI looks interesting to me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it! (Also, aren't inky fingers the badge of honour of a fountain pen user? 😁)

@kimberly3706s

2 жыл бұрын

I think the spring converter might be intended to be quicker to fill than the regular converter (similar to the Go). I like the idea of being able to disassemble the converter, not sure that it’s a feature I would use often, but it could make cleaning more of a breeze perhaps. @PaulHerman I just want to add a note that you are certainly under no obligation to fully fill a TWSBI to capacity, nor for that matter any twist type converter, which is essentially the body of the TWSBI Eco. Vacuum type fillers I always find tricky to get a full fill anyway; I gave away my TWSBI Vac because it’s not my favourite type of filling mechanism and I don’t like keeping an opening for continuous ink flow (pens don’t look as pretty with a valve open, imho). I did travel by airplane with an Eco and it did leak during the trip (although not until quite a few days after the flight), so I understand the appeal of a vac system; I guess I don’t travel enough to worry about it.

@paulherman5822

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimberly3706s I really don't travel, and my inks and I stay pretty close to home. 😉 I understand that I don't have to fill completely, but I still have the tendency, and a dislike of just emptying a pen back into the bottle. That's why most of my pens are either cartridge converter or vintage sac fillers (which tend to hold about the same amount of ink as a cartridge, in my experience.) I do generally have a bigger capacity pen in use for the ink I'm currently using for just jotting down things and general use, but the others, I like to change more often than what I can with the bigger capacity pens generally allows me to do. The Wing Sung 3013/Paili 013 is a vacuum filler that doesn't need to have the blind cap open. Not exactly sturdy (the cap tends to break where the clip attaches), but...

@kimberly3706s

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulherman5822 It’s certainly true for my writing that a TWSBI lasts longer than other inked pens; sometimes I desire that security of knowing that I have the freedom to write as much as I’d like without needing a spare pen or more ink. I favour TWSBI for writing outside my home, whether travel or just out locally; as well as for sketching. I do think I understand your point though - I feel similarly about ink bottles, guilty for buying any because in all my years of writing I have only completely finished one bottle (I am close to finishing a second bottle, but “close” may still be ages away from occurring). I do share my inks, as well as use them in artistic pursuits, but one bottle still seems to last forever.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul!!!! Oh wow it's so interesting that you mentioned the using up of a full (Piston fill) TWSBI ... just recently, I'm doing so much writing that I end up filling my TWSBI Eco almost weekly and that's with using more than one pen of course (usually 8 pens) but my grey ink Eco gets flushed and refilled very often!!!! I think it's due to my extra notetaking and journaling at this time!!!!! It's making me realize I may want to put a M nib on a Opus 88 and go for the grey ink. :) That would give me at least another 1.3 mls of ink to go thru. Oh yes and the way I use B and stubs explains much of my ink usage with letter writing and notetaking even. :)

@paulherman5822

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSaenz13 I went through the 2 converter fills with a fine. Maybe I should start trying to write larger, and go with a broader nib... 😁 I mainly just write correspondence, anymore, so it's not as much writing as some (my life just isn't interesting enough to write anything about it. 😁)

I'm supposed to be on a pen buying ban, but then decided to buy the blue swipe. Being slow to decide meant that unfortunately both colours are out of stock until later in August and my favourite pen store hasn't had any yet.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Annie!! Ahhh... I hope they restock and get the pen soon. It's always frustrating to wait once we've made a decision.

Are you using the spring converter and if so is there a trick to filling it? I can't even get a half fill.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

I have yet to try the spring converters ... some reason I'm just not really into those!

I am going to order the blue. I am not sure which size nib. 🤔

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Terri! Sometimes it's very hard to decide on nib size! I almost always "want" both M and B in pens I really like!

I've always been reluctant to recommend TWSBIs to beginners because I think the piston fill can add confusion. I think the Swipe is a great new alternative for beginners, as it retains the benefits of the brand but has a filling mechanism that is easier to use and clean. For myself, given that I already have a fistful of ECOs, I may pass for now. Unfortunately, I don't like the aesthetics, especially the clip. (What is it with TWSBIs and ugly clips?) As for changing nibs on TWSBIs, Chris, you really must try! It's not that hard at all. Just avoid crushing the fins with your fingers. Once you know they are fragile, that's all you need to know. I tend to grasp nib and feed by the sides. It's not as easy as changing a Lamy Safari nib, but so worth it for a better pen!

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marilyn!!! Yes, I've felt the same way on beginners and TWSBIs just because I would never want to discourage someone who might view the whole process as too confusing. The Swipe even having the cartridge option is just so great! I will definitely try a nib pulling soon. Sometimes I wonder if it's strength -- it's always that first pull with other pens like the X750s then after that I'm good. They sometimes feel like a tooth. I'll have to re-watch Drew's video on it and get brave. :)

@jamesaritchie1

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried changing the nib on the Swipe yet, but it looks as easy as the ECO. I almost never change nibs unless there's a problem. I've probably changed or repaired a thousand nibs over the decades, mostly for customers, but I buy pens with nibs I like, and if they work well, I leave them along. If I want a different size or different grind, I buy a second pen. I really like the nib on the Swipe. I think it makes the pen far better looking than all the pens out there with same old, same old clips. But I like the ECO. I don't find them ugly at all. Matter of taste. I also prefer cartridge/converter pens over piston fillers. I have a lot of piston fillers, and one of my all time favorite pens for writing, the Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age, is a piston filler, but I love it despite the fill system, not because of it. Fortunately, there are a lot of expensive pens, much more so than the Homo Sapiens, that are cartridge/converters. But the Swipe gives all the advantages of a cartridge/converter with added ink capacity, and I do think this is a game changer.

How do you remove the nib and feed of this pen?

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paulino - it's friction fit so carefully so as not to harm the feed -- it pulls out. I do not like to do this. Many pen friends of mine routinely and confidently do pull the nibs and feeds on their Gos and Ecos in the same way though. I just avoid it unless I can't get around it like if the nib or feed is really bad and needs changing.

@singingtree9862

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSaenz13 When switching out inks, would I be fine by just rinsing the nib and feed under the tap while it's connected to the grip section?

I bought both pens too, a M & a B. I love these pens except for one thing. I have some cheap no-name paper I use to write letters that both pens skip horribly on. I’ve been using these papers for a long time, and have not had this problem with any other pens. They both write beautifully on Rhodia and Tomoe River papers. I just find this really strange.

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank -- now I'm really curious about what ink(s) you were using. This can really make a difference. It's always frustrating whatever the cause!!!!!

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mojave Joe.

@fbales

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSaenz13 I’m using the TWSBI cartridges. I wrote letters this morning on Tomoe River 68gsm paper, and Rhodia, and they were so nice and smooth, and not a single skip.

@fbales

2 жыл бұрын

UPDATE: For whatever reason the skipping has stopped. I write a lot (I think) 4 to 8 pages a day, and this problem continued for a few days, but only on the inexpensive paper. Strange 😊. I like this pen. Definitely like those big ink cartridges.

Know who the new mystery ink(s) are... but I'll never tell. Lol

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! It was a close call that I almost spilled the beans ... and just by chance in thanking them found out I was missing some information!!!!

HI Chris, nice first impression! I have the Swipe in Prussian Blue with a broad nib, and loving it! Just an FYI on the Lamy converters: you can disassemble them completely for cleaning, watch this video where Brian Goulet explains: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ipZnlKxmiNPPp84.html

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Janny! Oh I'm so glad you're loving your Swipe too!!! Thank you for sharing the converter video I will have to buckle down and try this again. Ink always gets behind the plunger part and drives me crazy even with flushing a lot with a syringe. Maybe Manuel can help me get them apart. :)

@JannyHaak

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSaenz13 Yes, it's a pain, I know! The first time is a struggle, you have to get a good grip. And after that it will be easier to take it apart :-)

These pens are for people who write horizontally. Most write at an oblique angle. Even if TWSBI has 2 flairs at end of a cylindrical section near nib, it's distracting for those who write correctly at a slightly oblique angle. Good pens don't put that crap at the end of section. It can flair evenly, roundly to hold fingers in place but NOT with two flairs suggesting "You better write horizontally, or else".

@ChrisSaenz13

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph - I guess I'm lucky because I have tolerance for a wide variety of grip sections as long as the combination of metal and too thin are not upon the same pen/grip :) for that I am grateful!!!!

I just bought a Swipe with a medium nib, and I hate the way it writes. It writes like a broad. The thing I can't stand about TWSBI is the inconsistency of their nibs. I had to buy a fine to replace the medium on my Vac 700 and the same for a 580. The other 580 medium was great. Both my Eco-Ts are good. I probably won't buy another TWSBI, even though I love them when the nib is right for me.

@ChrisSaenz13

Жыл бұрын

Hi @nlamproplos I admit I have had consistency issues with their broad nibs .... it seems some write like a M and some like a BB so I can relate. I've even started getting brave enough to swap some of the nibs to get a just right experience but the feeds are so delicate that makes me very nervous!

the pen is cool but that red plastic logo looks cheap as dirt and destroys the pen :- (

@ChrisSaenz13

Жыл бұрын

I'm kind of used to the TWSBI logo but I do feel that it doesn't go with every color and I'm not sure why they use it on almost all pens in red that is ... I understand having the logo.

@viarnay

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisSaenz13 They have a cool logo indeed