Mostly I have used Parker Pens. Big pen. i have had mine for over 3 weeks. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books.

This is the first more expensive pen I've owned so take that with a grain of salt. I spotted the orange versionof the TWSBI Diamond 580AL a few weeks ago, but this version is no longer in production. It is easily comparable to the major brands at a fraction of the price, which makes it a great value.

From the original TWSBI 530 to the modern 580, 580AL or 580ALR, ECO, Mini, Vac, Vac Mini, and GO, TWSBI has seemingly perfected the art of making interesting pens with different filling mechanisms at a wide range of price points. i am not a avid writer and the pen sits for days with no issues, like no flow, when i do use it.

It looks pretty cool, it has a good weight to it, it writes quite smoothly (fine nib), and it holds a LOT of ink. This review only applies to a small group of people:Neat pen - I love it. In fact, TWSBI is one of the few manufacturers that offers a fountain pen in the price range. No cartridges allowed here.

so i read up on fountain pens, and this one was rated really well. The nib is on the larger size but it writes without scratching. The look of the pen is simple and very elegant. At one time or another, I have owned a Vac 700, a Mini, and a couple colored 540s, but the 580 with the orange aluminum trim (now discontinued) is the pen that has stuck with me. This has quickly become one of my go-to pens for daily notes and writing.Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2015 A beautiful piston-fill fountain pen with red accents I recently purchased the TWSB I Diamond 580 AL in the Rose colour. The steel nibs on the 580 are firm, fine, and smooth. It can happen, but it throws off the balance. I have written with fountain pens for a very long time. Very elegant packaging and easy to use.

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If you want the Blue TWSBI Diamond 580AL now is the time to buy.What do you get for your $60? The Diamond 580 comes with a benchmark ink-filling mechanism and has all detachable parts. The nib is designed to be swapped out with other nibs, hence screwing and unscrewing - but make sure it's on very tight (beyond what you can do with your fingers) or you might get ink on your hands. It took me a while to figure out what was happening. just keep the cap on. i just filled it and started writing (don't worry about removing the air bubble in the reservoir, its gravity fed and unnecessary). I don't recall ever having an issue with any of my many TWSBI's when writing.The biggest selling point is the piston filling mechanism. It has a twist cap that doesn't post well: as it seats right on the fill mechanism and not over it.

I bought the clear diamond 580 Fine point and have been using it daily for the last 2months or so. This review only applies to a small group of people:Beautiful pen, but don't attach the pen cap or you'll have a mess This has turned out to be my favorite fountain pen despite the fact that I own several that are many times more expensive.

Writes well. the line is comparable to the gel pens i usually buy (.05 mm) and thickness can be varied slightly with pressure. I am using Noodler's Black American Eel.
If the nib isn't screwed on TIGHT, as in using pliers (with cloth to prevent scratching) ink will slowly leak and smear on your fingers when you write.

This is my first fountain pen in many years, and the first piston fill pen I've ever owned. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features.

Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations Great piston-fill system (actually, really love the piston system - similar to a Pelikan pen). Select your address They responded - hopefully they can resolve this issue. You can still see all customer reviews for the product.Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. That is going to change in this next update, as the TWSBI Diamond 580AL has taken over. In the non-Japanese category, these are some of my favorite nibs. The cap attaches fine enough, but it attaches to the piston turning mechanism so that if you turn the cap to take it off, then you shoot ink onto your clothing (I've already ruined a pair of trousers doing this.)