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It has a diamond faceted barrel that gives it a more defined look. Twsbi Diamond 580AL. If it's about money then I would say save and go with the Eco hands down. This makes it one of the best value pens around and has been the go-to TWSBI for Brian Goulet the last few years!Last, but not least, we have the TWSBI Diamond 580 (or 580 for short). Diamond 50 Ink Bottle Perfect Fit Shop Now. It uses a different type of resin that is less cloudy, so it becomes more of a true clear demonstrator.

It doesn’t have a clip, but does feature a roll stop that you could attach a lanyard to, though not included. Diamond 580 Smoke RG II Rose Gold Shop Now. Like the ECO, it can be completely disassembled with the wrench provided.No matter which you consider, each can be justified depending on what you’re wanting and each is a great choice.

Thanks! It’s actually a spring-loaded piston which is really unique but offers easy filling and cleaning.The GO features a triangular grip which helps with finger placement for any pen newbie.

For about $30 you can buy a new grip/nib unit and you can turn your pen from a, say, fine to a broad.

One nice feature of the Diamond 580 not found in the Eco is that the nib unit is replaceable. This ability to remove the front section is also useful when doing deep cleans of the pen.

TWSBI 1791 Inks 18ml Individuals or 6 pack set Shop Now. Can't go wrong with either really, but if weight and sturdiness don't really matter, the ECO ain't bad.580 AL is sweet! Really, comparing them across the fountain pen market, you’ll find that feature-for-feature, they all represent really great value.We’d love to hear what you think! ECO Cement Grey Limited Edition Shop Now. I don't like that look at all.I started with the eco, upgraded to the 580, almost never use the eco anymore. The cap itself seals the pen really well and has a universally appealing clip as well as a more premium finial than other models. By fusing the traditional mechanisms of the fountain pen with a modern industrial design, we have created an eye-catching fountain pen that is simultaneously appreciative of the past and relevant in the present.

I would jump from the 580 to the AL since its 10 dollars more. Page 1 of 2 - Twsbi Vac700 Vs 580? 580 I like the faceted body of the 580. I don't have an ECO, but I have the Vac Mini, Vac 700, and the Diamond 580 and I love the 580 better than the others.

Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Overall, the GO has become pretty popular because of its price, unique filling mechanism, and ease of use.The TWSBI ECO was released in mid-2015 and actually features the exact same nibs as the GO, so the writing experience should be similar. I would recommend it, it feels heavier and better than the ECO. The ECO has special edition colors coming out on a fairly regular basis, and even a new variation was created this year in the While the screw cap on the ECO lends itself less to the quick draw nature of the GO, it is more secure and does a great job of sealing the nib. The Diamond 580AL is a variant on the Diamond 580. I've been thinking about getting a couple of clear ECOs, but I was waylaid by the Vac Mini and Vac 700 first lol.
It utilizes a twist piston mechanism that’s The price of the ECO is $28.99, so it’s not a huge jump up.

I like the interchangeable nibs for the 580. The price of the 580 is much more appealing to me ($60 vs $85), and I dont know if the Vac is worth the extra cost. The idea behind the TWSBI Diamond 530, 540, and 580 was to go back to basics and capture the simplicity and elegance of traditional writing instruments. This has been the natural evolution from the now discontinued 530 and 540.

ECO I like the overall aesthetics of the ECO better (believe it or not). If you find the 580 more pleasing to your eye then save up and go that route.New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast/r/fountainpens - A community for fountain pen enthusiasts, from the novice to the collector.Press J to jump to the feed. TWSBI Diamond 580AL Emerald Green Fountain Pen TWSBI. I went with the clear Eco because if I'm going to have a demonstrator, I want to see Technically, you can use a Mini nib for the Eco but you need to take the nib unit out of the housing section yourself. ... TWSBI Diamond 580, a classic fountain pen with a piston ink-filling system. - posted in TWSBI: Hi all, I am coming of of my first pen (Lamy Safari) and I was wondering which of the two you would recommend and why. The colour was less rose than I had expected based on the internet pictures and more deeper red. The Eco does not (friction fit nib). I like them both but just prefer the Eco because it's not a pen I worry as much about. It's a size that suits most hands, has unrivalled ink capacity and is available with a choice of 5 nib widths (from extra-fine to broad plus a 1.1mm cursive italic). I, however, don't like the facets on the 580, I prefer a smooth barrel, so I like the way the ECO looks more. I've been debating whether to get the Eco or 580, I can't tell a visable difference so besides looks.Is it worth it to shell out the extra 20 for the 580?The 580 has a nib unit that's designed to be able to be easily swapped out with another TWSBI nib unit. The Vac Mini looks very much like the Diamond 580, but is a vac filler and smaller - they seem to hold a comparable amount of ink. Do you have a TWSBI preference? - posted in Fountain & Dip Pens - First Stop: I cannot decide between a TWSBI 580AL and ECO. I like the 580 but for the cost you can have two Eco pens with different nibs. I was going to pass on this release - as the pen is just a different coloured 580 AL and rose red isn't my style, but once I saw the pen in person at Charals in Vancouver, I couldn't resist. Our ever popular 580AL now with matte finish, subtile details on the grip and cap.

The cap itself is hexagonal, but the body of the pen is round. It features a larger #5 stainless steel nib with interchangeable grip sections that are available separately!The 580 is made of a tougher resin that’s treated for scratch resistance. This came out in early 2013 and is more of the original TWSBI pen.

It uses a #4 size stainless steel nib in EF, F, M, B, and 1.1mm stub.