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===Diamond 580=== | ===Diamond 580=== | ||
| − | The [[TWSBI Diamond 580|Diamond 580]], often just called the 580, is a demonstrator piston filler pen. Available in two versions, the standard plastic version, and an aluminum version. Both versions are available in limited run colored options, with the cap, section and piston knob colored in the standard plastic version, and the section and piston mechanism colored in the aluminum versions. | + | The [[TWSBI Diamond 580|Diamond 580]], often just called the 580, is a demonstrator piston filler pen. Available in two versions, the standard plastic version, and an aluminum version. Both versions are available in limited run colored options, with the cap, section and [[piston knob]] colored in the standard plastic version, and the section and piston mechanism colored in the aluminum versions. |
===Diamond Mini=== | ===Diamond Mini=== | ||
| − | The [[TWSBI Diamond Mini|Diamond Mini]] is a smaller version of the Diamond 580. Still a piston filler, and available in the standard plastic or aluminum versions like it's full sized sibling. | + | The [[TWSBI Diamond Mini|Diamond Mini]] is a smaller version of the [[#Diamond 580|580]]. Still a piston filler, and available in the standard plastic or aluminum versions like it's full sized sibling. The cap screws to post. |
===Eco=== | ===Eco=== | ||
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===Vac-700R=== | ===Vac-700R=== | ||
The [[TWSBI Vac-700R|Vac-700R]] is a full sized vacuum filler pen. The Vac-700R is a demonstrator pen with a translucent smoke colored section and piston knob. The pen features an [[ink shut-off valve]], when the piston knob is screwed close, it shuts off the ink reservoir from the feed. In order to write for longer sessions, the piston knob needs to be unscrewed. This is very useful for frequent fliers as they won't have to worry about ink leaking while in the air. | The [[TWSBI Vac-700R|Vac-700R]] is a full sized vacuum filler pen. The Vac-700R is a demonstrator pen with a translucent smoke colored section and piston knob. The pen features an [[ink shut-off valve]], when the piston knob is screwed close, it shuts off the ink reservoir from the feed. In order to write for longer sessions, the piston knob needs to be unscrewed. This is very useful for frequent fliers as they won't have to worry about ink leaking while in the air. | ||
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| + | ===Vac Mini=== | ||
| + | The [[TWSBI Vac Mini|Vac Mini]] is the smaller version of the [[#Vac-700R|Vac-700]]. Available in full demonstrator, or similar to it's full sized sibling, with a smoked section and piston knob. | ||
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| + | ==Ink Wells== | ||
| + | TWSBI has two [[ink well]]s in their product line. They are designed to work with the correspondingly named pens, but will work with the majority of fountain pens. | ||
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| + | ===Diamond 50=== | ||
| + | The [[TWSBI Diamond 50 Inkwell|Diamond 50]] is a 50mL ink well. Designed to screw onto the barrel of the Diamond fountain pen line, it allows an easy and mess-free inking of the Diamond fountain pen line. It also includes an inner inkwell for filling most other fountain pens. | ||
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| + | ===Vac 20A=== | ||
| + | The [[TWSBI Vac 20A Inkwell|Vac 20A]] is a smaller 20mL ink well. Designed to work with the Vac line of pens (although it may not work with the newly redesigned [[#Vac-700R|Vac-700]]), it also works with the majority of other fountain pens. The 20mL size offers more usability towards travel. | ||
==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== | ||
Revision as of 20:54, 13 April 2017
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| Founded: | 2009 |
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| Headquarters: | New Taipei City, Taiwan |
| Key People: | Philip Wang |
| Products: | Writing Instruments |
| Website: | https://www.twsbi.com/ |
After 40 plus years as an OEM manufacturer for different global brands, Ta Shin Precision decided to start selling under their own brand, and thus TWSBI was born.
TaShin Precision has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing with plastics and metals. Early products ranged from toy lego parts to high end writing instruments. This knowledge trickles down into every product TWSBI has to offer.
TWSBI's name stands for the phrase "Hall of Three Cultures" or "San Wen Tong" in Chinese. The character "Wen" translates into language and culture. The phrase "San Wen Tong" also brings to mind the Hall of the Three Rare Treasures created by Emperor Qianlong as a memorial to three great masterpieces of Chinese calligraphy. The initials of the phrase "San Wen Tong" was reversed and thus turned into "TWS". The last letters "Bi" was added with its literal meaning of "writing instruments". Thus combining the two segments, creating TWSBI.[1]
Fountain Pens
TWSBI has brought several affordable fountain pens to market over the past few years. The majority of their pens are piston filler pens, but they also have a couple vacuum filler pens. Prices range from $30 USD for the Eco to $65 USD for the Vac-700R.
Classic
The Classic is a solid colored piston filler pen, with chrome trim. Available in three colors, it has an ink window on the section just above the cap threads.
Diamond 580
The Diamond 580, often just called the 580, is a demonstrator piston filler pen. Available in two versions, the standard plastic version, and an aluminum version. Both versions are available in limited run colored options, with the cap, section and piston knob colored in the standard plastic version, and the section and piston mechanism colored in the aluminum versions.
Diamond Mini
The Diamond Mini is a smaller version of the 580. Still a piston filler, and available in the standard plastic or aluminum versions like it's full sized sibling. The cap screws to post.
Eco
The TWSBI Eco, Eco for economical, is TWSBI's most affordable fountain pen. At only $30, it is an often recommended starter pen, as it is one of the cheapest piston filler pens on the market. Available in 4 colors, the Eco is a demonstrator pen with a colored cap and piston knob.
Vac-700R
The Vac-700R is a full sized vacuum filler pen. The Vac-700R is a demonstrator pen with a translucent smoke colored section and piston knob. The pen features an ink shut-off valve, when the piston knob is screwed close, it shuts off the ink reservoir from the feed. In order to write for longer sessions, the piston knob needs to be unscrewed. This is very useful for frequent fliers as they won't have to worry about ink leaking while in the air.
Vac Mini
The Vac Mini is the smaller version of the Vac-700. Available in full demonstrator, or similar to it's full sized sibling, with a smoked section and piston knob.
Ink Wells
TWSBI has two ink wells in their product line. They are designed to work with the correspondingly named pens, but will work with the majority of fountain pens.
Diamond 50
The Diamond 50 is a 50mL ink well. Designed to screw onto the barrel of the Diamond fountain pen line, it allows an easy and mess-free inking of the Diamond fountain pen line. It also includes an inner inkwell for filling most other fountain pens.
Vac 20A
The Vac 20A is a smaller 20mL ink well. Designed to work with the Vac line of pens (although it may not work with the newly redesigned Vac-700), it also works with the majority of other fountain pens. The 20mL size offers more usability towards travel.