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The [[TWSBI]] Eco is TWSBI's cheapest pen to date. 'Eco' for Economical. The Eco is piston filler made from molded plastic, and features a clear demonstrator body. The section and body are molded together as one piece, resulting in a stronger pen than the [[TWSBI Diamond 580]]. This also means that the easily swapped nibs from the 580 are not available with the Eco. There is a plastic feed, and the steel nibs are available in EF, F, M, B, and a 1.1 stub<ref>[https://unsharpen.com/pen/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen/ TWSBI Eco Review]</ref>. The body of the pen is cylindrical, with a small step to the section. The section is round, but at the end of the section it is slightly tapered to fit a tripod grip. Both the cap and piston knob are faceted.
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The [[TWSBI]] Eco is one TWSBI's cheapest pens alongside the TWSBI GO and TWSBI Swipe. 'Eco' for Economical. The Eco is piston filler made from molded plastic, and features a clear demonstrator body. The section and body are molded together as one piece, resulting in a stronger pen than the [[TWSBI Diamond 580]]. This also means that the easily swapped nibs from the 580 are not available with the Eco. There is a plastic feed, and the steel nibs are available in EF, F, M, B, and a 1.1 stub<ref>[https://unsharpen.com/pen/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen/ TWSBI Eco Review]</ref>. The body of the pen is cylindrical, with a small step to the section. The section is round, but at the end of the section it is slightly tapered to fit a tripod grip. Both the cap and piston knob are faceted.
  
 
The Eco does post, there is an [[o-ring]] between the piston knob and barrel and the cap securely posts on the o-ring. The cap is the only piece with trim, the clip and cap band are both polished steel, with the cap band having TWSBI engraved on the front under the clip, and ECO, Taiwan on the back side.
 
The Eco does post, there is an [[o-ring]] between the piston knob and barrel and the cap securely posts on the o-ring. The cap is the only piece with trim, the clip and cap band are both polished steel, with the cap band having TWSBI engraved on the front under the clip, and ECO, Taiwan on the back side.

Revision as of 16:58, 20 January 2024

Eco
Manufacturer: TWSBI
Nib options: 1.1mm stub, B, M, F, EF
Filling mechanism: Bottled Ink
Made in : Taiwan


The TWSBI Eco is one TWSBI's cheapest pens alongside the TWSBI GO and TWSBI Swipe. 'Eco' for Economical. The Eco is piston filler made from molded plastic, and features a clear demonstrator body. The section and body are molded together as one piece, resulting in a stronger pen than the TWSBI Diamond 580. This also means that the easily swapped nibs from the 580 are not available with the Eco. There is a plastic feed, and the steel nibs are available in EF, F, M, B, and a 1.1 stub[1]. The body of the pen is cylindrical, with a small step to the section. The section is round, but at the end of the section it is slightly tapered to fit a tripod grip. Both the cap and piston knob are faceted.

The Eco does post, there is an o-ring between the piston knob and barrel and the cap securely posts on the o-ring. The cap is the only piece with trim, the clip and cap band are both polished steel, with the cap band having TWSBI engraved on the front under the clip, and ECO, Taiwan on the back side.


Dimensions: 139 mm13.9 cm <br />5.472 inches <br /> capped, 132 mm13.2 cm <br />5.197 inches <br /> uncapped, barrel diameter 12.8 mm1.28 cm <br />0.504 inches <br /> Weight: 21 g0.021 kg <br />0.741 ounces <br /> Ink Capacity: 1.75 ml0.0616 Imperialfluidounce <br />

Colors

Model Color Release date
Eco Clear
Eco White
Eco Black
Eco Pink
Eco Transparent Blue (LE)
Eco Pastel Pink (LE)
Eco Pastel Blue (LE)
Eco Transparent Blossom Red (LE) December 2018
Eco Transparent Green (LE) December 2018
Eco Transparent Orange (LE) April 2019
Eco-T Yellow-Green
Eco-T Blue
Eco-T Clear

"(LE)" in the table above indicates limited or special edition colorways.

References and Notes