Over time, piston and vacuumfilled pens can build up ink stains in the barrel, and their mechanisms will lose their lubrication and start to feel sticky. They are cool looking, relatively inexpensive, well built fountain pens. As i indicate in the post, the prera is a bit finer than the twsbi but for most sketches that are 5. Twsbi precision mechanical pencil retractable tip 0. Use apple pencil with your ipad or ipad pro apple support.
Learn how to take apart and put together your twsbi piston and vacuumfilled pens to keep them in tiptop condition. Early products ranged from toy lego parts to high end. Twsbi pencils have two aspects that make the rotrings better, in my opinion. It looks really cool and exactly what ive been looking for as i hate dealing with lead. Its eyecatching hexagonal body keeps it from rolling away, while its angled clip and brushed aluminum finish give it an edgy, industrial look. The precision range of mechanical pencils and ballpoint pens are built by engineers for engineers or at least for those with a taste for solidlyengineered tools. Secondly, it has a metal body and im sure twsbi wouldnt mind if we described it as a little bit caran dache and a little bit rotring. Mini, diamond 580 and released few months ago eco, and i really like them all. The pencil feels well constructed and of good quality. Curiosity, and my mechanical pencil addiction, got the better of me the other day when i ordered my long awaited twsbi mini i also ordered a twsbi precision 0.
In my mechanical pencil travels at this point, ive not yet stumbled upon a really nicely made all metal pencil that has a twist eraser. You can follow his instagram account here for some awesome photos. Solid metal construction on all inner tubing and outer body. It was the first mechanical pencil i got and i stuck with it because its damn phenomenal. We carry fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoints, stationery, fountain pen ink and refills in all sizes.
Weve been manufacturing mechanical pencils for more than 20 years. Oct 29, 2014 i can never have too many mechanical pencils. Jun 27, 2018 this usually means you end up with a pencil mark on your finger. Delivery to some international countries is limited or suspended. What twsbi have done this time is use a model that was originally a mechanical pencil and ballpoint line and use it for an additional fountain pen to their line up.
I can never have too many mechanical pencils the atlantic. Twsbi has a small line of notebooks, similar to a moleskine or leuchtturm1917 notebook, it is available in three sizes. The twsbi precision fountain pen, new for april 2018, is a bit of a departure for twsbi in some ways. The twsbi precision mechanical pencil joins twsbi notepads and ink bottles in a range of writing implements and accessories that should be in every enthusiasts collection. How to disassemble and reassemble twsbi fountain pens. Blake is a fountain pen, writing instrument, and watch enthusiast from the us. Attractive silver casing, nice serrated grip, clutch mechanism works well, and writes wonderfully. Just pair your apple pencil again when youre ready to use it. The twsbi precision is a decent looking pencil thats comfortable to hold. This is a hefty pen which i also like, tipping my kitchen scale at 26 grams heavier than graphgear, kuru toga, and even rotring on my scale at least. The pen its self i didnt care for so i just swapped nibs into my x750 and bought more separate nibs.
Twsbi precision is a range of highquality allmetal drafting pencils and ballpoint pens. Ok, sorry for the delay, but as i mentioned earlier, i promised to to photograph a comparison of the twsbi to the staedtler 925 25, as well as a few of my other knurled steel grip 0. With this valuable experience and knowledge, and a mission to inspire and recapture the romanticism of art and literature, twsbi creates highquality, precise writing instruments. The precision ballpoint pen features a similar look as the precision mechanical pencil. We are happy to serve you through our website, at most us pen shows, at our pen stores in chicago and appleton, and through our podcast and videos on youtube and itunes. Used in schools, architects offices, and artists studios, it helps to transform hours of hard work into vivid ideas that appear on the page. Pairing twsbi s hallmark value with a stylish and modern design, the precision is equally at home in the classroom and the boardroom.
There are lots of mechanical pencils in the world and the precision, while perfectly okay, doesnt stand out from the crowd. The hexagonal body is made of lightweight abs plastic with rubber strips accenting the grip area. The rotring 800 mechanical pencil is a true brand representative designed with a quality working mechanism and classic appearance. Page 2 of 2 twsbi precision mechanical pencil fixed sleeve 0. Get the best deals on parker collectible mechanical pencils when you shop the largest. I am always on the lookout for the next high quality mechanical pencil. Thus, the most sensitive part of the writing instrument is protected. The clue is kind of in the name its meant to line up with the precision range of mechanical pencils and you can.
Having to retract the tip by hand isnt great and, for me, if a clip looks removable it should be. The thing with twsbi is that they have a few different models, but what they like to do is to play with colour schemes. I like the pencil but the grip area is still somewhat smooth and slightly slippery. Twsbi precision twsbi may be a new name in pens, but the company has a history of over 40 years of manufacturing, including making highend pens for other brands. The precision pencil comes in a very robust plastic packaging, the whole set is additionally protected by a nice slipcase with the twsbi logo. Twsbi precision series twsbi brands mostwanted pens. Jetpens is accepting and shipping us orders, but due to covid19, free shipping is not available. Firstly, its not all transparent like its diamond 580 sibling but then neither is the classic. Twsbi 1791 inks 18ml individuals or 6 pack set shop now.
Twsbi may be a new name in pens, but the company has a history of over 40 years of manufacturing, including making highend pens for other brands. The twsbi precision exudes sophistication and craftsmanship. Allmetal construction of the inner tubing and outer body gives the pencil great weight and balance, without being heavy. The fountain pen, currently available in just this gunmetallish finish, is a fairly substantial implement unlike, for example, the precision mechanical pencil. Second, the grip isnt as secure in my hand as the knurling. Heavy metal hexagonalbarreled drafting pencil with cylindrical knurled grip. The twsbi precision is made of solid stainless steel and makes a modern. The set includes replacement leads for each writing system and a replacement stylus tip. This twsbi precision fountain pen has an aluminum body and grip with stainless steel trim. After 50 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. In keeping with other twsbi fountain pens, its a piston filler but this time its a piston filler thats channelling the spirit of a rotring 600. With the precision mechanical pencil rt, the lead pipe is retracted in closed position. Amazongoulet penstwsbi, great price for the package. It seems the twist erasers are all relegated to the cheaper pencils.
Also the ef nib i have has perfect tooth feels just like a mechanical pencil. Twsbi has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing mechanical pencils. Seeking advice posted in it writes, but it is not a fountain pen although i have tried numerous plastic propelling pencils over the last few years at various pricepoints including some from good brands like fabercastell, i have been unable to find a decent, reliable pencil that i enjoy using. Super long eraser, like never before seen youll never run out. Shop the twsbi precision retractable pipe mechanical pencil black 0.
After you pair your apple pencil, it will stay paired until you restart your ipad, turn on airplane mode, or pair with another ipad. Everything else free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The twsbi s precision series is a range of all metal pens and mechanical pencils with hexagonal barrels. However, along with the fountain pen version which came out after the pencil and ballpoint i thought id give this a go. The twsbi tritech ismart is a 3 function multifunctionstyluspen. But twsbi makes it easy to fix these issues and gives you all the tools you need. Their range is targeted at pen and pencil enthusiasts, and includes fountain pens with the sort of innovative filling mechanisms rarely seen these days, and the kind of allmetal drafting pencils. Jul 04, 2018 the twsbis precision series is a range of all metal pens and mechanical pencils with hexagonal barrels. Twsbi has become one of the most highly soughtafter pen makers, balancing the classic fountain pen ideals and redeveloping them into modern day instruments of the highest quality and precision.
After 50 plus years as an oem manufacturer for different global brands, tashin precision decided to start selling under their own brand, and thus twsbi was born. Jan 10, 2020 the rotring 800 mechanical pencil is a true brand representative designed with a quality working mechanism and classic appearance, so you can focus only on your work. Twsbi precision 0,7 mm pencil twsbi the fountain pen. May 27, 2018 it was the first mechanical pencil i got and i stuck with it because its damn phenomenal. This entry was posted in pencils and tagged alvin draftmatic, mechanical pencils, rotring rapid pro, twsbi, uni shift pipelock on july 4, 2015 by klecser. Twsbi inc 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. Reviewed in the united states on december 20, 2015. Pagoda mechanical pencil is a simple pencil for everyday use.
But if there is a design homage, it comes with some real improvements in execution. Parker collectible mechanical pencils for sale ebay. Twsbi precision mechanical pencil silver with retracting lead sleeve. All metal mechanical pencil with twist eraser in my mechanical pencil travels at this point, ive not yet stumbled upon a really nicely made all metal pencil that has a twist eraser. Tashin precision has over 50 years of experience in manufacturing with plastics and metals. A little history about twsbi, comparisons to various similar pencils and a shakeup of my top ten.
Twsbi precision rt mechanical pencil silver cult pens. This item twsbi precision mechanical pencil silver 0. Mar 27, 2020 remove the cap and plug your apple pencil into the lightning connector on your ipad. Early products ranged from toy lego parts to high end writing instruments. Weve been manufacturing mechanical pencils for more than 20.
Twsbi s name stands for the phrase hall of three cultures. Parker jotter, sharpie stainless pen, and sharpie stainless marker. A black ballpoint pen, a red ballpoint pen and a mechanical pencil are included in addition to the stylus on the cap. What would i possibly be doing with a new pen that is not normal use. Twsbi precision retractable pipe mechanical pencil black. Twsbi is a taiwanese brand that originates from oem manufacturer ta shin precision, which has over 40 years of plastics and metals manufacturing experience. Twsbi s name comes from san wen tong, which means hall. Twsbi vac mini was a long anticipated pen from taiwanese fountain pen company twsbi. Its highcapacity piston filling mechanism is easily operated by twisting the knob at the end of the barrel counter.
How to disassemble and reassemble twsbi fountain pens jetpens. Affordable, highquality writing instruments jetpens. Fabercastell also manufactures mechanical pencils, and although im not a huge fan of the looks they do work nicely. High quality all metal mechanical pencil with strong metal clip and replaceable long eraser under the push button. The anderson pens mailer delivers mouthwatering photos of our newest products, hottest items, and trending gear directly to your inbox each and every tuesday. Tashin precision has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing with plastics and metals. And yet at the same time this thin spindle of graphite must protrude from the body to enable the user to make a mark with it, creating a point of. Follow twsbi s instagram account to see all 623 of their photos and videos. I use my pilot preras and twsbi mini for most of my sketching these days. One of the great things about twsbi fountain pens is that they are made to be completely user serviceable. Twsbi ink bottles are the perfect accompaniment to their pistondriven pens, and twsbi notepads make any writing or drawing task an absolute joy. I finally checked them out for myself, and wanted to share with you what i think. Twsbis fountain pens are meant for the everyday user, and features include large ink capacity, flawless piston mechanisms, and a beautiful design. I already have in my collection three pens from twsbi.
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