TWSBIPrecision GunMetal Fountain Pen, F

I've used TWSBI fountain pens for many years. I've got multiple Minis, 580s, Ecos... (At least a dozen over the years.) I'm rough on them. Taking them backpacking, mountain climbing. Sailing across oceans on a small sailboat. I like TWSBIs because they hold a lot of ink, write well, and if I break something they'll send me replacement parts for the price of postage. Excellent company. This was a new model so I thought I'd order one. Beautiful pen, really well made, wrote smoothly right from the start. Usually I don't like metal fountain pens. I can write for hours with lightweight plastic pump fountain pens -- no hand cramping. Metal is a bit heavier but I can use this one with the cap unposted. Problem solved. (It also posts which the 580s don't but that's never been a problem. ) Very happy with the new Precision.

I really like TWSBI pens. They are well made and write effortlessly. This may be their first metal barrel pen. It still writes like a TWSBI you'd expect. Unless you like a metal barrel pen, I don't think you need to spend more than their demonstrator pens which for the price are of unbeatable quality and value. This pen is heavier than the demonstrator pens. I don't care for their clip as it's not integrated with the cap like the other TWSBI's. Nevertheless, it is an excellent pen and is as good or better than most other brands. I would consider this a great Lamy competitor. Writes consistently, well made and priced reasonably.

I have other fountain pens which are not quite as expensive. I can tell that this product is worth to have since it performs well and the writing is very smooth. The pen is well balanced and the refillable ink cartridge is good to have. At first I had stored it in my pen holder (OK, an old coffee cup) with the nib down. Do NOT do that! Since it is a fountain pen the ink did leak into the cap which I discovered when I removed the cap. Not the fault of the pen. I highly recommend this product.

So far I am loving it! I have one of the twsbi demonstrators and have been wanting this pen since it came out. Just like my first it was a tad scratchy at first but smoothed our quickly. The Fine point is great for day to day notes. Writes quick and isn’t extremely fine or scratchy like some can be. This puts out a descent amount of ink. Using blue pilot ink. Should last forever!

I use many pens and fountain pens, and I have to say this is absolutely the best without a doubt. The mettle body feels great to the touch and the quality of writing is unmatched!!! Great piece of equipment and I would totally recommend this pen to anyone looking for a fantastic writing experience!

Twsbi has some of the best nibs for their price point. The quality is great and haven’t had any problems so far. Great weight and balances well posted or not. As far as the style issue, posting of the pen needs to be a little better thought out. It works ok but the little O rings would seem to be a weak point. That being said I only post the pen half the time and very happy with it otherwise.

They don't like to honor their "Lifetime Defect Warranty". I had to have Amex take care of it, because Amazon and Twsbi wouldn't.

I really LOVE TWSBI pens. Believe it or not I have found them to be more reliable than pens costing 10 X as much. I love the fit, the finish. The materials. TWSBI is fast becoming as reliable as Pilot. Then why the 4? Because of the rubber bands needed to post the cap. Over time this model will begin to fail - not in a functional way, but in a cosmetic and annoying way. The rubber bands will roll off the end, making the cap loose when it posts. You are almost better off NOT posting the cap. Which is SO irritating because the pen is FANTASTIC with the cap posted!I applaud TWSBI for daring to try - and I would give them a 5 for effort,but my 4 stands for outcome. They make other better pens and THOSE deserve 5’s.