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Twsbi Swipe Fountain Pen
The Swipe is Twsbi’s entry-level fountain pen which is similar to the Twsbi Go but has multiple filling options. It’s a great starter fountain pen.
Twsbi Eco Fountain Pen
The Twsbi Eco is a plastic body, steel nib fountain pen that retails for just under $30. The pen is known for its excellent build quality and writing that matches the experience of pens that cost easily twice.
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If you are in the market for a Micarta fountain pen you might be having a hard time finding one.
The Best Fountain Pens Under $100
One of the most popular questions we get asked here at Unsharpen.com is which pens people should buy, specifically which fountain pens under $100. This guide will attempt to help people with this popular problem.
Twsbi Micarta Fountain Pen
The Twsbi Micarta is a fountain pen that is currently out of a production but is highly coveted by some fountain pen enthusiasts despite known issues.
The Best Rotring 600 Alternatives
The Rotring 600 is a wonderful pen and an icon of writing instrument design. That said, it’s not for everyone. So if you want a pen like the Rotring 600 but different, what should you get?
Twsbi Fountain Pen Buying Guide
If you are in the market for an entry-level to mid-range fountain pen then Twsbi is a great option. The company has a number of strong offerings in the sub-$100 range, including very competitive pricing bands, like $20-30, where big players like Pilot might seem like the obvious option.
Read on to learn about the best Twsbi pen for you.
Twsbi Diamond Mini Fountain Pen
The Twsbi Diamond Mini is a mid-range fountain pen that is basically a smaller version of the company’s Diamond 580.
Twsbi Precision Ballpoint Pen
The Twsbi Precision is an all-metal ballpoint pen that is a competitor to the Rotring 600 and Caran D’Ache 849.
Twsbi Diamond 580 Fountain Pen
The Twsbi Diamond 580 is a mid-range, piston-filling fountain pen with a stainless steel nib and a handsome, faceted body. This pen is one step up in price and features from the more-popular Tswbi Eco.
Twsbi Vac700R Fountain Pen
Twsbi’s Vac700R is a mid-priced vacuum-filling fountain pen. It’s the larger sibling of the Vac Mini.
Twsbi Vac Mini Fountain Pen
The Twsbi Vac Mini is a small, vacuum-filled fountain pen that is known for its reasonable price and build quality.
Twsbi Go Fountain Pen
The Twsbi Go is an entry-level fountain pen. It has the same nib as the more popular Tswbi Eco, but uses a simpler filling mechanism.