In addition to the TWSBI Swipes in Pear and Salmon that dropped Tuesday, I also received a fresh restock of most of the TWSBI models, including the always popular TWSBI Vac700R Iris and the Diamond 580 in Smoke and Rose Gold. We also have the full lineup of the Caran D’Ache 849 Rollerballs, as well as the “Pop Line” 849 Ballpoints in Black Code, Gold Bar, and Brut Rosé. While the Brut Rosé is the one I can’t keep in stock, the Black Code remains my favorite and the Gold Bar the under-appreciated sleeper of the group. All of these pens make for exceptional workhorses!
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TWSBI Swipe Fountain Pen. As noted earlier this week, we now carry the TWSBI Swipe Fountain Pen in all four colors, in all nib sizes. The Swipe’s biggest selling point, in my opinion, is that for well under $30 it puts you in a position to use cartridges OR bottled ink without any add-on purchases. It ships with not one but TWO converters. Read more here.
TWSBI Vac700R Iris. Setting aside the unique “Iris” finish on the trim, this fountain pen features a redesign of the original TWSBI Vac700 filling system, with adjustments made to the shut-off valve in order to ensure better ink flow. Additional details in my full write-up of this pen.
TWSBI Rose Gold Fountain Pens. By far the biggest TWSBI sellers currently in the Curated Shop are the TWSBI 580 in Smoke and Rose Gold, as well as the Smoke/Rose Gold Eco and the White/Rose Gold Eco. My personal TWSBI daily carry tends to be the Smoke 580 - I absolutely love this trim!
Caran d’Ache 849 Rollerball. Last year’s big release from Caran d’Ache remains a top seller, with my personal carry a grey version fitted with a Uniball Jetstream Parker-style refill. Those who like a ballpoint but feel that the standard 849 is too narrow should try the rollerball - don’t be put off by the “rollerball” stock refill as any Parker-style ballpoint cartridge will work.
Caran d’Ache 849 “Pop Line” Ballpoints. The Black Code, Gold Bar, Original, and Brut Rosé versions of the classic 849 were originals in the T.G.S. Shop, and remain among my favorites. Don’t sleep on the Gold Bar!