The idea behind the TWSBI Mini fountain pen was to go back to basics and capture the simplicity and elegance of traditional writing instruments. The Mini is a classically styled fountain pen with a piston ink-filling system, smooth-writing steel nib and a screw-on cap. The traditional mechanism of the fountain pen, combined with a modern industrial design, embodies both the past and the present. This pen runs smaller in length than the Diamond 580 or the Classic model of pens. The cap does post, by screwing on the cap onto the barrel.
The TWSBI Mini piston ink-filling system uses only bottled ink and the clear body allows the user to view the level of ink remaining in the pen at all times. The TWSBI Mini fountain pen has all detachable parts, as TWSBI felt that it was important to allow the user to disassemble and reassemble the pen to completely experience the traditional aspects of owning and using a fountain pen.
Read our review of the Mini here at our blog!
The only thing that is very annoying with mine is in order to use it the pen needs to be posted. When I post the pen the clip ends up in a position that digs in between my finger and thumb. Seems like TWISBI could have better quality control.
I fell in love with the TWSBI Diamond 580 when it was given to me as a gift, but then, I saw the TWSBI Minis. All the excellence of the full-size pens but with the convenience of a smaller size. Okay, I think it is just cute, but, we purchased this for our son's birthday who loved the smaller size for fitting in his pocket or bag. It has all the smoothness of its big brothers and is always a joy to use for all your writing needs....also, loving the Extra Fine Tip....very nice for those tiny little forms.
