The TWSBI Mini fountain pen in Classic features a clear acrylic body, black cap and turning knob, silver trim, as well as a piston ink-filling system, smooth-writing steel nib and a screw-on cap. The cap of the TWSBI Mini fountain pen screws on to the end of the barrel to post. This pen runs smaller in length than the Diamond 580.
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 pen cap has an inner cap liner that maintains a thorough seal when the pen is not in use. The traditional mechanism of the fountain pen, combined with a modern industrial design, embodies both the past and the present.
TWSBI believes that it is important to allow the user to disassemble and reassemble the pen, in order to completely experience the traditional aspects of owning and using a fountain pen. The TWSBI pen packaging includes a wrench and silicone grease.
** Please note that these accessories are not intended to be used immediately, as they are better used for long-term care and maintenance. In addition, please use extra care if you choose to disassemble the pen, as breakage or cracking could occur if done incorrectly.
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.
