@twweaver TWSBIs are IMO the highest value pens. (Lamy Safari would also be in this category, but I like the TWSBI lineup even more.)
@toddgrotenhuis Glad to hear you like the brand - I’ve heard nothing but good things. Excited to try out my first.
@twweaver Oh, I'm not sure I'm qualified to answer on that front. Maybe @cygnoir or @sgtstretch or @bsag have thoughts? ✒️
@twweaver @toddgrotenhuis I almost always have ink recommendations. 😊 My current favorite is Pilot Iroshizuku Ku-Jaku but I’ve got J. Herbin Lie de The in my TWSBI Diamond Mini Classic right now.
@toddgrotenhuis @twweaver Hmm, that’s a tough one, as there is so much choice! I like Diamine inks for a great balance between price and quality. They are reliably well-behaved inks. If you want to push the boat out more, Sailor Jentle inks are gorgeous.
@twweaver I enjoy the variety (and price) of Robert Oster inks - the ones I have all seem to write a touch dry, though. Diamine inks are great. My favorite ink is Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-budo, a purple red that's just different from all the other inks I have. That's just a great line of inks all around.
@dgreene196 I've currently got Diamine Bilberry in my TWSBI 580 and am loving both how it writes and how it looks, just different enough from my darker blues and nowhere near the Heart of Darkness in my Lamy. Stands out just enough… // @twweaver @cygnoir @sgtstretch @bsag
@dgreene196 @jessekelber @bsag @cygnoir @toddgrotenhuis - Many thanks for all the fountain pen ink suggestions! I’ve made a list and will spend the next year or so testing all of your great suggestions. (Love this place.)
@twweaver Have fun! If you can find a retailer that does sample sizes of inks, that can be a great (and relatively cheap) way to find out which inks you like.