My daughter came up with the idea to print inserts limited only to one’s imagination that are inserted into the barrel. Adds a pop of color and hides the the spring. I like the size and the nibs are great or at least the mediums and broad ones I have are. Thanks for the video.
For me, the GO is at its best when on a lanyard around my neck. The GO is designed to be a "neck knife for nerds", and it's a brilliant design and meets this goal perfectly. Just as you can take a neck knife out of the sheath, use it, and snap it back in, all with one hand, you can do the same with the GO. I can't tell you how often I have to write something down when my off hand is occupied whethe rit's with a cell phone, or hold a bag, or a bundle of books, or you name it. But with the GO around my neck, it's no oproblem. I can pull it free of the cap, write whatever it is down, then snap it back into the cap, all with one hand, just as I would use a neck knife. Whether a pen costs six dollars or six thousand dollars, I'm not afraid to carry it around with me, but the GO has rapidly become the most widely used pen I have, whether at home, or out and about town.
I kinda have a love-hate relationship with the Twsbi Go, I hate the look of the pen especially in the clear yet I love the way it fills. Special note it cleans out so easy, I was so surprised how easy it is to clean and change inks. In the end, I highly recommend the pen, especially for new users. So I usually use mine at school while I am working with the primary school kids, I don't fear it getting broken and some of the kids find it very interesting the spring in the back.
If you don't like the look of the twsbi go then you can check the moonman t2. It uses the same type of filling mechanism also it is made of metal and the price is also similar.
I received my fifth (!) Go yesterday and have just inked it up. I'm normally all about mediums, broads and even stubs. This time I thought I'd try a fine on the Go and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I tend to avoid fines and extra fines as my vision is failing & I need a darker fatter line to give me enough contrast. This one seems to get away with it. The scratchiness often found on cheap F/EF can usually be polished out but the Go F is smooth enough as-is. The only thing I still dislike about the go is that gripping the section firmly enough when filling, particularly as you get further down into a bottle, is not the easiest. It's a bit of a slippy experience and it's only a matter of time til I end up inking myself and my surroundings more than the pen...
I have a couple of these and they have great nibs. The only issue I have is with filling. The spring mechanism has some heft to it, which is a good thing, but it means filling is definitely a two hand operation. Because of the force required, particularly if filling from a plastic narrow-necked bottle, I could see a time when I'll clout the ink bottle over. The body of the pen isn't the easiest to grip while doing this if the ink level is low in the bottle. It tends to feel a little slippery. I'm not sure what Twsbi could do about that, and of course with this amount of ink, I wouldn't be refilling this too often, so this wouldn't be a show stopper for me. Just needs me to be careful to avoid spills, which would be my fault more than the pen.
"How un-portable can a pocket pen be?" Hahahaha... I have a Jinhao 999 Dragon Pen. This thing weighs 99 grams! It has a clip, but I would strongly recommend against putting it in your shirt pocket and carrying it around all day!
Nice review, Thanks! I have a few Ecos in various nib sizes, and a Vac-700r. All have consistently been great writers. I've been meaning to add a Go to my shopping cart for a long time.
I'm really happy with my Twsbi Eco so I got 3 of them. Two of them is with a stub nib. But I'm not sure about the Go-model with the unclear plastic... Maybe the is just to cheap? But the nib is the same, as I understand it.
Current market is $20-$23 (11/20). I have wrestled with buying the TWSBI Go for about 2 yrs. I think the visible spring takes me back to elementary school days (LOL). James are you still enjoying the TWSBI Go amongst the plethora of beautiful, more costly and practical pens in your collection?????
@@JG3Reviews : I do enjoy my TWSBI Eco pens. I have not had a negative experience with any in my collection. In the past couple of weeks I have been writing quite a bit with the Iraurita Matte Brass, Jinhao Shark and Jinhao 100 Centennial (Ivory). The Centennial has proven to be a very smooth writer, and a nice looking pen. Nice feel in my hand. Has Jinhao upped its game a bit???? That Jinhao Shark is quite a surprise for the money. Of the 12 pens, eight of them have smooth, wet nibs; and thank goodness those 8 include all of the colors I like most (LOL), Your review might just prove to be the push which gets me to buy the TWSBI Go. Thanks!!!
The TWSBI Go is on my shopping list. The spring loaded filling system looks easy and fun to operate. My hands are on the large side, so your comments about comfort may well apply to my situation. May I ask what camera you use for these videos? I am curious because the image quality is excellent. Thank you.
I'm currently using my phone, which is the Samsung Note 10+. The first several reviews were shot with an iPhone XR. Both impact used me with their video quality.
The ugliest pen I have ever owned and still do, and one of the best writers with a nib. Always depress the spring completely BEFORE inserting into the bottle otherwise you will pump a sizeable quantity of air into the bottle with dire consequences. Easy to fill, flush and refill with a different colour. Full range of quality nibs. Just be sure not to confuse it with your vaping pipe! Thanks, James for this review.
The GO was one if my biggest disappointments. Really cheap plastic that scratches so easily, but worst part is the section that is really uncomfortable if you hold it lower. Has great potential and filling and cleaning is great, but I will probably never use mine. Also have an Eco, which is excellent.
My daughter came up with the idea to print inserts limited only to one’s imagination that are inserted into the barrel. Adds a pop of color and hides the the spring. I like the size and the nibs are great or at least the mediums and broad ones I have are.
Thanks for the video.
For me, the GO is at its best when on a lanyard around my neck. The GO is designed to be a "neck knife for nerds", and it's a brilliant design and meets this goal perfectly. Just as you can take a neck knife out of the sheath, use it, and snap it back in, all with one hand, you can do the same with the GO.
I can't tell you how often I have to write something down when my off hand is occupied whethe rit's with a cell phone, or hold a bag, or a bundle of books, or you name it. But with the GO around my neck, it's no oproblem. I can pull it free of the cap, write whatever it is down, then snap it back into the cap, all with one hand, just as I would use a neck knife.
Whether a pen costs six dollars or six thousand dollars, I'm not afraid to carry it around with me, but the GO has rapidly become the most widely used pen I have, whether at home, or out and about town.
I kinda have a love-hate relationship with the Twsbi Go, I hate the look of the pen especially in the clear yet I love the way it fills. Special note it cleans out so easy, I was so surprised how easy it is to clean and change inks. In the end, I highly recommend the pen, especially for new users. So I usually use mine at school while I am working with the primary school kids, I don't fear it getting broken and some of the kids find it very interesting the spring in the back.
If you don't like the look of the twsbi go then you can check the moonman t2.
It uses the same type of filling mechanism also it is made of metal and the price is also similar.
Hey there James.. Frank in Colorado here.. just to say I really appreciate and enjoy your videos.. great camera work and format. Best to you..
Thank you!
Blue is one of my favorite colors. Hope to find this one day. Great information.
I received my fifth (!) Go yesterday and have just inked it up. I'm normally all about mediums, broads and even stubs. This time I thought I'd try a fine on the Go and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I tend to avoid fines and extra fines as my vision is failing & I need a darker fatter line to give me enough contrast. This one seems to get away with it. The scratchiness often found on cheap F/EF can usually be polished out but the Go F is smooth enough as-is. The only thing I still dislike about the go is that gripping the section firmly enough when filling, particularly as you get further down into a bottle, is not the easiest. It's a bit of a slippy experience and it's only a matter of time til I end up inking myself and my surroundings more than the pen...
I have a couple of these and they have great nibs. The only issue I have is with filling. The spring mechanism has some heft to it, which is a good thing, but it means filling is definitely a two hand operation. Because of the force required, particularly if filling from a plastic narrow-necked bottle, I could see a time when I'll clout the ink bottle over. The body of the pen isn't the easiest to grip while doing this if the ink level is low in the bottle. It tends to feel a little slippery. I'm not sure what Twsbi could do about that, and of course with this amount of ink, I wouldn't be refilling this too often, so this wouldn't be a show stopper for me. Just needs me to be careful to avoid spills, which would be my fault more than the pen.
"How un-portable can a pocket pen be?"
Hahahaha... I have a Jinhao 999 Dragon Pen. This thing weighs 99 grams! It has a clip, but I would strongly recommend against putting it in your shirt pocket and carrying it around all day!
Ha. There are some boat anchors out there!
Nice review, Thanks! I have a few Ecos in various nib sizes, and a Vac-700r. All have consistently been great writers. I've been meaning to add a Go to my shopping cart for a long time.
Now that you have had this pen awhile, is the GO fairly easy to clean and maintain?
Thank you for your reviews.
Yes, I've found it to be a very easy pen to live with. Cleans well, and is thoroughly reliable.
I'm really happy with my Twsbi Eco so I got 3 of them. Two of them is with a stub nib.
But I'm not sure about the Go-model with the unclear plastic... Maybe the is just to cheap? But the nib is the same, as I understand it.
That is one reason I held off for a while, is definitely heavier on function than form.
Subbed when I heard game camera and ranch.......My kinda people. Thank you.
Current market is $20-$23 (11/20). I have wrestled with buying the TWSBI Go for about 2 yrs. I
think the visible spring takes me back to elementary school days (LOL). James are you still enjoying
the TWSBI Go amongst the plethora of beautiful, more costly and practical pens in your collection?????
I do still enjoy this pen quite a bit as a carry pen. I'll carry it when I think the day may be to rough for, say, the Eco.
@@JG3Reviews : I do enjoy my TWSBI Eco pens. I have not had a
negative experience with any in my collection. In the past couple
of weeks I have been writing quite a bit with the Iraurita Matte Brass,
Jinhao Shark and Jinhao 100 Centennial (Ivory). The Centennial has
proven to be a very smooth writer, and a nice looking pen. Nice feel
in my hand. Has Jinhao upped its game a bit???? That Jinhao
Shark is quite a surprise for the money. Of the 12 pens, eight of
them have smooth, wet nibs; and thank goodness those 8
include all of the colors I like most (LOL), Your review might just
prove to be the push which gets me to buy the TWSBI Go. Thanks!!!
The TWSBI Go is on my shopping list. The spring loaded filling system looks easy and fun to operate. My hands are on the large side, so your comments about comfort may well apply to my situation. May I ask what camera you use for these videos? I am curious because the image quality is excellent. Thank you.
I'm currently using my phone, which is the Samsung Note 10+. The first several reviews were shot with an iPhone XR. Both impact used me with their video quality.
The ugliest pen I have ever owned and still do, and one of the best writers with a nib. Always depress the spring completely BEFORE inserting into the bottle otherwise you will pump a sizeable quantity of air into the bottle with dire consequences.
Easy to fill, flush and refill with a different colour. Full range of quality nibs. Just be sure not to confuse it with your vaping pipe! Thanks, James for this review.
That's good advice. 👍
Now I can't unsee the TWSBI Go vape. 🤣
The GO was one if my biggest disappointments. Really cheap plastic that scratches so easily, but worst part is the section that is really uncomfortable if you hold it lower. Has great potential and filling and cleaning is great, but I will probably never use mine. Also have an Eco, which is excellent.
What is the smaller pen on the desk around 3:20? With the clip & blue cap.
That is a Kaweco Sport in Ice Blue.
Twisbi Go was the worst of my Twisbis. Pen skipped from the beginning and the EF nib wrote like a medium. Finally got rid of it.
One more question: does this pen fit a TWSBI ink bottle?
I can't say, I haven't bought any of the TWSBI ink, yet.
Kaweco sport clip fits this pen too.
It's honestly a pain to slip it on but once you do it stays on and looks great.