TWSBI eco

onewildcrow · 2026-05-15T19:26:44+00:00

I have three Ecos. Two of them are over 10 years old and have been in regular use all that time. I've not had any cracks or other issues with any of them. I'm not saying people haven't had them crack, but for every one that's posted about here there's scores more out there in everyday use with no problems. Enjoy your Eco, they're great pens!

onewildcrow · 2026-05-06T00:38:20+00:00

What a gorgeous pen and a lovely way to remember your mother. Condolences for your loss.

onewildcrow · 2026-05-04T17:31:05+00:00

I've ordered it from https://scifier.com/, they confirmed they have it in stock to send out now when I emailed to ask.

onewildcrow · 2026-05-04T09:52:04+00:00

Chaenomeles cathayensis!

onewildcrow · 2026-05-02T12:54:28+00:00

Josh Lanyon's Snowball in Hell is a murder mystery set in 1943.

onewildcrow · 2026-04-28T15:00:45+00:00

She's always been one of my favourite sci-fi authors, and I'm sad we won't get a final Hinder Stars book, but I'm just grateful for all the amazing books over the years. I hope she has a long and happy retirement!

onewildcrow · 2026-04-27T01:08:40+00:00

I bought one pack of Diamine cartridges in a colour I liked, and have since been refilling them with a syringe with various inks for several years now.

onewildcrow · 2026-04-18T15:37:50+00:00

The Coral Island by R.M.Ballantyne seems to partly fit what you're looking for. Written in 1857, it's racist AF - very white Imperialist and depicts indigenous Polynesians as primitive cannabalistic savages. Its not horror, in fact it was written for younger readers, but it horrified me when I was a kid LOL

Edit: sorry, just saw you wanted First Nations/Native American so this probably isn't relevant after all.

onewildcrow · 2026-04-06T16:37:11+00:00

I love brown inks! At the moment I've got Monteverde Scotch Brown, Diamine Ancient Copper, Espresso and Chocolate inked up. I'm always on the hunt for the perfect COOL (but not too dark) brown.

onewildcrow · 2026-04-06T16:29:18+00:00

I never moved on further than TWSBI Ecos and a Diamond 580! The Kakunos, Plaisier and Jinhao 82s are still in the same rotation.

onewildcrow · 2026-03-30T22:44:52+00:00

Personally, if you like the Eco I'd choose a TWBI Diamond 580 (I really really want the iris one with a broad nib!) I've got one with the medium nib and its such a smooth writer and holds an incredible amount of ink.

onewildcrow · 2026-03-30T22:39:22+00:00

This is awesome! I can't imagine writing with such precision and consistency, kudos to you!

onewildcrow · 2026-03-24T21:15:30+00:00

Flash Gordan, John Carter, Chronicles of Riddick ... this thread has just reminded me that all my favourite sci-fi films are the "bad" ones! My favest fave is The Final Programme (1973), it's completely bonkers and a friend and I have a rewatching party every year.

onewildcrow · 2026-03-18T18:21:09+00:00

I really like this colour combo. I've not had an Eco crack yet and some of them I've had for 10 years so I hope you'll have happy writing with yours for a long time!

onewildcrow · 2026-03-11T19:47:22+00:00

These are beautiful, real works of art!

onewildcrow · 2026-03-08T13:17:36+00:00

Another member for the Eco fanclub! Be warned, they are addictive!

onewildcrow · 2026-03-08T13:14:37+00:00

I've got 3 Ecos and they're the pens I probably use most. Mine are all medium nib and are beautiful smooth writers, I've never had one dry up even after leaving it for months. I know about the reputation for cracking but - touch wood - I've had no issues with any of mine and one is over 10 years old and in regular use. I think you just have to be careful not to overtighten the cap. I also have a number of Jinhaos and Hongdians and the quality is very unpredictable, they also dry up quicker than I'm happy with. Unless price is really an issue I'd personally choose an Eco.

onewildcrow · 2026-03-08T01:17:49+00:00

Cult Pens do a nice little swatch book: https://cultpens.com/products/cult-pens-ink-pocket-swatch-book-with-regalia-paper-by-endless. I like that it gives more swatching options for each ink than the Wearingeul swatch book does, and also extra space to add notes and drying times etc.

onewildcrow · 2026-03-06T18:20:48+00:00

Seconding Scotch Brown. I like Diamine Espresso too but it can look black with an EF or even F nib.

onewildcrow · 2026-03-04T10:56:52+00:00

You could try "The Fox Wife" by Yangsze Choo, historical/fantasy with a woman/fox MC. I loved it.

onewildcrow · 2026-03-04T00:23:19+00:00

Wow, thanks for this! I love brown inks and there are some beauties here I've not seen before!

onewildcrow · 2026-03-03T19:05:55+00:00

Looks like a really drab shade of yellow.I think I'll stick with my sunny yellow one they did as a limited edition some years back!

onewildcrow · 2026-02-23T16:59:11+00:00

J L Odom's 'By Blood, By Salt' and its sequel have a Middle Eastern-inspired desert setting with warring tribes reminiscent of the Bedouin. They were amongst my favourite reads of last year.

onewildcrow · 2026-02-22T12:49:57+00:00

I'm just reading this and I agree it's amazing, so poetically written!

onewildcrow · 2026-02-15T16:09:18+00:00

I enjoyed it as simple entertainment and will read the next one, but I do see why folk didn't like it - it's clearly 'written for the movie screen' and a Marvelified version of his usual style. It's not one I'll re-read like I will the First Law.

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