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TWSBI is a fountain pen brand started by TaShin Precision after decades as an OEM manufacturer, now selling its own pens, inks, and pen accessories. Its online store carries models like Diamond 580ALR, Vac700R and Iris, plus Kai leather pen cases, ink bottles, and inks. The company partners with a small leather workshop in Himeji, Japan to produce handcrafted leather roll cases from the by-product of meat production to reduce waste.
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TWSBI Eco (~$37): My choice if you specifically want a large ink capacity and piston filling

TWSBI Eco Fountain Pen (≈$37–$38): Often cited as the best value for beginners
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TWSBI Eco (~ $37 - $40) – Available directly via the TWSBI Store , this is a piston-filler pen

TWSBI Eco (~$35–$40): Better if you want bottled ink, a huge ink capacity, and a piston-filling mechanism; its nib is smooth but tends to have a little more feedback than the Pilot.
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TWSBI Eco: A favorite for people who want a piston filler without spending a lot.