{"product_id":"the-next-level-writing-kit","title":"TWSBI Black Everyday Writing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAdult fountain pens made easy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve never used a fountain pen, start here. We’ve taken care of the tricky bits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kit gives you everything you need to make writing feel like your own: a TWSBI Eco with German made nib, beautiful Japanese ink, and smooth paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn’t about calligraphy pens of yesteryear or luxury high end brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a round nib pen, for everyday writing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible ink, packaged in an easy to use flat bottom glass bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood paper, to make writing feel smooth and enjoyable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you combine the trio of a well tuned fountain pen, lubricated ink, and satin smooth paper, the writing just happens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/twsbi-eco-fountain-pen-clear-black?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=5082edbb6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eTWSBI Eco Fountain Pen - Black\/Clear - Fine \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePen box with service wrench and silicone grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/pilot-iroshizuku-ink-15ml-take-sumi-bamboo-charcoal?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=take+sumi\u0026amp;_psid=20411483e\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003ePILOT Iroshizuku Take-Sumi Ink 15mL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/midori-notebook-journal-176-pages-ruled-b6-slim?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7be46b4b2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMIDORI MD Notebook B6 Slim Lined\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/midori-vinyl-notebook-cover-b6-slim-fits-176-192-page-notebook?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=midori+b6+vinyl\u0026amp;_psid=de7aaca53\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eMIDORI Vinyl Notebook Cover B6 Slim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the pen barrel with ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen to a fresh page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite the date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue writing for a few minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the notebook and continue your day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo writing or fountain pen experience needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're intrigued by the idea of experiencing and experimenting with a modern fountain pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople who like practical things (this is a pen that works well and shows you all the workings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYou can find five minutes a day to slow down and write a few lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’re interested to use handwriting as a way to organise your thoughts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a gift for any adult - you’re telling them their ideas are worth recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy handed users who are rough with pens or press hard when they write\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who prefer cheap ballpoints because they lose pens all the time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters after a luxury brand or gold nib pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who only want to write on cheap paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren with small hands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a fountain pen?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWriting with a fountain pen is the most effortless way to put ink on a page. When the tool disappears in your hand it makes it easier to find your writing and thinking rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don’t know what to write? \u003c\/strong\u003eLook around you and write a sentence or two about something you notice. Doesn’t need to be anything significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to write every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo, but the feel of the nib on the smooth paper draws you to want to use the pen. That’s the appeal of modern fountain pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan beginners use this pen?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes. The Twsbi Eco is one of the most popular fountain pens for beginner adults and often remains a favourite as experience is gained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a high school student use this pen? \u003c\/strong\u003eYes. It's a more grown up pen than the First Fountain Kit, with an adult grip size and a piston to draw up ink from a bottle. One fill lasts for a couple of weeks of writing, so filling can be done at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan left handers use this pen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, the combination of the nib size, ink and paper have been selected to suit right or left handers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use any ink?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, as long as the ink is labelled suitable for fountain pens. Artist inks are not usually suitable, as they often contain particles that interfere with ink flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the pen leak? \u003c\/strong\u003eA properly assembled, undamaged pen should work trouble free. Take extra care in extreme environments, such as flying or sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean the pen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe kit includes instructions on pen filling and cleaning, but essentially the maintenance is quite low if you use easy care fountain pen inks like the one included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is there a spanner in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Twsbi Eco uses a movable piston to draw ink into the pen barrel. The tool and silicone grease are included should you need to service the piston some time down the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I get the nib tuning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, we check the nib under magnification to ensure the nib is optimised for smooth writing. Ask us in Checkout comments if you want this free service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild your practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional items many beginners wished they knew about when they first started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/midori-vinyl-notebook-cover-b6-slim-fits-176-192-page-notebook?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=b6+vinyl\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eMidori Notebook Vinyl Cover:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA simple plastic cover to slip over your Midori notebook to keep it clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/pilot-iroshizuku-ink-5ml-samples-top-7-colours?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=a619561b6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eDiscover Pilot Iroshizuku:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Top 7 Pilot ink samples in wide mouth vials to fit the Twsbi Eco for direct filling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/col-o-ring-standard-size-ink-swatch-book-160gsm-100-removable-pages-2-x-4?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e80394d7b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eCol-o-ring:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ink swatch cards to help you see and understand your ink range. Ring bound system to easily change the swatch order as your palette grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/tomoe-river-notebook-160-grid-squared-pages-52gsm-a6-white?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=tomoe\u0026amp;_psid=3b0114dde\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eTomoe River A6 Notebook:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ultra thin crisp paper to really show off inks. Use the book to record your fountain pen discovery journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/larrypost-syringe-for-ink-transfer?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ddd9f8334\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBlunt syringe:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Although not necessary for using a Twsbi Eco, it’s a low cost item you may use later for cleaning or moving ink.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/brass-shim-25-x-40mm-various-thicknesses?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=18113e54a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBrass shim 0.02:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small piece of brass sheet you can use to ‘floss’ the nib. Use to remove dried ink or other debris from the nib slit. Feel like a pro from day one.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/larrypost-large-flush-syringe-for-cleaning-fountain-pens?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b156a122e\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBulb syringe:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our favourite tool for fast cleaning of fountain pens. Not so useful for the Eco barrel design, but excellent for flushing pens that take a cartridge or converter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve seen the video on our homepage and want to try the stub nib, you can buy one as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/twsbi-eco-replacement-nib-feed?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=988e1e4d7\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003espare nib \u003c\/a\u003eor ask us to swap the nib in this kit for a stub. A stub nib adds a little edge and character to your writing without slowing you down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e30-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry your first kit for up to 30 days from the invoice date. If it’s not for you, contact us within that period to arrange a return. Covers kit items only and excludes optional items. Return postage is covered by the customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe TWSBI Eco Starter Kit gives you a pen, ink and paper that work together well. We guarantee you’ll have a positive first fountain pen experience, even if you’ve never used one before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TWSBI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42883346301010,"sku":null,"price":106.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4033\/8002\/files\/Twsbi-Eco-Starter-kit-LarryPOST_9f036cdb-db7c-49b9-8a6c-494d1fa6c9eb.png?v=1789133325","url":"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/the-next-level-writing-kit","provider":"LarryPOST","version":"1.0","type":"link"}