If you want to use bottled ink, or really like demonstrators, choose the Eco.Lamy Pros: Snap cap, which is easier to take on and off when you start and stop. Smaller nib, which means your nib doesn't dry out and skip as quickly if left uncapped. I am a student in high school that will take notes, and will be ordering from either jetpens or amazon. I own both and the only reason I prefer the TWSBI is because of the additional ink capacity.I to have been toying with this idea even though I already own a Lamy Safari, since I am going back to college.Having a EF or F tip helps out a bit with ink use and ink behavior on cheap paper. "After an insane amount of time researching a nominal purchase, When the packages arrived nearly a month after initially asking the question. Summary. The Lamy cartridges are about 1.2ml.What ink would you recommend that will not bleed really bad (blue preferred)Lamy Safari, because it's a true workhorse-- at the end of the day, it's the only pen you can drop a hundred times (capped) without anything really happeningBoth pens are great. Introduction: Why the need for this comparison review?These are arguably the two best utilitarian, new FP’s under $75. I'm using [[Noodler's 54th Massachusetts]] in my Safari which I'll probably carry over from work use to school use.At this point I almost want a TWSBI Eco just because it comes in clear since my Lamy is green.TWSBI Pros: Greater ink capacity (edit: see comment below). Takes cartridges, which are easier to switch mid-writing session and allow you to carry spares with you incase you forgot to fill up/top off. Instead of driving a Camry I was driving Landcruiser.Concluding that the Eco is the only choice and more accurately an Eco, notepad, and ink from Goulet would be my suggested path.Note: Of the three recent packages, GouletPen's was the only one to arrive with out a bent note book, crushed pen box, or broken ink. I am looking to buy my first fountain and I am looking at these three options. If the Pilot Metropolitan or TWSBI ECO didn't exist, this would be the obvious beginner's pen. I do have a TWSBI 580-AL, which is about the limit for weight for me, but so far I like the pen a lot otherwise.The other difference between Safaris and Al-Stars is that I have found that the grip on the Al-Stars is a little less comfortable because of the machining on the metal body -- those triangular flanges are sharp!I have no experience with an Eco, so I can't comment. You currently have javascript disabled.

This passion was absent with the LAMY. The fine point pen features a black-coated steel nib and charcoal body, along with the included Lamy T10 blue cartridge. More comfortable section section that facilitates a better variety of finger positions. "The other difference between Safaris and Al-Stars is that I have found that the grip on the Al-Stars is a little less comfortable because of the machining on the metal body -- those triangular flanges are sharp!I have no experience with an Eco, so I can't comment. Now Im really confused between the eco, safari and al star. The Eco performs way above its price range.Number one priority would be not running out of ink. TWSBI has, in my opinion, really knocked it out of the park with this pen. I'd recommend the Wing Sung 698 as an Eco alternative, but like the Eco it isn't as durable as the Safari/Al star. August 17, 2016. Review: Pilot Stargazer (M) TWSBI says the MAXIMUM capacity of the ECO is 1.7ml, with the most you can typically get in a full fill being 1.3ml.The Safari's converter is around .7ml.

More durable. Fans of the TWSBI ECO will be very interested in the new TWSBI ECO-T, a development from our favourite Taiwanese pen manufacturer, TWSBI. The fountain ink pen also accepts Z24 cartridge converters, though they're sold separately. hell be getting the gift set for lamy because of the converter and pen combo from Goulet.

Don’t worry - the TWSBI ECO-T fountain pen is still recognisably an ECO. The TWSBI holds almost thrice as much ink as the Safari (2ml for the ECO, and .7ml for the Lamy with a converter.) Kaweco Perkeo vs Lamy Safari – battle of the best entry level fountain pens. Thanks to my new love of Hobonichi planners, I also have a new love of fountain pens. Of the two Lamy's the Al Star is the better of the two.

I have never used any of them.Personally, I would go with the Lamy Al-Star. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.My uncle is coming from Ohio next month and is going to bring a pen for me!Now I'm really confused between the eco, safari and al star. IMHO it passes your 4 requirements with flying colours.

Previous Post Next Post. In so doing, they have re-written the narrative around the “best” first fountain pen. Personally, I would go with the Lamy Al-Star. Comparison of the TWSBI Eco-T with the TWSBI Classic (top) and TWSBI Diamond 580 (AL version, bottom). More interesting filling system. When I ordered my Hobonichi I ordered a TWSBI Eco, a mid end pen that I knew I liked as I’d purchased one for Ed last year.

The popular – and reasonably priced - ECO has something of a re-vamp, with possibly a nod to Lamy.

The writing experience of the two is otherwise comparable. With a durable grip and flexible chrome clip, the Lamy Safari is a stylish, practical pen option. You don't even get an included converter.

Several functions may not work. Great customer service!