on saleTWSBI SWIPE Fountain Pen - Ice Blue

I just got my first fountain pen and selected the TWSBI Swipe based on recommendations in the blog. I have found it to be a great pen. The primary reasons I selected it were price and the fact it has several fill options without spending extra money. It has a cartridge as the default, then a piston converter and a spring-loaded converter. Having all three gives you the opportunity to see which you like better. I'm finding I have a preference for the piston converter. Even though it doesn't hold as much ink as a cartridge, it is so easy to fill up. I think the spring loaded is a little clunkier. I didn't use up all of the ink in the cartridge, but used a small bit of putty to plug it and then taped it in place, so I can use it later but I expect it will be easy to refill with an ink syringe.
The pen is postable, but easy to use when not posted, and I found that posting it makes it a bit top-heavy so my writing is smoother and the flow of ink more consistent when I don't post it. The grip is good for my hands, and I like having a view of the bottom of the cartridge so I can see when I'm close to running out of ink. The pen also comes with a plastic case which can hold the pen and both converters without any problem.
If you're a first time buyer, I highly recommend this pen, it's a great value for this price point. I definitely will be trying other pens from TWSBI.

I got the Swipe with a 1.1 stub nib and I like it very much. I have many other TWSBI fountain pens, but this one will go with me as I'm not as afraid of it getting lost or stolen.

Like all my TWSBI pens, this one is made well, keeps it simple & it's reliable. Love TWSBI pens, this one included.

Better than expected for the price. Writes well. Cap seals well so it doesn't dry out and produce hard starts. I chose the wrong colour � this blue is too bright and makes the pen look gaudy and cheap. I wanted the darker blue one but clicked incorrectly. The Goulet people, as usual, excelled in packaging and mailing my pen. I sure wish they had a store in Toronto � we need them!

For the price what you get with this pen is very nice. I am using Noodlers Polar Blue in it. I notice the fine nib on the Swipe is more of a crosse between fine, and medium. I was comparing it to a Pilot fine nib. It tends to write wet, but that could be the ink, and paper. It writes great, and for the price getting two converters alone is nice touch. The clip is not as practical as other styles, but I did not buy for the clip. It will live its life in a Galen leather pen holder. Over all an enjoyable writing experience.