TWSBI Diamond 580ALR Fountain Pen - Affogato Onyx
Coffee, served as a fountain pen. The TWSBI Diamond 580ALR Fountain Pen in Affogato Onyx pairs a clear, faceted demonstrator body with rich coffee-brown details and a dark onyx-coloured nib and clip.
TWSBI, from Taiwan, is loved for its piston-filling demonstrators, and the Diamond 580 is its classic. 'Affogato' is the Italian dessert of espresso poured over ice cream, and the TWSBI 580ALR Affogato Onyx brings those warm, creamy browns to your desk.
What ALR means
On the TWSBI 580ALR Affogato Onyx, AL stands for the aluminium piston knob, cap ring and grip section, and R for the ridges on the grip, which give a more secure hold.
A big ink supply
The piston filler of the TWSBI 580ALR Affogato Onyx draws ink straight from the bottle and holds around 1.9ml, and the clear barrel shows you exactly how much is left.
Steel nib
The TWSBI 580ALR Affogato Onyx writes with a TWSBI stainless steel nib in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad or Stub 1.1. The nib unit can be swapped easily.
Easy to maintain
The TWSBI 580ALR Affogato Onyx comes with a wrench and silicone grease, so you can take the piston apart, clean it and keep it running smoothly. It is about 142mm long capped and weighs about 27g.
Frequently asked questions
How much ink does the TWSBI 580ALR Affogato Onyx hold?
About 1.9ml.
What does ALR mean on the TWSBI 580ALR Affogato Onyx?
Aluminium parts with a ridged grip.
Where is the TWSBI 580ALR Affogato Onyx made?
In Taiwan.
Key highlights
- Brand: TWSBI, Taiwan
- Collection: Diamond 580ALR
- Colour: Affogato (clear and coffee brown) with Onyx
- Body: clear resin, faceted
- Parts: aluminium piston knob, cap ring and grip
- Nib: stainless steel, onyx colour
- Nib sizes: EF, F, M, B, Stub 1.1
- Filling: piston, about 1.9ml
- Cap: screw cap
- Length: 142mm capped
- Diameter: 13.3mm
- Weight: about 27g
- Origin: Taiwan
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