On November 9, 2015 my Blue TWSBI Diamond 580AL (IF) joined its comrades when it was filled with Lamy Copper Orange. The pen was in use for 4 weeks and was emptied and cleaned on December 8, 2015, saying good-bye to its fellows.

Thoughts Before Filling

I couldn’t resist buying another TWSBI Diamond 580 AL when they came out with a blue one. I like the way blue and orange look together, so when deciding what ink to use in my new pen, I opted for an orange I had not used before. I have no expectations with this pen and ink combination.

Thoughts After Cleaning the Pen

I am sad to say this combination did not work out for me. I really wanted to like the combination, but I never quite fell in love with the orange. The nib on the pen is a bit on the dry side, and I may in the future adjust that, and I wonder if I would have enjoyed the ink more if it were in a wetter pen. To that end I will try again at a later date. I also blame the weather. The leaves have turned and are now littering the ground demanding to be raked; the ink no longer feels appropriate. We are entering into the grey and blue-grey of winter, as well as the cheery reds and greens of Christmas.