The TWSBI Eco VS the Monteverde MP1 - Which fountain pen is better?

Since it came out, the TWSBI Eco has been a go-to fountain pen for beginners. It's affordable, especially for a piston filler. But over the years, other companies have come out with pens to compete with TWSBI, and one of the most recent releases in this category is the Monteverde MP1. Both fountain pens are similar in some ways and very different in others, but which one should you get? In this video, I dive in to a detailed comparison between these two pens to help you see the strengths and weaknesses of each. Which pen do you prefer? CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:16 Price comparison 1:52 The materials: acrylic vs polycarbonate, plastic vs aluminum 4:19 TWSBI Eco, Monteverde MP1 size comparison 5:08 The clips 5:51 Cap closure 7:52 The grip sections 10:07 The Jowo nibs 11:12 Ink capacity 12:13 The piston filling mechanisms 16:16 Can you disassemble the TWSBI Eco and the Monteverde MP1? 18:00 Final thoughts PERSONAL LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downthebreatherhole/ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/downthebreatherhole/ Email: downthebreatherhole at gmail dot com Website: https://www.brianwallacebaker.com/ MY FAVORTIVE WRITING GEAR (paid affiliate links*) Favorite EDC Bag: Lochby Venture Pouch - https://www.lochby.com/yhrfy5 Favorite journal: Lochby Field Journal - https://www.lochby.com/o1pqwu Favorite pocket notebook: Lockby Pocket Journal - https://www.lochby.com/4x619o Favorite fountain pen ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro - https://amzn.to/42sjjaG Favorite pen case: Kaco 20-pen case - https://amzn.to/3Ef4Gz9 Favorite paper: Rhodia ivory 90GSM paper - https://amzn.to/3GxTm1V Favorite fountain pen: Lamy Safari -https://amzn.to/42jMlc6 Favorite ballpoint: Andhand Method - https://www.andhand.co.uk/products/method-pen-black?ref=downthebreatherhole (use discount code "downthebreatherhole") *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I also have affiliate accounts with Andhand and Lochby. Using my affiliate links doesn't cost you any extra, but it means I get a small commission if you make a purchase using these links.