TWSBI announced on August 28th that they will be releasing another color variant for the TWSBI 580ALR. The new Navy Blue is a standard sized TWSBI and will be available starting September 9.
Based on the photo shared by TWSBI, the navy blue is a dark blue with a very slight hint of violet (kind of reminds me of Diamine Bilberry).
Fountain Pen Ink Pairings
If you want to pair your fountain pen with the same shade as the Navy Blue TWSBI 580ALR, then you must try to get these:
- Diamine Bilberry
- Diamine Oxford Blue
- Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-Yo
- Jacques Herbin Blue Ocean
- Colorverse Ham #65, Extra Dimension & Mariner 4
- Colorverse Supernova, Quasar & Kslv-ii
TWSBI 580AL vs. 580ALR
The 580AL and the 580ALR are essentially the same pen but with minor differences. They’re priced the same and have the same nib offerings. At first glance, the most discernible difference is the TWSBI 580 ALR has a colored trim while the 580 does not. However, the main difference is also found in the grip section of the ALR. The ALR has a
Amazon Disclosure
Rediscover Analog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com