If you have a twsbi vac 700, then you will be very interested to learn more about the vac 20 inkwell. The flow and wetness that were big issues in the first iteration of the vac 700 are completely resolved in the vac 700r. On filling your twsbi vac700 or vacmini with the vac20 inkwell december 20, 2015 by wonderpens 3 comments we just received in our shipment of twsbi vacmini pens and the newly rereleased and redesigned vac20 inkwells, so i figured now would be a good time to introduce both. Paired with a vac 20a ink bottle, they can even be filled on the go, without needing a desk. I must have left it unused for so long the rubber stopper is no longer smooth.
This pen can be filled from any fountain pen ink bottle, but for clean and easy refilling at home or on the go, try a twsbi vac20a ink bottle, which is specially designed to fill twsbi vac700r and vac mini fountain pens to maximum capacity. The semiclear body gives the twsbi a different look with the ink it is filled with. They are also easy to maintain, but many users are afraid of taking them to parts or not sure read more. The twsbi vac 700 clear is a large fountain pen that uses a vacuum filling mechanism. By this way, i had a wet writer with a proper line width. Recently, though, twsbi has been introducing smaller pens into their lineup. This inkwell is compatible with both the twsbi vac 700r and the twsbi vac mini fountain pens. First, they introduced the twsbi mini, a pocketsized piston filler. One twsbi diamond 580, a jowo nib change and a price drop later, the vac 700 was suddenly a much more appetising proposition.
Nov 22, 20 i use my twsbi vac 700 for my ink sampling and with all the different inks, and multiple nib changes for each ink, the pen gets filled and emptied a lot. Twsbi is a brand that has a loyal following on the pen forums and their new releases are eagerly anticipated. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain. The go looks like it uses the same nib as the twsbi vac mini, but the nibs.
Simply pull up, push down and your ink is filled, ready to go. Twsbi has always used highquality western nibs in their pens. Ive checked them out time and time again, yet just couldnt get on board when i already had my 580al. Compared to the giant vac 700 and its massive step from. What are the reasons of knee cracking in young people who do not. On filling your twsbi vac700 or vacmini with the vac20. Teaming it up with the twsbi vac 20 ink well was the best thing ive ever done. Its available with nibs from extrafine to broad plus 1. Having owned a twsbi 540, i have been looking forward to their coming out with the vac 700. Twsbi vac 700 broken twsbi the fountain pen network. The twsbi vac 20a ink bottle is a really handy accessory, especially for frequent travellers.
I wrote this out in the latest thread about twsbis cracking problems, but i didnt. The joints that crack are the knuckles, knees, ankles, back, and neck. I have never actually done a blog on the vac700 or the previous vac20 bottle. Jan 30, 2016 twsbis vac 700 has been one of the most economical way to gain experience with a vacfilled pen for many years. The twsbi vac mini smoke is a small fountain pen that uses a vacuum filling mechanism. They are cool looking, relatively inexpensive, well built fountain pens. The follow up question is then why does the 530540 model crack in. Twsbi ecosystem twsbi roc 100 and twsbi diamond 50 ink bottle. This clear demonstrator fountain pen fills via a vacuum filler mechanism and has a stainless. A quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly complicated fountain pen world. It goes without saying that the vac mini has been released to much. Polished steel nib, engraved with twsbi logo and branding, available in a wide range of sizes.
Twsbi vac mini was a long anticipated pen from taiwanese fountain pen company twsbi. The twsbi vac700r fountain pens combine a highquality vacuum filling mechanism with a modern, transparent design, all at a surprisingly affordable price. If you write small, go with an effor the normal writer, f is the most popularif you tend to lean on a bigger font, m will be perfectb is for statements sign a check in b. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain pen. For vac 700, you can buy nibs for 2425 usd without buying another body. It has a round body and tapers towards the slightly rounded off ends.
In the box, you will have a wrench, a bottle of liquid silicon grease, two spare orings and a leaflet to disassemble and assemble the pen. Less stress on the joint and longer caplife i hope. My first experience with a twsbi pen was when i purchased the twsbi vac 700. Its big oversizelike, its pretty, and the filling mechanism is incredibly cool. The vac700r features a modern, eyecatching design, with a transparent body that shows off the pens inner workings. Clear with silver aluminum accents writing samples.
I think its really pretty, and when a bunch of twsbis are lined up, the finials look really cool. The twsbi vac 700 fountain pen is an affordable, goodquality vacuum filling pen. I had been using it for a few days, went to take the cap off, and crack. Additionally, filling systems used and ink capacity are great too. It is not immune to the cracking problems that nearly all twsbi plastic pens. Jun 11, 2016 twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users. Jetpens is accepting and shipping us orders, but due to covid19, free shipping is not available. Ink is not included a quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly. It comes with a wrench, two spare orings, and a vial of silicone grease you can use for athome maintenance. Nov 16, 2012 back in july i purchased the twsbi vac 700 fountain pen with an ef nib and smoke body, then promptly forgot that i had it until a few weeks ago. One of the best features of twsbi that you can buy the nibs separately. The brand does have, however, a history of crackingbreaking pen. They have changed nib manufacturers over time, but seem to have settled on jowo for their nibs. The twsbi vac mini was teased way back in 29 april 20 on twsbis facebook page.
Other than that, its a solid fountain pen with a huge ink. Twsbi vac 20a ink bottle orange available online at write. A smaller vacuum filling fountain pen than the last one they made. I did change the nib out for a black goulet fine nib. Twsbi its all about the ecosystem published 20141011 by thomas r. From my experience you have to treat twsbi pens gingerly or the plastic will crack or fracture.
Twsbis vacuum filling mechanism fills the entire barrel with ink almost 2. The finial has the chrome on candyapple red twsbi logo, with a clear dome over it. The filling rod was getting very stiff and sticking. Twsbi has become one of the most highly soughtafter pen makers, balancing the classic fountain pen ideals and redeveloping them into modern day instruments of the highest quality and precision. Twsbi vac 700 fountain pen the pencilcase blog fountain. I definitely recommend this fountain pen to anyone with a passion to write, the traditional way. Jan 22, 2014 twsbi vac 700 is coming in a plastic box within a regular card box. The first problem that i had was the ink was leaking at the joint between the barrel. It goes without saying that the vac mini has been released to much anticipation and expectation. The pan arrived wrapped in a recycled paper cardboard box which contains crystalclear plastic case with pen, short but well explained user manual, and two spare orings, twsbi key and silicon. With a body size similar to the popular 580 series, and a textured clip, it is a great addition for anyone who is a twsbi fan. This is the second vac 700 of mine thats had a major component snap in two. Clairefontaine 90g smooth writer, the same nib as the micarta but in broad.
When twsbi introduced the diamond 530 in 2010, or even slightly before, they began to moot the possibility of a vacuumfiller entering their lineup at some point in the foreseeable future. Unlike some other twsbi pens, the cap can be posted, though i definitely wouldnt recommend it, its long enough without the cap. The vac 700 comes in a variety of different colours. It wont stop leaking into the cap ive taking the feed on and off to try to align it better with the nib. It would seem that you could crack the threaded parts with any overzealous tightening. Back in july i purchased the twsbi vac 700 fountain pen with an ef nib and smoke body, then promptly forgot that i had it until a few weeks ago. They are well built with good quality materials used and importantly they are affordable to most people.
Vacuum filler fountain pen with shutoff valve function. The twsbi vac700 is a cool fountain pen with a vacuum filling mechanism. If someone has a nonleaking vac 700 i would appreciate a picture of the nibfeed alignment. After all, it was awkward looking, had a similarly dry nib, and was a relatively expensive purchase from a company that i didnt have much faith in. A super affordable vacuum plunger filler from taiwanese brand, twsbi. Another great pen from twsbi at a very decent price, id buy another one of these before getting a pilot custom 823, the gold nib on that just does not warrant the price tag associated with it. Also designed with a ink shut off valve for easy carry and no spill mess comes in ef, f, m, b, stub1. The twsbi vac mini is a slightly shorter version of the vac700r. Disassembled with the twsbi wrench and silicon grease. Most of the time, this popping and creaking of joints is harmless. Hi all, i am coming of of my first pen lamy safari and i was wondering which of the two you would recommend and why. The first problem that i had was the ink was leaking at the joint between the barrel and the nib. Mini, diamond 580 and released few months ago eco, and i really like them all.
The only other modern pens i can think of with a similar system are the pilot custom 823, the. The twsbi vac mini, a clear demonstrator fountain pen is the smaller version of the vac700r. Sep 30, 2014 the twsbi vac 700 vacuum filler fountain pen and the vac 20 bottle and how it works. Twsbi vac 700 fountain pen with ef nib and smoke body. Paired with a vac 20a ink bottle, they can even be.
The vac mechanism has easily gone through over 100 cycles even without. The second layer allows one to fill a twsbi vac 700 fountain pen in the same way. This also happened to be my first experienced with a commerciallyavailable, mass produced pen, my first few pens having been custommade, handturned wood pens. I managed to get a film of aerospace protectant on my vac 700 nib and twsbi immediately sent a new nib before i figured out the issue and cleaned it off. The twsbi vac 700 vacuum filler fountain pen and the vac 20 bottle and how it works. The bubblecollapse theory suggests that popping joints creates a vacuum that the gases then fill. Spare nib set for vac700 fountain pendo not use for r version. Well, my vac 700 broke twsbi the fountain pen network.
There are the clear, plain transparent demonstrator, sapphire, amber and smoke grey. This was my first foray into twsbis mini series of pens. Twsbi released the eco fountain pen now almost a year ago, and it has settled right into the twsbi family, along with the flagship pen, the 580, and its metallic version, the 580 al theyre both functionally basically the exact same, although you pay an increase in price for the upgraded details and finishes, as well as the option of swabbing out nibs. I havent shared that enthusiasm despite having a couple of their pens. Dec 20, 2015 we just received in our shipment of twsbi vacmini pens and the newly rereleased and redesigned vac20 inkwells, so i figured now would be a good time to introduce both. Twsbis fountain pens are meant for the everyday user, and features include large ink. And, like most of twsbis offerings, they were wellbuilt, wellperforming pens. Twsbi fountain pens are loved for their high quality and affordability, offering advanced filling mechanisms normally reserved for much more expensive fountain pens. If you have one youd like to sell me please get in touch, the eco is great pen at a fantastic price and the vac 700 brought vacuum filling to a whole new price point. But of course, give me something in miniature form, and im all over that. My first twsbi was a vac 700, one of the cheapest vacfilled pens on the market. Twsbi vac 700 large vacuumfiller pens, with a huge ink capacity, the vac 700 range are real fountain pen geeks pens. At least that was the case until i got the twsbi vac 700, which i love.
Surgeryrecovery and the resulting work backlog have kept me rather busy. I went through the cracking problems with the diamond 530. I use my twsbi vac 700 for my ink sampling and with all the different inks, and multiple nib changes for each ink, the pen gets filled and emptied a lot. Mar 14, 2016 in the world of affordable fountain pens only one company, twsbi, are truly making any efforts to innovate. I was wondering about peoples general opinions about the vac 700 from owning. The main question always seems to be does twsbi use cheap plastic. Twsbi vac 700r fountain pen the 700r is a remake of the 700. The vac 700 is a pen requiring a twsbi filler bottle. Twsbi vac mini fountain pen clear the goulet pen company. I just filled it up with caran dache infinite gray. Removing the top layer of the cap allows one to easily fill a twsbi vac mini fountain pen. Twsbi vac700r clear fountain pen extra fine nib jetpens. Coming in at around 30% lighter and nearly 1 inch shorter in body length, the twsbi vac mini maintains the comfort and ease of use of its larger cousin with the reduced size of a compact pen.
Its highcapacity vacuum filling mechanism is easily operated by twisting the knob at the end of the barrel. The external design is the same, but has a little bit of internal reengineering to make it work smoother. The vac mechanism has easily gone through over 100 cycles even without considering pen cleaning. Just know that with twsbi pens such as the 580 and vac 700, the nib and grip section is held on to the body only by the screw threads on the nib holder. I already have in my collection three pens from twsbi. Check out their vac mini if you want a vacuum mechanism. Twsbi vac 20a ink bottle orange available online at write gear. I had bought the 540, a broad nib for it, and their inkwell in hopes that my purchases and others would fund their efforts to bring out the vac 700.
Every time a new photo got posted about it, the main response is when is the pen coming. Twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users. May 18, 20 i have a twsbi mini, eco and a vac 700 so far but all have been consistent pens with smooth flow right out of the box. I reached for my smoke colored twsbi vac 700 today and started to uncap it and only part of the cap came off. In the world of affordable fountain pens only one company, twsbi, are truly making any efforts to innovate. The micarta used a very interesting material and i would love one. My brother has had trouble with his 580 and vac 700 around the nib holder. Stainless steel stock jowo, gold plated stainless steel goulet nib length x width.