I just filled it up with caran dache infinite gray. It goes without saying that the vac mini has been released to much. This clear demonstrator fountain pen fills via a vacuum filler mechanism and has a stainless. 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. The twsbi vac mini is a slightly shorter version of the vac700r.
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. Paired with a vac 20a ink bottle, they can even be. I will be out of the country for the next few weeks so i may be slower than usual in answering all of your comments. I went through the cracking problems with the diamond 530. It has a round body and tapers towards the slightly rounded off ends. The external design is the same, but has a little bit of internal reengineering to make it work smoother. The follow up question is then why does the 530540 model crack in.
Less stress on the joint and longer caplife i hope. Knucklecracking noise finally explained live science. 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. The twsbi vac 700 vacuum filler fountain pen and the vac 20 bottle and how it works.
The finial has the chrome on candyapple red twsbi logo, with a clear dome over it. The first problem that i had was the ink was leaking at the joint between the barrel and the nib. The twsbi vac mini, a clear demonstrator fountain pen is the smaller version of the vac700r. Its highcapacity vacuum filling mechanism is easily operated by twisting the knob at the end of the barrel. 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. 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.
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. It would seem that you could crack the threaded parts with any overzealous tightening. It goes without saying that the vac mini has been released to much anticipation and expectation. Also designed with a ink shut off valve for easy carry and no mess on spill mess. Twsbi vac mini fountain pen clear the goulet pen company. The filling rod was getting very stiff and sticking. This was my first foray into twsbis mini series of pens. Of course its plastic, but its a decent kind of plastic, and its solidly built, with a nearly perfect fit and finish i havent found any flaws yet. Twsbi vac700r clear fountain pen my hearty timber box. I must have left it unused for so long the rubber stopper is no longer smooth. They are well built with good quality materials used and importantly they are affordable to most people. Twsbi vac700r clear fountain pen extra fine nib jetpens. Well, my vac 700 broke twsbi the fountain pen network.
Recently, though, twsbi has been introducing smaller pens into their lineup. 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 sounds produced by joints are a common source of. 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. The weird design, the off balance posting, and most importantly, the skipprone nib and feed. The twsbi vac 700 fountain pen is an affordable, goodquality vacuum filling pen. Its big oversizelike, its pretty, and the filling mechanism is incredibly cool. Polished steel nib, engraved with twsbi logo and branding, available in a wide range of sizes.
Cracking joints is manipulating ones joints to produce a distinct cracking or popping sound. Twsbi vac mini vacuum filler smoke black fountain pen 1. A third model that seems to be pretty popular among fountain pen folks is the vacuumfilling vac 700 that has recently been rereleased in an updated version with some improvements on the ink shutoff valve regarding ink flow. Also designed with a ink shut off valve for easy carry and no spill mess comes in ef, f, m, b, stub1. At least that was the case until i got the twsbi vac 700, which i love. Louis nizer 19021994 often ill conceive and execute a project just because its something i want to do, not necessarily because i think it will sell. I havent shared that enthusiasm despite having a couple of their pens. And, like most of twsbis offerings, they were wellbuilt, wellperforming pens. Mini, diamond 580 and released few months ago eco, and i really like them all. Its a little bit like forming a vacuum, study researcher greg.
This inkwell is compatible with both the twsbi vac 700r and the twsbi vac mini fountain pens. Check out their vac mini if you want a vacuum mechanism. 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. The vac700r features a modern, eyecatching design, with a transparent body that shows off the pens inner workings. I dont have exact measurements, but people with small hands need not apply. I reached for my smoke colored twsbi vac 700 today and started to uncap it and only part of the cap came off. Ink is not included a quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly.
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. Simply pull up, push down and your ink is filled, ready to go. Unlike some other twsbi pens, the cap can be posted, though i definitely wouldnt recommend it, its long enough without the cap. The twsbi vac mini was teased way back in 29 april 20 on twsbis facebook page. If someone has a nonleaking vac 700 i would appreciate a picture of the nibfeed alignment. Clear with silver aluminum accents writing samples. Its available with nibs from extrafine to broad plus 1. Twsbi vac 700 large vacuumfiller pens, with a huge ink capacity, the vac 700 range are real fountain pen geeks pens. The classic is a smaller offering than twsbis flagship diamond 580, both in length and diameter. My first experience with a twsbi pen was when i purchased the twsbi vac 700. I definitely recommend this fountain pen to anyone with a passion to write, the traditional way. Twsbi is a brand that has a loyal following on the pen forums and their new releases are eagerly anticipated. Twsbi vac mini was a long anticipated pen from taiwanese fountain pen company twsbi.
The demonstrator pen is made of a crystal clear acrylic. I preferred medium, since i like the wet writing of twsbi pens. Mar 14, 2016 in the world of affordable fountain pens only one company, twsbi, are truly making any efforts to innovate. The vac mechanism has easily gone through over 100 cycles even without considering pen cleaning. A smaller vacuum filling fountain pen than the last one they made. The pen body is faceted with 10 sides such that light dances off the sides as i roll the pen around to admire the ink sloshing around inside. Help twsbi vac 700 r wont stop leaking in cap reddit. The twsbi vac700 is a cool fountain pen with a vacuum filling mechanism. The main question always seems to be does twsbi use cheap plastic. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain.
The micarta used a very interesting material and i would love one. Teaming it up with the twsbi vac 20 ink well was the best thing ive ever done. To depend on such a thin piece of plastic sounds like a bad idea in general. 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. Every time a new photo got posted about it, the main response is when is the pen coming. 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. This also happened to be my first experienced with a commerciallyavailable, mass produced pen, my first few pens having been custommade, handturned wood pens. Jetpens is accepting and shipping us orders, but due to covid19, free shipping is not available. I find that in conflict with the fact that every month in this parliament we rap third countries over the knuckles for violation of human rights. Dec 20, 2015 on filling your twsbi vac 700 or vac mini with the vac 20 inkwell december 20, 2015 by wonderpens 3 comments we just received in our shipment of twsbi vac mini pens and the newly rereleased and redesigned vac 20 inkwells, so i figured now would be a good time to introduce both. The vac mechanism has easily gone through over 100 cycles even without.
The twsbi vac700r fountain pens combine a highquality vacuum filling mechanism with a modern, transparent design, all at a surprisingly affordable price. One of the best features of twsbi that you can buy the nibs separately. Twsbi vac 700 broken twsbi the fountain pen network. Clairefontaine 90g smooth writer, the same nib as the micarta but in broad. I already have in my collection three pens from twsbi. I had been using it for a few days, went to take the cap off, and crack. This is the second vac 700 of mine thats had a major component snap in two. Twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users. Paired with a vac 20a ink bottle, they can even be filled on the go, without needing a desk.
As the diamond in its name suggests, the pen is shiny and sparkly. Stainless steel stock jowo, gold plated stainless steel goulet nib length x width. Twsbis fountain pens are meant for the everyday user, and features include large ink. It wont stop leaking into the cap ive taking the feed on and off to try to align it better with the nib. Twsbis vac 700 has been one of the most economical way to gain experience with a vacfilled pen for many years. Twsbi fountain pens are loved for their high quality and affordability, offering advanced filling mechanisms normally reserved for much more expensive fountain pens. Ive checked them out time and time again, yet just couldnt get on board when i already had my 580al. 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. 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. The vac 700 comes in a variety of different colours. 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. 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. A quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly complicated fountain pen world.
A super affordable vacuum plunger filler from taiwanese brand, twsbi. For vac 700, you can buy nibs for 2425 usd without buying another body. I did change the nib out for a black goulet fine nib. Twsbi vac700r clear fountain pen is a vacuum filler type fountain pen. My brother has had trouble with his 580 and vac 700 around the nib holder. Having owned a twsbi 540, i have been looking forward to their coming out with the vac 700.
The only other modern pens i can think of with a similar system are the pilot custom 823, the visconti powerfiller system and the conid bulkfiller the. Im really surprised by the build quality of this pen. Now with even more consistent ink flow when valve is opened. Twsbi vac mini vacuum filler clear demonstrator fountain pen. The twsbi vac mini was teased way back in 29 april 20 on twsbi s facebook page. 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. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain pen. While neither proportion has been drastically reduced, it is noticeable. Twsbi 1791 inks 18ml individuals or 6 pack set shop now. The bubblecollapse theory suggests that popping joints creates a vacuum that the gases then fill. May 18, 20 the twsbi vac 700 fell short on a few fronts for me. First, they introduced the twsbi mini, a pocketsized piston filler.
By this way, i had a wet writer with a proper line width. The flow and wetness that were big issues in the first iteration of the vac 700 are completely resolved in the vac 700r. It comes with a wrench, two spare orings, and a vial of silicone grease you can use for athome maintenance. Additionally, filling systems used and ink capacity are great too. In the world of affordable fountain pens only one company, twsbi, are truly making any efforts to innovate. Twsbi has always used highquality western nibs in their pens. Cavitation within the jointsmall cavities of partial vacuum form in the synovial fluid and then rapidly collapse, producing a sharp sound. Twsbi vac 700r fountain pen the 700r is a remake of the 700. Dec 19, 2015 the original twsbi vac 700 was an interesting pen. They have changed nib manufacturers over time, but seem to have settled on jowo for their nibs. Twsbi vac 700 fountain pen the pencilcase blog fountain. They are cool looking, relatively inexpensive, well built fountain pens.
Jun 11, 2016 twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users. I think its really pretty, and when a bunch of twsbis are lined up, the finials look really cool. Furthermore, because twsbi wanted a uniform profile line when capped, there is a step down from barrel to section. They are also easy to maintain, but many users are afraid of taking them to parts or not sure read more. Disassembled with the twsbi wrench and silicon grease. On filling your twsbi vac700 or vacmini with the vac20. Spare nib set for vac700 fountain pendo not use for r version. There are the clear, plain transparent demonstrator, sapphire, amber and smoke grey. The knucklecracking popping noise that sets your mothers teeth on edge finally.
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