On filling your twsbi vac700 or vacmini with the vac20. Mini, diamond 580 and released few months ago eco, and i really like them all. Jan 23, 2011 how can you fully fill a vacuum filling pen. Size the vac 700r is a large pen, which means i have to write unposted so i try not to lose the cap while writing. The larger nib on the 700 from all reports would write a little wider. Twsbi vac 700 large vacuumfiller pens, with a huge ink capacity, the vac 700 range are real fountain pen geeks pens. They are also easy to maintain, but many users are afraid of taking them to parts or not sure read more. But of course, give me something in miniature form, and im all over that. If someone has a nonleaking vac 700 i would appreciate a picture of the nibfeed alignment. Jun 11, 2016 twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users.
Here is an excellent reason not to buy the vac 700. I was wondering about peoples general opinions about the vac 700 from owning. The twsbi vac 700 clear is a large fountain pen that uses a vacuum filling mechanism. It comes with a wrench, two spare orings, and a vial of silicone grease you can use for athome maintenance. The vac mini is actually one of the few twsbi pens i dont yet own, mostly because im still making nervous, shifty eye motions at the vacuum filling system. I love the design of their pens and really do hope they succeed in cracking the quality issues no pun intended, of course. This little accident is from allowing the pen to kiss the edge of a table from a height of three inches. Spare nib set for vac700r fountain pendo not use for vac700. I had been using it for a few days, went to take the cap off, and crack. Mar 14, 2016 in the world of affordable fountain pens only one company, twsbi, are truly making any efforts to innovate. 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. Twsbi vac 700r fountain pen the 700r is a remake of the 700.
Every time a new photo got posted about it, the main response is when is the pen coming. There isnt much spring, but then none was promised. I reached for my smoke colored twsbi vac 700 today and started to uncap it and only part of the cap came off. Also using the goulet trick to get a complete fill you can hold a ton of ink. However, i have trouble making up my mind between the 580 and the vac 700. Software developers dallas sataware technologies is a dallas based software development company, it has. I went through the cracking problems with the diamond 530. The micarta used a very interesting material and i would love one. Ive seen multiple posts reporting cracking or leaking with twsbi, specifically within those models. The weird design, the off balance posting, and most importantly, the skipprone nib and feed.
The twsbi vac mini was teased way back in 29 april 20 on twsbis facebook page. 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. I think when they updated the piston mechanism on the vac 700r, the removal of the part at the end of the plunger increased the probability of the rubber part sliding off the end. After 50 plus years as an oem manufacturer for different global brands, tashin precision decided to start selling under their own brand, and thus twsbi was born. Twsbi vac700r clear fountain pen extra fine nib jetpens. 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. 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.
It goes without saying that the vac mini has been released to much anticipation and expectation. And, like most of twsbi s offerings, they were wellbuilt, wellperforming pens. The twsbi diamond 580 arrives in a simple brown cardboard box. There are the clear, plain transparent demonstrator, sapphire, amber and smoke grey. This is the second vac 700 of mine thats had a major component snap in two. From my experience you have to treat twsbi pens gingerly or the plastic will crack. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain. As i said, so far, i havent had any issues at all with my several 580s or the vac 700 and, assuming philip from twsbi sends me a new cap for my diamond 540 smoked, then my faith will have been restored in twsbi. The flow and wetness that were big issues in the first iteration of the vac 700 are completely resolved in the vac 700r. The vacuum or plunger filler is something of a rarity in modern pens the bestknown examples are the pilot custom 823 and twsbi vac series vac700, vac700r, and vac mini. They are cool looking, relatively inexpensive, well built fountain pens.
Now with even more consistent ink flow when valve is opened. The follow up question is then why does the 530540 model crack in. Jan 22, 2014 twsbi vac 700 is coming in a plastic box within a regular card box. This was my first foray into twsbis mini series of pens. How to disassemble and reassemble twsbi fountain pens. Over time, piston and vacuum filled pens can build up ink stains in the barrel, and their mechanisms will lose their lubrication and start to feel sticky. Having owned a twsbi 540, i have been looking forward to their coming out with the vac 700. Would also comment that twsbi service is great received a response to my question within a couple of minutes. Paired with a vac 20a ink bottle, they can even be filled on the go, without needing a desk. The pen has withstood several serious dropping incidences. One twsbi diamond 580, a jowo nib change and a price drop later, the vac 700 was suddenly a much more appetising proposition. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain pen. The main question always seems to be does twsbi use cheap plastic.
I expect the nibs for the vac mini to be more like what i am used to with the eco. My first twsbi was a vac 700, one of the cheapest vac filled pens on the market. Twsbi s vac 700 has been one of the most economical way to gain experience with a vac filled pen for many years. And, like most of twsbis offerings, they were wellbuilt, wellperforming pens. The only other modern pens i can think of with a similar system are the pilot custom 823, the. Also designed with a ink shut off valve for easy carry and no mess on airplanes. 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. Its amazingly engineered and crafted at this price point.
It is not immune to the cracking problems that nearly all twsbi plastic pens. Simply pull up, push down and your ink is filled, ready to go. Twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users. The penbbs 456 is what the twsbi vac 700 could have been.
My first experience with a twsbi pen was when i purchased the twsbi vac 700. Ink is not included a quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly. Its been a decent pen, but such an incredible hassle. For its comparatively low price, the twsbi vac 700r fountain pen still looks stylish. Whats the difference between the twsbi vac700 and vac700r. If people repeatedly dismantle twsbi pens that adds to wear and tear on the threads, and increases risk of cracking.
Twsbi diamond 580al emerald green fountain pen twsbi. Turn gently silver part and unscrew it from the plastic part. The vac 700 fountain pen operates using a vacuum filling system. Cap can post onto back of the pen even with the valve open. Surgeryrecovery and the resulting work backlog have kept me rather busy. Our own udrjd16 has a great brand profile on twsbi. The semiclear body gives the twsbi a different look with the ink it is filled with. 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. They both sound like awesome pens, but ive never had a vacuum filler before. I did change the nib out for a black goulet fine nib. I expect getting a f or ef in the 700 would be fine, but the 1. Finally managed to chip the white plastic on the cap the tiniest bit. The twsbi vac 700 fountain pen is an affordable, goodquality vacuum filling pen.
Twsbi ecosystem twsbi roc 100 and twsbi diamond 50 ink bottle. The vac mechanism has easily gone through over 100 cycles even without considering pen cleaning. Innovative design, cool filling mechanism, decent jowo nibs. At least that was the case until i got the twsbi vac 700, which i love. The line is tight and precise and the ink flows well. Be careful, twsbi plastic is quite brittle and may crack and all done. Its technical specification is, highest ink storage capacity, which is very useful in travelling. It is actually one of the oldest selffilling pen systems, originally seen in. 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. Polished steel nib, engraved with twsbi logo and branding, available in a wide range of sizes.
Its highcapacity vacuum filling mechanism is easily operated by twisting the knob at the end of the barrel. Simply pull and push the end cap, and your pen is filled with ink ready to go. 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 external design is the same, but has a little bit of internal reengineering to make it work smoother. They are well built with good quality materials used and importantly they are affordable to most people.
Everything else free delivery possible on eligible purchases. One of the great things about twsbi fountain pens is that they are made to be completely userserviceable. Pilot 823 and ch 92 are other alternatives the 823 is analogous to the vac 700 while the ch 92 is a more traditional piston filler. No affiliation now unscrew the grip section from the body. Twsbi vac 700 fountain pen with ef nib and smoke body. The vac 700 was admired for bringing a unique filling system to the masses at a. Our own udrjd16 has a great brand profile on twsbi it is not immune to the cracking problems that nearly all twsbi plastic pens havein the 700 s case, it seems to be confined to the cap itself, which will sometimes crack right at the junction of the metal ring and the rest of the cap. 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.
Spare nib set for vac700 fountain pendo not use for r version. A few weeks ago, i bought a used twsbi vac mini with a fc cursive italic nib and it has since been my go to replacing my twsbi eco as my daily writer. A quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly complicated fountain pen world. At the point, the only original parts on it are the plunger and the feed. 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. In a time when some pens dont even come with converters or refills, twsbi adds a cool wrench, extra orings and silicone grease in a nice plastic case. The twsbi vac 700r is a demonstrator fountain pen with a vacuum filler mechanism and a stainless steel nib. The vac 700 comes in a variety of different colours. This also happened to be my first experienced with a commerciallyavailable, mass produced pen, my first few pens having been custommade, handturned wood pens. The filling rod was getting very stiff and sticking. Other one was the nib unit sleeve being cracked through and through. In the world of affordable fountain pens only one company, twsbi, are truly making any efforts to innovate.
For everyone wondering the difference between the vac700 and vac700r. At least that was the case until i got the twsbi vac 700, which i. It also holds a huge amount of ink the equivalent of several cartridges, and it lasts for ages. The go looks like it uses the same nib as the twsbi vac mini, but the nibs are. But ive tried one and it does write fantastic, and it looks fantastic as you fill the pen up too, so i might pick one up soon. 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. Ive checked them out time and time again, yet just couldnt get on board when i already had my 580al. 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 compact and holds a great amount of ink. Well, my vac 700 broke twsbi the fountain pen network. A third model that seems to be pretty popular among fountain pen folks is the vacuum filling vac 700 that has recently been rereleased in an updated version with some improvements on the ink shutoff valve regarding ink flow.
Twsbi diamond 580 clear piston filling fountain pen. If you like twsbi and if you prefer fine lines or writing small, this is an excellent choice. Right away its very clear that twsbi is going the extra mile to be sure you are satisfied with your investment. 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. The twsbi vac 700 fell short on a few fronts for me. In all honesty, someone was doing laundry in the house and i didnt realize the mic was picking it up. My brother has had trouble with his 580 and vac 700 around the nib holder. Twsbi occupies an important space in the fountain pen market. I remember the good old days when complaints about twsbis would have unleashed an angry mob calling for blood.
Additionally, filling systems used and ink capacity are great too. I have never actually done a blog on the vac700 or the previous vac20 bottle. Twsbi fountain pens are loved for their high quality and affordability, offering advanced filling mechanisms normally reserved for much more expensive fountain pens. Compared to the giant vac 700 and its massive step from. Twsbi vac mini was a long anticipated pen from taiwanese fountain pen company twsbi. Rubber plunger keeps coming loose in vac mini twsbi. Pocket sized simply pull up, push down and your ink is filled, ready to go. Jetpens is accepting and shipping us orders, but due to covid19, free shipping is not available. After seeing a report of a cap crack by truthpil on fpn, i went to check my pens. Twsbi vac 700 broken twsbi the fountain pen network. 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. I havent shared that enthusiasm despite having a couple of their pens. This pen has a stainless steel stub nib and is designed for bottled ink. To depend on such a thin piece of plastic sounds like a bad idea in general.
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. I already have in my collection three pens from twsbi. Twsbi its all about the ecosystem published 20141011 by thomas r. It wont stop leaking into the cap ive taking the feed on and off to try to align it better with the nib. The clearbarrel vacuum filled ink chamber, chromed metal trim and twsbi logo go towards its distinct look. I dont have any fear that it will leak or anything, but there is a little crack near the back knob possibly from overtightening. With the vac 700r being released soon i am wondering if i should get that or the vac mini. First, they introduced the twsbi mini, a pocketsized piston filler. 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. Recently, though, twsbi has been introducing smaller pens into their lineup. Twsbi is a brand that has a loyal following on the pen forums and their new releases are eagerly anticipated. This is my second twsbi vac 700, looking at other similar vac models in a demonstrator you are talking about 3 to 7 times the price of this pen to get the others. The twsbi vac 700 brings a lot of new and novel advantages. Its available with nibs from extrafine to broad plus 1.