A quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly complicated fountain pen world. Twsbi ecosystem twsbi roc 100 and twsbi diamond 50 ink bottle. 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. Male sauropod dinosaurs wooed their lovers and intimidated their rivals by cracking their tails like huge bullwhips. Twsbi piston filler assembly instructions posted on july, 2014 diamond 50 ink bottle filling instructions posted on july, 2014 vac20a ink bottle filling instructions posted on july, 2014. Twsbi s vac 700 has been one of the most economical way to gain experience with a vac filled pen for many years. Twsbi vac 700 broken twsbi the fountain pen network. To depend on such a thin piece of plastic sounds like a bad idea in general. From my experience you have to treat twsbi pens gingerly or the plastic will crack. This was my first foray into twsbis mini series of pens. On filling your twsbi vac700 or vacmini with the vac20. They manufacture affordable fountain pens with features usually well outside of the price range in which their products sit.
Apr 22, 2016 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. Twsbi vac 700r fountain pen the 700r is a remake of the 700. I had been using it for a few days, went to take the cap off, and crack. In all honesty, someone was doing laundry in the house and i. When engaged, the valve prevents ink from leaking out of the barrel when carrying the pen or flying. I went through the cracking problems with the diamond 530. I havent shared that enthusiasm despite having a couple of their pens. One twsbi diamond 580, a jowo nib change and a price drop later, the vac 700 was suddenly a much more appetising proposition. Spare nib set for vac700 fountain pendo not use for r version. My first fountain pen was the lamy vista, but it wasnt until the twsbi eco that i really fell in love with the hobby. Since 2007 we have been making getting orings easy by continuing to improve our people, product and process. 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.
My brother has had trouble with his 580 and vac 700. Twsbis vac 700 has been one of the most economical way to gain. They are also easy to maintain, but many users are afraid of taking them to parts or not sure read more. Having owned a twsbi 540, i have been looking forward to their coming out with the vac 700. The whipcracking was designed to speed that process along. The twsbi vac 700r is a demonstrator fountain pen with a vacuum filler mechanism and a stainless steel nib. Jan 30, 2016 twsbis vac 700 has been one of the most economical way to gain experience with a vacfilled pen for many years. Jetpens is accepting and shipping us orders, but due to covid19, free shipping is not available. 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. They are cool looking, relatively inexpensive, well built fountain pens. A smaller vacuum filling fountain pen than the last one they made. Twsbi is a brand that has a loyal following on the pen forums and their new releases are eagerly anticipated. 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.
Even if i leave it uncapped for ten minutes or so and come back to it, ive got maybe one or two loopdy. My first twsbi was a vac 700, one of the cheapest vac filled pens on the market. Basically, vacuumfillers require this because there is an ink shutoff valve. We serve customers around the world from our oring warehouse in clarkston, washington. Hardbox artwork for this series was the action photos by tom kelly. Twsbi vac mini was a long anticipated pen from taiwanese fountain pen company twsbi. Sep 30, 2014 the twsbi vac 700 vacuum filler fountain pen and the vac 20 bottle and how it works.
But, is the cracking still a concern amongst twsbi owners. The twsbi vac700 is a cool fountain pen with a vacuum filling mechanism. For its comparatively low price, the twsbi vac 700r fountain pen still looks stylish. Twsbi vac 700 fountain pen with vac 20a ink bottle duration. 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. At 24 grams, its got a nice bit of heft without being heavy. I did change the nib out for a black goulet fine nib. Appliances for heating, vacuum steam heating apparatus, lighting.
Twsbi diamond 580al emerald green fountain pen twsbi. Our own udrjd16 has a great brand profile on twsbi. Twsbi vac 700 large vacuumfiller pens, with a huge ink capacity, the vac 700 range are real fountain pen geeks pens. Apart from a vac 700 i owned a few years back, none of my pens have required adjustment to the nibs, though i have had some customground to cursive italic and architects points. Twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users.
The return of the fountain pen the spectator australia. One of the great things about twsbi fountain pens is that they are made to be completely userserviceable. Check out their vac mini if you want a vacuum mechanism. 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. Mini, diamond 580 and released few months ago eco, and i really like them all. The weird design, the off balance posting, and most importantly, the skipprone nib and feed. This is the second vac 700 of mine thats had a major component snap in two.
The twsbi vac 700 vacuum filler fountain pen and the vac 20 bottle and how it works. It is actually one of the oldest selffilling pen systems, originally seen in vintage pens from onoto starting in the early 1900s. And, like most of twsbi s offerings, they were wellbuilt, wellperforming pens. 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. I definitely recommend this fountain pen to anyone with a passion to write, the traditional way. At the point, the only original parts on it are the plunger and the feed.
It is not immune to the cracking problems that nearly all twsbi plastic pens havein the 700s case, it seems to be confined to the cap itself. Simply pull up, push down and your ink is filled, ready to go. How long should i expect my pen to eventually crack, explode into a thousand shards, and murder my family. To stack that tandem up, whip back and forth across the country a. 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. Also designed with a ink shut off valve for easy carry and no spill mess comes in ef, f, m, b, stub1. Twsbi vac 700 fountain pen with ef nib and smoke body. There are the clear, plain transparent demonstrator, sapphire, amber and smoke grey. I reached for my smoke colored twsbi vac 700 today and started to uncap it and only part of the cap came off. 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. How to disassemble and reassemble twsbi fountain pens. If you write small, go with an effor the normal writer, f is the most popularif you tend to lean o. 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 flow and wetness that were big issues in the first iteration of the vac 700 are completely resolved.
At least that was the case until i got the twsbi vac 700, which i love. Simply pull and push the end cap, and your pen is filled with ink ready to go. Ive checked them out time and time again, yet just couldnt get on board when i already had my 580al. Recommendations for a next pen from a fountain pen geek. Jun 11, 2016 twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users. 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. It also holds a huge amount of ink the equivalent of several cartridges, and it lasts for ages. Its available with nibs from extrafine to broad plus 1. The twsbi vac 700 is a unique vacuum demonstrator manufactured by the twsbi. 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 loud cracking of the whips was used by residents to drive out the evil spirits of cold and darkness.
Spare nib set for vac700r fountain pendo not use for vac700. The twsbi vac 700 was the very first commercially available fountain pen i ever purchased. It comes with a wrench, two spare orings, and a vial of silicone grease you can use for athome maintenance. Jul 15, 20 apologies for the long delay between videos. Twsbi occupies an important space in the fountain pen market.
Whipcracking is the act of producing a cracking sound through the use of a whip. Cracking a whip causes a small sonic boom as the end travels faster than the speed of sound. This was my first foray into twsbi s mini series of pens. The external design is the same, but has a little bit of internal reengineering to make it work smoother. The main question always seems to be does twsbi use cheap plastic. I contacted twsbi and they ware very quick to reply and are sending me a replacement part. 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.
Surgeryrecovery and the resulting work backlog have kept me rather busy. 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. Every time a new photo got posted about it, the main response is when is the pen coming. The clearbarrel vacuum filled ink chamber, chromed metal trim and twsbi logo go towards its distinct look. The twsbi vac 700 clear is a large fountain pen that uses a vacuum filling mechanism. First, they introduced the twsbi mini, a pocketsized piston filler. May 18, 20 the twsbi vac 700 fell short on a few fronts for me. The vac 700 comes in a variety of different colours. Paired with a vac 20a ink bottle, they can even be filled on the go, without needing a desk. Now with even more consistent ink flow when valve is opened. Twsbi actually does own many of country variants in domain name ourselves.
It wont stop leaking into the cap ive taking the feed on and off to try to align it better with the nib. For those who love to whip out a pen and quickly jot things down whenever. And, like most of twsbis offerings, they were wellbuilt, wellperforming pens. Not sure if i want to replace it or just be done with twsbi. In order to write for a long time, you need to open this valve to allow ink to flow from the barrel into the sectionfeed. The semiclear body gives the twsbi a different look with the ink it is filled with. 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 vac advantage in theory is no ink on the fingers for the fill coupled with the entire reservoir being filled super fast. Twsbi vac700r, best pens for serial ink changing, and what products wow me. I remove the cap and write and put the cap back on when im done. Twsbi its all about the ecosystem published 20141011 by thomas r.
The follow up question is then why does the 530540 model crack in. Ink is not included a quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly. 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. The 580 is fill and go with a chance of getting ink on your fingers.
For a more exotic upgrade to the eco, consider the vac700r. Whip fly kits contain the aircraft model with nose ballast, a metal control ring, 12 feet of control line and a control handle and in this case, colored plastic streamers. Twsbi vac mini fountain pen clear the goulet pen company. The twsbi vac700r fountain pens combine a highquality vacuum filling mechanism with a modern, transparent design, all at a surprisingly affordable price. Mar 14, 2016 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. 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.
Twsbi vac700r clear fountain pen extra fine nib jetpens. Twsbi nibs are generally of high quality, especially since they switched to custom jowo nibs a few years back. 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. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain. After two months i noticed a crack at the back of the barrel where the mechanism screws in. I already have in my collection three pens from twsbi.
It features a fun vacuumfilling mechanism that holds even more ink, especially. For everyone wondering the difference between the vac700 and vac700r. The vac 700 is a pen requiring a twsbi filler bottle so you get a complete fill without tinkering. It goes without saying that the vac mini has been released to much anticipation and expectation. They are well built with good quality materials used and importantly they are affordable to most people. 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. 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. I have never actually done a blog on the vac700 or the previous vac20 bottle. But of course, give me something in miniature form, and im all over that. 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. 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.
Innovative design, cool filling mechanism, decent jowo nibs. I whip out my pilot for a small moment of joy, just enjoying the smooth touch of the nib gliding on a. Its been a decent pen, but such an incredible hassle. Compared to the giant vac 700 and its massive step from body to grip. Basically, vacuum fillers require this because there is an ink shutoff valve. Well, my vac 700 broke twsbi the fountain pen network.
Polished steel nib, engraved with twsbi logo and branding, available in a wide range of sizes. Teaming it up with the twsbi vac 20 ink well was the best thing ive ever done. I dont have exact measurements, but people with small hands need not apply. The twsbi vac mini is a slightly shorter version of the vac700r.
Used during livestock driving and horse riding, it has also become an art. Like all of twsbis fountain pens, the eco is easy to disassemble for cleaning and. Jan 22, 2014 twsbi vac 700 is coming in a plastic box within a regular card box. Recently, there have been many attempts to buy domain names related to twsbi in certain countries. Additionally, filling systems used and ink capacity are great too. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain pen. Twsbi vac 700 large vacuum filler pens, with a huge ink capacity, the vac 700 range are real fountain pen geeks pens. The twsbi vac mini was teased way back in 29 april 20 on twsbis facebook page.
The vac 700 is a pen requiring a twsbi filler bottle. Whats the difference between the twsbi vac700 and vac700r. In this short video, i talk about the vac20 bottle by twsbi, that is designed to fill the vac700 completely. The flow and wetness that were big issues in the first iteration of the vac 700 are completely resolved in the vac 700r. After a lessthanstellar experience with the vac 700, the idea of a miniature version of twsbi s vacuum filler didnt excite me in the least, and i dropped one in my amazon shopping cart as an afterthought when i was stocking up on something else. Recently, though, twsbi has been introducing smaller pens into their lineup. Jul 18, 20 the twsbi vac 700 was the very first commercially available fountain pen i ever purchased. I finally got my hands on the longawaited twsbi vac 700, so i show you how it compares to the 540, as well as how it fills, and i. This clear demonstrator fountain pen fills via a vacuum filler mechanism and has a stainless. The twsbi vac 700 fountain pen is an affordable, goodquality vacuum filling pen. The pen has the twsbi logo on the finial at the top, a metal clip that has some spring and is able to clip to most pockets, a smoked inner cap to prevent the nib from drying out, and the words twsbi on the front and vac 700 on the back of the cap. If someone has a nonleaking vac 700 i would appreciate a picture of the nibfeed alignment. Cracking the whip did male dinosaurs use their tails to gain control.