There is a noticeable step from the barrel to the nib section see picture above, and depending on howwhere on the section you grip your pen, this could range from being a non. Twsbi vac 700 broken twsbi the fountain pen network. Twsbi vac 700r fountain pen the 700r is a remake of the 700. Twsbi vac mini clear fountain pen fine nib jetpens. If you write small, go with an effor the normal writer, f is the most popularif you tend to lean o. Twsbi ecosystem twsbi roc 100 and twsbi diamond 50 ink bottle.
I expect getting a f or ef in the 700 would be fine, but the 1. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain pen. They both sound like awesome pens, but ive never had a vacuum filler before. My first twsbi was a vac 700, one of the cheapest vac filled pens on the market. The twsbi vac 700 fell short on a few fronts for me. On filling your twsbi vac700 or vacmini with the vac20. The twsbi vac mini is a slightly shorter version of the vac700r. It comes with a wrench, two spare orings, and a vial of silicone grease you can use for athome maintenance. Crack, pop, click stretching and cracking your knuckles is a hard. The twsbi vac700r fountain pens combine a highquality vacuum filling mechanism with a modern, transparent design, all at a surprisingly affordable price. I reached for my smoke colored twsbi vac 700 today and started to uncap it and only part of the cap came off. Pocket sized simply pull up, push down and your ink is filled, ready to go.
Spare nib set for vac700r fountain pendo not use for vac700. 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 700s 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. Also, theres a big step from the barrel to the section, and that puts some peoples fingers right on the threads. Having owned a twsbi 540, i have been looking forward to their coming out with the vac 700. 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. Also designed with a ink shut off valve for easy carry and no spill mess comes in ef, f, m, b, stub1. When engaged, the valve prevents ink from leaking out.
It is considerably smaller and lighter than the vac 700. The twsbi vac 20 inkwell can be filled with your favorite ink and be used to fill your twsbi vac 700 and vac mini fountain pens. If someone has a nonleaking vac 700 i would appreciate a picture of the nibfeed alignment. The finial has the chrome on candyapple red twsbi logo, with a clear dome over it. The twsbi vac 700 fountain pen is an affordable, goodquality vacuum filling pen. Researchers have worked out what happens when you crack. Twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users. 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. Knucklecracking noise finally explained live science. The vac 700r i ordered friday when they went on sale showed up in my mailbox. With the vac 700r being released soon i am wondering if i should get that or the vac mini. The most economical of the twsbi pen line this lightweight balanced pen is perfect. 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 mini fountain pen smoke the goulet pen company. They are well built with good quality materials used and importantly they are affordable to most people. The cracking comes from the molding process and is an inherent flaw in the product. I waited until i could get my hands on the clear version which turned out to be a long wait indeed. I find the section comfortable to hold and the step of the thread. Innovative design, cool filling mechanism, decent jowo nibs.
That expanding space creates negative pressure, like a vacuum, that sucks the. The ability to crack your knuckles could be related to joint health, said kawchuk. Its a little bit like forming a vacuum, kawchuk said. It wont stop leaking into the cap ive taking the feed on and off to try to align it better with the nib. Wing sung 30 a fourbuck vac filler edc writershelf. I havent shared that enthusiasm despite having a couple of their pens. Twsbi s fountain pens are meant for the everyday user, and features include large ink capacity, flawless piston mechanisms, and a beautiful design. Also designed with a ink shut off valve for easy carry and no mess on airplanes. My mini, vac 700 and 580 which all were bought on the launch date have had no issues with cracking at all. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain. This pen is very nice but not in the class of the pilot custom 823 which has its own type of ink container. The twsbi vac 700 vacuum filler fountain pen and the vac 20 bottle and how it works.
Twsbi occupies an important space in the fountain pen market. Ink is not included a quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly. There are the clear, plain transparent demonstrator, sapphire, amber and smoke grey. Twsbi vac mini clear fountain pen extra fine nib jetpens.
How long should i expect my pen to eventually crack, explode into a thousand shards, and murder my family. However, i have trouble making up my mind between the 580 and the vac 700. Twsbi vac 700 large vacuumfiller pens, with a huge ink capacity, the vac 700 range are real fountain pen geeks pens. Sep 30, 2014 the twsbi vac 700 vacuum filler fountain pen and the vac 20 bottle and how it works. First, they introduced the twsbi mini, a pocketsized piston filler. I dont have exact measurements, but people with small hands need not apply. Which would you choose or what are your thoughts on them if you own them. Capped, the wing sung 30 is smaller than the twsbi vac 700.
The only other modern pens i can think of with a similar system are the pilot custom 823, the. The knucklecracking popping noise that sets your mothers teeth on edge finally. The twsbi vac mini was teased way back in 29 april 20 on twsbis facebook page. Twsbi diamond 580al emerald green fountain pen twsbi. 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. 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 larger nib on the 700 from all reports would write a little wider. I dont recommend the medium nib in the 700, though. I also assume that wing sung knows how to pick materials. The flow and wetness that were big issues in the first iteration of the vac 700 are completely resolved in the vac 700r. Twsbi vac mini fountain pen clear the goulet pen company. My table which the computercamera was sitting on is really squeaky.
If you use the twsbi vac filler bottles it can hold a tremendous amount of ink for the size. 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. This also happened to be my first experienced with a commerciallyavailable, mass produced pen, my first few pens having been custommade, handturned wood 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. And, like most of twsbi s offerings, they were wellbuilt, wellperforming pens. After the sixteenth time that your supermodel date throws soup on your shirt and storms out of the fancy restaurant you are in because, how dare you, you said hello to the waitress, you realize that, well, even with that much beauty there is a limit to what you and your dignity can tolerate. 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. Spare nib set for vac700 fountain pendo not use for r version. 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. Ink weeps through the crack and gets over your fingers when you write with the pen. The vac 700 comes in a variety of different colours. The main question always seems to be does twsbi use cheap plastic. Simply pull up, push down and your ink is filled, ready to go.
This week, leo talks about a pen suitable for compulsive cleaners. 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. Mar 14, 2016 in the world of affordable fountain pens only one company, twsbi, are truly making any efforts to innovate. Though the last section i got, about 8 months ago, is just fine. To depend on such a thin piece of plastic sounds like a bad idea in general. If you tend to hold the pen with your fingers quite far from the nib, then youll want to get the 580 instead of the 700. Jun 11, 2016 twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users. But only time will tell if the pen has cracking or other problems. This was my first foray into twsbis mini series of pens. Whats the difference between the twsbi vac700 and vac700r. The micarta used a very interesting material and i would love one. 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. 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. Twsbi fountain pens are loved for their high quality and affordability, offering advanced filling mechanisms normally reserved for much more expensive fountain pens.
Jan 30, 2016 twsbis vac 700 has been one of the most economical way to gain experience with a vacfilled pen for many years. Okay, so this pen is just as one would expect from twsbi. Unlike some other twsbi pens, the cap can be posted, though i definitely wouldnt recommend it, its long enough without the cap. Another thing is they definitely changed how the pen posts, because theres no chance of it now. The weird design, the off balance posting, and most importantly, the skipprone nib and feed. My immediate thought was that there was a crack in the pen and that it was leaking onto my fingers. And, like most of twsbis offerings, they were wellbuilt, wellperforming pens. My 540 had issues which were takin care of within 3 days of reporting it to twsbi. The external design is the same, but has a little bit of internal reengineering to make it work smoother.
Polished steel nib, engraved with twsbi logo and branding, available in a wide range of sizes. So with the visual and physical comparisons out of the way, lets take a look at how you can get a full fill on your twsbi vac 700. Like the diamond mini, the vac mini takes the highcapacity filling mechanism of one of twsbi s fullsized fountain pens and puts it into a compact pen that is perfect for everyday carry. This clear demonstrator fountain pen fills via a vacuum filler mechanism, has translucent grey. I didnt expect the new twsbi nibs to be as smooth as they are, they. Find out what happens when you crack your knuckles and discover.
Check out their vac mini if you want a vacuum mechanism. Twsbi vac 700 fountain pen with ef nib and smoke body. Surgeryrecovery and the resulting work backlog have kept me rather busy. 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.
Jetpens is accepting and shipping us orders, but due to covid19, free shipping is not available. 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. After two months i noticed a crack at the back of the barrel where the mechanism screws in. Im unsure if theyve changed the formulation since i stopped owning them 23 years ago. So i recently purchased a twsbi vac mini in smoke from my local. Now with even more consistent ink flow when valve is opened. Twsbi is a brand that has a loyal following on the pen forums and their new releases are eagerly anticipated. Its available with nibs from extrafine to broad plus 1. Vacuum filler fountain pen with shutoff valve function. 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.
I expect the nibs for the vac mini to be more like what i am used to with the eco. This clear demonstrator fountain pen fills via a vacuum filler mechanism and has a stainless. My first experience with a twsbi pen was when i purchased the twsbi vac 700. Twsbi vac 700 fountain pen the pencilcase blog fountain. From my experience you have to treat twsbi pens gingerly or the plastic will crack or fracture. This is the second vac 700 of mine thats had a major component snap in two. At least that was the case until i got the twsbi vac 700, which i love. Whats actually happening when you crack your knuckles.
A quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly complicated fountain pen world. When you pop a joint, you stretch out that space between bones. The 700 is a big pen, and some people arent into that. Cavitation within the jointsmall cavities of partial vacuum form in the synovial fluid and then rapidly collapse, producing a sharp sound. We operate 40 hospitals and more than 700 doctors offices and outpatient centers. Cap can post onto back of the pen even with the valve open. Dec 20, 2015 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 bought this product in order to simplify the filling of the vac 700 vacuum fill pen. I went through the cracking problems with the diamond 530. Simply pull and push the end cap, and your pen is filled with ink ready to go. Twsbi vac 700 large vacuum filler pens, with a huge ink capacity, the vac 700 range are real fountain pen geeks pens. Its a little bit like forming a vacuum, study researcher greg.
Every time a new photo got posted about it, the main response is when is the pen coming. Ive checked them out time and time again, yet just couldnt get on board when i already had my 580al. Twsbi vac700r clear fountain pen extra fine nib jetpens. Twsbi s spontaneous stress cracks have been thoroughly documented since the very beginning and the numerous revisions havent mitigated the problem by much. Paired with a vac 20a ink bottle, they can even be filled on the go, without needing a desk. I did change the nib out for a black goulet fine nib. I contacted twsbi and they ware very quick to reply and are sending me a replacement part. I had vac 700 whose plastic cracked twice and so i bought this eco. My brother has had trouble with his 580 and vac 700 around the nib holder. The design reminds me more of the diamond mini than the vac 700, though the vac mini is more streamlined and foregoes the sharp facets of the diamond line which probably lowers the risk of the plastic cracking.
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. It goes without saying that the vac mini has been released to much anticipation and expectation. It has a round body and tapers towards the slightly rounded off ends. At one time or another, i have owned a vac 700, a mini, and a couple colored 540s, but the 580 with the orange aluminum trim now discontinued is the pen that has stuck with me. Twsbi its all about the ecosystem published 20141011 by thomas r.
I think its really pretty, and when a bunch of twsbis are lined up, the finials look really cool. 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, but have no fear i will still read them and answer them as fast as i. I have not had much time to do more then wash it out and fill it. They manufacture affordable fountain pens with features usually well outside of the price range in which their products sit. May 18, 20 the twsbi vac 700 fell short on a few fronts for me. Twsbi diamond 580alr nickel gray fountain pen twsbi. Any cracks with the twsbi 580 twsbi the fountain pen. Essentially you just fill the pen once, flip it over to move the air bubble to the top towards the nib and push the plunger slowly to force the air bubble. Basically, vacuum fillers require this because there is an ink shutoff valve. They are also easy to maintain, but many users are afraid of taking them to parts or not sure read more. It will seal inside the small opening and the fill hole will be level with the bottom of the large cap. Paired with a vac 20a ink bottle, they can even be. 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. Additionally, filling systems used and ink capacity are great too.
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