Mar 14, 2016 in the world of affordable fountain pens only one company, twsbi, are truly making any efforts to innovate. Teaming it up with the twsbi vac 20 ink well was the best. I assumed twsbi had figured it all out and fixed things on the vac 700. This clear demonstrator fountain pen fills via a vacuum filler mechanism and has a stainless. So i recently purchased a twsbi vac mini in smoke from my local fountain.
Is cracking your neck, back or knuckles good for you. I was rather shocked to see my vac700 develop such a serious crack since none of my 3 other twsbi 540s have cracked at all. At least that was the case until i got the twsbi vac 700, which i love. Its been a decent pen, but such an incredible hassle. I currently own one twbsi 580 ef, one twsbi 580 al rose ef, one twsbi eco ef, and now one twsbi vac700r 1. Twsbi is a brand that has a loyal following on the pen forums and their new releases are eagerly anticipated. Neck stiffness isnt unusual, and it can occur from merely spending too long bent over your desk. The finial has the chrome on candyapple red twsbi logo, with a clear dome over it.
Twsbi vac mini was a long anticipated pen from taiwanese fountain pen company twsbi. This was my first foray into twsbis mini series of pens. Jetpens is accepting and shipping us orders, but due to covid19, free shipping is not available. 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 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. I definitely recommend this fountain pen to anyone with a passion to write, the traditional way. Twsbi vac 700, twsbiin klasik karton kutusunun icinde, bu seffaf kutuda geliyor.
On filling your twsbi vac700 or vacmini with the vac20. Twsbi vac700r clear fountain pen extra fine nib jetpens. How to disassemble and reassemble twsbi fountain pens. Twsbi vac 700 fountain pen the pencilcase blog fountain. They are also easy to maintain, but many users are afraid of taking them to parts or not sure read more. Threads in the neck of the bottle let your vac 700 or vac mini pen screw in, forming a tight seal. The dyson has no bag, so its the only vacuum cleaner to maintain 100% suction. Do you crack your joints, stretching your neck from side to side to hear and feel a satisfying pop. Twsbi vac 700 fountain pen with ef nib and smoke body. Mini, diamond 580 and released few months ago eco, and i really like them all. Doctors have debated for decades about why joints make that popping sound. It wont stop leaking into the cap ive taking the feed on and off to try to align it better with the nib. If youre looking for something more unique the twsbi vacvac mini have. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain pen.
Is cracking your neck and other joints actually bad for you. Having owned a twsbi 540, i have been looking forward to their coming out with the vac 700. 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. They provide some feedback, but only noticeable if youre really pay attention to it as you write. And other is we can disassemble pen at home also and can do service also. 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. Diagonal notches along the length of the screw fit together with the threading inside of the screw bolt. Ink is not included a quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly.
For everyone wondering the difference between the vac700 and vac700r. Full text of the times, 1996, uk, english internet archive. The twsbi vac700r fountain pen in clear with an extra fine stainless steel nib is a departure from the piston filler fountain pens found in the rest of the twsbi lineup. Twsbi vac 700r fountain pen clear anderson pens, inc. The flow and wetness that were big issues in the first iteration of the vac 700 are completely resolved in the vac 700r. Teaming it up with the twsbi vac 20 ink well was the best thing ive ever done. 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. Every ink i use leaks out of the nib, its constantly dripping.
Twsbi vac 700 broken twsbi the fountain pen network. Sri lanka and thailand have been crack ing down recently on western tourists. Fleck 7000 clack resin tank leak plumber installation. Clairefontaine 90g smooth writer, the same nib as the micarta but in broad. 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. I dont have any fear that it will leak or anything, but there is a little crack near the back knob possibly from overtightening. 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 main question always seems to be does twsbi use cheap plastic. At the point, the only original parts on it are the plunger and the feed. Its big oversizelike, its pretty, and the filling mechanism is incredibly cool. Capped, the pen is about the same size as the diamond 580al, a substantial pen, but not a giant. Twsbi vac mini fountain pen clear the goulet pen company. A list of every single twsbi ive broken plus the one my wife broke vac 700 cap retaining ring snapped from cap in current rotation 580 piston dislodged from piston arm in current. I initially contacted twsbi s customer service to inquire about this problem.
Twsbi has always used highquality western nibs in their pens. The popping sound you hear when you crack fingers, toes and other joints is the joints being pulled apart. May 18, 20 the twsbi vac 700 fell short on a few fronts for me. Unlike most new pen makers, when twsbi started manufacturing their own range of pens after years of making pens on behalf of other luxury brands they went firmly after the enthusiast market. I went through the cracking problems with the diamond 530.
Polished steel nib, engraved with twsbi logo and branding, available in a wide range of sizes. We crack our knuckles, fingers, toes, backs, and even our necks. The vac700r is the second generation of twsbi s popular vac700, with a few improvements made to the filling mechanismwhich uses a vacuum method. 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 think its really pretty, and when a bunch of twsbis are lined up, the finials look really cool. Sep 30, 2014 the twsbi vac 700 vacuum filler fountain pen and the vac 20 bottle and how it works. Twsbi diamond 580al emerald green fountain pen twsbi. My brother has had trouble with his 580 and vac 700 around the nib holder. Full text of the times, 1997, uk, english internet archive.
Neck explosion first time chiropractic adjustment neck. Stainless steel stock jowo, gold plated stainless steel goulet nib length x width. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain. The piston itself is the small rubber piece that forms an airtight seal in the barrel and forms the barrier between the pens ink chamber and the rest of the piston mechanism the screw is the hard plastic or metal stem that the piston fits onto. I havent shared that enthusiasm despite having a couple of their pens. They have changed nib manufacturers over time, but seem to have settled on jowo for their nibs. And, like most of twsbis offerings, they were wellbuilt, wellperforming pens.
Its a big and bulky pen, but once you remove the cap, the dimensions are just perfect. Comparatively to industry standards, they are very affordable but are eventually made to break in time. Most twsbi pens let you disassemble their grip sections, making it easy to clean the nib and feed as well as giving you limited access to the ink reservoir enough to flush it out with water or a cleaning solution using a syringe without having to remove the piston or vacuum filling mechanism. Everything looks good on paper, but lets take a closer look at the pen. Simply pull up, push down and your ink is filled, ready to go. Its available with nibs from extrafine to broad plus 1. Innovative design, cool filling mechanism, decent jowo nibs. Now with even more consistent ink flow when valve is opened. Tip the pen and bottle upsidedown together, and operate the pens filling mechanism, to fill the whole barrel with ink. 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 fountain pens fountain pens are what twsbi are best known for. Kutunun icinden, kalemi sokup takmak icin bir anahtar. The ink capacity of the twsbi vacuum fillers is fantastic and i think they look great. Is there any better feeling than cracking open a new novel and, before. 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. Its technical specification is, highest ink storage capacity, which is very useful in travelling. Turns out, none of my pens go far enough down the bottle for either top two openings unless you unscrew the entire black portion.
They were very matter of fact and told me to just screw it back on. 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. Recently, though, twsbi has been introducing smaller pens into their lineup. 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 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. Spare nib set for vac700 fountain pendo not use for r version. The vac 700 comes in a variety of different colours. There are the clear, plain transparent demonstrator, sapphire, amber and smoke grey. When your neck is stiff, there is only one thing you want. The flow and wetness that were big issues in the first iteration of the vac 700 are completely resolved. From my experience you have to treat twsbi pens gingerly or the plastic will crack or fracture.
Its highcapacity vacuum filling mechanism is easily operated by twisting the knob at the end of the barrel. The twsbi vac 20a ink bottle is a handy portable plastic inkwell designed around the twsbi vac fountain pen ranges. A quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly complicated fountain pen world. It comes with a wrench, two spare orings, and a vial of silicone grease you can use for athome maintenance. The vac700r features a modern, eyecatching design, with a transparent body that shows off the pens inner workings. They are cool looking, relatively inexpensive, well built fountain pens. 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. Jun 11, 2016 twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users. This is only a temporary fix, and i still constantly have to deal with the knob bouncing across the floor. Unlike some other twsbi pens, the cap can be posted, though i definitely wouldnt recommend it, its long enough without the cap. First, they introduced the twsbi mini, a pocketsized piston filler. That said, i agree with some of the other commenters that they do seem delicate. 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. The micarta used a very interesting material and i would love one.
The twsbi vac700r fountain pens combine a highquality vacuum filling mechanism with a modern, transparent design, all at a surprisingly affordable price. Jun 10, 2016 today i talk about the twsbi vac 700 and drink a watermelon flavoured iced tea. Dec 19, 2015 the original twsbi vac 700 was an interesting pen. I would have given it 5 stars, however, the knob on the vacuum system consistently falls off. It has a round body and tapers towards the slightly rounded off ends. I did change the nib out for a black goulet fine nib.
The twsbi vac 700 fountain pen is an affordable, goodquality vacuum filling pen. The vac plunger is open but not pulled out, i checked the nib and. 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. But i also thought it could double as a inkwell for my non twsbi vac pens. I knew this worked for the twsbi vac mini or vac 700r pens. The twsbi vac 700 fountain pens and nib units have been modified and updated, and are now available as the twsbi vac700r. Clear with silver aluminum accents writing samples. I fill in the ink only once a week and mind you i write a lot. Jul 18, 20 the twsbi vac 700 was the very first commercially available fountain pen i ever purchased.
They are well built with good quality materials used and importantly they are affordable to most people. Im new to the vacuum filling system, which is a little bit tricky. Because when it went off, we thought wed cracked the gates of hell open. As the name would suggest, the vac mini is a slightly smaller version of twsbis vac700r. Comes in blue, black, green, red, orange bottle cap also interchangeable with our diamond 50 ink bottle cap. Twsbi diamond 540 new cap barrel to resolve cracking issue crush test 20120424 twsbi uploaded a video 8 years ago 0. Twsbi even has replacement nib units available, so. The twsbi vac mini is a slightly shorter version of the vac700r. 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. A smaller vacuum filling fountain pen than the last one they made. Help twsbi vac 700 r wont stop leaking in cap reddit. If someone has a nonleaking vac 700 i would appreciate a picture of the nibfeed alignment. The weird design, the off balance posting, and most importantly, the skipprone nib and feed.
The filling rod was getting very stiff and sticking. Spare nib set for vac700r fountain pendo not use for vac700. I already have in my collection three pens from twsbi. Ive checked them out time and time again, yet just couldnt get on board when i already had my 580al. Additionally, filling systems used and ink capacity are great too. To depend on such a thin piece of plastic sounds like a bad idea in general.
Twsbi fountain pens are loved for their high quality and affordability, offering advanced filling mechanisms normally reserved for much more expensive fountain pens. 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. 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. Therefore, some people had the experience of a cracking barrel or. Also designed with a ink shut off valve for easy carry and no spill mess comes in ef, f, m, b, stub1. Im really surprised by the build quality of this pen.
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