Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain pen. The follow up question is then why does the 530540 model crack in. I went for this nib size since i am lefthanded and anything from m and upwards runs me the risk of. I dont have exact measurements, but people with small hands need not apply. 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. Our operations will be resumed as per further directives from government authorities. A super affordable vacuum plunger filler from taiwanese brand, twsbi.
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. 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. The vac700r features a modern, eyecatching design, with a transparent body that shows off the pens inner workings. I havent shared that enthusiasm despite having a couple of their pens. And, like most of twsbis offerings, they were wellbuilt, wellperforming pens.
Jun 11, 2016 twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users. I reached for my smoke colored twsbi vac 700 today and started to uncap it and only part of the cap came off. It goes without saying that the vac mini has been released to much anticipation and expectation. I think its really pretty, and when a bunch of twsbis are lined up, the finials look really cool. The micarta used a very interesting material and i would love one. Its highcapacity vacuum filling mechanism is easily operated by twisting the knob at the end of the barrel.
The weird design, the off balance posting, and most importantly, the skipprone nib and feed. The external design is the same, but has a little bit of internal reengineering to make it work smoother. 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. As per government directives, our offices are closed on account of covid19 lockdown. Dec 19, 2015 the original twsbi vac 700 was an interesting pen. 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. 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 twsbi vac 20a ink bottle is a really handy accessory, especially for frequent travellers. The 580 is fill and go with a chance of getting ink on your fingers. What is the difference between the twsbi 580 and the twsbi vac 700. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Twsbi 1791 inks 18ml individuals or 6 pack set shop now. Twsbi fountain pens are loved for their high quality and affordability, offering advanced filling mechanisms normally reserved for much more expensive fountain pens.
I went through the cracking problems with the diamond 530. Geekhack handwriting thread and fountain pen thread. The twsbi vac700 is a cool fountain pen with a vacuum filling mechanism. Twsbi vac mini clear fountain pen, medium nib note. 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. Twsbi made small updates to the internal of the pen valving. This clear demonstrator fountain pen fills via a vacuum filler mechanism and has a stainless. Twsbi is a brand that has a loyal following on the pen forums and their new releases are eagerly anticipated.
The twsbi vac mini was teased way back in 29 april 20 on twsbis facebook page. One of the best features of twsbi that you can buy the nibs separately. Every time a new photo got posted about it, the main response is when is the pen coming. 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. The writing instrument is equipped with a vacuum filling system. Disassembling and assembling of twsbi vac mini fountain. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. 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. Twsbis fountain pens are meant for the everyday user, and features include large ink. My first experience with a twsbi pen was when i purchased the twsbi vac 700. Im borrowing a twsbi 580 and a vac 700 from a member of the local cincinnati. This is the second vac 700 of mine thats had a major component snap in two.
After we crack some of the password hashes, we analyze what weve cracked, looking for any type of patterns. Additionally, filling systems used and ink capacity are great too. Twsbi vac 700 fountain pen with ef nib and smoke body. In one series of experiments, training on a set of disclosed passwords, our approach was able to crack 28% to 129% more passwords than. The second layer allows one to fill a twsbi vac 700 fountain pen in the same way. By this way, i had a wet writer with a proper line width. The twsbi vac700r comes with a vacuum filler mechanism. Just pull it up, press down and the fountain pen is ready.
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. The vac 700 is a pen requiring a twsbi filler bottle so you get a complete fill without tinkering. Now with even more consistent ink flow when valve is opened. 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. Cracking a majority of passwords can be easier than you think. The twsbi vac 700r vacuum filler is high quality and easy to use. They have changed nib manufacturers over time, but seem to have settled on jowo for their nibs. They are well built with good quality materials used and importantly they are affordable to most people.
Initially, i got it with the f nib thinking id like to be able to compare the f nib with the ef nib i have on my twsbi diamond 540. Twsbi s fountain pens are meant for the everyday user, and features include large ink capacity, flawless piston mechanisms, and a beautiful design. Clairefontaine 90g smooth writer, the same nib as the micarta but in broad. They are also easy to maintain, but many users are afraid of taking them to parts or not sure read more. The twsbi vac mini is a slightly shorter version of the vac700r. They are cool looking, relatively inexpensive, well built fountain pens. 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 crack, and they fracture, and they come apart over and over again.
The flow and wetness that were big issues in the first iteration of the vac 700 are completely resolved in the vac 700r. Also designed with a ink shut off valve for easy carry and no spill mess comes in ef, f, m, b, stub1. Simply pull up, push down and your ink is filled, ready to go. Removing the top layer of the cap allows one to easily fill a twsbi vac mini fountain pen. This fountain pen features a clear demonstrator body with a stainless steel nib. I preferred medium, since i like the wet writing of twsbi pens. To depend on such a thin piece of plastic sounds like a bad idea in general. 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. My brother has had trouble with his 580 and vac 700 around the nib holder. The vac700 has been updated to now be called the vac700r. 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 twsbi vac 700 fountain pen is an affordable, goodquality vacuum filling pen. Ive checked them out time and time again, yet just couldnt get on board when i already had my 580al. Twsbi pens are very popular among fountain pen users.
It goes without saying that the vac mini has been released to much. This inkwell is compatible with both the twsbi vac 700r and the twsbi vac mini fountain pens. What i discovered is the f nib is quite broad and made me quite sad i tend to prefer either razor fine or italicstub nibs. The twsbi diamond 580 arrives in a simple brown cardboard box. For vac 700, you can buy nibs for 2425 usd without buying another body. New fountain pen users considering a twsbi can choose an eco with far fewer reservations about cracking or breaking. There are the clear, plain transparent demonstrator, sapphire, amber and smoke grey. A quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly complicated fountain pen world. Recently, though, twsbi has been introducing smaller pens into their lineup. 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. It comes with a wrench, two spare orings, and a vial of silicone grease you can use for athome maintenance. Reductionists may argue that cracking in a demonstrator would be more noticeable as it would be cause for ink spillage whereas hairline cracks in other pen types. 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.
Twsbi vac 700 broken twsbi the fountain pen network. Twsbi logo on top of it and a sticker with the product description on the frontside. The twsbi vac 20a ink bottle is a handy portable plastic inkwell designed around the twsbi vac fountain pen ranges. Twsbi vac 700r fountain pen the 700r is a remake of the 700. Its available with nibs from extrafine to broad plus 1. For everyone wondering the difference between the vac700 and vac700r. The main question always seems to be does twsbi use cheap plastic. I already have in my collection three pens from twsbi.
Twsbi nibs are generally of high quality, especially since they switched to custom jowo nibs a few years back. Twsbi nibs may be interchanged between specific twsbi models, if the model you want is. Clear with silver aluminum accents writing samples. A smaller vacuum filling fountain pen than the last one they made. Jetpens is accepting and shipping us orders, but due to covid19, free shipping is not available.
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. Ink is not included a quick no brainer guide in choosing nib sizes in an overly. The twsbi vac mini takes the highcapacity vacuum filling mechanism of vac700r fullsized fountain pen and puts it into a compact pen that is perfect for. Stainless steel stock jowo, gold plated stainless steel goulet nib length x width. 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. Jan 30, 2011 what is the difference between the twsbi 580 and the twsbi vac 700.
The vac 700 comes in a variety of different colours. 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. Twsbi vac 700 demo black fountain pen ef finem nib. Mar 14, 2016 in the world of affordable fountain pens only one company, twsbi, are truly making any efforts to innovate. Polished steel nib, engraved with twsbi logo and branding, available in a wide range of sizes. By the time youre done with this article, youll know how its done, and will probably have all the. It has a round body and tapers towards the slightly rounded off ends. Spare nib set for vac700 fountain pendo not use for r version. The twsbi vac700r fountain pens combine a highquality vacuum filling mechanism with a modern, transparent design, all at a surprisingly affordable price. This was my first foray into twsbis mini series of pens. I assumed twsbi had figured it all out and fixed things on the vac 700.
Twsbi inexpensive piston and vacuum filled fountain pens the. Innovative design, cool filling mechanism, decent jowo nibs. Mini, diamond 580 and released few months ago eco, and i really like them all. Threads in the neck of the bottle let your vac 700 or vac mini pen screw in, forming a tight seal.
The vac advantage in theory is no ink on the fingers for the fill coupled with the entire reservoir being filled super fast. Twsbi fountain pens are loved for their high quality and affordability, offering. Twsbis vac 700 has been one of the most economical way to gain experience with a vacfilled pen for many years. Tip the pen and bottle upsidedown together, and operate the pens filling mechanism, to fill the whole barrel with ink. 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. Give your pen a new personality or quickly replace a damaged nib. Password tip take the predictability out of common passwords. Having owned a twsbi 540, i have been looking forward to their coming out with the vac 700. Check out their vac mini if you want a vacuum mechanism. Twsbi vac 20a ink bottle orange available online at write. 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.
First, they introduced the twsbi mini, a pocketsized piston filler. Twsbi vac700r fountain pen clear the goulet pen company. Twsbi vac700r clear fountain pen extra fine nib jetpens. Jan 30, 2016 twsbis vac 700 has been one of the most economical way to gain experience with a vacfilled pen for many years.