What's The Difference Between the TWSBI Vac700 And Vac700R? - Q&A Slices
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- Looking to buy the TWSBI Vac 700R and on you email list. Just wondering if it will fit the Vac 20 ink well. I see they changed the nib units so did they change the section as well, the part that screws into the ink well. Keep up the great work Brian and whole Goulet Team.
yes, it will
the only changes are to the o-ring and internal part of the grip section
TWSBI redesigned it to be easier and more consistent in allowing ink to flow when the filler knob is unscrewed
grips had to be redesigned so they don't swap
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This is an old one, but the changes that TWSBI made in just this model after listening to users indicates not only a willingness to make their customers happy, but engineering prowess. Kudos to TWSBI, and great job on the Goulet team, as always.
All TWSBI needs to do now to make a perfect pen is offer Titanium and Gold nib versions!
This is the perfect idea, my friend.
Thank you Brian! I had bought IRIS 700R when it first came out. It was sold out in America and I had to order it from the UK. I actually bought it specifically because of the iridescent finish on the nib and all of the metal portions. I have too many fountain pens now, so I look for special features. ANYWAY, I haven't ever used a vacuum pen. Your other video on how to fill the chamber almost full and this video truly helped me understand what I was doing. I still didn't get very good fill when I tried your method so I added some silicon grease to the plunger and it helped immensely and I could match your fill! Hats off to you! Happy subscriber, Brooks : )
Just bought a VAC 700R yesterday and used your living on the edge technique to get a completely full ink chamber.
Wonderfully presented and unique pen.
Wonderful ! I lived through every moment of your
( should be Oscar-nominated ) performance, Brian.
KUDOS to that!!!
This is a fantastic review. Really good video quality and up close demonstration. Thank you. This will be my next fountain pen.
Wonderfully explained and demonstrated the difference between the two models.
Will be very useful for those using these models of TWSBI.
THANKS
"clear as mud" Brian...but more like "spring clear water" after your AMAZING explanation and demo...thank you a zillion!!! Janis
They also changed the threading on the back of the piston rod to metal for the 700R to further help prevent cracking of parts.
Many thanks for an excellent video--very demonstrative and much clearer than mud!
Incidentally I have precisely that Technic crane on my shelf, looking at me right now--quite a gruelling build, but not so rough as the big open-cast mining machine that came out shortly afterwards. I also made my own pen mug in Classic Space colours, although I use mine for mechanical pencils...
Perhaps pen/mechanical pencil fanatics tend toward LEGO!!!
Very informative video about the differences. The original has always worked great for me, but I still ended up getting both. :)
I don't blame you! Love my 700R, makes every ink I use look so much cooler. - Colin
VERY helpful! Thank you, Brian!
ive been waiting so long for THIS video. ive scoured the internet for AGES looking for this answer and couldnt find any concrete answers. THANK HIPPOCRATES!
Hi!
Quick question, why does the Vac700r not come in other colors like the Eco and the 580ALR? I love the massive ink capacity and I want to buy another one in a smaller nib size (mine is a broad) so I can use it to write my book. I just wish I could get one in a different color
hey Brian. I've been thinking about getting my own vac 700R. The unscrewing of the back would be annoying though. Earlier you made a video about removing the seal ring. Does that video still apply for the 700R?
Thanks, your videos are a joy to watch.
No, that seal ring is what was removed in the 700R. I actually have one and never unscrew the rear knob. If you're writing pages at a time, it might be necessary, but it's an easy 2 second twist and you're writing again. It's an amazing pen beyond that, so I wouldn't second guess it. - Colin
How many turns of the knob are needed to open chamber to feed? Thanks
Not even one turn. You're just releasing the seal that's at the end of the plunger. One turn for good measure should be fine! - Colin
If you remove the small piece from the vac 700 will it fit in properly with the 700R Section ?
No, I believe the section for the 700R is tapered slightly differently not allowing for them to swap beyond the vacuum plunger. - Colin
So if I understand what he is saying, you have to unscrew the tailpiece to write?
Richard Atkinson Yes and no. When the tail piece is screwed in fully, it creates a seal against the nib unit. This is useful in preventing leaks, especially during air travel. There is always some ink in the feed so if you have to make a quick note or write a few lines, you don't need to unscrew it. If you want to write extensively, however, you'll need to unscrew the tail piece to allow ink to flow from the reservoir. It sounds like a nuisance, but I've gotten used to it and the Vac 700R is currently my favorite writer.
dr3m4n have you experienced any cracks or problems with the 700 r?? I'm reading alot of reviews saying the there where crack after some use and chrome pieces falling off
So the main difference is just how well the pen seals when the vacuum knob is screwed down? So you just don't get the safety when you fly but should be fine for everyday writing?
Actually they both seal fine. The original Vac700 did not release the seal enough for some people when they were using it for long writing sessions. Hope this answers your question.
lonewolf777 wow sorry I didn't specify, my bad. I meant for nib swapping.
lonewolf777 thanks for clearing that up I appreciate it!
What do you recommend for a fast drying ink? I'm a lefty overwriter and prefer fine/xtra fine nibs to reduce smearing as my hand rubs across what I've just written. I've tried J. Herbin (don't like) Private Reserve (so so) and a few others the names of which escape me now. Regards Tony, northern Michigan
Noodler's has a line of fast-drying inks called Bernanke (www.gouletpens.com/search?query=bernanke&facetValueFilter=) that could be a good option, especially with EF nibs. Beyond that, I've found Pilot Iroshizuku inks to be really well-behaved with a quick dry time as well. - Colin
@@Gouletpens Iroshizuku with a quick dry time? But Brian mentioned in the pics of the ink that it takes a long time to dry. Not to criticize, but hummmm?
@@boomjonggol5757 I guess it's relative? The reviews we have of a few Iroshizuku inks like Yama-Budo (blog.gouletpens.com/2012/06/wed-review-pilot-iroshizuku-yama-budo ) suggests a pretty quick dry time. Might be ink specific too as Yu-Yake (blog.gouletpens.com/2016/08/pilot-iroshizuku-yu-yake-ink-review ) is longer, but I consider long dry times to be smearing pretty heavily after 30+ seconds like Noodler's X-Feather (blog.gouletpens.com/2016/11/noodlers-x-feather-ink-review ) - Colin
Are the barrel pieces exactly the same? E.g., could one use the barrel (hollow barrel only, not piston, blind cap, nut or nib unit) from a 700R to replace the barrel of a 700?
I don't believe so. The threading on the 700R allows for an extra threading in the nib unit (and o-ring). It screws it alright, but I can't say for certain the seal would be great. - Colin
@@Gouletpens That makes sense. Thanks!
Will it fit the TWSBI Diamond 50mL inkwell?
It'll fit into the inkwell if you take the cap off, but it does not thread into it like the 580/Mini/Classic do. - Colin
I had the previous model but because the cap broke around the silver ring, I returned this pen to the shop from where I bought it and I said that I would never buy again a TWSBI pen. Does anyone know if the new version has any issues like this or any other problems? I'm still attractd to this pen :)
TWSBI has made efforts to prevent any cracking issues. I have 2 of their Vac pens and haven't had any problems at all. - Colin
@@Gouletpens That's good to know...I finally took the decision to buy the Vac 700R...fingers crossed :)
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So..... It's it better or worse that I have the original? I've never had an issue.
Honestly comparable. If you have the original, you won't really notice a huge difference. The 700R just addressed a few potential issues that the 700 had. -Rachel
Hello Goulet Pen Company, I am considering getting my first fountain pen and I have a question about ink. I would love for you (or a knowledgeable youtube user) to answer me this; can I use "Higgins Fountain Pen India Ink?" I have heard that Indian Ink is not good to use on a fountain pen, BUT the name describes it as "Fountain Pen India Ink." Is it safe to use this specific India ink on a fountain pen?
I'd say avoid it. I've never tried it, but somehow India ink and Fountain pen doesn't go together so... There's not much point risking it. Besides if you want cheap black ink, Noodler's Black is a pretty good deal.
Thank you
Fun fact, feel free to correct me but I'm pretty sure every time you ink up these pens your ink in the pen literally boils!
Why?
Because water can boil at room temperature in a vacuum, which is in the name and mechanisms of these pens.
That's absolutely fascinating!