{"product_id":"twsbi-vac-700r-fountain-pen-clear-with-aluminium-trim","title":"TWSBI Vac 700R Fountain Pen - Clear with aluminium trim","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"126\" data-start=\"41\"\u003eA vac filler built around ink capacity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"128\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe TWSBI Vac 700R Clear is for people who enjoy the mechanism as much as the writing. The transparent body puts the vacuum filling system fully on display, from the long plunger rod to the ink chamber itself. It’s a large pen with real presence in the hand, paired with TWSBI’s smooth #6 nib and enough ink capacity to disappear into long writing sessions without constantly refilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"420\" data-start=\"397\"\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"422\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eVacuum filling system with huge ink capacity and shut-off valve for travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eTransparent barrel shows the full filling mechanism and ink level\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"671\"\u003eUpdated 700R mechanism, with smoother operation than the original 700\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"935\"\u003eLarge #6 stainless steel nib unit, for smooth writing and easy nib swaps\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003eDesigned to be maintained and disassembled \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003eFeel in the hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1345\" data-start=\"1185\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Vac 700R is unapologetically mechanical. You feel the length of the plunger rod when filling, the weight of the ink chamber, and the slightly back-weighted balance that comes with a large vac filler. It’s the biggest pen in the TWSBI range and it feels engineered in a very deliberate way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1364\" data-start=\"1347\"\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003eWriters who go through a lot of ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003ePeople who enjoy demonstrators for the mechanics, not just the aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003eTravellers who want the shut-off valve security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3019\"\u003eFountain pen users moving beyond cartridge\/converter systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003eAnyone who likes oversized pens with a more technical feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1612\" data-start=\"1591\"\u003eNot for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003eCartridge users who want zero maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3293\"\u003eWriters who prefer small or lightweight pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003ePeople with petite hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3383\"\u003eAnyone wanting the simplest possible fountain pen experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2129\" data-start=\"2110\"\u003ePractical tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2407\" data-start=\"2131\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2224\" data-start=\"2131\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePull the rod out slowly and push in quickly to fill the pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2224\" data-start=\"2131\"\u003eOpen the rear blind cap slightly during long writing sessions to allow ink to move past the shut-off valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2418\" data-start=\"2409\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2585\" data-start=\"2420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2480\" data-start=\"2420\"\u003eWhat’s different about the Vac 700R compared to the 580?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2483\" data-start=\"2480\"\u003eThe Vac 700R uses a vacuum filling system instead of a piston system, holds significantly more ink and has more back weight. The Vac 700R also has a larger nib, providing more reach to the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2688\" data-start=\"2587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2615\" data-start=\"2587\"\u003eIs it difficult to fill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2618\" data-start=\"2615\"\u003eNo, but it takes a little practice at first. We recommend doing the first fill with a cup of water, to both flush the pen and get a feel for the mechanism movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2771\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2717\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003eIs it difficult to clean?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNot really. Use the mechanism to expel any remaining ink, then do a few cycles of water into the pen to rinse out the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2771\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2717\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003eCan the nib be swapped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2720\" data-start=\"2717\"\u003eYes, compatible nib units are available separately. They screw on and are easy to exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2799\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003eWhat other non-Twsbi nibs will fit this pen?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eComplete nib units of other brands are not usually swappable, but a JoWo or Bock size #6 bare nib can usually be fitted into the Vac 700R nib unit. This could include Opus 88 nibs and FPR, but be aware there might not be perfect feed contact.\u003cstrong data-end=\"2799\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2799\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003eDoes it come with ink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2802\" data-start=\"2799\"\u003eNo, bottled fountain pen ink is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with document or shimmer ink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but cleaning the barrel is not as easy compared to cartridge\/converter and piston filler pens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy did my pen stop writing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor long writing sessions, you need to unscrew the end cap a few rotations to enable ink to flow. If the ink starts skipping, check you have undone the end cap enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2852\" data-start=\"2832\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2961\" data-start=\"2854\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2891\" data-start=\"2854\"\u003eTWSBI Vac 700R Clear Fountain Pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2913\" data-start=\"2892\"\u003ePresentation case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2961\" data-start=\"2914\"\u003eWrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2961\" data-start=\"2914\"\u003eSilicone grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2961\" data-start=\"2914\"\u003eInstruction leaflet\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/blogs\/blogs\/smooth-writing-with-fountain-pens?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=a2392eaaf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eFree tuning option\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom LarryPOST\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1791\"\u003eInk pairing suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2005\" data-start=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1821\"\u003eDeep saturated colours look good in the barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2005\" data-start=\"1948\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA lot of Vac users eventually settle on a single reliable “workhorse” ink, especially from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/collections\/larrypost-brands-pilot-pen?filter.p.m.magento.brand_series=PILOT+Iroshizuku\u0026amp;filter.p.m.magento.refill_type=Bottled+Ink\"\u003ePilot Iroshizuku\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/collections\/larrypost-brands-pelikan?filter.p.m.magento.brand_series=PELIKAN+Edelstein\u0026amp;filter.p.m.magento.refill_type=Bottled+Ink\"\u003ePelikan Edelstein\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2984\" data-start=\"2963\"\u003eBuild your practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3137\" data-start=\"2986\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/collections\/larrypost-brands-twsbi?filter.p.product_type=Fountain+Pen+Ink+Well\"\u003eTwsbi Vac20A Ink Well\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emakes filling cleaner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/collections\/larrypost-brands-twsbi\/products\/twsbi-vac-700r-replacement-nib-ef?_pos=17\u0026amp;_fid=d0d369084\u0026amp;_ss=c\"\u003eReplacement 700R nibs\u003c\/a\u003e are useful if you like changing line width \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Vac users end up pairing these with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/collections\/larrypost-brands-twsbi?filter.p.m.magento.brand_series=TWSBI+Precision\u0026amp;filter.p.product_type=Mechanical+Pencil\"\u003eTWSBI Precision mechanical pencils\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well alongside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/collections\/larrypost-brands-travelers?filter.p.product_type=Refillable+Notebook\"\u003eTraveler's Co refillable notebook system\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3149\" data-start=\"3139\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3320\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e TWSBI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand series: \u003c\/strong\u003eVac 700R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch: \u003c\/strong\u003e2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNib:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNib sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEF, F, M, B, 1.1mm stub\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFilling system:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVac filler (2mL)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTransparent polycarbonate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTrim:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTwist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrip: \u003c\/strong\u003eapprox. 10mm\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDiametre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eapprox. 17mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eapprox. 146mm (capped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: approx. 35g (capped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eComparable size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePelikan M800, Pilot Custom 823\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5083\" data-end=\"5145\"\u003eLess minimalist writing tool, more piece of working machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TWSBI","offers":[{"title":"Extra Fine","offer_id":42394824114258,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7445950-4711467445957","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine","offer_id":42394824147026,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7445960-4711467445964","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":42394824179794,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7445970-4711467445971","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":42394824212562,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7445980-4711467445988","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.1mm Stub","offer_id":42394824245330,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7445990-4711467445995","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4033\/8002\/files\/twsbi_vac700r_2_3de1d211-4a22-4cc1-a7eb-4448f2f671db.jpg?v=1739176924","url":"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/twsbi-vac-700r-fountain-pen-clear-with-aluminium-trim","provider":"LarryPOST","version":"1.0","type":"link"}