{"product_id":"twsbi-vac-700r-iris-fountain-pen-clear-with-plated-aluminium-trim","title":"TWSBI Vac 700R Iris Fountain Pen - Clear with plated aluminium trim","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"126\" data-start=\"41\"\u003eCatch the light every time you use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"128\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe TWSBI Vac 700R Iris takes the oversized clear demonstrator body and gives it a completely different energy. The iridescent trim shifts colour depending on the light and even varies slightly from pen to pen. It still has the oversized ink chamber and visible vacuum mechanism Vac fans love, but the Iris feels less clinical and a lot more expressive. Paired with TWSBI’s large #6 nib, it’s the kind of pen that makes you want to keep writing just to keep using it.\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-end=\"2071\" data-start=\"1995\"\u003eVacuum filling system with huge ink capacity and shut-off valve for travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2151\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003eIridescent trim changes colour constantly depending on the angle and lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"669\" data-start=\"546\"\u003eCrystal clear barrel lets you see the ink level and mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"935\"\u003eLarge stainless steel #6 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 already feels mechanical in a satisfying way, but the Iris trim changes the personality completely. Light moves across the hardware constantly, especially around the grip and cap band. Combined with the oversized clear barrel and vacuum mechanism, the whole pen feels lively rather than static.\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-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003eDemonstrator fans who want something less restrained then the standard trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003eWriters who hate running out of ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003eTravellers who want the shut-off security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003eFountain pen users ready to move beyond cartridge\/converter pens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003eAnyone who likes a pen with a bit more personality on the desk\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-end=\"1667\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003eCartridge users who want zero maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1668\"\u003eWriters who prefer compact or lightweight pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1668\"\u003ePeople who dislike brighter trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1718\"\u003eAnyone wanting the simplest possible fountain pen set up\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\"\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=\"2771\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the plating wear off?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnder normal use, the plating holds up well.\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 Iris 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\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=\"2391\" data-start=\"2327\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlue-black inks look great against the cooler tones in the trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2447\" data-start=\"2392\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHeavy sheeners like Yama-budo work surprisingly well in this pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2447\" data-start=\"2392\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDusty violets and cool greys bring out the metallic side of the Iris finish\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 and less awkward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-handle=\"twsbi-vac-700r-replacement-nib-ef\"\u003e\n\u003ca data-bss-pl=\"active\" 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 worth having if you like changing line width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-handle=\"twsbi-vac-700r-replacement-nib-ef\"\u003eWorks well with 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTWSBI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand series:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVac 700R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDec 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNib:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNib sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003eFilling system:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVac filler (2mL)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparent polycarbonate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrim:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iris colour plated S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip: \u003c\/strong\u003eapprox. 10mm\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiametre:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapprox. 17mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapprox. 146mm (capped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: approx. 35g (capped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3184\" data-start=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComparable size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePelikan M800, Pilot Custom 823\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5443\" data-start=\"5395\"\u003eNot exactly subtle, which is part of the appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TWSBI","offers":[{"title":"Extra Fine","offer_id":42394851803218,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7448130-4711467448132","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine","offer_id":42394851835986,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7448140-4711467448149","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":42394851868754,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7448150-4711467448156","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":42394851901522,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7448160-4711467448163","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.1mm 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