{"product_id":"twsbi-vac-700r-kyanite-fountain-pen-clear-with-plated-aluminium-trim","title":"TWSBI Vac 700R Kyanite Fountain Pen - Clear with plated aluminium trim","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"126\" data-start=\"41\"\u003eSee your machinery at work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"395\" data-start=\"128\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe TWSBI Vac 700R Kyanite takes the oversized Vac 700R demonstrator and gives it a cooler personality. The blue plated trim changes the whole mood of the pen. It feels more technical, more mechanical, less “clear demonstrator” and more like a piece of equipment. You still get the full view of the vacuum mechanism, huge ink chamber, and TWSBI’s large #6 nib, for smooth, uninterrupted writing.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\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=\"1276\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eVacuum filling system with huge ink capacity and shut-off valve for travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eKyanite blue trim gives the clear demonstrator body a much sharper look\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\"\u003eVac fillers have a different kind of feel to them. The long pull rod, the pressure change, and then the sudden rush of ink into the barrel. The filling system, oversized barrel, and blue-plated details make the pen feel more mechanical, with you in control.\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 looking for something more dramatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003eWriters who use a lot of ink and get annoyed by frequent refilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003eTravellers who want the shut-off valve security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003eFountain pen users ready for something a bit more involved than cartridge\/converter pens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1589\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003ePeople who enjoy mechanics and visible engineering\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\"\u003ePeople who prefer small or lightweight pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1668\"\u003eWriters with petite hands\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, then push in quickly for max fills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2224\" data-start=\"2131\"\u003eDuring longer writing sessions, unscrew the rear blind cap slightly so ink can 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?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder normal use, no. 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 Kyanite 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-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eDeep blue and blue-black inks suit the industrial look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eTeal and turquoise inks further push the kyanite colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eCool greys are a good match to the technical appeal\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 less messy\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 great for exploring line widths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lot of Vac users also like the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\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\u003eJuly\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2024\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 Kyanite 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-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3422\" data-start=\"3322\"\u003eA demonstrator for people who enjoy the mechanics as much as the writing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TWSBI","offers":[{"title":"Extra Fine","offer_id":42394849149010,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7449660-4711467449665","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine","offer_id":42394849181778,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7449670-4711467449672","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":42394849214546,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7449680-4711467449689","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":42394849247314,"sku":"WTWSBI-M7449690-4711467449696","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.1mm 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