TWSBI Vac700R Fountain Pen - Clear
The TWSBI Vac700R comes with a vacuum filler mechanism. This fountain pen features a clear demonstrator body with a stainless steel nib.
TWSBI's belief is that it is important to allow the user to disassemble and reassemble the pen and completely experience the traditional aspects of owning and using a fountain pen. These pens also come packaged with a wrench and silicone grease. Neither of these accessories are intended to be used immediately, as they are for long-term care and maintenance. Additionally, please use extra care if you choose to disassemble the nib and feed, as the feed is very fragile.
If you're taking apart this pen, note that the mechanism on the Vac700R removes out of the pen in a counter-clockwise direction. This is the opposite direction from other TWSBI pens like the 580.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- TWSBI
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Clear
- Demonstrator
Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.
- Yes
- Body Material
- Resin
- Cap Rotations
For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.
- 1.5
- Cap Type
How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).
- Screw-cap
- Compatible inks & refills
Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.
- Bottled ink
- Filling Mechanism
How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.
- Vacuum
- Grip Material
- Resin
- Nib Size
- Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, 1.1mm Stub
- Nib Color
- Silver
- Nib Material
- Steel
- Postable
Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.
- No
- Retractable
Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).
- No
- Diameter - Body
- 15mm (0.59in)
- Diameter - Cap (without clip)
- 16mm (0.63in)
- Diameter - Cap (with clip)
- 18mm (0.71in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 10.0mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 134mm (5.28in)
- Length - Cap
- 65mm (2.56in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 23.4mm (0.92in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 147mm (5.79in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 21g (0.74oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 13g (0.46oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 35.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Piston Vac
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using the built-in piston or vacuum filling mechanism.
- 2.37ml
Customer Reviews
Love both the look of the pen and how it writes. Better than some of my more expensive ones.
I've purchased a Twisbi Diamond 580 ALR in Sunset for my wife. I've purchased a Twisbi Vac 700R for myself. Twisbi pens are probably the best price / quality value proposition in the fountain pen market. I've purchased some inks, all of working perfectly in the Twisbis. When you open a box from Goulet, the care in packaging is obvious, and there's a lollipop inside. It's a family owned company with employees who care. There are real people standing behind each product they sell. Please, spend the dollar more it takes to purchase from a family owned business. It's not only good for the economy, it's good for us as people.
I was really looking forward to this pen, but when it arrived it was just to big for my hand, so I gave it to my husband.
The TWSBI Vac700R Clear Fountain Pen initially disappointed me, as I received an Extra Fine nib instead of the Medium nib I ordered. However, my curiosity about TWSBI’s renowned vacuum filler mechanism convinced me to try it. The filling process is remarkably straightforward: retract the plunger, submerge the nib in your ink bottle—I'm using Noodlers Ink—press the plunger, and watch the pen fill effortlessly.
Despite my initial frustration, the Vac700R writes beautifully, even with the Extra Fine nib. I still prefer the Medium nib I love on my TWSBI Eco—it’s a dream to write with. I understand that the Vac700R is available in multiple nib sizes, and I hope swapping the nib is as easy as it is with the TWSBI Eco. This pen has potential, but my experience hinges on the nib, which leaves me torn between a glowing review and one tinged with disappointment. Finally, the pen is "Five Star." My writing will be the same when I get a Medium nib.
Come on, it's a TWSBI..what's not to love. Butter smooth, great flow, and the vacuum fill system is superb.
