Twsbi Vac 700R

[RudraDev]

The TWSBI Vac 700R retails for around $130(Rs.9000).

Is the pen worth it at this price?

I've looked around on the internet, but I found a brick and mortar store near my house that sells the pen at the above price. I want to support them, but I don't know if I'm paying too much for the pen.

BTW, I absolutely need a vacuum filler.

Any thoughts?

[almoore]

Hi

 

I have three of them, that have all been inked for over a year and sometimes get left for weeks between use and I've never had a hard start or skipping; I do tend to store them horizontally which helps to keep the nib wet.

 

They are great pens, a bit more bulky than some of the other TWSBI's but really nice to write with.

 

Al

[MuddyWaters]

I find the 580 more comfortable

[joly1]

you could try the pen BBS 456 which is also a vacuum filler ,less expensive

[jchch1950]

the vac 700r is a good pen.I have one that has been in used for a year, until now no problem.

[tonybelding]

I'll never buy another TWSBI. I've had several of them, including two Vac 700s, and I've experienced a long series of fractures and broken parts. I know TWSBI will send me replacement parts when I ask, and I know the pens are cheap enough to simply buy two and have a spare on hand for when one inevitably breaks, but. . . There are many other brands of fountain pen that I can buy and not have to deal with this problem.

[Freddy]

The TWSBI Vac 700R retails for around $130(Rs.9000).

Is the pen worth it at this price?

I've looked around on the internet, but I found a brick and mortar store near my house that sells the pen at the above price. I want to support them, but I don't know if I'm paying too much for the pen.

BTW, I absolutely need a vacuum filler.

Any thoughts?

I can purchase at $65.00 usd with a ef,f,m,or b nib.

With a 1.1 mm stub at $70.00 usd.....

Of course this is without shipping cost..which would be between $7.00 and $10.00 usd {some vendors offer free shipping}.

I have the 700 Vac..{and many other TWSBI pens all} without any issues....I must be

one lucky son-of-a-beach......Only you can determine if this is a good price for you.

Young man good luck in your quest..and take care..............

Fred

[Honeybadgers]

at that price? nooooooooooo.

 

for $75? yes. I've been using my 700R with a custom gold nib for over a year and it's been trouble free.

 

get a penbbs 456. It's as good as the 700R, you just only get one nib option (though you can swap in any $15 #6 JoWo nib easily and painlessly)

Edited May 10, 2019 by Honeybadgers

[ParkerDuofold]

I find the 580 more comfortable

Hi RudraDev,

 

No.

 

I paid $65 for my 700 and I think I paid too much... I prefer the 580 a lot more... for several reasons.

 

There are other pens out there, (even with the Indian tariffs), that are worth $130,... but the TWSBI Vac is not one of them.

 

 

- Anthony

[Honeybadgers]

I guess I'm an outlier that I kind of hate the 580. It just feels like it should post, and the fact that it does not just drives me insane.

 

I also find the 700R to be better balanced.

 

But yes, don't buy a 700R for that. I'd be happy to buy one for you in the states for $65 and ship it for you if you really wanted one.

 

and all other things equal, the penbbs 456 is every bit as good as the TWSBI. I'd argue its got an even better filling mechanism (though you can't disassemble it without a crescent wrench, it has a weird sized filler mechanism.)

Edited May 11, 2019 by Honeybadgers

[RudraDev]

I guess I'm an outlier that I kind of hate the 580. It just feels like it should post, and the fact that it does not just drives me insane.

 

I also find the 700R to be better balanced.

 

But yes, don't buy a 700R for that. I'd be happy to buy one for you in the states for $65 and ship it for you if you really wanted one.

 

and all other things equal, the penbbs 456 is every bit as good as the TWSBI. I'd argue its got an even better filling mechanism (though you can't disassemble it without a crescent wrench, it has a weird sized filler mechanism.)

Thanks so much for the offer, but if you bought the pen there and then sent it to me, the shipping cost and custom duties would bring the total cost to around $100.

 

But, I'm glad there are super nice people here!