twsbi vacuum filling system fountain pen project

[speedy]

That's just a prototype, right? The knob will still be opaque black on the final model, I think.

 

No, these are all formal tooling already.

 

The color scheme will be opaque color on section and end knob, barrel and cap will be colored transparent.

you can refer posting here

http://www.bbs.twsbi.com/viewthread.php?tid=184&highlight=

colors are not final yet.

[speedy]

 

I can imagine spending time just tilting the pen from end to end to see the ink slosh around!

That is exactly what I am doing all the time :roflmho:

[speedy]

That's just a prototype, right? The knob will still be opaque black on the final model, I think.

 

Hoped I could have it under my Christmas tree...

 

The clear one looks better, but this is only my opinion...

 

Since the feeder housing part will be produced by TWSBI a clear one would match the clear knob.

 

And it would be a VAC-Fill pen showing all the part.

 

Guessing it will be as self-serviceable as the D530 is no problem for cleaning!!!

 

Just my 2 cents.

 

Marco

about the self service, actually not much you can or should do on this pen.

The section can be apart from the barrel, in case you feel need to add (just a little bit) silicone on the piston, you can do it from the barrel opening. I will not suggest you take apart the vacuum mechanism. so no spaner will enclosed (the secret is that 530 spaner work on this one too, hahaha).

But don't do it, unless it is definitely needed.

 

by the way, what formal name we are going to it

TWSBI Diamond Vacuum or

TWSBI Diamond Vac.....???

[speedy]

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[inkpenguin]

The Diamond Vac sounds good. Maybe you need a model or series number as it probably won't be the last one either.

[The Dean]

Speedy, do you have an estimate of cost for the vacuum pen yet? I think you should call it the Speedy Diamond Vac!

[Surnia]

I think a number like the 530 would be nice, like the 750 vac. Have the first digit represent the sizing, second digit the fill mechanism type...

 

so you can have the 530, the 750, and with your planned smaller vac filler, the 350.

 

*edit* you can also bridge the 530 v7 into there, by having it labeled the 535 instead, to represent the upgrade (or even the version number; 537)

Edited November 15, 2010 by Surnia

[hobobaggins]

So far, the pictures look gorgeous. Keep up the good work Speedy! Hopefully I will be in the market for another pen when this pen comes out.

[speedy]

about the name, if we put it

TWSBI DIAMOND VAC 700, I think this will be too long, but we do need a serie number. so how about

TWSBI VAC 700 (the first vacuum pen of twsbi)

TWSBI VAC 600 (2nd vacuum penof twsbi)....

then Diamond become representing twsbi piston filling pen.

[significantpass]

How about TWSBI Diamond 700? That way, 'Diamond' denotes the series, like 'Souveran' or 'Meisterstuck' on Pelikans and Montblancs respectively. And 700 can be the model, with 7 indicating the filler.

[speedy]

Speedy, do you have an estimate of cost for the vacuum pen yet? I think you should call it the Speedy Diamond Vac!

 

the price for TWSBI VAC 700, I haven't really finaliz it yet, due to the cost higher on stainless steel rod, forged clip, and crown made by CNC turning...

maybe between $65 to 70. Is this ok? let's wait until all spec. finalized and you guys comment then decide.

[watch_art]

$65-100 ought to be fine for a pen like this. as long as there's better QC on the nibs, I don't see that being a problem at all. People pay 100-120 for the Lamy 2000 and it's got nib size issues like crazy.

 

Just don't cut yourself short.

[JMURRAY16]

That price would be fine with me - very excited for this to come out.

[Lloyd]

about the name, if we put it

TWSBI DIAMOND VAC 700, I think this will be too long, but we do need a serie number. so how about

TWSBI VAC 700 (the first vacuum pen of twsbi)

TWSBI VAC 600 (2nd vacuum penof twsbi)....

then Diamond become representing twsbi piston filling pen.

 

Why would the 600 model follow the 700 model?

[duende]

TWSBI Diamond V-530, V-600, V-700, etc. The piston should be P-530, etc. There is a historical precedent for using the V, as in the German V-2 Rocket, which is the precursor of the rocket that eventually took us to the moon. Given that the nib is German, then it makes sense. Maybe I just drank too much coffee this morning.

Edited November 15, 2010 by duende

[cadfael_tex]

I had a brilliant idea (in my deluded mind) - name it with a gem name that starts with 'v' and start a theme. One problem: no gem stone starts with 'v'. (ok, varicite does but it's so rare it doesn't even show up on my spellchecker).

[Chrontius]

That's just a prototype, right? The knob will still be opaque black on the final model, I think.

 

Hoped I could have it under my Christmas tree...

 

The clear one looks better, but this is only my opinion...

 

Since the feeder housing part will be produced by TWSBI a clear one would match the clear knob.

 

And it would be a VAC-Fill pen showing all the part.

 

Guessing it will be as self-serviceable as the D530 is no problem for cleaning!!!

 

Just my 2 cents.

 

Marco

about the self service, actually not much you can or should do on this pen.

The section can be apart from the barrel, in case you feel need to add (just a little bit) silicone on the piston, you can do it from the barrel opening. I will not suggest you take apart the vacuum mechanism. so no spaner will enclosed (the secret is that 530 spaner work on this one too, hahaha).

But don't do it, unless it is definitely needed.

 

by the way, what formal name we are going to it

TWSBI Diamond Vacuum or

TWSBI Diamond Vac.....???

 

Really? O-rings let go... if not all the time, eventually. They dry up and crack, and then you're up a creek. I know swimming pool pumps are hardly representative of the environment a pen's o-rings experience, but it's still something to consider -- instead of spanner and silicone, what about spanner and sealed airtight O-ring kit? Or just O-ring specifications so fresh parts can be sourced?

 

 

 

Speedy, do you have an estimate of cost for the vacuum pen yet? I think you should call it the Speedy Diamond Vac!

 

the price for TWSBI VAC 700, I haven't really finaliz it yet, due to the cost higher on stainless steel rod, forged clip, and crown made by CNC turning...

maybe between $65 to 70. Is this ok? let's wait until all spec. finalized and you guys comment then decide.

 

Oof, I'm out for the time being. It's not a terrible price, unless you're a broke student like me. I'll just have to hope I get one for Christmas or something.

 

 

 

about the name, if we put it

TWSBI DIAMOND VAC 700, I think this will be too long, but we do need a serie number. so how about

TWSBI VAC 700 (the first vacuum pen of twsbi)

TWSBI VAC 600 (2nd vacuum penof twsbi)....

then Diamond become representing twsbi piston filling pen.

 

Why would the 600 model follow the 700 model?

 

I'd wager it's either an economized model, or a miniaturized model; perhaps both.

[PeterBeoworld]

$70 for a vacuum filling pen as illustrated. Where do I sign?

[millerb7]

That's just a prototype, right? The knob will still be opaque black on the final model, I think.

 

Hoped I could have it under my Christmas tree...

 

The clear one looks better, but this is only my opinion...

 

Since the feeder housing part will be produced by TWSBI a clear one would match the clear knob.

 

And it would be a VAC-Fill pen showing all the part.

 

Guessing it will be as self-serviceable as the D530 is no problem for cleaning!!!

 

Just my 2 cents.

 

Marco

about the self service, actually not much you can or should do on this pen.

The section can be apart from the barrel, in case you feel need to add (just a little bit) silicone on the piston, you can do it from the barrel opening. I will not suggest you take apart the vacuum mechanism. so no spaner will enclosed (the secret is that 530 spaner work on this one too, hahaha).

But don't do it, unless it is definitely needed.

 

by the way, what formal name we are going to it

TWSBI Diamond Vacuum or

TWSBI Diamond Vac.....???

 

Really? O-rings let go... if not all the time, eventually. They dry up and crack, and then you're up a creek. I know swimming pool pumps are hardly representative of the environment a pen's o-rings experience, but it's still something to consider -- instead of spanner and silicone, what about spanner and sealed airtight O-ring kit? Or just O-ring specifications so fresh parts can be sourced?

 

 

 

Speedy, do you have an estimate of cost for the vacuum pen yet? I think you should call it the Speedy Diamond Vac!

 

the price for TWSBI VAC 700, I haven't really finaliz it yet, due to the cost higher on stainless steel rod, forged clip, and crown made by CNC turning...

maybe between $65 to 70. Is this ok? let's wait until all spec. finalized and you guys comment then decide.

 

Oof, I'm out for the time being. It's not a terrible price, unless you're a broke student like me. I'll just have to hope I get one for Christmas or something.

 

 

 

about the name, if we put it

TWSBI DIAMOND VAC 700, I think this will be too long, but we do need a serie number. so how about

TWSBI VAC 700 (the first vacuum pen of twsbi)

TWSBI VAC 600 (2nd vacuum penof twsbi)....

then Diamond become representing twsbi piston filling pen.

 

Why would the 600 model follow the 700 model?

 

I'd wager it's either an economized model, or a miniaturized model; perhaps both.

Smaller

[GirchyGirchy]

Quick question about the vac fill - is it still planning on having a spring tensioned clip? I'm personally not a huge fan of them - the ones I've messed with don't have enough tension, and it's more expense and complexity for not much gain.