TWSBI Vac-20 Inkwell

[@inkyhendershot781]

I loved watching 👀 this video. Thank you, Brian. I never considered fountain pens 🖊 as a hobby. As a youngster in elementary school, I was taught using fountain pens. Later, we switched to ballpoint pens, which most of your viewers were introduced to in their school days. The filling mechanisms on the fountain pens that I was used to had a lever on the barrel of the pens that depressed a bladder inside the pens causing the ink to be drawn into the pens through the nibs. I never kept a journal. I have, and still do, write letters with my fountain pens. I have found it more difficult these days in obtaining the correct stationary for my letters to my friend'sm. Most of my good friends have passed away, however, I still write to one dear friend. She will turn 102 years old this coming Spring. And so, as you would say, Brian, "WRITE ON"!

[@inkyhendershot781]

P.S. Please forgive my errors in communicating using this format. I am more comfortable writing in cursive, where I can collect my thoughts as I write, rather than typing in this manner. It probably proves that you really can't teach an old dog new tricks, or at least it is difficult to break him of old habits. Ha,ha!

[@xTeeak]

6 years into the hobby - I am now getting my first vac-700 and ofc Brian is here from the past to help me out .. thank you again and again for all the knowledge you put out there!

[@vics-videos]

Love the cross compatibility of the lids. Very nice!

[@Gouletpens]

I'm glad you like it! I'm really just playing around with the intros, it keeps my creative juices flowing :)

[@thecapper1]

You saved me Brian. Thanks for doing these videos. I couldn't figure out the correct method for using this ink bottle. Turning it bottom-side up did the trick for me. Thanks again.

[@dawngilkison6123]

Yes, I spilled ink too the first time I used it - with the mini vac there are 3 caps that need to be screwed on snugly! After I understood that, I really like this little tool!

[@michelledelecki6224]

Love this video. just got a vac 700r and this inkwell and filled it correctly the first time ❤ Now I need another vac pen!

[@bikkies]

I recently bought a Vac-20A which seems to be the same as this, but with an extra adaptor at the neck for use with the vac mini. As I only have a mini and (so far) I don't have a vac-700r this is a great idea.

[@krunalthehell]

One small step of Twisbi and a giant leap in ink filling. lovely!

[@Proj8ct]

Haha that was a great intro !! I love this new layout of the video even the music which I was not fond of before but now I love that too :S

[@Gouletpens]

I did the same thing the first time I used it! You have to tighten the cap more, so it won't spew out like that.

[@channelbill2933]

Tip: I kept the little TWSBI cardboard box the Vac-20 comes in. This makes it easier to pack and take with you on an adventure.

[@Gouletpens]

I haven't read these, but on FPN folks recommend: Write Now: a complete self-teaching program for better handwriting, Italic Calligraphy & Handwriting: Exercises and Text, Handwriting for Today, and The Art of Calligraphy: A practical guide., among others. My favorite pens for beginners are the Pilot Metropolitan, Lamy Safari, and Platinum Preppy.

[@derekwalton6498]

Great review and demo, thank you.

[@Gouletpens]

Yeah, you can do it that way if you want, it doesn't really matter.

[@cypherf0x]

The vacuum is formed behind the piston as it's pressed down and at the bottom the seal is broken allowing the ink to be drawn up into the pen.

[@AlTheEngineer]

I wish they made it in glass! It's really a nice concept.

[@roy.actual]

That's cool. Very handy.

[@Gouletpens]

Yes you can, I do it at 10:19.

[@basta.dotto_]

I'm still amazed that you don't have to wipe the nib section after filling the pen using the VAC system. I can't wrap my head around it. I'm contemplating getting this inkwell if it's truly mess free.

[@TonyThomas10000]

I wonder if silicone grease can help the cap seal better?

[@Gouletpens]

Gotta love it.

[@markferguson3365]

Will a mini TWSBI with a piston fill work with this bottle like the mini vac mini TWSBI? Are the threads compatible?

[@spikeykiwi01]

Will this also work with the 700R?

[@MakY19P3rU]

Question how can i improve my handwriting any books? Other thing what iis a good beginners fountain pen? Thanks

[@herrkeks8509]

Hello Goulet-Team... Question: Does it (20 ml TWSBI Inkwell) also work with the normal TWSBI Mini (not the Vacuum model)? For me working: I don't have to clean the gripsection after it. Cleaning the nib is what you always have to do.

[@Gouletpens]

I believe these are meant specifically for the Vac models. The Diamond 50 inkwell works with the other models. -Lydia

[@herrkeks8509]

The Goulet Pen Company Good to know :) I thought I might be able to save some money but I think I have to choose the 50ml :) Thank you very much for the awesome support!

[@l10industries]

That is deep into the territory of impressive...

[@Rustygulley-r3r]

I bought this handy little ink bottle from Goulet because I have two Vac 700 (too bad they've been discontinued) and mine came with a mid section that allows the Vac Mini use of this as well, but neither sections work with the Eco. I don't know about the 580 because I don't have one.

[@Gouletpens]

The 580 has a separate ink well that it's compatible with (www.gouletpens.com/twsbi-diamond-50-inkwell-silver/p/TW-M7442160). - Colin

[@2010stoof]

So this is for the vac 700... and the diamond 50 was for the 540/580. But can you use either pen in the diamond 20? The reason I ask is I can't seem to fin the 50 or the 50p that u have a video for on your site.....?

[@claudea.thomas5381]

I need to know will that vac 20 ink well work with a twsbi mini vac fountain pen because I ordered one

[@Gouletpens]

It will indeed! - Drew

[@claudea.thomas5381]

How much do the Vac 20 inkwell cost and will it work with the twsbi mini vac fountain pen

[@cmelton.photography]

What is the small clear plastic thing on the cap of the vac 20? Is it removable to put maybe a cloth like the visconti ink well?

[@PensandTea]

you don't sell these anymore?

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I like the bottle. However, I got a nice ink shower on my third pump. My hands looked like I had slaughtered a smurf. I see the main advantage of this bottle for traveling.

[@CEAC1975]

Me too!

[@gokinka]

I wonder if Lamy Joy would be compatible with this? As in, not too thin for the opening. Could still unscrew it and use normally, but it would be cool if I could use it like its meant to be.

[@Gouletpens]

No, these are really meant for the TWSBI pens, as they are threaded in to create the seal. - Colin

[@joshuang6896]

So does it work with Eco or the Mini or the Vac Mini?

[@rosalynmoistner132]

Will the adapter portion work with the TWSBI Classic?

[@ArnimSommer]

So you can turn a Diamond 50 and a Vac 20 into a Vac 50 and a Diamond 20?

[@marcbloom7462]

It looks like the directions tell you to have the rod out when you screw the pen on to the bottle.

[@mayabarrage3570]

question, does that ink that you use in demonstrations actually work as an ink, or is it just for show?

[@Gouletpens]

It's just for show. It's water with a bit of dye on it. Makes it easy to clean different things out. - Colin

[@lenarose9972]

What is the difference between the TWSBI Vac 20 and TWSBI Vac 20a? Thanks in advance.

[@Gouletpens]

There's not a huge difference, just a design change to incorporate the new Vac-Mini and 700R. Looking nearly identical and functions the same. - Colin

[@Yanardi]

I think you're lying. You said on your last video the ink is 99% water. Niw you say 95% water. LOL. JK, great video, coming back here 8 years later to decide about this inkwell.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Gouletpens]

It's a fun one! Too bad we have to burn this video now due to the percentage error. Ah well, it had a good run. Self destruct commencing. ;) - Drew

[@MakY19P3rU]

thanks

[@strpur3dude]

The first time i did it i didnt screw tight enough and i had trouble pouring the ink into the bottle and spilled a large amount

[@reddragonduke]

Anything for twsbi eco?

[@Gouletpens]

Because the ECO doesn't have a separate nib unit, it wouldn't work with the Diamond 50 inkwell. Something like the Pineider Pen Filler is probably the best option for the ECO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX6aeZ1_m8uBnbM - Colin

[@coolbeanz212]

does it fit my TWSBI mini?

[@Gouletpens]

Haha! Yes, I supposed you're right ;)

[@kirstenguevarra1416]

Will a TWSBI 580 fit into the lid so you don't have to take whole cap off?

[@ekaas9133]

good video. smart that the lids fit on both bottles. but do the lids fit on any other bottle? like noodler's ink bottle.

[@lindale5056]

will this work on a TWSBI ECO Fountain Pen?

[@Gouletpens]

No, unfortunately not. The Eco doesn't have a removable nib unit so it doesn't work on either of the TWSBI Inkwells 9Vac-20/Diamond 50). - Colin

[@RollingRodent]

what's the pen at the end of the video? thanks!

[@Gouletpens]

That's a Noodler's Ahab flex pen (www.gouletpens.com/noodlers-ahab-flex-pens/c/140). - Colin

[@mssataylor]

Have you tried your secret filling technique with the is Vac inkwell?

[@zhengzhang1381]

Does it fit custom 823?

[@Gouletpens]

Zheng Zhang Unfortunately we don't carry these anymore so I can't check to see if it would fit. Sorry about that.

[@bbaarrrraa]

What ink is this?

[@Gouletpens]

It's SUPER diluted ink. I forget which color, probably Pilot Kon-Peki or Liberty's Elysium. For demonstration purposes in these types of videos, I will take a bottle of water and just put a few drops of blue ink in it so that you see the color, but it's still translucent enough to see what's on the other side. If I used pure ink, it's be almost completely opaque. -Brian Goulet

[@Linckchau]

Hi Brian, I want to get a TWSBI mini and is wondering whether this bottle work on a mini as well @@?

[@tsumi013]

Does it fit Vac Mini ??

[@Gouletpens]

+tsumi013 Nope, the Vac Mini will fit the newly designed Vac 20 bottle. -Brian Goulet

[@tsumi013]

Thank you ! ,as usual :)

[@Tealosaurus]

+The Goulet Pen Company So there's a different version of the Vac 20 bottle that will fit the Vac Mini?

[@fl3amyung]

i have the VAC700R and this same inkwell... however, for some reason, i can't seem to get it to work.. quite upset about it as i got these recently as bday gifts and sooo dying to use it already

[@Gouletpens]

It should fit still! The difference with the 700 & 700R shouldn't affect the filling system with this inkwell. If you want, you can reach out to our Customer Care team ([e-mail]) and they might be able to help to get it working! - Colin

[@Gouletpens]

;)

[@Estereos]

bad design. visconti's is much better

[@Gouletpens]

It serves a different purpose than Viscontis, this is meant as a desk inkwell, the Visconti is meant for transport. The Visconti one is 4x the price and holds 1/4 of the ink, so it's a tradeoff. -Brian