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KrazyIvan
April 29th, 2013, 10:07 AM
It's on the front page! I am all over that one when it comes out. I had mentioned it a few times and I think others did too. I am glad that TWSBI decided to go with it. :)

woosang
April 29th, 2013, 10:21 AM
It's on the front page! I am all over that one when it comes out. I had mentioned it a few times and I think others did too. I am glad that TWSBI decided to go with it. :)

I am with you :-)

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vhr5
April 29th, 2013, 10:34 AM
My TWSBI collection is ever growing! I'm adding this one to my wishlist alongside the PP081 Slim, Eco, and the 850 IROC which will be released in the near future.

jor412
April 29th, 2013, 10:57 AM
I'm interested in this one. :)

southpaw52
April 29th, 2013, 11:58 AM
A stylish fountain pen would go well with my vac 700.

fountainpenkid
April 29th, 2013, 04:55 PM
I like how they made the blind cap shape more in balance with the cap...I always found the mini to be a bit off in that respect.

writingrav
April 29th, 2013, 04:57 PM
This is definitely on my list. I never met a Twsbi I didn't like.

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earthdawn
April 29th, 2013, 05:49 PM
Yes it is one I will have to get the moment it is released..

But who knows how long that will be...

thagbert
April 29th, 2013, 05:57 PM
Whaaaaaat???? Where????

I had to hunt for that sucker! I was looking on TWSBIs front page!

It looks like an ink tanker! The white is nice.

fountainpenkid
April 29th, 2013, 06:54 PM
Yes it is one I will have to get the moment it is released..

But who knows how long that will be...

They say "we will only need to make 4 new toolings"---whatever that means...

jor412
April 29th, 2013, 07:03 PM
The white is quite nice. I had just been chatting with a pen friend a week or so ago that if TWSBI were to come out with a mini-Vac, I'd get one. I didn't think TWSBI would go off and make one. :o

liapuyat
April 30th, 2013, 04:40 PM
I want one, too! Enjoying my Vac 700 a lot - for sure the Vac Mini would be great :)

manoeuver
April 30th, 2013, 05:09 PM
Will Purchase.

earthdawn
April 30th, 2013, 06:52 PM
So are going to have a guessing game as to the actual release date ?

thagbert
April 30th, 2013, 06:57 PM
Yes it is one I will have to get the moment it is released..

But who knows how long that will be...

They say "we will only need to make 4 new toolings"---whatever that means...

Toolings are the frames and brackets the raw parts are placed in for the shaping and cutting by CNC machines.

fountainpenkid
April 30th, 2013, 07:33 PM
Yes it is one I will have to get the moment it is released..

But who knows how long that will be...

They say "we will only need to make 4 new toolings"---whatever that means...

Toolings are the frames and brackets the raw parts are placed in for the shaping and cutting by CNC machines.
Hmmm...that doesn;t make much sense...maybe I quoted wrong.

KrazyIvan
April 30th, 2013, 07:35 PM
I think their stuff is injection molded, if that matters.

thagbert
April 30th, 2013, 07:43 PM
Yes it is one I will have to get the moment it is released..

But who knows how long that will be...

They say "we will only need to make 4 new toolings"---whatever that means...

Toolings are the frames and brackets the raw parts are placed in for the shaping and cutting by CNC machines.
Hmmm...that doesn;t make much sense...maybe I quoted wrong.

If it's injection molded, then it would be the molds. Seems like it shouldn't take that long if they have finalized a design. They may produce several prototypes before they go to full production.

thagbert
May 1st, 2013, 05:09 PM
2299

Here is the picture from TWSBI

reprieve
May 1st, 2013, 07:41 PM
It looks great with those red o-rings.

KrazyIvan
May 1st, 2013, 09:46 PM
If they really are o rings, I can see different colors available. I am liking the black one with the light green barrel too.

Bogon07
May 1st, 2013, 10:29 PM
+1 what Reprieve said, whatever they are.

earthdawn
May 1st, 2013, 11:08 PM
2299

Here is the picture from TWSBI

I just had to make sure that pic got carried over to the next page lol

..... Want it now !!!

Someone tell speedy to come over here and hend some samples out!

KrazyIvan
May 2nd, 2013, 08:27 AM
I'll post this one:

http://fpgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/twsbi_vac_mini_fountain_pen_concept_comparison-798x598.jpg

thagbert
May 2nd, 2013, 08:31 AM
I'll post this one:

http://fpgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/twsbi_vac_mini_fountain_pen_concept_comparison-798x598.jpg

Very nice! Where did you get the pic?

KrazyIvan
May 2nd, 2013, 08:32 AM
I'll post this one:

http://fpgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/twsbi_vac_mini_fountain_pen_concept_comparison-798x598.jpg

Very nice! Where did you get the pic?

The FPGeeks announcement on the subject. http://fpgeeks.com/2013/04/twsbi-shows-off-design-for-their-new-fountain-pen-pp023-a-k-a-vac-mini/

KrazyIvan
May 2nd, 2013, 08:34 AM
Oh and Speedy posted there:




twsbi update:
ECO: feeder tooling done, other plastic parts mid of June should be done for test, custom made nib should got sample also mid of June.
Notebook: On the water to US, too heavy to go by flight.
Classic: we spent a lot of time trying to make barrel injection perfect, now we found the solution, will correct all barrel and cap tooling then...
IROC 850: in process of 500 pcs mass production.
Cheers
speedy

jacksterp
May 2nd, 2013, 08:43 AM
I looked and looked for a picture of that pen. Now that I have seen it - I WANT it!

Thanks for showing this pic!

C'mon TWSBI, hurry up please.

thagbert
May 2nd, 2013, 08:46 AM
Oh and Speedy posted there:




twsbi update:
ECO: feeder tooling done, other plastic parts mid of June should be done for test, custom made nib should got sample also mid of June.
Notebook: On the water to US, too heavy to go by flight.
Classic: we spent a lot of time trying to make barrel injection perfect, now we found the solution, will correct all barrel and cap tooling then...
IROC 850: in process of 500 pcs mass production.
Cheers
speedy



Could release date be sooner than later?

Oops. Correction: That was for the 850. Not the mini.

KrazyIvan
May 2nd, 2013, 11:58 AM
Oh and Speedy posted there:




twsbi update:
ECO: feeder tooling done, other plastic parts mid of June should be done for test, custom made nib should got sample also mid of June.
Notebook: On the water to US, too heavy to go by flight.
Classic: we spent a lot of time trying to make barrel injection perfect, now we found the solution, will correct all barrel and cap tooling then...
IROC 850: in process of 500 pcs mass production.
Cheers
speedy



Could release date be sooner than later?

That's for the IROC 850.

thagbert
May 2nd, 2013, 12:23 PM
Oh and Speedy posted there:




twsbi update:
ECO: feeder tooling done, other plastic parts mid of June should be done for test, custom made nib should got sample also mid of June.
Notebook: On the water to US, too heavy to go by flight.
Classic: we spent a lot of time trying to make barrel injection perfect, now we found the solution, will correct all barrel and cap tooling then...
IROC 850: in process of 500 pcs mass production.
Cheers
speedy



Could release date be sooner than later?

That's for the IROC 850.

Oops, blew that one!

ethernautrix
May 2nd, 2013, 01:12 PM
Whaaaaat?!


Oh. I see that question's already been asked.

Okay. Okay, okay, okay, I need to know. When? When can I have the green one?

KrazyIvan
May 2nd, 2013, 02:42 PM
Yes the green one first then the white one. :D

jacksterp
May 2nd, 2013, 02:46 PM
Speedy - live up to your name!

White with the red ring detail.

Hurry, hurry, hurry!

caleath
May 2nd, 2013, 05:24 PM
Yeah I am going to have to have one. I would like a twsbi full length but the diameter of e mini.

kaisnowbird
May 2nd, 2013, 05:55 PM
It looks great with those red o-rings.

:thumb:My thoughts exactly! And the faceted cap (and barrel?) reminds me of Decapod. Can't wait!:o

fountainpenkid
May 2nd, 2013, 06:35 PM
Speedy - live up to your name!

White with the red ring detail.

Hurry, hurry, hurry!

I agree...that look is awesome.

stevekolt
May 3rd, 2013, 08:24 PM
Yep, white one for me please...

liapuyat
May 11th, 2013, 07:11 AM
The white one with the red o-rings is dead sexy :D I can wait!

fountainpenkid
May 11th, 2013, 10:37 AM
The white one with the red o-rings is dead sexy :D I can wait!

They can't make it because Rotring would sue them, apparently.

KrazyIvan
May 11th, 2013, 12:10 PM
Two red rings. No more problem. Rotring only has one red ring. If they offered different color rings that would also defeat any objection.

Annie
May 15th, 2013, 01:48 PM
Having just got a mini, now I want the mini vac. This is bad for my pen budget. Please write your best hand-written letter to my accountant as to why it is vital for my business. I hate you all.

jacksterp
May 16th, 2013, 04:51 PM
The white one with the red o-rings is dead sexy :D I can wait!

They can't make it because Rotring would sue them, apparently.

Could you please tell us where you found that information.

I find it difficult to believe the use of the color red in any form would result in a winnable lawsuit.

fountainpenkid
May 16th, 2013, 06:22 PM
The white one with the red o-rings is dead sexy :D I can wait!

They can't make it because Rotring would sue them, apparently.

Could you please tell us where you found that information.

I find it difficult to believe the use of the color red in any form would result in a winnable lawsuit.

I think TWSBI said that on their FB page.