Pilot Vanishing Point - Matte Black
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- $176.00
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- $176.00
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Pilot Capless/Vanishing Point. In 1963, Pilot released the first ever retractable fountain pen. After clicking the push button, the nib slides forward and pushes the lid down. By clicking the push button again, the nib retracts and the lid springs up, shutting the gap air-tight to prevent the ink from drying out. The nib is slim to fit inside the pen, and it folds down to grab the feed tightly to handle the constant movements. The very first version of Capless was actually a much more complicated mechanism to twist and expose the nib — and it was a result of 6 years research. It’s also worth noting that after the war in Japan, the businesses were booming, and many brands were willing to invest in product developments. Many brands we mentioned before such as Midori (Dimond Memo), Radar (SEED eraser) and Sailor (first ballpoint, first ink cartridge and first 21K gold nib) all had some notable products around this time. Pilot, too, was busy. Aside from Capless, Elite and Custom Series were introduced, and the first 0.5mm ballpoint with stainless steel tip was introduced by Pilot as well. For the past 50 years, there has been 11 different generations of Capless.
- Pilot Vanishing Point - Matte Black
- 18k gold nib
- The pen comes with a CON-40 and a cartridge
- Compatible cartridges can be found here: Pilot/Namiki Fountain Pens
- Nib replacement unit: Available in Black, Gold, and Rhodium
- Note: this pen comes with nib with black finish
Gorgeous pen! Exceeded my expectations!
This all black pen is ideal for times when you don't want to draw attention to your pen, in addition to all the well known good qualities of Vanishing Points. As a side note: the medium nib is significantly wider than the fine nib on these pens. Also, while the pen is great, it took three days to get the pen from the Yoseka stockroom to the USPS facility.
I like the design of the Vanishing Point. It’s easy to carry, sturdy, and ready as a click!
The black matte color is beautiful; and extra fine nib is a real Japanese extra-fine. Love it!!!
This pen is exactly the convenience and experience I want during my day-to-day checklist writing, note taking, and journaling. Always ready to go and smooth writing! Grateful I got to try the various nib sizes out at Yoseka's store, too.
I was looking for a permanent fountain pen to capture my everyday journaling and life. Found the perfect companion to every writers soul with the Pilot. Yoseka passion for stationery has connected people and hearts thru similar minds and ambition. I was 100% confident in purchase thru the exemplary reviews and content on their YouTube! Keep up the amazing work.
