Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Gun Metal/Rhodium
This iconic Pilot Vanishing Point fountain pen has a shiny gun metal grey barrel with rhodium accents. This fountain pen comes with a retractable rhodium-plated 18k gold nib - just click to expose or retract the nib. A hidden trap door helps keep the nib from drying out when not in use. A Pilot CON-40 converter is included with this pen, as well as a Pilot ink cartridge. A metal cartridge cap is also included for use with the ink cartridge. Each Vanishing Point fountain pen is beautifully merchandised in a black gift box.
The Vanishing Point retractable fountain pen is a product rich in both history and performance. Its brilliant design and ingenious technology make it a pen for the new age. A larger size, durable metal body and attractive appointments make the Vanishing Point unmistakably unique.
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- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Pilot
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Silver/Grey
- Demonstrator
Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.
- No
- Body Material
- Lacquered metal
- Cap Type
How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).
- Capless
- Compatible inks & refills
Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.
- Bottled ink, Proprietary Pilot ink cartridges
- Filling Mechanism
How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.
- Cartridge, Converter
- Grip Material
- Metal
- Nib Size
- Fine, Medium, Broad
- Nib Color
- Silver
- Nib Material
- 18k Gold
- Postable
Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.
- No
- Retractable
Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).
- Yes
- Diameter - Body
- 13mm (0.5in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 11.8mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 140mm (5.5in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 8mm (0.3in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 140mm (5.5in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 30g (1.1oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 30.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.
- 1.05ml
- Max Ink Capacity - Converter
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.
- 0.82ml
Customer Reviews
I don't usually write reviews, but I've been so impressed with the grey vanishing point. It's an underrated color (a mid grey with just the right amount of shimmer) which will match well with any ink. The Medium nib is incredibly smooth (I thought my Lamy 2000 M was the peak of smoothness, but the vanishing point is actually even better), and you can't beat the convenience factor for note taking.
This is the nicest pen I have. It writes perfectly and is comfortable to hold. I wish this had been my first fountain pen to buy. My favorite pen.
This was my first gold nib pen, and it did not disappoint. Even the Fine point writes smoothly, and the click to open or close is both convenient and satisfying. I'm considering purchasing a second Vanishing Point, perhaps in a different color than the Stealth Black one.
The quality of this pen exceeded my expectations. I did a fair amount of research into retractable fountain pens, as I was concerned that the convenience of the retractable mechanism would detract from the overall quality of the product. This pen did not disappoint. I had tested a Lamy Dialog 3 when I was in Taiwan, but the price point made my stomach turn. At about half the price, this pen performs as well if not better. I watched some videos of people comparing the fine and medium nibs for the Pilot Vanishing Point, and while I'm typically a fine or extra fine nib user, I was enticed by the reported glide of the medium nib. And glide it did; unfortunately it was just a bit too thick for the medical notes that I need to take during the day. I cleaned and returned the pen to Goulet, opting for store credit because I knew I wanted the same writing implement, just with a smaller nib. The nib units are on the pricey side (around $80), so it just made more sense to return it. The return process was smooth and simple, and opting for store credit eliminates the need to pay for the shipping label and the restocking fee; so essentially this was a true exchange.Excellent product, superb customer service.
I picked up a fine nib as a gift for a family member and discovered that the nib was exceptionally smooth. Really shocking, especially given the fine line. Wrote very well, and has a nice, executive heft to it that I think would be appreciated for those who don't write long amounts of time, but like having a nice pen. Quality all around.
