Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Black Matte
This stealthy Pilot Vanishing Point fountain pen has a matte black barrel with black accents. This fountain pen comes with a retractable black ionized 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
- Black
- 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
- Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, 1.0mm Stub
- Nib Color
- Black
- 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 love this pen. So different and unique from other fountain pens because of its retractable feature. The matte black looks so clean and nice, although the entire shade range is great - would buy any of the other colours!
My husband bought me this pen (I’ve been wanting it for a while but felt hesitant due to the high price point) I received it from him as an early Christmas gift, it’s a great pen ! Unfortunately the fine nib was sold out so he opted for the extra fine. It’s amazing ! It is a little scratchy but that’s to be expected with a nib that’s this thin. Can’t wait to purchase the fine nib and see the difference. I love it so much and honestly it’s so worth the price ! My husband is the best and I’ll be using this for my Hobonichi planner!
I I really love the vanishing point pens.
I bought the blue and gold version of this pen with a fine nib. I love it, but I wanted a smaller nib. Despite being warned that the EF nib on the vanishing point was too thin and scratchy, I bought it anyways. I’m glad I did. While it is not as silky smooth as the F version, I absolutely love it. It’s smoother than any of my other EF pens (TWSBI & Kaweco). It’s perfect for my planner. I love using it to fill in my weekly schedule and write to do lists. And the matte black color is so, so good. I think I’m going to start collecting more and more vanishing points because both of the ones I have are wonderful.
I am a big fan of Goulet Pens. Love their youtube videos and their customer service. They are my go to for my fountain pens from now on
