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PILOT Vanishing Point Collection Refillable & Retractable Fountain Pen, Matte Black Barrel, Blue Ink, Medium Nib (60581)

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  • THE FIRST & FAVORITE RETRACTABLE FOUNTAIN PEN: Pilot's patented design allows the rhodium-plated 18K gold nib to retract into the barrel when not in use, making this smooth-writing luxury fountain pen easily portable & airplane safe.
  • INNOVATIVE LUXURY: The Vanishing Point fountain pen comes in an elegant gift box & includes an ink cartridge & CNT40 converter for easy refilling. Available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, & Broad nib sizes.
  • PILOT FINE WRITING COLLECTION: Our innovative, exceptionally crafted fountain pens & elevated gel & ball point pens make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day & more!
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  • POWER TO THE PEN: Pilot makes exceptional writing instruments to suit all your needs. We have fountain, ballpoint, retractable, erasable & gel ink pens, whiteboard markers & more for every writing style.

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Pilot’s Fine Writing Collection has been created in a culture that has revered the art of writing for over a thousand years. These exceptional writing instruments embody the essence of art, design, and quality craftsmanship. With unrivaled levels of beauty and creativity, Pilot Fine Writing instruments have secured their place as the preferred choice among pen enthusiasts and collectors.

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From a century-long tradition of fine writing instruments and a culture that reveres writing comes Pilot's Fine Writing Collection. Traditional elegance combines with innovative design to deliver an unsurpassed writing experience. From exceptionally crafted fountain pens to smooth writing gel and ball point options, Pilot's Fine Writing Collection offers writing instruments designed to delight even the most discriminating writer. Express yourself with sophistication and style.

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Brilliant design and ingenious engineering combine in the refined, elegant style of the world’s first and favorite retractable fountain pen — the Vanishing Point by Pilot. The internal mechanism of this exceptionally crafted fountain pen allows the 18-karat gold nib to retract fully into the barrel when not in use.

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Refill your Pilot Fine Writing fountain pen with our Iroshizuku inks. The name “Iroshizuku” is a combination of the Japanese words “Iro" (coloring), expressing high standards and variation of colors, and “Shizuku" (droplet), that embodies the very image of dripping water. Each ink name derives from the expressions of beautiful Japanese natural landscapes and plants, all of which contribute to the depth of each individual hue.

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Product Description

This Vanishing Point fountain pen by Pilot features a durable matte body with a black carbonesque finish, medium 18 karat gold nib and blue ink. The larger sized barrel and brilliant design with retractable nib makes this pen unmistakably unique. The gold nib ensures neat, crisp strokes. Each fountain pen is beautifully packaged in a gift box and includes 1 ink cartridge and 1 converter.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,528 global ratings

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Customers like the appearance, quality and smoothness of the writing instrument. For example, they mention it's well-made, solid and writes like a dream. Some appreciate the smoothness and value for money.

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290 customers mention276 positive14 negative

Customers like the appearance of the pen. They mention that the rhodium accents are beautiful, and the Carbonesque pattern on the barrel is striking. The finish and details are perfectly uniform, and it's eye-catching. Customers also say that it'll look good in their hand and is classy in meetings.

"...’s classic, elegant, and understated while also being modern and eye-catching. Ink never fails to flow smoothly and keeps up even with fast,..." Read more

"...The quality of the pen seems to be pretty nice. Though the barrel doesn't exactly feel high-end, it is definitely sturdy and well made...." Read more

"...The rhodium accents are beautiful and the Carbonesque pattern on the barrel is striking, lending a subtle feel of texture to the grip...." Read more

"...The pen itself is of course beautiful, with truly excellent build quality and weight...." Read more

241 customers mention207 positive34 negative

Customers like the quality of the pen. They mention it's well made, substantial, and solid. The body feels well balanced and solid, but not heavy. The pen needs high quality paper where the writing will look almost fine. The entire package is nice, with a large heavy-duty case and one blue ink cartridge. The engineering is flawless and works with s solid feel that inspires confidence. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...Laquer coated brass body feels well balanced and solid, but not heavy, Click-to-write mechanism is efficient, fast, foolproof...." Read more

"...to poke holes in the pages when I write, I do find that this pen is firm enough for just about any type of handwriting style...." Read more

"...Mechanically, the Vanishing Point is amazing. The engineering is flawless and works with a solid feel that inspires confidence that this pen will..." Read more

"...The quality of the fountain pen is excellent and it has a nice weight to it." Read more

226 customers mention209 positive17 negative

Customers are satisfied with the writing quality of the pen. They mention that it writes like a dream, with a smooth gold nib. Customers also say that it's easy to write with and makes writing with fontaine pen easy.

"...and eye-catching. Ink never fails to flow smoothly and keeps up even with fast, lengthy note taking...." Read more

"...Work well, write smoothly, travel well, and none of the mess that I used to encounter as a child with my first fountain pens...." Read more

"I purchased the medium nib which writes beautifully smooth and wet, but it writes broader than other pilot medium fountain pens...." Read more

"...It's a unique writing experience to be sure.Now the bad parts......" Read more

131 customers mention123 positive8 negative

Customers find the smoothness of the pen to be super smooth, buttery soft, and the smoothest writing pen they have ever used. They also say it flows smoothly on most paper and glides easily on cheap Xerox papers with the right ink. Customers also mention that the pen has a subtle feel of texture to the grip and the nib is buttery smooth.

"...Extra Fine nib in rhodium plated 14k gold is smooth, with a pleasant touch of feedback, and a variation of line that’s surprising for such a tiny,..." Read more

"...the Carbonesque pattern on the barrel is striking, lending a subtle feel of texture to the grip.My only complaint is with the delivery...." Read more

"...The extra fine would have definitely been too fine for me. The gold nib is super smooth...." Read more

"...It is fine and most of my fountain pens are medium nibs. The Pilot nib is smooth as silk.The entire package is nice...." Read more

101 customers mention82 positive19 negative

Customers like the comfort of the writing instrument. They mention that it feels great in the hand, although it does take some getting used to holding it. The pen is sturdy, easy to hold, and writes well. The clip allows them to rest their pointer finger comfortably, and the weight, balance, shape, and size of the pen feel good in their hand. It's a bit heavy, but it doesn't hurt their hand after writing with it.

"...I have the black matte one, so it feels very sturdy, assuring, and comfortable...." Read more

"...It feels great in the hand, although it does take some getting used to holding it at the clip for writing...." Read more

"...comfortable, and the pen also has some weight in it and settles very nicely into the hand...." Read more

"...Its built-in pocket clip makes it very easy to carry around...." Read more

100 customers mention85 positive15 negative

Customers like the value of the writing instrument. They mention it's worth the splurge, has the best quality/price ratio, and is extremely good value for the price. Customers also appreciate the 18k nib and the ability to switch out the ink cartridges. Overall, customers find the pen to be practical and perfect for their work.

"...This one is well worth the price!" Read more

"...-term fountain pen you can use for years to come, you will get an excellent value with this one...." Read more

"Really love almost everything about the pen itself. The box was decent but i will say i feel somewhat cheated...." Read more

"...Very easy to write with mis-use, which makes this a phenomenal teaching tool; I consider it "self-correcting" when I place the nib..." Read more

77 customers mention72 positive5 negative

Customers find the pen easy to use and engage. They say it's convenient and easy to refill. They also say it writes great, is easy to maintain, and has a retractable nib that's easy to reload. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use and functionality of the product.

"...'s absent in any other fountain pen I own, that makes it particularly fun to write with...." Read more

"...pen is ideally intended for jotting quick notes, as it allows easy one-handed operation; for this type of use, the clip and weight may not be much..." Read more

"...It really is a fantastic pen to write with, a joy to have around, and it's potability with the click mechanism is unmatched." Read more

"...This is my go-to fountain pen. Sleek, stylish, and painfully easy to use...." Read more

57 customers mention53 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the portability of the pen. They mention that it is an ideal weight for writing and drawing, and that it has a nice size body. Customers also appreciate the beautiful balance and weightiness of the VP. They say that it's substantial yet light, and elegant yet simple. Overall, customers are happy with the port ability of the product.

"...Laquer coated brass body feels well balanced and solid, but not heavy, Click-to-write mechanism is efficient, fast, foolproof...." Read more

"...Work well, write smoothly, travel well, and none of the mess that I used to encounter as a child with my first fountain pens...." Read more

"...The quality of the fountain pen is excellent and it has a nice weight to it." Read more

"...The pen is extremely versatile and portable...." Read more

Great retractable fountain, though the matte black scratches.
4 Stars
Great retractable fountain, though the matte black scratches.
Overall, I really like this pen and after committing to using quality paper, it is my every day writer. I've had mine for almost three years and am looking to purchase another one. Wear issues/scratches with the matte black barrel is the only con.Pros:-The stock nibs are excellent (I've used the extra fine and medium and have settled on the medium).-The balance and size (for my hand) is great.-The convenience of no cap makes this versatile for intermittent use (taking notes for example).-Griping around the clip does not bother me and actually serves as a tactile indication of orientation. (I'm often annoyed by the lack of this indication in most capped fountain pens as there typically is axial symmetry in the grip area, though the nib requires a particular orientation.) I concede that this is a matter of how you grip your pen and address a writing surface, so if you're unsure you should really try one.-I have not had issues with the pen drying out, nor have I had any issues with filling/cleaning.-I have not had leak nor ink on the hands issues. (I should note that the "trap door" does rub on the nib and this seems to smear some ink around the nib itself and the "door". These parts are recessed within end of the pen so any "mess" is contained and not touched with normal handling (excluding of course the nib, but you'd expect that to have ink on it right?). If you're bothered just knowing there's a "mess" in there, then you might not want this pen; but then again there's a little vile of ink sloshing around in all fountains so fountain pens might just not be your thing.)Con:-I suggest avoiding the matte black barrel option. Though I really like the low key look of the matte black, I've had wear issues. The finish appears to be very "soft" and scratches easily. (See photo.) Admittedly, the photo shows wear after three years of regular carry and use, but it is not as though I leave the pen in my pocket with my keys. Thus the -1 star and my perusing for the next most subtle color option that has a gloss finish. (I'm guessing that the gloss finish will wear better.)
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Múcio Vasconcelos
5.0 out of 5 stars Pilot Vanishing Point (ou Capless)
Reviewed in Brazil on July 18, 2022
Style: Extra Fine NibColor: Black/RhodiumVerified Purchase
Muruganandam
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good EDC pen
Reviewed in India on July 13, 2021
Style: fine nibColor: Matte BlackVerified Purchase
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Guillermo S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Enamorado de ella. Cómpratela, necesitas probarla.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 18, 2020
Style: Broad NibColor: Blue Carbonesque/RhodiumVerified Purchase
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Guillermo S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Enamorado de ella. Cómpratela, necesitas probarla.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 18, 2020
Realmente tenía muchos sentimientos encontrados con esta pluma. La verdad sentía que era de mal gusto, me preguntaba porque una pluma fuente estaba tratando de imitar los lapiceros cualquiera de click. Pero después de pensarlo mucho me decidí a probarla por fin, y me sorprendió demasiado.
La marca Pilot-Namiki es una empresa que tiene muchos años fabricando instrumentos de escritura y saben lo que hacen. Me encanto el color que no es sólido, es un azul metálico con un patrón muy cautivador que se asemeja bastante a la fibra de carbono, muy brillante, y el material es de un metal lacado que para manda la hace sentirse como una pluma barata. No tengo nada malo que decir de ella, todo funciona. El plumin es de oro de 14k bastante suave y flexible A la hora de escribir. La compre en un “B” japonés que se prevé más a un “M” europeo, pero en realidad es un poco más grueso de lo que te hacen suponer en los vídeos de YouTube, mucho más parecido a grueso de marcas alemanas. Es una pluma muy húmeda y con un flujo excelente que hace resaltar las propiedades de cualquier tinta (sheen, shimmer, shading, etc). El funcionamiento de click es fácil de usar y muy satisfactorio al escucharlo. Trae un cartucho de tinta azul y ya viene adentro integrado un convertidor (que es el CON-40). La capacidad del convertidor es un poco más pequeña que los convertidores internacionales pero nunca se me ha agotado en el trabajo. La marca ha fabricado una obra de arte, que en su interior cuenta con un sistema fácil de acceder y muy efectivo a la hora de trabajar, que además te brinda mucha facilidad para limpiarlo, o reemplazar sus partes a la hora de decidir probar otro tamaño de plumin. Al escribir no te afecta en nada el Clíp el cual se encuentra del lado del plumin para evitar que haya salida de tinta al colocarla en la camisa (Muy bien pensado).
Así que como leen, esta es una pluma excelente, tan buena que acaban de pedir una Pilot Custom Heritage 823, ya que con la sorpresa que me lleve usando esta pluma fuente (la cual es de hecho uno de sus modelos más asequibles y podría considerarse una pluma de entrada a los plumones de oro por ser de las más baratas), no puedo esperar a probar las caras y ver qué encuentro con una de las plumas más Icónicas de la compañía, un deleite de seguro. Así que date ese gusto amig@, y disfruta de una de las mejores obras de arte que pudo haber creado la compañía.
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Michael B
5.0 out of 5 stars Glides over the paper!!
Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2020
Style: Medium NibColor: Blue MatteVerified Purchase
AlanCasado
5.0 out of 5 stars ¡Excelente pluma!
Reviewed in Mexico on June 19, 2019
Style: fine writingColor: Matte BlackVerified Purchase