New Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen in Gunmetal Gray with Matte Black Trim

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Brand Pilot
Model Vanishing Point (Capless)
Nib Material 18k Rhodium plated
Nib Sizes F,M,B
Filling System Proprietary Cartridge/Converter
Dimensions Length: 141mm / 5.55″ Diameter: 13mm / 0.51″
Weight 30 g / 1.06 oz
Notes Retractable nib with push button mechanism
Price MSRP $175, Street $140
Availability October 2012

The patented design of the Pilot Vanishing Point brilliantly allows the nib to retract completely into the barrel after use, protecting the nib and preventing leaks. Included with the Vanishing Point is a firm, rhodium-plated, 18K gold nib for superior performance.

Now available it gunmetal with matte black trim; a look that will capture attention with its understated style. The world’s most popular retractable fountain pen is a product rich in both history and outstanding performance. Its brilliant design and ingenious technology make it a pen you’ll want to use every chance you get!

 
 

The fountain pen comes in a unique presentation box that suspends it between clear plastic panels for a ‘floating’ effect – an outstanding display piece! The Vanishing Point utilizes the cartridge/converter filling system and includes the CON-50 style twist converter. The gunmetal and black Vanishing Point will be available in October for a retail price of $175.

The packaging will be the same as the Matte Black Vanishing Point.

Editors’ Thoughts
Dan Eric Stephen
The VP is the second pen I recommend to people with a budget over $100. It’s a fantastic fountain pen that scored a 8.3 in our Awesome Review. I like this color combo and will add it to my collection, eventually. What I’m more excited about is that this is Pilot’s first VP with black trim, something that we may hopefully start to see more of. Pilot proves again that they are not satisfied by simply producing the world’s most convenient fountain pen. They’ll not rest until they’ve created iterations enough to entice each and every one of us. This is a great looking Vanishing Point. Luckily, I’ve convinced myself to wait… hoping they’ll remove the black trim and make an All Gunmetal version. With my name on it, of course. I generally like gunmetal grey, and the Vanishing Point is a great pen. However, I think the gunmetal grey and black make this pen look like a bread toaster. I’ll pass on this finish.
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  • Nick

    I’ll be first in line to pick one of these up! The matte black VP was my first fountain pen not counting the free preppy that came with my first bottle of ink (noodler’s 4.5 oz). I may even order a custom ground nib for this one… hmm. I am wondering if this means that the matte black model will be phased out as they roll out this new gunmetal one. Any news on that?

    • http://fpgeeks.com/ Dan Smith

      Nope, haven’t heard anything of the sort. I’d be bewildered if they did.

    • MrsGouletPens

      Matte black is definitely still going to be produced. No plans to discontinue it.

  • http://www.inkdependence.com/ Mike

    I really like the way this one looks. I recently got my first VP in black/silver, and it’s a great pen.

  • PeppWaves03

    Wow! Already emailed GPC and isellpens to see when I can get my hands on one!

    • MrsGouletPens

      Our order is in! We are just waiting for them to arrive into Pilot USA. I’m working on getting them listed on our site this afternoon. Didn’t realize it was public news yet until I saw this post this morning! Guess the cat’s out of the bag. ;)

  • http://manoeuver.blogspot.com/ Tim Hofmann

    If the thing could toast bread I’d probably buy two.

    • http://fpgeeks.com/ Dan Smith

      I’d prefer it to make espresso.

      • http://manoeuver.blogspot.com/ Tim Hofmann

        I’ve got that covered already.

  • Ed Jelley

    Ugh. I guess I’m buying another VP. Any idea if just the body will be available for purchase? Or just the whole package…I just ordered a “binderized” medium nib unit and now I have a fine nib unit that came with the pen just floating around.

    • http://fpgeeks.com/ Dan Smith

      You’d have to speak with specific retailers about that.

    • MrsGouletPens

      We will. Can’t speak for everyone else, but we offer VP’s without the nib unit.

      • Ed Jelley

        Thanks! Wasn’t sure if it was different because of the “special” packaging. Already signed up for an e-mail notification once you guys get it in stock, thanks!

  • Anthonyjpv

    Dan: what’s the first 100$ budget pen you’d suggest?

    • http://fpgeeks.com/ Dan Smith

      Lamy 2000.

      • anthonyjpv

        Thanks!
        PS: Stephen, your bread toaster must look different in the Netherlands..

  • Michel de Montreal

    Wicked pen, but isn’t one VP enough in my collection….. hmmm things to contemplate!

  • http://www.facebook.com/will.platt.39 Will Platt

    awesome!

  • Ivan Romero

    This may be the VP that pushed me to get one. While I like the matte black version too, the gunmetal just looks cool.

  • Stevo

    Frankly, I think this is a great color combo, and the black trim is super. I have 2 black faceted Namiki VP’s, and my only other VP was a recent pruchase of a Chrome with EF nib. I thought this was more “monochromatic” as a counterpoint to the black matte. Something about a chrome/silver clicker and clip over a colored body seems unpleasant to me. Kudos to Pilot.

  • http://twitter.com/laoriginaltec T E Coke

    I saw this in person at the Art Brown Pen fair in May. Can’t wait to get one.

  • Greg Steer

    Afraid that I’m going to be agreeing with Stephen – it’s not for me and looks like a reject from the parts bin. The full matte black is gorgeous though. Now if the accents were ruthenium plated that would be something special.

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  • http://profiles.google.com/torieliz Tori Coke

    It does not come in the same packaging as the Matte Black unfortunately. :(

  • http://twitter.com/laoriginaltec T E Coke

    It does not come in the same packaging as the Matte Black unfortunatley.