Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Black Matte - The Goulet Pen Company

on salePilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Black Matte

Product Code PN60579

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on salePilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Black Matte

Product Code PN60579

In Stock

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$192.00

MSRP $240.00

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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
Trim
Black
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

Pilot Namiki Black - Ink Cartridges

Product Code PN69100

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  • 5 stars: 233 (86%)
  • 4 stars: 27 (10%)
  • 3 stars: 4 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 3 (1%)
  • 1 star: 3 (1%)
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Anonymous
Writes great

Writes great, feels great, and the clip at the top that I thought would feel weird ended up being absolutely no issue at all.

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Sean C.
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, 13 years later

Daily driver. Clip gone but otherwise still going strong. 10 stars
Patina galore!

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James
I love this pen! Needed to consolidate down to one daily driver

I love this pen! Needed to consolidate down to one daily driver. I thought I would need an extra fine nib, but the fine is perfect for taking notes and jotting things down, while using De Atramentis Archive Ink!

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Andrea L.
Awesome Experience

Fast Delivery. Excellent packaging. Always recommended.

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Jenen S.
Love this pen !

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!

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Anonymous
Excellent Pen if you don't mind the clip in the grip section.

First of all excellent customer service by Goulet Pens!! This pen unfortunately is not for everyone you may have trouble adjusting your grip because of the clip behind the nib, it bothers me a little bit, but I only use it to write a paragraph on the run! for me not having to unscrew the cap outweighs the clip in the grip section of it! Hence 5 stars!

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Danielle
Love it!

I thought quite a while before buying this pen, and I'm so happy I did. I'd tried other fountain pens, and while I really liked them, capping and recapping was such a hassle (I'm always jotting quick notes down in my TN). I honestly thought about going back to just regular gel pens, but I'm glad I didn't. This pen feels so nice in hand - love the weight - and it writes so smooth in a Fine tip. The clicking sounds is also so incredibly satisfying. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. And customer service?! Everything was so perfect, from update emails to product packaging. 10/10 . This is my new go-to stationary store.

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Ana C.C.P.
Great pen for all types of paper

I'm a regular costumer at Goulet. I love their products and I'm always satisfied with the service. This pen is absolutely my favorite now (I own Kaweco, TWSB, Lammy, and Faber Castel, mostly iron pens). This is my first gold nib, and the difference in writing and comfort is incredible. The pen is super portable and useful for note-taking. I'm in love and recommend it for lefties who are looking for a forever pen.

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Kassandra
My favorite pen!

I named this pen 'Vader.' Haha it's my first gold nib pen and it writes buttery smooth! I chose the fine nib and it's perfect for me. The pen feels great in my hand and I love the sleek look. I'm looking into buying another vanishing point. This is my new everyday carry and favorite pen.

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Eric H.
Now a believer

When I first received the Pilot Vanishing Point, it was writing extremely dry (not too thin, however) and also experiencing ink starvation. I cleaned it out and had the same result. I end up tuning the nib a bit with the bronze sheets sold here and it is infinitely better. It is now so wet, still writes as a medium, and is a joy to use. It feels like a quality pen and the matte finish is great. I now understand the hype.

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Neil H.
Love the pen

Love the pen. Love Goulet even more. I had an issue with delivery and customer service went above and beyond to ensure delivery was complete. Thank you very much.

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Ana E.M.
Disappointed.

I wanted to love this pen. I bought the Extra-Fine nib and after 3 years it is still so hard to figure this pen out. I consistently clean this pen out, used different inks and still doesn't work as my daily driver, which I hoped it would. The ink dries out and stops writing mid writing. I reached out to Goulet Pens and because of warranty, they suggested I just clean out the pen again. So frustrating. I was recommended to go to a fountain pen doctor by Yoseka Stationery. I also have the pilot decimal with the same issue in the fine nib. Just very disappointed.

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Nathan P.
Wow I didn’t know what a smooth writing experience was until this pen

Wow I didn’t know what a smooth writing experience was until this pen. I got it in broad and it’s incredible. It’s my first gold nib and I definitely recommend it.

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Wally B.
This is my first gold nib fountain pen

This is my first gold nib fountain pen. The extra fine point is perfect for the note-taking and number recording that I do. The pen is very comfortable in the hand and the push button action to use the pen is perfect for my occupation. To me the style of the pen says ‘functionality’. No posting or cap to deal with when hands are busy and the clip provides orientation for use and storing. I expect this pen will be with me every day.
Thank you.

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Anonymous
More than a lovely pen

More than a lovely pen, the aftercare service when having trouble reassembling it correctly was much appreciated. Great service!

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Anonymous
great pen

great pen, though a wet ink helps.

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Kimberly W.
This pen is worth the extra $$

This pen is worth the extra $$. It is wonderfully smooth for an extra fine nib and the pilot Iroshizuku ink works well with this pen.Also the platinum Carbon Ink works great with it too. Iwasn't sure if I would like the vanishing point as much as a regular fountain pen but for now it's my new favorite.

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G.O
Awesome Pen

This pen is definitely made with quality materials. Feels good in hand, and writes well. I use ink cartridges, but you also have the option to use the converter. No issues at all. This feels like a pen you could use for a lifetime if you take care of it. Very pleased with it

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Magi
Lovely pen you'll fall in love♥️

This pen is my gift for myself for picking up too many shifts without backing up.
This pen is so smooth and you can feel that this is not a cheap pen. Quite heavy than those pens that costs ~20-30 dollars.

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DRA D.
Holly Molly

I have looked at the Vanishing Point line for sometime. I have always, hesitated because I did not want to make my collection look cheap. When I saw the Matt Black line it started talking to me.
I decided to push the button and get this one. I have not been disappointed. The cartridge it came with I have written out more than half the cartridge. The nib is so smooth and the ink flow is on Point. I would HIGHLY recommend this pen to any writer. The click part of the pen is very satisfying.

Try one for yourself, it may change your mind.

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Danny L.
Killer

Killer pen

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Betsy B.
My Favorite!

I didn’t buy my Pilot Vanishing Point pen from Goulet. I bought it almost 40 years ago! It still writes like a dream. Words fail to convey my love and affection for this pen. It is something I will hand down as an inheritance to someone worthy of the honor of my cherished pen!

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Jared

A great graduation present.

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scott j.
Pilot Vanishing Point Pen

Great pen. Very good service as usual. The pen is exactly asdescribed in the videos.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fill this pen from an ink cartridge? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

A cartridge is small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write!

This pen uses proprietary Pilot ink cartridges, which are available in a wide range of colors.

You can learn more about how to actually install an ink cartridge on our blog, or in this video tutorial:

How do I use a converter? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

A converter goes in the place of where the ink cartridge would normally go. From there, you can fill your fountain pen from bottled ink.

A converter is a detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter.

We have a great video showing how to use a converter here:

How do I clean this fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It mostly comes down to flushing out the pen with water, and sometimes a little bit of pen flush if the ink is really stuck. 

We put together a blog post with step-by-step instructions, or you can watch the video here:

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

For even more information about fountain pen cleaning, check out our Fountain Pen 101 video blog post.

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We accept returns for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.