use case is my work day notebook for mostly engineering. this is my first "nice" as in over $50 (gold nib) pen. i deliberated between fine and medium but fine is the right choice for the way i use it: lots of numbers, calculations, and small sketches. it also serves for now as my sermon note taking pen and does that well. granted, the fine doesn't write as smooth as a medium, but it does it very well. the Pilot pedigree comes through. I definitely am getting more comfortable with my VP. it is a brilliant alternative to the ball point, giving you the delightfulness of a fountain pen with the easy ON/OFF of the ball point. the quick retraction with security door eases fear of damaging the expensive gold nib, increasing the use in less secure work environments than your desk. i like it so much i'm jonesin for the LS version, in ways i didn't understand until after owning the standard VP. i want the LS' quieter clicking, smooth twist activated auto slow close motion, thinner clip, and cleaner styling. Is the con-40 a poor performer? yeah, kind of. but i have learned to accept that and fill it when i think it is getting low so i'm not stranded on no-ink island. and still kinda getting used to having to "flip" the pen around after pulling it out of my pocket. otherwise, brilliance for 60 years. it's a classic.

I love the pen. I had an identical pen years ago, but it disappeared somehow. I strongly prefer blue-black ink and always have. The medium point is perfect for me, even though my handwriting has deteriorated enormously. I am a retired surgeon!
There was quite a mix-up over delivery of the pen. I paid extra for two day delivery, but, after a good deal of going and froing, it arrived almost couple of weeks after I ordered it.

The Pilot Vanishing Point is a classic that everyone should own. It is especially useful when journaling on a plane, there’s no cap to keep up with or to lose between seats. It’s easy to ‘deploy’ with one hand if your other hand is busy on a small surface like a plane or restaurant table.

You can also carry a spare nib unit for multiple nib sizes without carrying multiple pens.

It is a fairly large pen, so it is comfortable for longer writing sessions, but if you have smaller hands or prefer a smaller size, the Decimo should work for you.

Beautiful color and trim. Smooth action to extend the nib. The ink flows smoothly to the nib (fine). Stays wet and no scratchy writing. Love it.

Nice, but unusual. It takes a minute to get used to the clip on the other end.

This one is living up to the hype! The clip actually helps center my grip and is not a deterrent, at least for me. The weight of the pen reminds me this is a luxury pen and the gold nib is responsive. I use the ink cartridges and it’s capless design is perfect for use in the office.

I really like the capless design and the retractable nib. The mechanism is positive and the medium nib is a very smooth writer. I get no skips or hard starts using Diamine Writers Blood ink. I thought the clip at the nib end of the pen might be uncomfortable, but I don't even notice it's there when I write. This is a nice pen for the price.

I ordered the medium nib - it writes like butter!! Glides over any kind of paper with such beautiful ease and grace! The pen as a whole fits perfectly in my fingers and I don't find myself gripping as if I am holding on for dear life!! Absolutely LOVE this pen!!

I bought this pen for my son to commemorate his doctorate. It is everything he wanted and he loves it.

This pen is amazing for frequent writing, whether for making lists or journaling or filling out forms - and anything in between. The retractable nib is genius and stands up to frequent clicking. I was worried about the position of the clip but it's been comfortable and easy, even with a small hand. I went with the F nib as I write small. Adore the smooth ease of this gold nib and how it just glides. Lines feel slightly thicker than say the TWSBI Diamond 580 F nib which I use for 'fun' writing. That's not a bad thing in my opinion; it's perfect. The only downside as others have mentioned is the converter it comes with. The CON-40 has a small ink capacity - which I'm ok with since I like switching inks - but I found it hard to fill from 2ml samples. Easier to go with cartridges but I like the tactile mechanics of pistons, vials, and ink bottles.

Indispensable, this is the best if you are a serious note taker , plus it forces you to properly articulate when you write.Only complaint is that mine developed a slight flow issue when writing up and to the right.

The pen is absolutely remarkable. Your customer care is unequalled. Why go anywhere else?Not me. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Reiterating what others have said, this writing instrument is excellent. The nib is smooth, and the ink flow is generous. The clip's position is a bit awkward, right where the index finger rests. However, I've found it useful as a stabilizing handle, allowing me to create impressively straight lines and text that resembles printed output.

I have broken up with fountain pens several times but keep coming back "just to look." I thought long and hard over this purchase and decided to give it FPs another chance related mostly to the allure over this pen. Also, I thought "leveling up" might improve my experience. I was right. This pen is a beauty. It's taken a little bit of writing to get used to it. It's thick and heavy but with some practice it delivers a beautiful writing experience. I bought the fine nib when I actually prefer a medium nib. At first... I didn't like the fine nib at all and thought I had made a big mistake, BUT I do like it. A lot, actually.

First of all, A big thank you to Jessica at Goulet. She answered all my questions and was a great help in my decision of what size nib to choose. I love this pen. I got it with a fine nib and it glides as smooth as silk across all types of paper ... Tamoe river, rhodia, midori, and even my moleskiene. The flow of ink keeps up when I write fast but never gushes at a normal slower deliberate pace. I have small hands and this pen is still very easy to and a joy to write with.

I love using my vanishing point. I use it every day in college for taking notes or pulling it out to sign something. This pen will always be with me from now on.

Love the feel & weight of this beautiful pen.

Just got it and popped in the cartridge. It writes so silky and smooth, I've never felt anything like it. What an amazing pen.

Personly i like this fine nib, the pen fits nicely in the hand.

(Note: all comments below are in the context of how I write lefty, which is with my hand trailing the line; basically a mirror image of a normal right-handed angle. If you are an under- or over-writer, your experience may differ.)First, this is a gorgeous pen; the pictures do not do it justice. It's got a great weight in the hand, excellent balance, and the "click" action is quite satisfying. It is not, however, at all workable if you're left-handed. The integrated clip falls naturally into a position - between thumb and forefinger - which puts the nib at an angle where it doesn't write at all. You can rotate the barrel to bring the clip to the opposite side - resting under the thumb - such that you can sort of write, as long as you're very careful about the direction of every stroke (an 'o', for example, works if you start at the top and draw counterclockwise, but works not at all in the other direction). The most reliable angle is, unfortunately, with the clip aligned right along the thumb; this is (obviously) not terribly comfortable. And even when held this way, as soon as a line of any significant length is being drawn by pushing the nib, the ink runs dry almost immediately. It is just enough to finish the 'o', but there's none left afterward to begin another letter.Some of this is due to the nib: it dislikes being pushed across the paper more than any other nib I own. That said, the angle that works best for this pen and nib is the same as the best angle I've found for other pens, so I suspect one would still need to hold the pen with thumb on clip with a more push-forgiving nib. That said, when I have tried using it with my right hand (I'm making an effort to learn right-handed penmanship), it writes like an absolute dream. It glides across the page almost like a well-inked brush; I would recommend it to anyone right-handed without reservation.Unfortunately, I am nowhere near skilled enough (yet?) writing with my off-hand to enjoy the pen.Which leaves me unsure how to fairly rate it out of five stars. It is a five for a righty, and a one for a (or at least this) lefty. I've split the difference and rated it three for lack of a better idea.

I love this pilot vanishing point F with Noodlers Liberty Elysium. It writes so incredibly. This and my Lamy 2000 are the best pens to go to. Thank you Goulet!

I am not a fan of Pilot nibs (too much feedback) but the nib on this pen is perfect. The pen looks great, is easy to use and a snap to clean. Good purchase.

This was my first time trying one of these pens and now I get all the hype about them. They write fantastic and super smooth. Excellent feel in the hand as well.

This is my second Vanishing Point, so obviously I enjoy the feel and writing experience. The blue and gold look amazing. Even the fantastic photos on the Goulet site don't do justice to the actual color of the pen.

This pen writes very well and it my new daily pen for everything. I like that it is built well and I can probably use it for years to come.

Excellent fountain pen! Gorgeous fit and finish, color and trim. The nib is phenomenal - smooth and use a light touch. I love this pen, and it's a great conversation starter. Fantastic industrial design.

I had Waterman Carens fountain pen for a few years - this pen from Pilot is by far a smoother and overall superior fountain pen. There is no skipping a line, and ink comes out the moment you put your nib on the paper. Very smooth and highly recommended.

All the hype, all the reviews, all the raves - it's true. This is a Holy Grail Pen and I am so happy I got it from Goulet.