I’m a physician who needs to write short although short quick notes. This is ideal for me. I use the Baystate Blue for its bold vibrant color. Writes easily on cheap copy paper too

Lovely pen. Writes very nicely. Love the retractable nib.

Everything was packaged well and the pen came in perfect condition.I use it everyday and the ink lasts a little over a week for me (I write a lot). I didn't have any issues with the filling mechanism. Prior to purchasing, I was aware some people had reported they found the converter difficult to fill but so far everything's been great. Highly recommend getting this pen for the 18k gold nib. Its definitely worth it.

Great nib

He really likes it. As a lefty I wasn't positive he'd like it. However, he is using it for work and likes the medium nib.

The design blends in for the most parte and if you don't like to be the center of attention but love fountain you will love this Pilot.

I can't believe I waited so long to try this pen! For the past 10 years, the Pilot Custom 74 has been my daily writer, and no other pen has been able to dethrone it as my all time favorite. But the moment I started writing with the Vanishing Point, I had a new #1 pen. The writing experience is fantastic with the Medium nib. I also tried a Fine nib and found that to be a wonderful writer as well. I ended up gifting the Fine to a friend, so... now I have an excuse to get a fine in a different color. The click mechanism for deploying the nib is fantastic. It is really satisfying to use, and it also makes using a fountain pen in a faster paced environment, such as taking notes at work (or school) much easier than with a cap that has to be unscrewed. I've had no issues at all with hard starts or the nib drying out or anything like that. I was a bit worried about the position of the clip, as it seemed like it could potentially get in the way of my somewhat weird pen grip, but I've had no issues at all with the clip.Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with this pen, and I can't wait to add a couple more to my collection in different colors in years to come!

As a dabbling pen collector, the Pilot Vanishing Point has been the pen I've been most fascinated with since I learned that there were things outside the world of G2's. A click pen that happens to be a fountain pen just seemed like the coolest possible combination of form and function to show my friends and family that fountain pens aren't stuck in the past. I was a bit worried from reading some of the other reviews that a fine nib might be too scratchy, but my previous experience with Pilot fine nibs had proven to me that they were the size best suited to my writing style. I'm happy to report that the VP's fine nib is buttery smooth (at least in my limited experience with the pen). The action is very satisfying, and works well to keep the nib from drying out. I have learned that I will need to modify my filling method to ensure I have enough ink to reach the filling port, but that will not change my life radically so I don't count it a negative. Overall, the build quality and aesthetics of the pen are top notch. The saying goes that you shouldn't meet your heroes because they might disappoint you, but I can confidently say that the VP has not only met my high expectations but exceeded them. A wonderful tool that makes writing a joy.

I've had the black/rhodium for years, but with a new job I have to be mindful of what color ink I use. So I just had to buy the Blue/Rhodium pen so I'd know which color was loaded before absent-mindedly signing any forms. It didn't take much rationalizing for me to justify buying another one of these pens. I'll probably get one in red eventually. Despite the click open/close nature of the pen, it's very easy to take care of and keep clean. I use it mostly for job-related note taking, so I use the converter and have yet to run out of ink accidentally. I like this pen best with the EF nib. Sometimes you have to order the EF separately depending on the specific model you buy, but it's totally worth it.

I got this for my graduating lab senior. He was very happy about it! I recommend!

The retractable nib is very handy. The fine nib writes very smoothly and is not too thick or too thin. Also, it does not bleed through regular notebook paper, which I like. A pleasure to use!

I have to say, as a leftie I was a bit concerned having read it hard to find the 'sweet spot' for this nib. I have only an occasional missed stroke when I cross my lower case t or dot my i. It is comfortable for my hand and grip and I rarely have issues with rubbing the ink off on myself. I use pilot ink in the pen and it is the F nib on it. Can heartily recommend this pen.

Being able to jot quick notes and then close it is fantastic!

This thing has been a grail pen of mine ever since I got into the hobby, and it's every bit as amazing as I had hoped it would be. I got it in fine, and my goodness is it smooth! It takes little to no effort at all to get this thing to write, and even when using Noodler's black ink, it doesn't feather on printer paper! I am a huge fan, and Goulet got it to me fast!

I just love what I purchaed. The only thing is I should have ordered with extra fine nib... writing is thicker than I expected. Otherwise everything else is fine... It is very handy to carry around and quicker to start to write. I used to use pilot fountain pen when I was in the university days in 1964 in south Korea. ..always love pilot product. They are inexpensive and very high quality for daily use.... Thank you.

I had some issues filling the converter at first to get the air bubbles out, but once I figured it out, it's been amazing. I use it so much because it's so convenient! It's the first pen I look for when I want to write something. The clip helps me orient my grip when I'm just going to scribble a note, and it's balanced so well that I can write for extended periods of time.

This review is for a blue/rhodium Vanishing Point with a fine nib. This is my third Vanishing Point. The other two are Stub and Extra Fine nibs. I like this one the best.BACKGROUNDI got the stub nib model because I wanted to try a stub nib, and the extra fine model for jotting on cheap paper like steno pads. I see both of those nibs as having narrow niches. The extra fine is a bit scratchy on some papers. The stub nib is good for focused writing, but I have trouble sometimes writing good legible letters with it when jotting quickly. The fine nib model is very different, and the most versatile. The difference between fine and extra fine nibs is dramatic. There's always some feedback with the extra fine. I like the extra fine for cases where I need small handwriting, like in check registers and in some note taking situations. Match the extra fine nib with a compatible paper and it's a very good pen. I like it best with cheap Acco steno pads. There's no feathering, and dry time is instant with Pilot Blue or Visconti Blue. I like extra fine least with ARC and TUL notebooks, which I use every day. It is scratchy on both of those papers, and although TUL paper fits in ARC notebooks and vice versa, the papers are very different, with TUL having a harder finish and typically longer ink dry times than the ARC paper. THE FINE NIBThe fine nib is buttery smooth on all papers I've tried it on. Line width is very practical. About the same on hard finished papers like TUL and Rhodia as the Energel 0.5mm gel pens. A bit wider on the cheap Acco pads. There's no significant feathering on any paper I've used. It does bleed through the cheap Acco pads using Pilot blue and Visconti blue. Of the three Vanishing Points I own, the Fine nibbed model is my favorite.

After a disappointing experience with a Pilot Custom 74 I had planned to forget about Pilot entirely, but decided to try one more - I took a chance on a Pilot Vanishing Point (F nib). Maybe I got lucky, or maybe the VP is a totally different animal from the Custom 74 - but the Vanishing Point is the best performing pen I have ever used. Better than a Lamy 2000, better than a Montblanc 144. Super smooth, flow is perfect, does fine on the push stroke (unlike the 74). I never expected such perfection from that teeny tiny nib (and it is truly tiny). A very pleasant surprise. It's a bit picky about ink (probably true of any fountain pen) - I dumped the Pilot blue it came with (boring color, but the pen was happy with it) and filled it with Organic Studios "Nitrogen" ink and suddenly the magic was gone - lots more feedback than before, a bit scratchy - so after a couple of days of that I cleaned it out again and put in Noodler's Heart of Darkness - ahh, back to buttery slickness. The difference was surprising. Kind of a bummer actually, O.S. Nitrogen is a really cool looking ink....My experience may be a fluke, and your mileage may vary - but I found the Vanishing Point to be far superior to the Custom 74, and it's slightly cheaper too - a bit surprising considering the added complexity of the VP (click retraction, automatic sealing door for the nib), and the metal construction (vs plastic in the 74). Both have gold nibs (14K on the 74, 18K on the VP), but the VP nib is tiny so it probably costs less to produce than the full size 74 nib (there is also a much cheaper version of the VP with a nib made of "special alloy", which I assume is steel).One other advantage the VP has, is you can easily swap the nib for a different size/style. A replacement gold nib unit will run you about $85 (at Amazon), and that includes a new feed and nib holding assembly. No pulling or scotch tape required (see Lamy) - to replace the nib you just remove the nib unit like you do when inking the pen, and drop in the replacement, done. As far as I know, the Custom 74 nibs are not user replaceable though some people apparently are willing and able to do it. The VP has some cons compared to the Custom 74 - it's heavier, mechanically more complex, holds less ink, and the clip is right where your fingers go which takes some getting used to. Also, it has no cap to remove and post, using a ballpoint-like click mechanism instead - some may object to this as not "retro" enough (part of the fountain pen appeal is the retro feel, at least for me). None of these objections are serious enough to make me want the Custom 74 with its dry push stroke though.Conclusion - if you like Pilot and want a pen that just writes every day without driving you crazy, then consider the Vanishing Point over the Custom 74. You'll be glad you did.

One of my daily fountain pens! Super practical: Click & Write.

In my job, I customarily write brief strings of characters, many, many times all day. The VP allows me to do this without having to cap and uncap my pen, a convenience that cannot be overstated!! On occasion, I will write lengthy notes, as in a meeting, so easy for this pen. My two VPs are my everyday pens and I love them (especially with Diamine inks).

My new favorite pen.

The pen writes like a dream, but the ink capacity with a converter is very disappointing, even with the F nib. I'm a grad student, and I find myself having to refill it twice a day. If I was an undergrad and didn't have an office on campus, I wouldn't really be able to use it as a daily driver, which is disappointing because it's very durable for a pen that writes this well.

Really awesome build quality and look. I am a professional and want a go-to fountain pen that I can carry daily. This fits the bill. Great design, great writing and no worries on leaking.