I don't usually write reviews, but I've been so impressed with the grey vanishing point. It's an underrated color (a mid grey with just the right amount of shimmer) which will match well with any ink. The Medium nib is incredibly smooth (I thought my Lamy 2000 M was the peak of smoothness, but the vanishing point is actually even better), and you can't beat the convenience factor for note taking.

The best fountain pen ❤️

This is the nicest pen I have. It writes perfectly and is comfortable to hold. I wish this had been my first fountain pen to buy. My favorite pen.

This was my first gold nib pen, and it did not disappoint. Even the Fine point writes smoothly, and the click to open or close is both convenient and satisfying. I'm considering purchasing a second Vanishing Point, perhaps in a different color than the Stealth Black one.

The quality of this pen exceeded my expectations. I did a fair amount of research into retractable fountain pens, as I was concerned that the convenience of the retractable mechanism would detract from the overall quality of the product. This pen did not disappoint. I had tested a Lamy Dialog 3 when I was in Taiwan, but the price point made my stomach turn. At about half the price, this pen performs as well if not better. I watched some videos of people comparing the fine and medium nibs for the Pilot Vanishing Point, and while I'm typically a fine or extra fine nib user, I was enticed by the reported glide of the medium nib. And glide it did; unfortunately it was just a bit too thick for the medical notes that I need to take during the day. I cleaned and returned the pen to Goulet, opting for store credit because I knew I wanted the same writing implement, just with a smaller nib. The nib units are on the pricey side (around $80), so it just made more sense to return it. The return process was smooth and simple, and opting for store credit eliminates the need to pay for the shipping label and the restocking fee; so essentially this was a true exchange.Excellent product, superb customer service.

I picked up a fine nib as a gift for a family member and discovered that the nib was exceptionally smooth. Really shocking, especially given the fine line. Wrote very well, and has a nice, executive heft to it that I think would be appreciated for those who don't write long amounts of time, but like having a nice pen. Quality all around.

i had been wanting a new fountain pen for years. i asked a pen aficionado friend of mine for recommendations on pens and where to buy. he immediately directed me to goulet and said that they would make sure i got the right thing. and they did! i gave them all my weird specs and preferences, and they found a great match. it's what i would have designed if i'd have known anything about pen design :)

Superb writer. Excellent in hand. Smooth mechanism. Love the finish.

This was a gift from me to my brother. I helped fill it and show him how to fill it. It writes very nicely, and is definitely a unique fountain pen. He absolutely loves the black/gold vanishing point... My favorite is this Gun metal /Rhodium model. This is extremely well made and if you feel this is the pen for you, go for it!!! It is worth every penny. Thank You Very much!!!

I own several pens, but the Pilot VP is my grail pen. I cannot exactly explain why, but it is so. The first time I saw this pen, I didn't like its look. But then I tried it and I immediatly knew: that's my pen!!! This one is my second VP, and it is beautiful. I own a Montblanc 146, two Aurora 88 and a Pilot Custom 74. They are all good writers, but my VP simply fits better in my hand and with the time I learned to like its unique look. Thanks to Goulet Team: always perfect (4 days from the USA to Switzerland!)

Previously, I had written off people who raved about gold nibs (yeah, I was naive). Recently I saw the light!! Wow, if you were wondering what all of the fuss was about, a Pilot VP is a great start. Beautiful flow and writes smooth immediately out of the box. It writes so smooth, you don't want to waste time inking it. I do wish it held more ink, but I will sacrifice that teensy deet for the dreamy performance. I loved this pen so much I bought it's svelte counterpart the D�cimo which is equal in almost every way.

What a wonderful surprise. Absolutely fabulous pen. I am used to more traditional fountain pens (Pelikan, Mont Blanc etc) but what a surprise! This pen surpassed my expectations and has a place among my favorites. Writes beautifully.

I've owned this pen for two months and I've used it with Diamine, Rohrer & Klingner, and Iroshizuku inks. The nib (fine) is wet and smooth, and nary a problem with hard starts or skipping. The fit, finish, and function of my pen is amazing.

If you like to write or take notes, then the vanishing point is for you. Not only does the click mechanism provide a satisfying feeling and sound, it provides fast operation to take notes without the hassle of constant capping and uncapping of the pen. When inked with pilot's Iroshizuku ink the fine nib vanishing point wrote very comparable to my extra-fine nib Lamy 2000 with the same ink, with only very slightly smaller line width noticed for my personal writing style. Also the fine nib gave slightly more feedback, which I wouldn't call scratchy, but gave more of a sense of control on the paper. Ink flow was very consistent and smooth whether writing slow or fast. The pocket clip provides a good point of location for fingers without getting in the way, but this may be subjective and would recommend holding one in person for how this might work for you. I would only recommend clipping in a shirt or vest pocket, as pants pocket carry will most likely actuate the click mechanism, unless using a case or pen slip. I also like that extra nib units can be purchased to allow user to adapt the pen without having to get an entire new pen. I am a Quality Inspector for an electric motor company that makes many items for aerospace applications, and find the Vanishing point to have excellent fit and finish on the example I recieved. Inks tested Pilot Iroshizuku kiri- same, and shin- kaiPaper- Rodia web notebook with 90g Clairefontaine lined paper.

I like the portability of this pen, but it has its limits. I find that I have to slant my handwriting to keep it from skipping. Maybe it is because I purchased a broad tip instead of my usual medium.

This is my first gold-nibbed fountain pen, and I love it! Pair it with any relatively nice paper (even Moleskine), and it is SUPER smooth! I have only inked this up with Kon-Peki, but so far I have nothing negative to say, other than how the converter was a pain to pull out of the pen.

I just received this pen a few days ago, and I haven't put it down! It has such a buttery smooth nib, the smoothest I've written with. The weight is nice, not too heavy, but heavy enough to know you're holding it. It doesn't tire your hand out when you write for long incriments of time. The gun metal and rhodium accents catch your eye, but don't make it too flashy for the office. I'm very impressed with this pen, it's a wet writer, super reliable, doesn't leak at all. It's a dream, definitely going to be a daily writer for me.

One of the best things about the VP is the fact that it is the 'go to ' pen when others aren't. It is perfect to keep on the desk ned the phone and with s fast click you are ready to write. I bought this with the fine point and it i not a bit scratchy out of the box. The pen is comfortable to hold and works well for long writing sessions. The clip doesn't get in the way of holding the pen at all, actually it is a good guide to know where the point is when you open it!

I got this pen mainly for while writing notes on-the-go. As I don't typically write with the cap posted, writing notes while rounding on patients was made immediately more convenient and efficient with the VP. One-handed operation couldn't be simpler. The click is so gratifying too. If you tend to like finer nibs (like a Lamy EF), then I'd highly recommend at the lowest the F, or maybe even M as these nibs run extra fine. The writing experience with the pen is great, as there is the slightest flex to the nib for expression. It is able to be a fast writer. I'm currently using Pilot take-sumi, though I've also had Sailor and Noodler's black to good effect as well. The pen body itself feels sturdy, durable, and the finish on the gunmetal/rhodium one is excellent and has held up well so far. The clip location really isn't an issue for me and actually felt comfortable. YMMV on that. Stop reading and get the pen. You'll be glad you did.

First, the service from Goulet Pens is first class -- Kudos to them!About the pen itself, well .... the nib is lovely (I have a fine). The only challenge I find is the weight of the barrel. I wasn't expecting such heft (I am a woman with a small hand, which is more suited to the Pilot Cavalier, but I wanted to experience a gold nib, hence the VP). I'm getting used to the pen now and quite like it. But it won't be the pen I reach for to take notes in my 3-hour classes.

Have been thinking about one of these pens for some time, and the price was right (or I was finally ready to make a decision). In any case, I purchased the brown with rhodium trim and with a gold Fine nib. Superb is the only comment. The service from Goulet in getting my pen was excellent (as always), and the pen writes with a very smooth, fine line on almost any paper. The nib is quite stiff, so don't expect any flexibile writing with it. Am thinking about one of the wider nibs as well -- price is certainly right. Highly recommend the pen and of course Goulet.