on salePilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Kanreki (2023 Limited Edition)

Product Code PN19793

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on salePilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Kanreki (2023 Limited Edition)

Product Code PN19793

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$400.00
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Pilot unveiled the world’s first retractable fountain pen with patented, precision engineering and unsurpassed elegance on October 21st, 1963. “Capless,” or Vanishing Point (in the United States), quickly became a revolutionary product in the fountain pen community.

Kanreki (還暦), in the traditional Japanese calendar, celebrates 60 years of life and renewal, based on the ancient lunar calendar. 60 years is the mark for a completed calendar cycle and symbolizes rebirth. Red is the established color that represents protection and is adorned for such a meaningful event. For 2023, Pilot proudly honors the Vanishing Point with the Kanreki Limited Edition that features a symbolic red and hi-gloss finish.

The 2023 Limited Edition Vanishing Point Kanreki is enhanced with an 18k rhodium-plated gold nib in medium, complemented by matte black trim. This highly sought-after fountain pen is produced in a limited quantity of 2,023 pens worldwide.

This fountain pen comes with a retractable 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 special gift box, and is individually numbered out of 2023 along the pen's centerband.

Click here to shop all compatible Pilot ink cartridges.

Condition
New
Brand
Pilot
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Red
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 inks, 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
Medium
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
Matte 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)
31.0g
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

Customer Reviews

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Customer Service 9/19/24

I just spoke with the sweetest lady on the phone who was very helpful. Unfortunately, I didn’t get her name, but I want to recognize the excellent service that Goulet Pens provides whether making a purchase, the quick shipping, or customer service on the phone!!! I’ve been a repeat customer since 2021 when I first got into fountain pens and every transaction has been top notch!!!

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Mary
60th Birthday Gift

My husband purchased this pen for me and I love it. I ordered a 1.1 black stub to go with it and that is the nib that I use. I love the Vanishing Point for the fact that you can purchase additional nib units and change the pen all you want. One pen and many nib options.

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Steve H.
Nice pen at a premium

This is a nice pen, the finish has a nice depth to it. Oddly, the rings where the top and bottom sections come together are a glossy black, where the serial # is embossed. The other hardware (clip, clicker) are a matte black finish. Nice presentation box. The V.P. has a frustrating converter that just won't pull much ink in, so I fill the converter with a syringe.Wish this one had a choice for nibs, the is the only choice, would have preferred a .

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Leann F.
Gorgeous Anniversary Edition

I've been a Vanishing Point fan for a long time and was thrilled when I saw this year's anniversary edition in this beautiful blue-red shade. I changed my plan of buying the matte black version immediately. Like all VPs it writes like a dream, though I may upgrade it to a Fine point, the Medium is a lovely width on its own. This is my first annual LE version and I'm super happy with my new addition!

FAQs about Fountain Pens

How do I fill a fountain pen with ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the pen's filling mechanism, which you can find in the Technical Specs section above. 

Here's a quick definition of the most common filling mechanisms:

  • Cartridge - A 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! Check out our quick guide here.
  • Converter - 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. Here's a video for how to fill a cartridge/converter pen using a LAMY pen as an example.
  • Eyedropper - A pen that utilizes the entire barrel as a reservoir for ink. Ink is directly filled into the barrel, allowing for a high ink capacity. Here's a video on how to do it!
  • Piston - A type of filling system that uses a retracting plunger inside a sealed tube to draw ink into a pen. They are typically either twist or push-operated. These pens cannot accept cartridges or a converter, and only fill from bottled ink.
  • Vacuum - A push-style piston that uses pressure to fill the large pen body with ink. They seal the ink chamber when closed, making it ideal for flying without risk of leaking. Check out our video on how to use a vac filler here.

Check out more info on these filling mechanisms including a video on how to fill each one on our blog.

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

It depends on the filling mechanism, but it mostly comes down to flushing it out with water, and sometimes a little bit of Pen Flush if the ink is really stuck. 

It's a bit easier to show than to tell, so we've put together a few quick videos showing you the process:

How often do I need to clean my fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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.

My pen won’t write! What do I do? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

First things first... make sure you have ink in the pen! Be sure that the ink cartridge or converter is seated properly in the pen, and that you aren't out of ink.

We always recommend you give your pen a good cleaning first, using our Goulet Pen Flush, or a drop of dish soap in some water. New pens often have some machining oil residue left in the feed, so a good cleaning often does the trick first.

If that still doesn't work, try priming the feed. This consists of either dipping your pen nib and feed in ink, or forcing ink from the converter down into the feed. 

If it’s still not working after that, please reach out to us so we can help! 

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

You can submit a return request within 30 days of your order date. 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.

Please note we are unable to accept a return of any Namiki or Sailor Bespoke fountain pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.