on salePilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Red Coral (2022 Limited Edition)

Product Code PN18200

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on salePilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Red Coral (2022 Limited Edition)

Product Code PN18200

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A fountain pen with a retractable nib! Red Coral is the 2022 limited edition color of the Pilot Vanishing Point.

Product Highlights:
  • • Glossy red lacquered metal barrel with rhodium-plated accents
  • • Proprietary rhodium-plated 18k gold nib
  • • Capless design – click to expose or retract the nib
  • • Pilot CON-40 converter and ink cartridge included
  • • Individually numbered, set in a limited edition gift box
  • • Made in Japan
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    $300.00

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    The newest addition to the Vanishing Point Limited Edition Collection is called Red Coral. Pilot chose the red coral that grows at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea as the inspiration for the 2022 Limited Edition Vanishing point for its glimmering, vibrant red hues.

    For thousands of centuries, amulets of coral were worn for protection during sea voyages. Coral is traditionally believed to guard against evil and ill will. Red is also the color that summons good fortune, health, and strength.

    The 2022 Limited Edition Vanishing Point Red Coral is enhanced with an 18k rhodium-plated gold nib in medium, complemented by glossy rhodium-plated trim. This highly sought-after fountain pen is produced in a limited quantity of 2,022 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 2022 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
    Silver
    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
    Silver
    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

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    FAQs about Fountain Pens

    How do I fill a fountain pen with ink?

    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?

    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?

    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?

    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?

    You can submit a return request within 60 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.