[goodguy]

Its over a month now that I have my Black VP and I must say its a pen I can easily get use to.
Every pen is a unique creature with its own tempre and character.
I have learned that My VP is a very hungry beast.It will drink up the ink like there is no tomorrow.Once the ink starts to run down but still have few drop in there left the writing starts to get dry and skippy and thats the sign my VP is giving me that its time for another fill up.
It is still nicely smooth with no skipping (as long as I keep it happily full).And I got used to the clip so its not in my way anymore.

I must add again this pen is PERFECT for everyday use but not for a very heavy user like a student.The nib needs some pressure on the paper (not allot but I like the nibs to give ink with 0 effort like my Omas does) and the clip could start bugging me if I would use it heavily.

[KCat]

i can empty my medium nib pretty quick. the fine is extra fine though and a fill lasts a lot longer

[Leslie J.]

Yep, that's one of my very favourite pens. I have 2, a green/chrome one, and a special fire engine red one that was only available to the Asian market (it was a great gift!). I never had a bit of trouble adjusting to the clip I guess because my normal grip was never that tight or "choked".

[HDoug]

I have a fine and a medium, and a Binder .5mm italic cursive on the way. I've read here that many VPs are dryer than most pens. I find that true with both of mine, which is okay because I use the VPs for office-carry and the paper we use here at the office requires a dry writer because we use crappy paper.

You can adjust the nib to a wetter flow, though, using a cheap "flossing" kit from tryphon. Also, if you're using a piston converter, you can get a page or two (depending on how you write) more using the "syringe" technique. Before filling it, point it nib upward and "flick" the nib as though it were a syringe. Your doing it for the same readon, to get the air to the top. Then wind the piston to get the air out until the ink starts oozing out of the feed at the base of the nib. Then dip and fill. Remember to push out 2 or 3 drops of ink, then rewind the piston to draw a little bit of air back in (so the thing doesn't spit up a glob of ink).

Hope that helps.

Doug

P.S. I really like the VP too. I've been known to take useless notes at work just to be able to write with it.

[TMann]

Another VP fan here!

TMann

[a11en]

I took a chance on a VP purchase a little while back. I wasn't sure what I was going to think of it. I thought it might be a bit of a gimmick, and since there's only a bit of talk about Namiki's and the VP's here, I wasn't too sure... but all the reviews I did find were good.

So, I bit (or bought)... and I can say I'm definitely glad I did!! I love the Fine I have- perfect for tighter notes, which I tend to take... and the convenience of the vanishing point- man o man, is it wonderful. Push a button- ready to write. It starts perfectly everytime, as well. I tend to not leave the nib out for long periods of time- this means the starts are spot on.

The VP has now become my everyday pen. I love it. I still love my beautiful Pelikans and my Parker "51"... but for around the office and everyday work, the VP does a fantastic job.

I'm sold.
-Allen

ps- the clip definitely is not in the way for me. I worry about the clip from time to time, but then I chill out and ask: "Well, I'm writing with it, and it doesn't bother me".. and I get back to writing... so it's more of a thing I worry about because it stares me in the face. But, I think I've made my peace with it- it's definitely not in the way for me.

[HesNot]

My wife just surprised me with a black carbonesque VP as a gift. I was quite excited as it is one of the handful of modern pens that I really wanted - and she picked it without any input from me as well!

I've been using if for a week now and it has been in my pocket every day. I have a medium which may be a tad too thick for my typical everyday writing - I may try a fine (and of course trying a new nib couldn't be easier and quite reasonable price wise). It is a nice medium wet writer as well. Issues with capacity are well founded as it does not hold a ton of ink but for my office use it isn't terribly difficult to keep it topped off.

The clip. It does take some getting used to. My natural grip with a fountain pen is such that the clip should not interfere. But it's presence is there nevertheless and it has taken some adjusting on my part to acclimate to using it. If you can work with the clip it is a tremendously clever and useful design.

[hilsedwards]

I thoroughly endorse all the previously mentioned delights of VP ownership.
What a delightful pen. Writes first time, no sulking or tantrums, does not make a mess in my handbag and most of all, takes kindly to the capricious British climate which was unseasonably hot this summer.
Colleagues at work seriously impressed and now intent on acquiring their own. We scientists are sad bunch!
I am the proud owner of two of the little rascals now; eagerly expecting delivery of a cursive italic nib c/o Mr Binder. However, the USA Post Office and the UK Post Office is determined to keep me in suspense for another few days yet.

[yarek]

I have a VP too with a medium nib. As mentioned before, gerat pen for taking notes.
I am a student and I do a lot of writing. Since it is not so easy to fill up the pen during the day, I use cartridges, but I sometimes fill them up with syringe. This way I can use different inks.
At the begining I had difficulties with comfortable grip. Now it is better. I like this pen and I will write with it, although I could easily find something more suitable for long writing sessions.

[Johnson]

Last night I caved and placed a bid on a Black GT VP M nib from one of those warehouse sellers on ebay (openspc). I'm just too curious about this pen! If the clip gets in my way, I'll just have to sell it in the marketplace here at a discounted price. I think I will be fine with it though, I've managed to get used to other pens that force the way I hold it.

[Moose]

If you don't like it, I will probably try to have first bid on it!

Seriously, though, I am sure you will love it. I have two (Chrome and Black) and I can't put either one down. The clip isn't that much of an issue for me, so I hope you don't have a problem. The convenience of it absolutely cannot be beat!

[wspohn]

Geez - I too have a black carbonesque with fine nib and am awaiting a cursive italic from Richard.

Richard must be doing a heck of a business in VP nibs these days!

[goodguy]

Hi Bill

How do you like the F nib on your VP ?
Does it have a dry feeling to it ?

[wspohn]

How do you like the F nib on your VP ?
Does it have a dry feeling to it ?

Not at all - it is perfect, but then I like fine nibs - none of these wet and sloppy broads for me!

This post has been edited by wspohn: 01 November 2006 - 02:24 AM

[guy]

For my hands the favourite writers in my collection are Parker 45s, followed by Esterbrook J and a Pelikan M215.

Now it is approaching xmas I am thinking of a fine nibbed VP as a carrypen. Calling on peoples experience would the decimo be more suitable for me?