Hello,
Could I please seek advice from you as to a large ink capacity FP alternative to my VP?
The VP is the best value for money FP I have ever used and I do try to use it most days at work.
However, sometimes I do need a FP with more ink!
I also own a Sailor 1911 PG but that is c/c too.
Any thoughts or must I resort to non Japanese options like the Pelikan M800, although I have picked up some less than happy comments on the Network about Pelikan nibs?
Many thanks for viewing.

Pilot makes some pens that accommodate the large con-70 converters, including the Bamboo and the 742. If you want to go to an integral filler that holds a ton of ink, there is always the Pilot 823. These pens all cost a good deal more than the VP.

If you don't mind vintage pens, any Sheaffer plunger filler of the 30s-40s holds a ton of ink in a relatively light weight and pocket-friendly pen. The nibs are typically very rugged, making the pen an ideal choice for work.
Cheers,
Gerry

Thanks for the responses.
I do have two or three vintage pens including a Shaeffer (but that has been taken by my wife!) and there is much truth, I think, in the notion that they tend to have better quality nibs than more modern pens but I think a newer pen would be more reliable in my workplace.
BTW I forgot to say my budget would be able to extend to £350 (approx. $700) if that may narrow recommendations.
Thanks again.

Look for a DaniTrio eyedropper, you just can't get more ink capacity than that. Otherwise, the Pilot 823 is an excellent choice.

I assume you have considered using a Pilot Cartridge instead of a converter? The cart holds quite a bit more than the converter, and can be easily refilled from your bottled ink using a syringe. Seems a lot of VP aficionados use this technique.

Well, if you want to stay with a Japanese pen there's only one for you - the Pilot Custom 823 ( check the review section)

Kind regards,
Karl

I agree with savarez--I use the ink cartridge in both my VPs and in my Lamy (Safari/Al-Star) pens, and they go far longer than with a cartridge. Easy to fill with a pipette or syringe, and cleaner than filling through the nib, too.

Or you can carry two VPs.

Given the budget, I'd recommend a Stipula DaVinci -- still has the coolness of the retractable nib (and even MORE cool than the VP, imho), but also has better ink capacity. That said, it's neither a small nor an inexpensive pen. Nor Japanese, for that matter.

Edited to add link, no affiliation other than I've bought pens there. Here's an article about a variant that's not currently available.

Thanks for all your comments.
I do use Pilot cartridges in my VP rather than a converter as I had read of some user problems regarding the converter.
The suggestion of carrying two VPs did occur to me and I think it inevitable, at some stage that I will buy another since it is such a good FP.
However, I think the choice has narrowed to either the Pilot 823 (if I can source one in the UK) or the Pelikan M800.
The Italian pen looked gorgeous but, I suspect very difficult to obtain and very expensive (limited edition?).
The Danitrio pens appear only to be available in the USA but I would like to see one someday as there are so many positive comments on the Network about them.
Once again thanks for your views.
Goodbye for now.

Contact winedoc (Kevin) for a Urushi Danitrio Densho. These pens are eyedropper filled and have beautiful gold nibs. I believe he ships international and the price should fall within your budget.

Edit: If you plan on spending $700 US, then getting a Pilot Custom 823 won't satisfy you.

Plenty of dealers have them, and there's both limited and non-limited versions of the DaVinci. I have one of the limiteds, but I'd like a red non-limited as well.