OK, I am waiting for this to arrive... won it yesterday with a bunch of other pens/pencils on fleabay....
Have been told it is a 1960's VP...
Questions are:
Can modern nib assemblies be used in this pen?
What value would you put on a pen like this... ?

Funny thing is that my first "modern" pen was a VP and I eventually sold it... but the old style looks so sweet... and let's just say the price was real right

Here are two pics from the auction..

It's a CL-200 model, made from late '64 to '67, I think. Unfortunately the modern nib assemblies do not fit it. In good, used condition it is worth $70-$120, depending on how nice.

Very nice pen; I use one almost daily.

/Woody

Thanks Woody.... are nib assemblies available if I should need one....

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Thanks Woody.... are nib assemblies available if I should need one....
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The nib assemblies are not so easy to come by. I had a few problem pens, looked for replacements and ended up getting them by buying junker pens on eBay. Stan might be able to help or you could try posting on the WTB board. Do you know that the nib unit isn't working properly or are you just looking for a different size? If it is the latter, PM me... I have a few leaky nib units with good nibs sitting around.

BTW, I just noticed you pen has a metal pusher... that makes it a C-300SW which was the early version these models, introduced in March 1964. The C-200s had a color matched plastic pusher with a small metal cap on the end. You should find the actual production date stamped on the nib. It is probably a bit more scarce than the later C-200 so the values I stated are probably not correct. I don't see those for sale much so I don't know their value relative to the newer pens. Again, maybe Stan can help.

/Woody

Pilot Japan never sold nib assemblies separate from their pens, so chances are very low that you can find just the assembly.

Dillon

That has been my experience as well. However, the nib assembly can be taken apart and repaired if needed. I'm not sure if the inner feed mechanism differs much from the newer ones. My hope would be that all that has changed over the years is the design of the nib and assembly tube (they were specialized for different models), with the feed basically the same design. I have an older Capless with a stubborn feed--can't get ink to flow through it even after long periods of ultrasonic baths. I may send it off to Richard (he has become quite knowledgeable about these nibs).

There are actually a few different types of nib assemblies that I can remember, but I can't recall what periods they were used. They aren't compatible to my knowledge.

Dillon

The only way that I was able to find a nib assembly for mine was to find another pen with the internals in working order but a busted body. Wonderful pens, just ones for which it is difficult to find parts.