Pilot Introduces New Vanishing Point Ls Series

[Nibs.com]

Pilot literally adds a new twist to the classic and innovative Vanishing Point with the new LS series. The Vanishing Point has long been popular for its innovative ballpen-like click mechanism. That feature is still available in the new LS series, but the nib can also be extended with a simple twist to the right, making these pens a perfect choice for fountain pen enthusiasts who want to combine the style and versatility of a fountain pen with an ease of use more familiar to ballpen users.

 

Available in Matte Black, Black Rhodium, Blue, and Burgundy, the LS series pens will be arriving in November and are now available for pre-order. Normally furnished with only limited nib choices, we can provide your choice of any Vanishing Point 18k nib unit in sizes ranging from Extra Fine to Stub. Each pen is retail $550, our price $440. We are an authorized Pilot-Namiki dealer.

[essayfaire]

I'm confused - do these still click open and closed? I can't find a good video anywhere. Should they be called click OR twist instead of click AND twist?

[inkstainedruth]

Saw an ad from one of the online sellers yesterday. At that price? I'll pass.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[essayfaire]

Saw an ad from one of the online sellers yesterday. At that price? I'll pass.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedrut

 

So will I, but I'm still curious!

[eciton]

I reviewed it back in May: https://ukfountainpens.com/2020/05/21/pilot-takes-the-vanishing-point-to-the-next-level/

 

You press to extend the nib. Then you nudge the twister and it retracts, much like starting the twist to retract on the Pilot Fermo.

 

You can also twist to extend the nib, but it's not a natural motion.

 

Either way, it's smooth and near-silent — including the click.

 

It's expensive, but I enjoyed it a lot. Ultimately I sold mine because the VP format just doesn't fit me.