Pilot Vanishing Point In Matte Black

[hudsong]

FEDEX Dropped off an awfully large box today... for a pen. Pilot has chose some curious packaging for this newest addition to their VP line

 

http://i.imgur.com/2wslD.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/cDxPL.jpg

 

The pen is actually sandwiched between two pieces of plastic, and the top of the box has a magnetic closure. I'll be using it for a 6x6 (120mm, medium format) picture frame

 

The pen is just like the other Gunmetal Gray Rhodium VP I have, though it seems a tad lighter, and it is also a drier writer. This is due to the difference in nibs: 14k gold on the regular Gunmetal, and 18k rhodium plated on the Matte Black.

 

It's a very fine writer, in both senses of the word. The ink used is Noodler's Walnut, my favorite and only ink.

 

http://i.imgur.com/GRqXi.jpg

The bottom-most row of vertical lines was done with the Gunmetal 14k nibbed VP. You can see some width difference.

 

http://i.imgur.com/f4hSJ.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/l0Ir9.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/YdHZD.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/qXMmB.jpg

A fine pen

 

http://i.imgur.com/6iRIq.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/c5Yjr.jpg

 

10/10. The perfect pen for me. Soon, I'll be selling the other. Thanks for reading!

[Dripp]

Awesome Pen! love the matte look, now if only I could get this in a decimo.

[macumba]

I like your Namiki pen, it's beautiful.

 

Best Regards,

 

Carlos.

[bjcmatthews]

Wow, what a great pen. I'm not a fan of vanishing points (sold my first and last one) but that matte finish makes the pen look fantastic. I'm not a fan of super glossy metal pen bodies. that finish is almost good enough to make me want to try another vp. almost...

[greencobra]

Nice, first time I've seen a photo even. I like it a lot. Thanks for the review.

[Ouroboros]

Yes, nice review. I've been often tempted by a VP and this matte black one just might do it.

[JMP]

Thanks for the review and photos. Which nib size did you get? Do the VP's sit well in a shirt pocket? I may have to pick one of these up.

[ralfstc]

Sorry, bad post.

Edited April 8, 2011 by ralfstc

[hudsong]

Thanks for the review and photos. Which nib size did you get? Do the VP's sit well in a shirt pocket? I may have to pick one of these up.

 

Hey,

 

I haven't tried it out in a shirt pocket, as I own no shirts with pockets :/

It is a Fine nib.

[MadAmos]

I have carried a Pilot Vanishing Point almost every day for 5+ years I find them to be the perfect pocket pen. My Two 1 fine and 1 medium for my wife just arrived yesterday from Pam Braun and they are already in use.

[mcg1355]

Just got the same pen in the mail yesterday! I absolutely love it. So far I'm using the case / box to hold the pen, it just looks so cool how the pen appears to float. The picture frame idea is great I'll have to try it out. I got the medium nib and so far I'm really happy with the choice; it gives a line just large enough to properly show off your ink and I've been flipping it over to get a super fine line when I need to do sub and super scripts, which is quite often for me. I was surprised by how well the nib works when flipped, it's just so smooth. Also, this is my first higher quality fp so that may be why I am so impressed by this pen.

 

— Nick

[Mrsal]

i like, hopefully i can deal with the clip there, i might get one in a few days

[paperskater]

Beautiful! I placed an order for mine a few days ago. Can't wait!

[The Royal Pen]

Oh how funny! I was looking at this pen on Todd Nussbaum's site last night :roflmho: I was thinking "Should I get it?" and then I said...."neh"....but then I said "yes I should" and then I said "no, I'll wait for a review!". And now, here it is. Is there any way you could get the 14k nib instead of the 18k? I like wet writers.

[bridgettt]

My matte black writes fairly wet. It isn't dry. The nib is nice and springy. I like it much better than the 14K VP nibs that I have.

[79spitfire]

WOW, you mean it comes with a picture frame too! :ltcapd:

 

Nice pen. I wonder if I should indenture the kids into slavery or just sell them outright. :hmm1:

[IWantThat]

Thanks for the nice review! I've been looking at this, as I already have two VPs and love them. Not sure I like the matte black as much as others do. I'm much more drawn to the new white model. But, I'm glad you enjoy yours

[Dino71]

Awesome Pen! love the matte look, now if only I could get this in a decimo.

 

+1!

 

I like the Capless concept but the Decimo is a better fit for me. A Stealth in that size would be perfect!

[Penache]

Awesome Pen! love the matte look, now if only I could get this in a decimo.

 

+1!

 

I like the Capless concept but the Decimo is a better fit for me. A Stealth in that size would be perfect!

 

My thoughts exactly. If Decimos came in this look I would buy one in a heartbeat. My husband would probably want one too.

[djpyle]

Thanks for the review. This pen just made my short list.