Fountain Pen Like Pilot V5 Hitechpoint

[sanjay_111]

Hi all,

 

I absolutely love the feel of writing with Pilot V5 HiTechpoint. But I can't use any ink I want in it. It comes filled with a large quantity and once ink is over, it is supposed to be disposed off. To be sure, it can be opened with a plier and refilled, but that also works only a couple of times before some damage or the other happens.

 

So I have this question for experienced fountain pen users here who might have used this pen too - which fountain pen comes closest to Pilot V5 HiTechpoint in terms of writing experience including nib thickness (I think 0.5 mm)?? If it is within my budget, I will acquire one. Also, I will have this knowledge with me when I buy pens in future.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Sanjay

[bonsaiboy]

Why not just get the version of the Pilot V5 that takes ink cartridges? You can easily find it on ebay by searching "pilot hi-tecpoint cartridge system". These pens should be identical to the ones you mentioned, except they take Pilot ink cartridges, like the ones Pilot makes for their fountain pens. A Pilot ink converter should fit, which will allow you to use whatever ink you like.

[sanjay_111]

Thanks. I just searched. Pilot V7 hitech point is refillable. Not V5. Is the tip and writing same as V5? If so, I want it. If someone knows, please answer. If not, I will just buy and try it.

[bonsaiboy]

Here is a review of the Pilot v5/v7 cartridge system.

https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2015/2/5/pilot-v5-hi-tecpoint-cartridge-system-roller-ball-pen-review

 

I've never used the v5/v7 myself, but my understanding is the rollerball is virtually identical (i.e. a needlepoint-style rollerball). When I do an ebay search, I get both v5 and v7 versions, and most of them are sold from South-East Asia and Japan. Hope that helps.

[sanjay_111]

Thanks. I saw the review. Now I need to figure out how to fit Con - 20 into the pen. I will figure it all out and use it sometime. If you have more info, let me know. Anyone else too, give whatever info you have on this. Thanks again.