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Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point Fountain Pen - Faceted Black represents an earlier and increasingly collectible chapter in the history of the retractable fountain pen. Its black faceted body, chrome-colored fittings, and Namiki-branded clip distinguish it from later rounded Vanishing Point models, giving the pen a sharper, more architectural vintage profile.
Design & Collector Context
The faceted Vanishing Point is prized because it captures the design language of the late 1980s, before the model evolved into the smoother form most collectors recognize today. The flat planes of the barrel make the pen feel slimmer and more precise in hand, while the retractable nib mechanism preserves the convenience that made the Vanishing Point one of Pilot's most important modern designs.
Writing Experience
The 14k Medium nib offers a smooth, firm writing line and retracts at the press of the knock mechanism, allowing the pen to move between writing and carrying without a separate cap. The cartridge converter filling system supports Pilot cartridges or a compatible converter, making the pen practical despite its vintage appeal.
Pilot and Namiki Heritage
Pilot's Capless and Vanishing Point pens have long been admired for solving a simple problem with unusual engineering: making a fountain pen as quick to deploy as a ballpoint. This faceted Namiki-era example adds collectibility to that practicality, especially for enthusiasts who appreciate earlier Japanese production details and transitional branding.
Technical Specifications
- Writing Instrument Type: Fountain Pen
- Collection: Vanishing Point
- Condition: Excellent preowned condition with minor signs of handling throughout - no box
- Finish: Faceted Black
- Nib Material: 14k Gold
- Nib Size: Medium
- Filling System: Cartridge Converter
- Country of Origin: Japan
