Product Description
Type Capless fountain pen -- the nib retracts like a ballpoint.
Product Name Vanishing Point.
Manufacturer and Year Namiki (Pilot), Japan - These Namiki branded VPs were made between 1994-9 and are collectible. This nib has a A198 date code, so the pen was made in 1998.
Length 5-3/8"
Filling System Pilot cartridge or converter. A good CON-20 converter is installed.
Color Black multi faceted body with a steel clip and chrome plated mid-barrel band and clicker.
Nib MEDIUM 14k nib is smooth and somewhat firm with lovely tipping material. Marked M.
Condition Near mint condition, no cracks, dings, dents, personalization, or plating wear. There's a tiny scrape mark in the barrel right next to the mid-body ring, but otherwise the pen is essentially spotless. We didn't find any traces of ink in the nib and feed, suggesting that this pen has not been inked or used.