--- product_id: 57161628 title: "Pilot Vanishing Point Collection Retractable Fountain Pen, Red with Rhodium Accents, Medium Nib (60244)" brand: "pilot" price: "€ 0.15" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/57161628-pilot-vanishing-point-collection-retractable-fountain-pen-red-with-rhodium store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Striking red metal body Airplane-safe design 18K gold retractable nib Pilot Vanishing Point Collection Retractable Fountain Pen, Red with Rhodium Accents, Medium Nib (60244) **Brand:** pilot **Price:** € 0.15 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🖋️ Elevate your signature with the pen that disappears but never goes unnoticed. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pilot Vanishing Point Collection Retractable Fountain Pen, Red with Rhodium Accents, Medium Nib (60244) by pilot - **How much does it cost?** € 0.15 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/57161628-pilot-vanishing-point-collection-retractable-fountain-pen-red-with-rhodium) ## Best For - pilot enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pilot brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Travel-Ready:** Airplane-safe design means your pen is always ready, wherever business takes you. - • **Bold & Distinctive:** Vibrant red metal barrel with rhodium accents makes a statement in every meeting. - • **Effortless Elegance:** Patented retractable 18K gold nib combines luxury with convenience—no cap, no fuss. - • **Complete Writing Kit:** Includes ink cartridge and converter for seamless refills—write without limits. - • **Legacy of Excellence:** Over 100 years of Pilot craftsmanship ensures unmatched reliability and smoothness. ## Overview The Pilot Vanishing Point is a premium retractable fountain pen featuring a patented 18K rhodium-plated gold nib that retracts into a sleek red metal body. Designed for professionals on the go, it’s airplane-safe and comes with a converter and ink cartridge for easy refilling. Combining over a century of Pilot’s trusted craftsmanship with innovative luxury, this pen delivers smooth, bold writing in a compact, stylish form. ## Description The Vanishing Point retractable fountain pen is a product rich in both history and performance. Its brilliant design and ingenious technology make it a pen for the new age. A larger size durable metal body and attractive appointments make the Vanishing Point unmistakably unique. All are available with an 18 karat gold fine medium or broad nib. Review: Excellent design, lovely writer- very good indeed. - I cannot think, for the life of me, why these haven't caught on more. The basic idea is simple; let's make a fountain pen, with superb quality tolerances and an 18kt gold nib, so any aficionado of real pen-and-ink writing can use it, but let's equip it with the convenience of a ballpoint via a unique nib-retraction system. When not in use, the pen sits vertically in your pocket, on its traditional pen clip (on this one its silver plated, or chromed- hard to tell which). This keeps the nip pointing upwards and discourages leaks. To use, you click the end, as you would a ballpoint, which pushes the nib through a covered rubber seal in the end of the cap, revealing the point, and ensuring you are ready-to-write. The seal retracts through pressure of the nib moving, and when retracted, the nib is held airtight. I have used and stored this pen many times for up to three weeks, and it has been ready-to-use instantly after clicking, with no drying-out. I wondered whether writing by holding the pen near its pen-clip, counter-intuitive as it is, and looking unusual, might be more difficult. Absolutely not, in practice, when - so long as you hold the pen properly, and not half-way up - the clip actually acts as an integral part of the grip. The nib is 18kt (750) gold, rhodium plated to give it a chrome appearance. It's of traditional Japanese width, so one size narrower than a 'typical' European pen such as a Waterman or Parker. A medium writes with a comparatively fine line, a broad writes with a more traditional medium one. The pen, for me, is always an instant starter and lays down a beautiful continuous line with no skipping. It isn't really a flexible nib though, but it is a well-made and beautiful one. The red, the pseudo-carbon-fibre, the yellow and the blue look beautiful in the hand. Each has a deep, lacquered, glossy appearance. The pen takes standard Pilot cartridges - with a metal cartridge cover to ensure the 'clicker' works (provided in the box). There is a converter so you can use bottled ink. Many people like to use Japanese inks, for traditionalism's sake, but I have to say that any wet-writing ink (Watermans etc) works just fine in this pen. Not all vendors include the converter, and not all nibs are gold- check the description from your preferred vendor just to be sure, if these things matter to you. Buying the converter later is quite expensive. Some people worried about the nib pushing through the seal- would this be a point of wear, and would the seal remain airtight. Reviewers who have owned these for years tend to agree that they are quite problem free. The only reported issue is often that the pen needs a wash to remove ink behind the seal, once every few months (just warm water is fine). Overall, I love this pen. It looks lovely, works perfectly, and used with bottled ink it will let your handwriting shine and it will (or should) last a lifetime - and with very little waste. Prices vary very considerably. Do check carefully before buying. Thoroughly recommended. Review: Decent pen but way over priced and performance is not all it should be - I use a pen a lot for work and like a nice one. Had my eye on this one for a while, debating if it was as good as the price tag suggested, and finally decided to buy one, due to most of the reviews being good. It seems well made, but I don't think it writes as well as my Sheaffer , and not any better than my papermate, both of which costed 1/4 of the price. If it were priced around the £50 mark I would say it was a good pen worth the money. At the asking price not so much. Update: I have gone back to my Shaeffer 300 series fountain pen. A fraction of the cost - better weight ( I like the pen slightly heavy) and much better nib, with better ink flow. I had high hopes for this pen and am a bit dissapointed with it, especially at the price. Writes ok if you write slowly, but ink flow cannot keep up if you write quickly or do signatures quickly. ## Features - THE FIRST & FAVORITE RETRACTABLE FOUNTAIN PEN: Pilot's patented design allows the rhodium-plated 18K gold nib to retract into the barrel when not in use, making this smooth-writing luxury fountain pen easily portable & airplane safe. - INNOVATIVE LUXURY: The Vanishing Point fountain pen comes in an elegant gift box & includes an ink cartridge & CNT40 converter for easy refilling. Available in Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, & Broad nib sizes. - PILOT FINE WRITING COLLECTION: Our innovative, exceptionally crafted fountain pens & elevated gel & ball point pens make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, graduation, Father's Day, Mother's Day & more! - TRUSTED QUALITY: We've been making pens for over 100 years. Whether you're taking notes, stocking up on school or office supplies, or writing in a bullet journal, Pilot has the perfect pen for you! - POWER TO THE PEN: Pilot makes exceptional writing instruments to suit all your needs. We have fountain, ballpoint, retractable, erasable & gel ink pens, whiteboard markers & more for every writing style. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00063NV7A | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Age range (description) | Adult | | Body Shape | Cylindrical | | Brand | PILOT | | Brand Name | PILOT | | Closure Type | Converter | | Colour | Red/Rhodium | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews | | Drill Point | Medium | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00072838602442 | | Grip Type | Contoured | | Included Components | Ink Cartridge | | Ink Base | Water | | Ink Colour | Blue | | Ink colour | Blue | | Is the Product Left or Right Handed? | Right | | Item Dimensions | 12.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 centimetres | | Item Type Name | Medium | | Item Weight | 0.26 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Pilot | | Material | Metal | | Material Type | Metal | | Model Name | Vanishing Point | | Model Number | 60244 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Writing, Note-taking, Journaling | | Special Features | Retractable | | Style | medium nib | | UPC | 072838602442 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Writing Instrument Form | Fountain Pen | | Writing Technique | fountain pen | | Writing instrument form | Fountain Pen | ## Product Details - **Brand:** PILOT - **Colour:** Red/Rhodium - **Ink colour:** Blue - **Age range (description):** Adult - **Material:** Metal - **Point type:** Medium - **Special feature:** Retractable - **Unit count:** 1.0 Count - **Model name:** Vanishing Point - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 12.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 centimetres ## Images ![Pilot Vanishing Point Collection Retractable Fountain Pen, Red with Rhodium Accents, Medium Nib (60244) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hBOqTSdbL.jpg) ![Pilot Vanishing Point Collection Retractable Fountain Pen, Red with Rhodium Accents, Medium Nib (60244) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F75Bt2YZL.jpg) ![Pilot Vanishing Point Collection Retractable Fountain Pen, Red with Rhodium Accents, Medium Nib (60244) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51V3psmDg3L.jpg) ![Pilot Vanishing Point Collection Retractable Fountain Pen, Red with Rhodium Accents, Medium Nib (60244) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51B2mDwBwGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent design, lovely writer- very good indeed. *by M***0 on 29 January 2017* I cannot think, for the life of me, why these haven't caught on more. The basic idea is simple; let's make a fountain pen, with superb quality tolerances and an 18kt gold nib, so any aficionado of real pen-and-ink writing can use it, but let's equip it with the convenience of a ballpoint via a unique nib-retraction system. When not in use, the pen sits vertically in your pocket, on its traditional pen clip (on this one its silver plated, or chromed- hard to tell which). This keeps the nip pointing upwards and discourages leaks. To use, you click the end, as you would a ballpoint, which pushes the nib through a covered rubber seal in the end of the cap, revealing the point, and ensuring you are ready-to-write. The seal retracts through pressure of the nib moving, and when retracted, the nib is held airtight. I have used and stored this pen many times for up to three weeks, and it has been ready-to-use instantly after clicking, with no drying-out. I wondered whether writing by holding the pen near its pen-clip, counter-intuitive as it is, and looking unusual, might be more difficult. Absolutely not, in practice, when - so long as you hold the pen properly, and not half-way up - the clip actually acts as an integral part of the grip. The nib is 18kt (750) gold, rhodium plated to give it a chrome appearance. It's of traditional Japanese width, so one size narrower than a 'typical' European pen such as a Waterman or Parker. A medium writes with a comparatively fine line, a broad writes with a more traditional medium one. The pen, for me, is always an instant starter and lays down a beautiful continuous line with no skipping. It isn't really a flexible nib though, but it is a well-made and beautiful one. The red, the pseudo-carbon-fibre, the yellow and the blue look beautiful in the hand. Each has a deep, lacquered, glossy appearance. The pen takes standard Pilot cartridges - with a metal cartridge cover to ensure the 'clicker' works (provided in the box). There is a converter so you can use bottled ink. Many people like to use Japanese inks, for traditionalism's sake, but I have to say that any wet-writing ink (Watermans etc) works just fine in this pen. Not all vendors include the converter, and not all nibs are gold- check the description from your preferred vendor just to be sure, if these things matter to you. Buying the converter later is quite expensive. Some people worried about the nib pushing through the seal- would this be a point of wear, and would the seal remain airtight. Reviewers who have owned these for years tend to agree that they are quite problem free. The only reported issue is often that the pen needs a wash to remove ink behind the seal, once every few months (just warm water is fine). Overall, I love this pen. It looks lovely, works perfectly, and used with bottled ink it will let your handwriting shine and it will (or should) last a lifetime - and with very little waste. Prices vary very considerably. Do check carefully before buying. Thoroughly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Decent pen but way over priced and performance is not all it should be *by M***G on 1 May 2018* I use a pen a lot for work and like a nice one. Had my eye on this one for a while, debating if it was as good as the price tag suggested, and finally decided to buy one, due to most of the reviews being good. It seems well made, but I don't think it writes as well as my Sheaffer , and not any better than my papermate, both of which costed 1/4 of the price. If it were priced around the £50 mark I would say it was a good pen worth the money. At the asking price not so much. Update: I have gone back to my Shaeffer 300 series fountain pen. A fraction of the cost - better weight ( I like the pen slightly heavy) and much better nib, with better ink flow. I had high hopes for this pen and am a bit dissapointed with it, especially at the price. Writes ok if you write slowly, but ink flow cannot keep up if you write quickly or do signatures quickly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by M***S on 26 August 2015* The most amazing pen! 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