tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post5824325706891481031..comments2024-01-19T03:42:09.902-08:00Comments on A love for fountain pens, inks, and handwriting - Peninkcillin: Pilot Vanishing Point fountain pen reviewPeninkcillinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848625062603548050noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-85263851191992024492015-03-17T12:11:34.272-07:002015-03-17T12:11:34.272-07:00Ironically, I use my VP at home exclusively, so in...Ironically, I use my VP at home exclusively, so in the end it doesn't matter what color it is. Should have bought the yellow one :)Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-68104273412837328482015-03-17T07:33:35.576-07:002015-03-17T07:33:35.576-07:00I received the yellow one with silver trim as a Ch...I received the yellow one with silver trim as a Christmas gift, from someone who must love me very much! :)<br />I love it and it has become a daily writer for me. I also think the yellow screams for attention, but honestly, I've not had one person ask me about it or make any remarks. A few curious side glances is all it has garnered so far.Jenn H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-61341555290444883802015-03-16T17:01:02.019-07:002015-03-16T17:01:02.019-07:00I really like the yellow one with silver trim. Was...I really like the yellow one with silver trim. Was tempted to get one but eventually decided to go with the gun metal gray for stealth.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-40318127127500579012015-03-16T10:27:54.811-07:002015-03-16T10:27:54.811-07:00I got one of the darker yellow Pilot VP with a fin...I got one of the darker yellow Pilot VP with a fine nib and it's become my daily use pen at work. I have a collection of off-brand sticky notes on my desk most of the time and even on that cheap paper it never gives me any problems. The quick pick-up-and-go and always-ready reliability of the VP pens has got me hooked. I've got a black with silver accents and a medium nib (and yes, swapping the bodies is a great way to change things up when a less bright and in-your-face pen colour is needed. I would without hesitation recommend these durable, efficient, and fun pens for anyone looking to spend a little extra cash on a special pen for their collection.Reinosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-19975627204271264512014-07-21T05:21:28.324-07:002014-07-21T05:21:28.324-07:00Oh, that "Nice"! Haha, never thought it ...Oh, that "Nice"! Haha, never thought it might refer to that. Thanks for clearing that up.<br /><br />And glad to know that it's an actual gold nib. Thanks again!Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-60872559716822841842014-07-20T10:54:25.590-07:002014-07-20T10:54:25.590-07:00Holeee price Batman! That's something I'm ...Holeee price Batman! That's something I'm guaranteed not to touch - ever. Unless someone gives it to me. On the other hand I'm really starting to dig the black with gold accents. It looks very classy and dignified.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-54215401365188619652014-07-20T08:26:11.672-07:002014-07-20T08:26:11.672-07:00My Binderized nib is a smooth medium, nothing fanc...My Binderized nib is a smooth medium, nothing fancy but if you would like to try it to experience the difference drop me an email and I'll send it over for a test drive. bob@mypenneedsink.comBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-28958481554604144882014-07-19T18:00:50.333-07:002014-07-19T18:00:50.333-07:00There is also a Raden version of VP (actually thre...There is also a Raden version of VP (actually three versions) and it looks absolutely gorgeous! Although the price is also absolutely "gorgeous" as well...lgsolteknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-31059678453401266962014-07-18T19:13:32.617-07:002014-07-18T19:13:32.617-07:00Thanks! I might have read somewhere that they fixe...Thanks! I might have read somewhere that they fixed the black finish issues, but can't be sure. These customized grinds sure are tempting but they raise the bar too much for someone like me who's reluctant to invest a lot of money in pens.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-80140362212254847752014-07-18T19:11:38.449-07:002014-07-18T19:11:38.449-07:00I think the VP has the potential to be a sort of J...I think the VP has the potential to be a sort of Japanese Lamy Safari. It has so many cool colors... I would have loved the yellow one with silver trim but that one just screams for attention.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-52277397890716450022014-07-18T19:10:38.217-07:002014-07-18T19:10:38.217-07:00Thanks! Which nibs do you have and how would you r...Thanks! Which nibs do you have and how would you rank them?Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-8391207641901591732014-07-18T19:10:17.022-07:002014-07-18T19:10:17.022-07:00Well, I guess you already have the courage to spen...Well, I guess you already have the courage to spend >$100, now it's just a matter of timing. The "Nice" is nice, though it has a weird name, but you should definitely plan for a VP at some point.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-40296535928145130052014-07-18T13:22:43.034-07:002014-07-18T13:22:43.034-07:00Great review. I own the stealth black version whic...Great review. I own the stealth black version which I really like but can't say I have banged it around enough to lose any of the finish. I did spring for a binderized nib unit in Medium and it writes wonderfully. I love the engineering and attention to detail they gave it.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-83361797913395555312014-07-18T09:46:27.603-07:002014-07-18T09:46:27.603-07:00I have an older Namiki Vanishing Point (medium nib...I have an older Namiki Vanishing Point (medium nib) and everything you write about the current iteration holds true for the older model. I would love to get one in the Desert Orange or Copper Red metal version with a fine nib. It is definitely on my wish list. :-)Freddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-39042379969932721432014-07-18T09:13:14.019-07:002014-07-18T09:13:14.019-07:00Nice review, thanks. I'm a fan of the Vanishin...Nice review, thanks. I'm a fan of the Vanishing Points. Although I don't personally like broad nibs your review tracks with my thoughts on the pen. I have several VP nibs and all have been great. Enjoy the pen!Ray Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-63641913271508405292014-07-17T23:14:53.757-07:002014-07-17T23:14:53.757-07:00This is a pen that is on my Wishlist to get someda...This is a pen that is on my Wishlist to get someday. It would not be the most expensive one though. I am looking at the Platinum 3776 "Nice" fountain pen that is due to come out sometime this month. $200 at Goulet Pens! Hopefully one day I may get the opportunity to have both.Ashley Shellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-59394206895280732232014-07-17T20:12:11.424-07:002014-07-17T20:12:11.424-07:00I completely agree. The medium nib would make it a...I completely agree. The medium nib would make it a true jack-of-all-trades. But the broad is a sweetheart on its own. I'm in no rush to get a medium since I plan to use this pen for ink reviews, at least until I run out of ink samples.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345867425183730081.post-33371162720884326572014-07-17T20:01:53.563-07:002014-07-17T20:01:53.563-07:00The VP is one of my favorite pens and I definitely...The VP is one of my favorite pens and I definitely plan to always keep one in the collection. I do second buying a M nib for it - I had a broad and it turned me off the whole pen initially (even though I now love big fat nibs) but the medium just complements the on-the-go, write anywhere nature of the pen.Amanda Stecknoreply@blogger.com