Pilot of Japan has been making fine pens since 1918. Many of their pens are distributed in the US and Europe under their Namiki division including the popular Vanishing Point and Falcon flexible nibbed pens. Pilot is known the world over for their exceptionally smooth writing nibs and unusual pen designs. Japanese pens typically write a finer line than most American and European fountain pens. Many of the Pilot pens you will find in our vintage and collectible section below were sold only to the Japanese market.

Namiki Falcon

The Namiki Falcon features classic styling, but it's most extraordinary feature is its flexible nib that gently yields to the user's writing angle. The nib was designed by Namiki engineers with input from the association of pen shop owners in Japan who recommended a soft flexible writing feel. Available as a fountain pen with 14 karat gold nib in soft fine, medium or broad point. Converter included with each pen. Each pen is packaged in a black leather gift box.

A note about the Falcon's flexible nib. As a long time aficionado of vintage flexible nibs, I was most skeptical when Namiki introduced this pen claiming the nib to be flexible. I was pleasantly surprised that this nib truly is flexible. This is the only modern nib that I have found that qualifies for the term flexible. Try one and you'll see what I mean!

Vanishing Point Pens

The Vanishing Point was first introduced in the late 1960s and while it has undergone a number of minor design changes to evolve to the present day styling, the special feature of the Vanishing Point, its retractable nib remains the same. The Vanishing Points unique retractable nib is reliable and convenient, just click the button and the 14 KT nib instantly extends or retracts.

Available in a variety of barrel colors in fine, medium or broad 14 karat gold nibs. Converter included with each pen. Black leather gift box.

Please note our current selection of the Vanishing Point pens below.

July 24, 2008 - Our allotment of the upcoming purple Vanishing Point Pens scheduled for September delivery is already sold out! Thanks to all who inquired and for your advance orders.

PIL-60433	Vanishing Point, Gun Metal Gray, rhodium trim, fine point	$110
PIL-60533	Vanishing Point, Gun Metal Gray, rhodium trim, medium point	$110
PIL-60633	Vanishing Point, Gun Metal Gray, rhodium trim, broad point	$110

PIL-60615	Vanishing Point, Slate Gray, rhodium trim, fine point	$110
PIL-60715	Vanishing Point, Slate Gray, rhodium trim, medium point	$110
PIL-60815	Vanishing Point, Slate Gray, rhodium trim, broad point	$110

PIL-60158	Vanishing Point, Chrome, rhodium trim, fine point	$110
PIL-60258	Vanishing Point, Chrome, rhodium trim, medium point	$110
PIL-60358	Vanishing Point, Chrome, rhodium trim, broad point	$110

PIL-60142	Vanishing Point, Black, rhodium trim, fine point	$110
PIL-60242	Vanishing Point, Black, rhodium trim, medium point	$110
PIL-60342	Vanishing Point, Black, rhodium trim, broad point	$110

PIL-60143	Vanishing Point, Blue, rhodium trim, fine point	$110
PIL-60243	Vanishing Point, Blue, rhodium trim, medium point	$110
PIL-60343	Vanishing Point, Blue, rhodium trim, broad point	$110

PIL-60144	Vanishing Point, Burgundy, rhodium trim, fine point	$110
PIL-60244	Vanishing Point, Burgundy, rhodium trim, medium point	$110
PIL-60344	Vanishing Point, Burgundy, rhodium trim, broad point	$110

PIL-60146	Vanishing Point, Carbonesque, rhodium trim, fine point	$110
PIL-60246	Vanishing Point, Carbonesque, rhodium trim, medium point	$110
PIL-60346	Vanishing Point, Carbonesque, rhodium trim, broad point	$110

PIL-60149	Vanishing Point, Blue Carbonesque, rhodium trim, fine point	$110
PIL-60249	Vanishing Point, Blue Carbonesque, rhodium trim, medium point	$110
PIL-60349	Vanishing Point, Blue Carbonesque, rhodium trim, broad point	$110

The Red Carbonesque Vanishing Point was a Special Edition from Namiki. Sorry, this special edition is now sold out

The Mandarin Yellow Vanishing Point was a Special Edition from Namiki. Sorry, this special edition is now sold out

Pilot Knight

The Pilot Knight marries Pilot/Namiki's reputation for quality and design with true affordability. This contemporary metal pen has a matte finish, and is available in black, burgundy, navy and silver. The fountain pen is cartridge or converter filled - aerometric squeeze style converter and one cartridge are included with each pen, and features Pilot's smooth writing stainless steel nib in medium. (Remember - Pilot nibs write a finer line!) Each pen is packaged in a black gift box.

PIL-65100	Pilot Knight FP, black, medium point	$35
PIL-65101	Pilot Knight FP, navy, medium point	$35
PIL-65102	Pilot Knight FP, burgundy, medium point Sorry, temporarily out of stock	$35
PIL-65103	Pilot Knight FP, silver, medium point	$35

Pilot Parallel Pens

These are much fun to write with, in fact some of the most fun pens we've played around with and favorites of many calligraphers and artists around the globe. Think of them as an extra versatile italic calligraphy pen!

There are four different nib widths available. Each pen comes with two Pilot cartridges and a Pilot converter for bottled ink. You can also use these as eyedropper style pens and fill the barrel full of ink. Not only will they thrive on regular fountain pen inks, but you can use all sorts of other medium in them, too. The possibilities are endless!

PIL-FP3-15	Pilot Parallel FP, 1.5mm width, orange cap Sorry, temporarily out of stock	$20
PIL-FP3-24	Pilot Parallel FP, 2.4mm width, gold cap Sorry, temporarily out of stock	$20
PIL-FP3-38	Pilot Parallel FP, 3.8mm width, lime green cap Sorry, temporarily out of stock	$20
PIL-FP3-60	Pilot Parallel FP, 6.0mm width, blue cap Sorry, temporarily out of stock	$20

PIL-IC-P3-ASST

Pilot FP Cartridges for Parallel FP, box of 12 assorted colors

$4.50

Click here for additional traditional Pilot-Namiki cartridges that also fit the Parallel Pens!

Pilot Custom Fountain Pen and Mechanical Pencil set - Wood cap and barrel, gold electroplate trim. FP has black section, 14KT gold nib, fine point, soft & slightly flexible, cartridge/converter fill - converter is included. Pencil is cap actuated. FP measures 5.25 inches long, MP is 5 1/8 inches long. Both pieces in excellent condition.

Pilot Fountain Pen, ca. 1970s - All stainless steel flighter-esque style finish, polished steel clip. Black section with semi-exposed Pilot nib (not marked but appears and acts like 14KT gold) in very responsive fine point. Cartridge/Converter fill - squeeze style converter is included. Measures 5.25 inches long. Very good condition.

Pilot Fountain Pen, ca. 1930s, black celluloid with shimmering gold tones marbled into the black. Top of barrel at section is amber. Black section. Chrome plated trim, double cap bands. Pilot steel nib is marked: Best in the World/Pilot/Made in Japan. Nib is a slightly flexible fine point. FP measures 5.25 inches long. This pen is an eyedropper filled pen with a separate cylinder inside the barrel where the ink is held. The cylinder appears to be bakelite. Extending from the feed and almost the length of the cylinder is a black hard rubber feed system. There are several diagonal light scratch marks encircling the amber section of the barrel, they’re “worn down" scratches, they look like they’ve been there a very long time!

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