NamikiPilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen
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Namiki Pilot Poem
What better way to pay homage to my years long love of this fine Japanese pen than with Haiku, the quintessential Japanese poetic form? I've included two below:
Namiki Love Poem
Love my Namiki
Clicks in and out so simply
Writes smooth like fountain.
Poet's Joy
Namiki Pilot:
gold nib advances with soft click
thoughts flow like river.
Keith
Edwardsville, IL
April 14, 2010
Namiki, the Vanishing Poem
I could not recommend to a friend that which makes me Unique.
I watched Namiki in the catalog every single week.
I thought how different. How divine.
I will not have to say
Anything about myself, as I click away
And see the double takes it gets
Fascination with a grin
For nothing is as unique as the
Namiki Vanishing Fountain Pen!
And when I wrote with this distinctive pen
at the library
I found my new boyfriend because he had one too!
How truly rare indeed.
I carry my Namiki every day and look for some excuse
To write something; simply anything, for it to be in use
I take it out, admire it. I even boast at times
For nothing makes me happier than to be recognized
For the exceptional taste I have in pens and to be one of the few,
Who carry the Namiki and find that they too,
Are extraordinary.
The Namiki Vanishing Point Pen.
Watch the ordinary vanish, write.
April 14, 2010
A Great Disappearing Point
I've had lot's of pens, but this I love best,
the point disappears, there's no stains on my vest,
I love owning it, but I must tell you true,
I'd like it much better if I could have two.
April 14, 2010
Quick with a Click
This fountain pen's ever so grand
It fits like a glove in you hand
With a click you'll be writing, expressing, enlightening
With a flair that you'll never find bland.
This pen has a beautiful line
In a modern yet timeless design
You'll find inspiration from its mechanisxal innovation
And finish that's close to sublime
I hate to come off like a drip
But you might curse the placement of the clip
In the way of your fingers, frustration it lingers
As some find it screws up their grip
The nib is so smooth and yet bold
It is plain, yet a joy to behold
It's not very flexy, yet still very sexy
Like a little black dress made of gold.
April 19, 2013
A Poem for Clean Fingers
We know that Calligraphy
Is the art of writing
Beautifully.
As you will see,
Fingers will remain ink free
When you select the Namiki.
April 3, 2013
was gifted one long ago, and it has served me well.hope to buy another one some day.love your catalog .
November 16, 2012
Such a great idea... needs work
I'll admit- the idea of a RETRACTABLE fountain pen is pretty incredible. I loved the idea of being able to just "click" and have the nib ready to write.
I've used several fountain pens over the past several years, and I high hopes for this pen. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy using this pen at all. In fact, I returned it to Levenger for a full refund about two weeks after purchasing and using it. Levenger, to their credit, has the best customer care that I've ever encountered... there were no questions asked, return shipping label e-mailed to me on the spot, etc., etc., etc.
Here's my thoughts about the Namiki/Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen. I have two issues with this pen... the clip and the nib.
THE CLIP- as you can see from the photos above, the clip is located on the end of the pen closest to the nib. This seems like a good idea because when the pen is clipped into a shirt or jacket pocket, it will be upright and the ink will be tipped away from the nib. The problem is apparent when you begin to write; the clip turns into a clumsy piece of metal that you need to contend with in order to get a good grip on the pen. I see in other reviews that several people really like it there- not me! I want a nice, solid barrel to hold without needing to fiddle around with where the metal clip should fit in my hand without becoming a nuisance.
THE NIB- Oy ve. Wet, thick, and far to flexible for my taste. For a medium nib, this seems very broad. I felt like as I was using this pen, there was too much "spring" in the nib touching the paper. This (coupled with not being able to get a good grip on the pen because of the clip) made my handwriting look sloppy, which is definitely not the norm. I also noticed that this pen needed to be at a very specific angle in order for the ink to flow freely. If it wasn't at precisely the right angle, it was scratchy and not much ink was released. I prefer a pen that is a bit more forgiving.
Aside from my comments above, here's a few good points about this pen:
- Beautiful finish
- The "click" is not too tense or loose
- When the pen retracts it is covered by a small piece of metal inside the pen that gives extra reassurance that it will not leak
- Good weight, balanced
October 10, 2012
Best fountain pen used
Overall, this is the best pen I've had. No leaks and ruined shirts. Smooth writing M nib. Excellent consistency. Levenger ink works fine in it. Highly recommend.
September 1, 2012
Love it!
I haven't used a fountain pen since in high school in the 70's. I had bought the Namki/Pilot awhile ago and forgot about it during a move. I found the box before Christmastime and thrilled to be able to write notes with the fluidity fountain pens provide and such beautiful script. So easy to use and store and transport, no leaking or drying or skipping. What a wonderful rediscovery of writing fun! Wish it came in fine too. Your products never fail. Thanks much!
January 5, 2012
Can't Get Much Better!
I hesitated to try a VP for quite a few years and once I bought one I had to wonder why I had waited. I had anticipated that the Medium would be more like an Eastern Medium but it was a true to size Medium. Flawless performance out-of-the-box. A wonder of form and functionality! I know this will not be the last VP I own!
December 16, 2011