Pilot VP/ capless

Nightshade18 · Dec 18, 2014

Quick question guys: are all VP nibs the same?
I see engika have models between $84 and $300 - is this just the difference in body and trim?
I'm thinking of getting one of the cheaper ones, but for the sake of the writing experience rather than aesthetics.

Cheers

.soap. · Dec 18, 2014

Nightshade18 said:
Quick question guys: are all VP nibs the same?
I see engika have models between $84 and $300 - is this just the difference in body and trim?
I'm thinking of getting one of the cheaper ones, but for the sake of the writing experience rather than aesthetics.

Cheers

In the US market, all VP nibs are 18k gold, but Engieka offers a few with stainless steel nibs.
Outside of the nib price difference, certain VP bodies will require a higher MSRP.

LouieGrandie · Dec 19, 2014

Please note that there is no difference between Pilot VP and Namiki VP. Pilot did not want to use the Pilot name in the US because they felt buyers would associate the name with cheap pens so in the US they use their original name.

TAYLORPUPPY · Dec 19, 2014

Thanx, Soap. I didn't know they offer a steel nib. But to answer your question prices will vary depending on body and trim

Nightshade18 · Dec 20, 2014

Yeah, Ive ditched the idea. Going to save a little more for the 18k nibs

accunlmtd · Dec 21, 2014

You can pick up the whole insides (nib, converter etc.) for around 80 bucks at goulet pens ( no relation other than a satisfied customer). I have both a fine and bold, an swap as the mood/ paper decrees.
great pens.

dgerson · Dec 30, 2014

I didn't even realize the VP is made with anything BUT an 18K nib! My VP has my only gold nib and it is a delight. Sort of glad I didn't know about this as I would have probably tried to "save money" by picking up a steel nib.

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