brucered, I'll offer to hold it for you until Christmas if you want. That way it'll be a nice present under the tree for you.
brucered, I'll offer to hold it for you until Christmas if you want. That way it'll be a nice present under the tree for you.
Let us know how you like it Bruce. I have been wondering about a Vanishing Point since I got into fountain pens, but the clip has deterred me. It definitely helps to be able to hold and use the pen before making your decision!
I love my VP and I find that the clip is handy for keeping the pen aligned when I write without having to look at the nib. I've been using mine daily since I traded with Superbleu for a medium nib to replace the fine nib that it had when I purchased the pen. I'll clean it out and send it to you if you'd like to give it a go before deciding to buy one. Let me know.
I LOVE my VP's!!! I have 7 that I use (I like to "match" them with my suits). You can't go wrong IMHO. The only thing that would concern me with "heavy use," is that it uses "standard" cartridges, and tends to "run through them" fairly quickly. I would estimate that I'm a "medium to high user" and have to change cartridges every 3-4 days. As always, YMMV. I've used Fountain Pen Hospital and have always had good service.
Thank you Bob! I will shoot you a PM.
Why not get a converter? Or you could refill the carts with a syringe.
just pulled the trigger on a black matte m nib...hope i like it. 140 shipped from goulet with my 5% b and b discount
I have an early faceted one, plus a newer version -- really great pens, and perfect for carrying to meetings. You need one!
I actually have two - a Pilot VP in black carbonesque, but I never bonded with it. I think it was due to the size. Just a little too big. It just sits in my drawer.
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Let us know how you like it Bruce. I have been wondering about a Vanishing Point since I got into fountain pens, but the clip has deterred me. It definitely helps to be able to hold and use the pen before making your decision!
I`m loving mine. It is a fine . . . which is finer than a German EF. Right now it is loaded with a Noodler`s brown ink that I admired from a letter someone with the initials DAVE258 sent me a while back.
You know, if you ever decide to get rid of it.......
I had a Fine nib to start and didn't love it. The medium is sweet!
The fine was so fine that it made trying new inks no fun because I couldn't see any shading.
I had a Fine nib to start and didn't love it. The medium is sweet!