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U.S. Orders:
- Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
- Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.
International Orders:
- Shipping Rates: International shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package and the destination country.
- Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.
The Pilot Vanishing Point Raden Stripe fountain pen brings together the brand's ingenious retractable mechanism and the quiet radiance of traditional Japanese lacquer art. Iridescent raden shell stripes shimmer beneath deep black urushi, giving the familiar Vanishing Point silhouette a refined, artisanal presence that reveals new colors as light moves across the surface.
Craftsmanship & Design
Each Raden Stripe body is hand-inlaid with slivers of abalone shell, then sealed under layers of urushi lacquer for a smooth, enduring finish. The result is a clean, linear pattern that reads as elegant and understated at a glance, yet rewards closer inspection with subtle blues, greens, and violets. A front-mounted clip anchors the pen securely in the pocket and naturally guides the grip, while the push-button actuator delivers the trademark one-handed convenience of the Vanishing Point system.
Writing Experience
The retractable nib unit extends and retracts with a precise click and seats into an internal, airtight seal to help resist dry-out between sessions. Pilot's in-house gold nib offers a smooth, reliable line with excellent flow control, well suited to both quick notes and longer writing. Available in Fine or Medium, the nibs are tuned for everyday legibility and consistency across a wide range of paper. The pen's balanced heft and gently tapered section make for a stable, relaxed hold over extended pages.
Brand Heritage
Introduced in 1963, Pilot's capless design has long defined the modern retractable fountain pen. The Raden Stripe finish connects that engineering lineage with traditional Japanese craft, uniting precision manufacturing with time-honored lacquer techniques practiced by skilled artisans in Japan.
Technical Specifications
- Pen type: Retractable fountain pen
- Nib: Solid gold; available in Fine or Medium
- Filling system: Pilot proprietary cartridge or converter
- Body material: Urushi lacquer with raden (abalone shell) inlays
- Trim: Polished metal accents
- Color: Black with iridescent shell stripes
- Origin: Japan
