Concept: The “Stealth” Fountain Pen

This is the “stealth” version of the Capless. Forget classic gold or silver accents; here, everything is black. It is a modern writing tool, designed for taking quick notes with one hand, without sacrificing the smoothness of an 18-karat gold nib.

📋 Key Specifications

Feature

Detail

Model

Pilot Capless (Vanishing Point)

Reference

FC-18SR-BM-M

Finish (Body)

Matte Black (Smooth texture, anti-fingerprint)

Nib (Material)

Solid 18K gold with black ion plating (to match)

Point

M (Medium) – Smooth and juicy, ideal for signatures and notes

Mechanism

Retractable (push button)

Base Material

Brass coated

Filling System

Pilot Cartridge (IC-50/100) or Converter (CON-40 included)

Weight

~30 g (Solid and well-balanced)

Length

140 mm

⚙️ Japanese Technology and Engineering

1. Shutter Mechanism: When the button is pressed, the nib extends. Pressing it again retracts the nib and a small airtight gate automatically closes inside the nib.
   • Benefit: The ink does not dry out even if you leave it unused for days, and there is no cap to screw on or lose.
2. 18K Black Gold Nib: This is not painted steel. It is a high-quality gold nib coated to maintain the “All Black” aesthetic. The writing experience is “pure butter” (very smooth), typical of Pilot.
3. Reverse Clip: The clip is located in the grip area (near the tip). This serves two purposes:
   • When stored in your pocket, the tip faces upward (prevents leaks).
   • It serves as a guide for placing your fingers correctly when writing.

🖤 The “Matte Black” Finish

• Aesthetics: It is impressive. From the clip to the center ring and push button, everything is matte black. It gives a very professional, architectural, and discreet image.
• Feel: Unlike shiny resin pens, this one has a slightly rough/satin feel that improves grip and prevents slipping.

📦 Box Contents (Standard)

• Pilot gift box.
• The Capless Matte Black Pen.
• CON-40 converter (for filling ink from an inkwell).
• 1 Pilot black ink cartridge + 1 metal “cartridge cover” (important not to throw it away, it is used when you insert the cartridge so that the mechanism clicks properly).

⚠️ Important Notes for the User

1. The Japanese “M” Nib: Japanese nibs tend to be finer than European ones. However, in the Capless, the M nib is quite faithful to a standard M (it is not super fine), offering a generous and very smooth ink flow.
2. Finish Wear: It is fair to warn that the matte black finish, being a coating on brass, may show signs of wear (“patina”) over the years on the edges or on the click button if used intensively alongside keys or coins. Many users consider this to give it character (“Wabi-Sabi”).
3. Grip: If the user has a very unusual way of holding the pen, the clip may bother them. For 90% of people, this is not a problem.