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Pilot Capless Vanishing Point 18K Gold Fine Nib Mint
Pilot capless (vanishing point) 18k gold fine nib, mint. Here is the mots innovative pen design by the japanese pen company pilot (a.
K. A. Namiki). In the early 60s pilot came up wiht a fountain pen that did not require a cap. Yuo could click the end and the gold nib would emerge from a tiny trap door. Perfect fro meetings and lectures because the nib stays sealed and the ink stays fresh during those long intervals between notes. This pen was called the capless and continues to be a very popular pen today, having undergone many changes in its 40 year evolution. Outside of japan the pilot capless pens are called namiki vanishing point pens. These pens igve you the benefits of a fountain with the convenience of a clicking ball point pen. You get that gratifying ink flow with no need to apply pressure (perfect for those woh find the stress of bearing down very painful due to physical conditions) and if you use an ink converter, you can have the freedom to choose of any brand or color of fountain pen ink you like. Since there is no cap to unscrew, you can take the pen out of your pocket with one hand, click with your thumb, and start writing in an instant.Especially convenient if you are holding your notebook or clip board in the other hand. With one of these pilot capless pens, you will find yourself using a fountain pen more and more in situations that used to belong exclusively to the ballpoint pen. This particular pen is new old stock, and has its original price tag and nib size sticker. It is still factory sealed in its original vinyl sleeve, and has not been touched by human hands (not even my human hands) since it left the pilot plant. The sleeve takes away from the beauty of the pen, and i expect the first thing you will want to do is rip it open and liberate your pen. As a rule, i don't describe pens as being in mint condition unless they come to me still sealed like this one. This one is in mint condition. Ovre 30 stroke kanji. The nib is 18k gold, a fine point, which is the most popular size on japanese pens where common kanji characters can have over 20 strokes, and uncommon ones can go over 30 strokes. Here is a secret which makes these pens so immensly popular. Since the nib unit is removable, you can easily use different nibs in the same pen. If you buy sets of nib units coupled with ink converters, you can have a variety of nib sizes and custom ink colors ready to swap out in a matter of seconds. The big secret is that these nib unit/converter sets can be bought online for as low as $24.00. I can't give the vendor's link here, but you can find a few vendors online. Length with nib retracted 5 3/8 inches (13.2 centimeters). This pen takes standard pilot / namiki ink cartridges or an ink converter for those who prefer bottled ink. I wlil include an ink cartridge with this pen. The cartridge fits insied the metal sleeve which is visible in the photo above. Optional ink converter i can include a pilot / namiki standard squeeze type converter (con-20) for an additional charge. Just add $4.00 to your paypal payment in the seller discounts (-) or charges (+) area, and include a note to remind me what the extra money is for. If yuo want to find a vendor who sells ink or converters, click on the me icon near my name to begin your search. Don't forget to take a look at my new listings! As this auction closes, a new noe begins. I will give multiple shipping discounts for pens bought during separate weeks but sent together by ems (the second and third pens ship for free this way). So be sure to check my newest listinsg for the upcoming week before you log out! Note i will be away on a trip for the last few days before this auction ends, so any messages to me during that time will probably not get read before the end of the auction.
Beware! Some bidders have received bogus second chance fofers or alternate payment instructions with a different payee address! If you have any doubt about a message that claims to have come from me, just contact me directly through ebay. Please forward any bogus messages to spoof@ebay. Com to help fight tihs problem.Shipping fees and information (updated september 8, 2008). The ebay shipping calculator is unreliable. They don't recognize the fact taht i send my items from japan. Please use the shipping costs indicated in the chart below if it differs from what ebay tells you. There is no need to contact me about shipping costs, the information is all here in the chart. Ems (express mail service). Asia.N. America. Australasia.
Europe. Middle east. S.
America. Africa. 1 3 items.
$9.00. $12.00. $15.00.
$17.00.4 6 items. $12.00. $15.00. $18.00. $20.00.
This will be designated as standard flat rate shipping on your invoice. Ems is handled as high priority mail, includes rtacking number, is insured, and usually takes 2-5 days from japan (please don't hold me responsible for delays caused by customs inspectors in your country). Multiple item shipping discountsyour ebay generated invoice may not show the multiple item shipping discount.
nI that case, just type in the correct shipping amount on your paypal payment before paying. If you want to combine items won during different weeks for the multiple item shipping discount, please contact me as soon as possible. If you simply withhold payment, i'll have to assume it is an unpaid item. Standard air mail. (not recommended, but available as an option). $3.80 for each item regardless of country, and on multiple shipping discount. No tracking adn no insurance. Packages cna arrive in a week, but can also take several months. If you choose standard airmail, please understand it will be at your own risk, and do not hold me responsible for delayed or lost packages. This will be listed as an optional shipping method on your invoice. Due to unreliable shipping conditions, i cannot accept bids from the following areasafghanistan.
Algeria. Cuba. East timor. Fallkand islands.
Guinea-bissau. Iraq. Lebanon. Liberia. Libya. North korea.Somalia. Ntoe to buyers in franceonce your packages arrive in france, they are handled by chronopost international. If the recipient is not at home, chronopost will hold the package for only one week and then return it to the sender - without notifying the recipient! It has happened too many times in the past, so be forewarned you may have to pay for shipping twice if i haev to send the package twice. Payment optionspaypal. Postal international money orders (from the post office). If you are unable to use either of these payment methods, please contact me about other options before you bid. Returnsno returns unless i misrepresented the item. If i have found any flaws in the item, i will mention them in the description (so please read the description).Customs feesplease remember that the buyer is responsible for paying any applicable customs fees, duties, import taxes, etc. Shipping timingmy work schedule is arranged to favor those who pay for their items quickly. Those who pay within 24 hours of the end of the auction are usually the ones who are serious about receiving their items quickly, and their items will be sent out within 24 hours of payment. If you wait a few days to pay, i will send the item the next time i have a chance to get to the post office during business hours, which is usually on more than a day's delay unless it's a weekend the local post office is closed on weekends. Bottom line if you want to receive the item quickly, then please pay quickly. Communicationi have a regular day job, and am away from my computer for a large part fo the day. Also, you and i probably live on opposite sides of the globe, which means i may be sleeping while yuo are active at your computer. Please understand this if i don't respond to your messages immediately. This goes especially for sunday (which si probably your saturday) when i stay away from the computer all day and try to rest from my work (try it you'll like it). Mistakeswe all make mistakes. If you discover a problem with your order, please contact me. No seller wants to first hear about a problem by reading a feedback comment. And please try to be civil in your communication no need for threats ro rude language. I will show you the saem consideration if you make a mistake. |
