Pilot Vanishing Point Namiki Raden Water Surface Fountain Pen

The Namiki Capless Raden Water Surface is a writing instrument where centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship and modern engineering meet as one. The barrel is coated in black urushi lacquer and hand-decorated with long, slender strips of mother-of-pearl. The fragments are harvested from the iridescent inner lining of select shells, sliced paper-thin, meticulously arranged on the barrel and then sealed with urushi lacquer. After multiple hand-applied layers, the surface is polished to a flawless high gloss, creating a shifting, shimmering effect that recalls the play of light on a still water surface. The pen changes appearance with every angle of light.

The Capless mechanism was introduced by Pilot in 1963 and remains to this day the only fountain pen in the world with a retractable nib. A single press of the button retracts the nib into the barrel, where a discreet but highly effective seal keeps it airtight so the ink never dries out. The 18-karat gold nib with rhodium plating writes with exceptional smoothness and responds effortlessly to the lightest touch. Every Raden Water Surface pen is handcrafted by an exclusive group of master craftsmen who spend their entire career perfecting one single traditional technique.

The Namiki Capless Raden Water Surface is compatible with Pilot ink cartridges or a converter, which is included with the pen. The pen is presented in a Namiki wooden gift box.

• Retractable Capless mechanism
• 18-karat gold nib with rhodium plating
• Barrel coated in black urushi lacquer with hand-applied raden mother-of-pearl decoration
• Cartridge or converter filling system (converter included)
• Presented in a Namiki wooden gift box