With the innovative Vanishing Point, Pilot has elevated the ease of writing with a fountain pen, and has produced the best priced fountain pen in the world with an 18k gold nib. An ingenious push button retractable mechanism guarantees ease of use. The Vanishing Point is available infive standard nib sizes: extra fine, fine, medium, broad, stub, and The Pleasure of Writing\’sexclusive broad italic, available at an additional charge. Vanishing Point is the worlds first and favorite family of luxury retractable fountain pens. The Vanishing Point LS features a completely innovative and advanced design technology with a seamless Click & Twist mechanism that retracts the nib effortlessly for a truly luxurious fountain pen writing experience. Pilot offers the Vanishing Point LS in your choice of fine, medium, or broad 18-karat gold nib sizes. The black, blue, or burgundy with rhodium accents have a stylized middle ring featuring a stunning diagonal turbine pattern, which is a distinctive, new feature exclusively for the Vanishing Point LS. Also available in matte black with elegant matte black accents and a striking red stripe, reminiscent of classical race cars, accentuates the twist mechanism. The fountain pen nib will retract seamlessly and smoothly with either the push of the top button or with a gentle twist on the top of the pen to the right. Pilot\’s patented design allows the nib to retract fully into the barrel when not in use, making this marvel of a fountain pen engineering a smooth writing, luxury fountain pen easily portable to take with you wherever you go. Nib Material: 18K rhodium plated gold Filling Mechanism: Cartridge, Converter Specifications Manufacturer Pilot Collection Vanishing Point LS Type Fountain Pen Body Material Brass and lacquer Retractable Push Diameter 0.54 inches/ 13.7 mm Length 5.7 inches/ 14.6 cm Weight 1.44 oz / 41 grams Limited Edition Yes Reviews