Pilot Capless Medium Retractable Fountain Pen with Rhodium
Pilot Capless Medium Retractable Fountain Pen with Rhodium Trim – Silve
Pilot Capless Medium Retractable Fountain Pen with Rhodium Trim
Write life, follow your own path, and sketch the lines of your personality with Pilot Fine Writing pens. The Pilot Capless Rhodium is available in 2 different barrel colours and features an 18 carat gold rhodium plated nib. No cap, the nib retracts with a simple click.
Pilot Capless Medium Retractable Fountain Pen with Gold Trim
Write life, reveal your dreams, and let your inspiration run free with the truly unique Capless and its retractable gold nib. The Pilot Capless Gold is a perfect combination of luxury and technology. The Pilot Capless Gold is available in black barrel colour and features an 18 carat gold nib. No cap, the nib retracts with a simple click
Pilot Capless Medium Retractable Fountain Pen Graphite
Write life, leave your mark, and sculpt every word in existence with the Capless Pens. The Pilot Capless Graphite is a perfect combination of luxury and technology. The Pilot Capless Graphite is available in 2 different barrel colours and features an 18 carat gold rhodium plated nib.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 120 | 4.4 out of 5 stars 132 | 4.6 out of 5 stars 120 | 4.6 out of 5 stars 120 | 4.3 out of 5 stars 29 | 4.6 out of 5 stars 120 |
| Price | £169.99 | £131.68 | £138.88 | £169.99 | £193.88 | £169.99 |
| Cap less | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pen Type | Retractable, Push-Button | Retractable, Push-Button | Retractable, Push-Button | Retractable, Push-Button | Retractable, Push-Button | Retractable fountain pen |
| Ink type | Liquid Ink | Liquid Ink | Liquid Ink | Liquid Ink | Liquid Ink | Liquid Ink |
| Item Colour: | Yellow | Black | Gold | Blue | Black | White |
| Refill Type: | IC50/IC100 cartridges or bottled ink | IC50/IC100 cartridges or bottled ink | IC50/IC100 cartridges or bottled ink | IC50/IC100 cartridges or bottled ink | IC50/IC100 cartridges or bottled ink | IC50/IC100 cartridges or bottled ink |
| Nib | 18carat gold rhodium plated nib | 18carat gold rhodium plated nib | 18 carat gold | 18 carat gold rhodium | 18carat gold rhodium | 18carat gold rhodium |
| Converter | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Gift Case | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Weight: | 246 g |
| Size: | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Dimensions: | 20.6 x 6.6 x 3.8 cm; 246 Grams |
| Brand: | Pilot |
| Model: | PLT-FC-1500RR-M-B |
| Colour: | Black |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Manufacture: | PILOT |
| Dimensions: | 20.6 x 6.6 x 3.8 cm; 246 Grams |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Llevo utilizando muchas estilogrficas de gama alta y esta me ha sorprendido gratamente.
El trazo es muy suave y continuo. El accionamiento tipo bolgrafo es muy ingenioso y prctico. Ni se seca el plumin aunque ests varios das sin utilizarla.
La volvera a comprar sin dudarlo.
The clicky design makes it quick to cover and uncover the nib and stop it from drying out, and feels very smooth in actions. The nib is extremely smooth, possibly slightly better than my Lamy 2000’s fine nib, which is already very good. My only complaint is that the convertor has quite a small capacity, so you’ll have to refill regularly. If you’re not too bothered about the best nib ever, then the Majohn A1 may be a better pick.
This fountain pen is so popular for a reason. When you star using it, you can see how good writer it is, smooth. And as convenient as a ball pen. This is a quality fountain pen with a very good nib. Highly recommend.
I have always liked to write with a fountain pen whenever I can but the practical reality is that they are not convenient when writing in a normal office environment.
So I thought I would try the Pilot retractable fountain pen. I like Pilot pens (the cheap ones) but this one is not cheap so I took a bit of a gamble.
My initial impression was that it was nothing too special but having used it daily now for a few weeks I can honestly say that this is one of the best pens that I have ever had. Its easy to use, does not leak or blot and writes with a lovely smooth feel that makes my writing look fantastic. The more I use it the more that I like it and this makes me want to use it more often.
Its worth the money and if I lost it I would immediately go out and buy another one.
Item arrived in Pilot’s black and clear acrylic case with refillable cartridge and a pre-filled cartridge with cap. A really lovely writing experience with medium nib. It will become my everyday pen for sure as it’s more practical than my Duofold. It’s no wonder this pen is so popular as it is nicely weighted and cleverly thought out.
For years I used to use a fountain pen at school but I stopped once I began university. Now about twenty years later I found myself making a lot of notes at my desk while working from home. Enough to justify a nice pen, was my logic.
Initially I thought about getting a small fountain pen which is pocketable. It led me to the Kaweco Sport and Lilliput, with me eventually buying the latter (also from Amazon). The Kaweco Lilliput is great as a conversation starter in terms of how small it is but I didn’t find it comfortable to write with due to its small size, even for my hands (and I’m quite small myself). I also found it impractical to have to unscrew the cap and then rescrew it every time I wanted to take a note- it’s not really a ‘fast use’ pen at all, which for me defeats the idea of being able to pocket it, as the convenience of having it with you is offset by the inconvenience of having to set it up for twenty seconds before you can use it!
This is where the Pilot Capless excels as a ‘real world usage’ pen.
I’ve had my eye on the Capless for a while, but I didn’t know it was called this: for years I used to think I’d use a fountain pen, if they were more convenient, I.e. easy to write with immediately, low risk of leaking if I carried it to work (eg on a train), and a well known, reputable model which makes you feel a bit special every time you use it. I even asked around various pen stores like ‘The Pen Shop’ and asked if there was something where you could click ‘on’ a nib so that it was faster and didn’t need a cap. I was told no such thing exists!
More recently when I started browsing pens again I came across this model and immediately knew it was what I wanted. The only thing was the price: at around 200 it seemed like quite a commitment for my first fountain pen in years. Hence I initially chose the Kaweco. As luck would have it, there was a limited time deal shortly after (almost as of Amazon knows what you’re looking at and adjust pricing….) and I decided to order it.
Immediately upon opening the box it was obvious that the quality of the pen was incredible. The click mechanism is beautiful. Buttery smooth. The nib writes beautifully. Even with my messy handwriting, it makes writing a rewarding experience. I am currently using the supplied cartridge and then planning to switch to bottled ink and a pipette to refill the empty cartridge rather than the supplied CON40 converter, as it is the only part of the package which looks like a cheap afterthought. The supplied converter feels out of place among the classy pen and box, and I suspect (based on what I’ve read) it’s not the worth the hassle of learning to use properly.
Within a couple of days of writing with the Pilot, I tried writing with the Kaweco again. It felt awkward and scratchy in comparison. So much so I actually wonder if my Kaweco had a faulty nib- apparently a common occurrence with the Kawecos, although it’s a much, much cheaper pen of course. But the problem was so bad compared to the Pilot Capless, I ended up returning the Kaweco.
Now, one week in, I’m totally in love with the Pilot. The convenience and precision of the clicking mechanism and clever trapdoor is genius. The attention to detail throughout every part of the pen is gorgeous, and the feeling of achievement when I use it tells me I’ve definitely chosen the right pen for me. I hope I look after this one, and keep it in service for years. It’s everything I ever wanted for many years, in the palm of my hand!
Alles in allem ein tolles Schreibgert, das ich mir gekauft habe um mit Fllfeder auch in der Arbeit schreiben zu knnen. Denn fr schnelle Notizen steht der Capless einem Kugelschreiber in nichts nach. Ich kann den Fller nur empfehlen.
Il est livr avec le convertisseur dj install. Il y a aussi une cartouche et un “truc” pour utiliser la cartouche.
J’ai eu du mal au dbut car la partie “capuchon” du stylo est bien sr dans le bon endroit, mais c’tait trange de tout remettre ensemble. C’est juste une habitude prendre.
J’ai bien rempli le convertisseur au 3me essai. Il fallait vraiment tremper le stylo jusqu’au cou dans la bouteille d’encre.
Le mcanisme type stylo bille marche parfaitement et le stylo glisse sur le papier. C’est vraiment trs agrable.
The nib is very smooth and may be best with a neutral-to-dry ink that is not too free-flowing. There are several from a variety of brands that should work very well if the bottled variety is preferred but you will be limited to Pilot’s cartridges and ink should they be the first choice. Cartridges can be expensive but bottled ink is more economical but at the expense, sometimes, of greater inconvenience.
When purchased, most sellers provide a filler-converter plus a single cartridge and the cartridge cap; the cap is needed to ensure that the mechanism has something solid to contact with and must always be used with cartridges. With the filler, it isn’t needed. Consistency of nib performance is very high with Pilot and they have a high reputation for reliability.
Design.
It functions like a dependable ballpoint, in so much as a quick -click- and the nib is there, ready to glide over the page effortlessly. It is beautifully balanced, smooth as butter and doesn’t suffer from hard-starts like other fountain pens. Once you are finished, another quick click and the nib is gone. No mess, no fuss, no lids to lose or drop and no leaks. At all.
I have a nice collection of pens from Mont Blanc (John Lennon), Graf von Faber Castell, Parker Duofold etc all with much higher pricetags that although beautiful in their way, never quite reach the sheer practicality and fun of this pen.
Pilot are world famous for their nib quality and I can assure you this reputation is very well earned.
If you love fountain pens and fancy taking a chance on something a little different you will not be disappointed. I certainly was not!
When not in use, the pen sits vertically in your pocket, on its traditional pen clip (on this one its silver plated, or chromed- hard to tell which). This keeps the nib pointing upwards and discourages leaks. To use, you click the end, as you would a ballpoint, which pushes the nib through a covered rubber seal in the end of the cap, revealing the point, and ensuring you are ready-to-write. The seal retracts through pressure of the nib moving, and when retracted, the nib is held airtight, sealed and upright. I have used and stored this pen many times for up to three weeks, and it has been ready-to-use instantly after clicking, with no drying-out- something I cannot say for all pens!
I wondered whether writing by holding the pen near its pen-clip, counter-intuitive as it is, and looking unusual, might be more difficult. Absolutely not, in practice, when – so long as you hold the pen properly, near to the nib, and not half-way up – the clip actually acts as an integral part of your grip.
The nib is 18kt (750) gold, rhodium plated to give it a chrome appearance. It’s of traditional Japanese width, so one size narrower than a ‘typical’ European pen such as a Waterman or Parker. A medium writes with a comparatively fine line, a broad writes with a more traditional medium one. The pen, for me, is always an instant starter and lays down a beautiful continuous line with no skipping. It isn’t really a flexible nib though, but it is a well-made and beautiful one.
The red, the pseudo-carbon-fibre, the yellow and the blue look beautiful in the hand. Each has a deep, lacquered, glossy appearance.
The pen takes standard Pilot cartridges – with a metal cartridge cover to ensure the ‘clicker’ works (provided in the box). There is a converter so you can use bottled ink. Many people like to use Japanese inks, for traditionalism’s sake, but I have to say that any wet-writing ink (Watermans etc) works just fine in this pen.
Not all vendors include the converter, and not all nibs are gold- check the description from your preferred vendor just to be sure, if these things matter to you. Buying the converter later is quite expensive.
Some people worried about the nib pushing through the seal- would this be a point of wear, and would the seal remain airtight. Reviewers who have owned these for years tend to agree that they are quite problem free. The only reported issue is often that the pen needs a wash to remove ink behind the seal, once every few months (just warm water is fine).
Overall, I love this pen. It looks lovely, works perfectly, and used with bottled ink it will let your handwriting shine and it will (or should) last a lifetime – and with very little waste.
Prices vary very considerably. Do check carefully before buying.
Thoroughly recommended.
Ergonomisch finde ich die Form sehr angenehm – der Clip zwischen den Fingern strt mcih persnlich beim Schreiben berhaupt nicht, auch die Dicke finde ich sehr angenehm. Auch das Schreiben lngerer Texte (8-10 DIN A4 Seiten) ist mir gut und ermdungsfrei mglich.
Das Schriftbild ist sehr schn – mit der M-Feder recht schlank.
Ansonsten verwende ich den Fller in der Klinik – das heit sehr viele kurze Akteneintrge und hohe mechanische Beanspruchung. Dies hat der Fller bisher vllig klaglos weggesteckt. usserlich bisher kein Verschlei zu erkennen (auch Desinfektionsmittel scheint ihm nichts auszumachen).
Die Mechanik steckt die berduchchschnittliche Benutzung bisher auch sehr gut weg – keinerlei Ausflle oder verklemmen.
Eingetrocknet ist der Fller bisher auch nicht – selbst nach 3 Wochen Nichtbenutzung vom ersten Strich an problemlos.
Tintenflecke sind bisher ebenfalls nicht aufgetreten.
Das Einzige was mich ein ein wenig strt ist die Tintenversorgung. Die Patronen bekommt man ber Amazon problemlos – im rtlichen Handel leider nur schwer erhltich. Allerdings ist das Fassungsvermgen nicht allzu gro und dessen Ende kndigt sich nicht lange an. Wenn man bemerkt das der Strich leicht heller wird bleibt einem nicht mehr viel Zeit nachzufllen.
Der Patronenwechsel selber geht grundlegend gut, allerdings ist das Innere des Fllers meist doch immer recht tintenverschmiert – man mu penibel sein um keine Tintenfinger zu bekommen.
Der beiliegende Konverter funktionert an sich sehr gut – mir ist die Fllmenge allerdings viel zu niedrig, daher verwende ich ihn fast nicht. Das Nachfllen ist hier ebenfalls schwer sauber durchzufhren.
Dies wird auf jeden Fall nicht der letzte Fller dieser Art sein den ich gekauft habe.
I have this in a medium, but it writes finer than all my other mediums and I have heard this is common for Japanese brands such as Pilot, so I’d recommend perhaps buying one size up. The nib has a tiny amount of flex to it, which gives some nice subtle line variation when writing.
This pen writes well on all papers that I’ve used so far, from my fancy Clairefontaine to cheap, off-brand printer papers. It’s not my nicest writing pen, but it’s definitely my most versatile.
Some people express concern that the clip is at the nib end of the pen and the may interfere with writing. I haven’t found this to be the case at all. If anything, I have found the clip to be useful, because if you hold the pen correctly, it won’t interfere at all. This means that I always start writing with the pen in its perfect position.
The black body is classy, but understated. This pen isn’t like a ferrari, where everyone turns their head to admire it due to flashiness. This pen is more like a Tesla: it will catch the eye of an enthusiast, but not everyone, only the people who can appreciate a pen like this (Which, to be fair, I’m happy with, because I don’t necessarily wanting people who aren’t into pens to know I have a pen worth more then 100)
This pen is particularly good for people who might not usually use a fountain pen due to it being fiddly to take lid off sometimes. I’m a science student, so when I’m working in the lab, it’s not ideal to have lids rolling around. With this pen, I can click and go, which makes me much more efficient.
Natrlich ist er mit rund 120 nicht gerade billig, aber man bekommt auch einiges geliefert.
Und es ist der erste Fller, bei dem ich tatschlich die Gebrauchsanweisung gelesen habe!
Das Fllen des Konverters (wird mitgeliefert) ist ein bisschen komplizierter, da man sowohl Konverter als auch Feder aus dem Gehuse nehmen muss – ich hatte die ganze Zeit Angst, mir wrde alles aus der Hand fallen und kaputt gehen, da es doch eher filligran ist. Aber man gewhnt sich dran. Die ebenfalls mitgelieferte Tintenpatrone mit Metallhlse habe ich noch nicht ausprobiert, denke aber, das ist unkompliziert.
Hat der Fller Tinte, kann es mit dem Schreiben auch schon losgehen. Und das ist trotz Clip sehr einfach. Einmal geklickt, die Feder erscheint, die Tinte fliet auf das Papier. Und tatschlich kann man die Tinte bis fast auf den letzten Tropfen verschreiben, etwas, womit andere Fller durchaus Probleme haben.
Auch gibt es keine Startschwierigkeiten, der Fller ist immer sofort einsetzbar.
Durch den Clip wird man geradezu gezwungen, den Fller ‘richtig’ zu halten, interessant sicherlich fr Fller-Anfnger. Seltsamerweise habe ich – ich schreibe seit 43 Jahren mit Fllern – immer wieder den Fller gedreht und musste die Stellung korrigieren. Ich denke, das liegt nur daran, dass ich es nicht gewohnt bin, die Feder nicht richtig zu sehen, da sie nur ein kleines Stck aus dem Gehuse herausragt.
Auch ist mir der Fller irgendwie zu unhandlich. Vielleicht htte ich den Pilot Decimo nehmen sollen.
Meine ‘persnlilchen’ Probleme ndern aber nichts an der Tatsache, dass der Pilot Capless ein wunderbar durchdachtes Schreibgert ist, dessen Mechanik schon fasziniert – und den ich natrlich weiter benutzen werde!
I had actually ordered the pen with a Medium nib from amazon, however, a Fine nib was delivered. I have alway found Fine nibs to be unpleasant to write with for they are inclined to be scratchy. I was totally amazed when I inked this baby up. It is utterly smooth in every direction, and considering that Japanese Nibs tend to be Finer by design across all sizes than those made by the rest of the world, it is remarkable how pleasurable writing with this pen is. Another unexpected benefit of this fine nib is that it uses up so little ink, a single refill using the supplied convertor lasts for a very long time. Another aspect of the nib that I appreciate is that it is replaceable so essentially one can buy nibs to cover all the various sizes and styles and use within the same body. Finally, the nib has a very small and slim profile and one may be inclined to feel that this will effect writing style and ease of use, but rest assured, it does not detract at all from the experience.
One point worth noting is that some people have complained about ink flow using the old style convertors. The convertor I was provided however is the new style that Pilot made to solve this issue. There is a metal component within the convertor chamber that works by gravity to ensures that the whatever ink is contained within is available for the nib and thus ensures continuous flow. I have never experienced a flow problem, not when using for long periods and importantly, the pen writes immediately every time I expose the nib, even if I pick the pen up after a week.
The retractable mechanism is designed elegantly and there is quality regarding the motion and sufficient resistance to provide a satisfying click and help prevent accidental activation whilst in a pocket (Bare in mind however, if enough force is used, the nib will be exposed accidentally and damage could occur). When retracted, the nib is totally protected as a metal flap in the mechanism moves to cover the surface and seals the nib within. This prevents dust and debris accessing the internal chamber as well as any ink leaking out. The ability to use a single hand to begin and finish writing with a fountain pen is more useful than I could have possibly imagined. It saves a remarkable amount of time and keeps the other hand free to do something else. Moreover, there is no possibility of losing the lid 🙂
The clip of the pen is placed such that for some people, this may prevent them from holding the pen in their natural way. However, it does not cause a problem for me, and in fact, the clip narrows and curves which actually facilitates my grip. Another point is that due to the design, the place where one would grip is reasonably wide which again for me seems to help my grip but I guess it all depends on the user.
The pen also has a reasonably weight, it is not heavy but it is not light. I find that much of the weight is located at the nib end and thus the balance is great. I suggest that if possible, try it out before you make your final decision, I also had several of these concerns but within moments of use, all concerns dissolved into pleasure. To finish, the pen looks much much better in person, the photos do not do it justice.
I have had the pen now for several months and have used it heavily without any issues. My belief is that the mechanism will last the test of time.
To conclude, it is an expensive pen, but for the writing experience it provides, the smooth solid gold nib and the quality and usefulness of the design, I feel it justifies its price. Thank you Pilot for an amazing pen and to Amazon for providing a reasonable price and strangely, for delivering a Fine when I ordered Medium.