For 2023, Pilot proudly honors Vanishing Point with the Kanreki Limited Edition that features a symbolic red, hi-gloss finish, matte black accents, and an 18-karat gold rhodium plated, black nib.
Kanreki (還暦), in the traditional Japanese calendar, celebrates 60 years of life and renewal, based on the ancient lunar calendar. 60 years is the mark for a completed calendar cycle and symbolizes rebirth. Red is the established color that represents protection and is adorned for such a meaningful event.
Pilot unveiled the world’s first retractable fountain pen with patented, precision engineering and unsurpassed elegance on October 21, 1963. “Capless,” or Vanishing Point (in the United States), quickly became a revolutionary product in the fountain pen community. Join Pilot in celebrating this 60 year milestone.
• Numbered Limited Edition up to 2,023
• Retractable fountain pen
• Medium, 18k gold, rhodium plated, black nib
• Converter & blue ink cartridge included
• Matte black accents and trim
• Packaged in a striking matte black gift box that features Pilot’s historical years since inception, highlighting the release year of Capless and the present year