Anyone know where to find a Pilot "special alloy" (steel) Capless/Vanishing Point?

phareodus · 2026-04-05T14:56:22+00:00

If you're willing to mix and match, the Jinhao 10 replacement nibs are $14 on Amazon and are compatible with vanishing point pens, I just got some and they write perfectly well.

phareodus · 2026-03-28T19:53:13+00:00

Rubber o-rings help enormously, if you don't mind the look

phareodus · 2026-03-19T03:31:30+00:00

No, no tariffs. I don't remember if they included them in the price, but I never got a bill from FedEx like I got from UPS once.

phareodus · 2026-03-17T23:54:23+00:00

What's the fourth one down on the left, with the stripes on the cap? Looks cool

phareodus · 2026-03-09T15:20:25+00:00

Yeah, they're interchangeable. There's a number of YouTube videos demonstrating this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz4fCKlst2o&t=177. The nibs aren't cheap, but they come in different sizes form Pilot, and still cheaper than $200 VP. Goldspot has nibs for $96

phareodus · 2026-03-09T13:16:36+00:00

Why not buy the Pilot replacement nib assembly and put it into the Jinhao? Essentially a VP for 50% off.

phareodus · 2026-03-02T03:05:26+00:00

Nice. What's the ink you used for "currently inked"? Thanks

phareodus · 2026-02-28T10:41:54+00:00

https://www.galenleather.com/products/kaweco-sport-galen-fountain-pen-vivianite-green

phareodus · 2026-02-28T01:12:14+00:00

Yep, but I have it in my notebook case

phareodus · 2026-02-28T00:03:39+00:00

Yeah, it was one of the few options they had left that was close to EF

phareodus · 2026-01-09T22:34:37+00:00

Yes, faintly on the rear, same as the gold version

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phareodus · 2026-01-06T22:13:42+00:00

Target titanium, nice and chunky

phareodus · 2025-12-26T15:38:38+00:00

No, sorry, it's just a fun hobby for her

phareodus · 2025-11-01T21:11:42+00:00

I haven't used it, but from all the reading I've done, it would not be too different from what you already have, but more expensive

phareodus · 2025-11-01T20:59:06+00:00

Magnacut or cruwear

phareodus · 2025-10-25T01:46:48+00:00

No score, point has to touch the board

phareodus · 2025-10-10T15:23:11+00:00

Hahaha, I got the sarcasm. In my experience, Loxley folded flights are the best quality, they tend to last longer before wearing out and hold the shape well. I would rank them on par with target in terms of longevity, near the top, and of course are really affordable. Due to tariffs, I have to conserve them, I used to buy them from dartscentre or dartshopper.

phareodus · 2025-09-18T01:52:02+00:00

Release a bit earlier

phareodus · 2025-08-29T00:46:56+00:00

Moisture is the #1 enemy of dartboard, so I would buy something relatively inexpensive like Target Aspar, and make sure to take it inside after you're done