Pen Review: Pilot Capless Copper Limited Edition

Today I'll review one of my favorite pen models: the Pilot Capless!! This is the 2014 limited edition in copper, and is #1981/2014. The limited editions are produced according to their year (2014 pens in 2014, 2015 pens in 2015....etc) and are highly coveted and rare. I saw this pen on Peyton Street Pens and snagged it immediately!

Pilot Capless pens are also referred to as Vanishing Points (due to their clicking mechanism), so I will use both terms interchangeably. These have been manufactured since the 1960s! Rivera Pens has one of the best historical Capless timelines on the internet if you would like to learn more about Capless origins. Additionally, Goulet has a succint summary of Limited Editions here.

Unboxing:

The pen arrived safely in its original packaging. I liked the copper accents. The box is refined and doesn't scream "gaudy" or "overexcessive".

Inside, the pen is nestled within a soft bed. There is a drawer at the bottom which reveals a cartridge and warranty.

The number is printed on the cap: #1981/2014.

Design (4/5): Coming in at 1 oz (30 g), these pens are on the heavier side of my collection. I've grown accustomed to the "heft", but prefer these for jotting down brief notes.

Color (5/5): True to its name, this pen is a brilliant copper color. It's a tad warmer than the Capless Decimo Champagne--I've included a comparison picture below.

As seen in the picture above, the copper has warmer hues than the pink.

Nib (5/5): Pilot Vanishing Points come in EF, F, M, B, and 1.0 stubb sizes. As I've gotten older, I've gravitated towards wider nibs. I find that I prefer medium nibs, as they highlight ink shading/sheen without being overly ostentatious.

Ink Capacity (3/5): These pens take both cartridges and converters (CON-40 and CON-50). However, like the Decimo, I have to take a few stars off for ink capacity (0.82 mL for converters, 1.05 mL for cartridges). I have yet to run out of ink, but I also change my inks out every few days. If I were to take this to school or the office, I would keep backup cartridges for peace of mind.

Overall: I would give this pen a 4/5. It is a pleasant writer and as mentioned before, I love the clicking mechanism. The ink capacity isn't as large as I would like, but I find myself reaching for this pen for short ink reviews or quick writing.

Disclaimer: This pen was purchased by me and all opinions/photos are my own. This post was not sponsored.