{"product_id":"pen-with-art-template-copy-1","title":"Custom Pilot Vanishing Point Capless Neko no Yume Fountain Pen 18K Gold Nib","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pilot Capless, known internationally as the Vanishing Point, is one of the most innovative fountain pens ever created. Introduced in 1963, it became the world's first fountain pen to feature a fully retractable nib, eliminating the need for a traditional cap while preserving the writing performance expected from a premium fountain pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original model utilized a rotary mechanism to extend and retract the nib. Just one year later, Pilot introduced a more practical push-button design that greatly improved usability and convenience. The innovation received international recognition, earning prestigious awards including the Oscar Award at the International Gift Fair in Paris and the Ōkōchi Memorial Technology Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver subsequent decades, Pilot refined the design through continuous engineering improvements. One of the most important developments was the incorporation of an internal shutter mechanism that seals the nib when retracted, helping prevent ink evaporation and maintaining reliable writing performance. This breakthrough solved a challenge that many manufacturers had previously considered impossible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Capless remains one of Pilot's most celebrated achievements. Its unique combination of practicality, engineering excellence, and everyday convenience has earned it a devoted following among fountain pen enthusiasts worldwide, securing its place as a true icon of modern pen design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArt\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-House Customization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis customization project was born from a simple but meaningful idea: to create beauty through everyday hands while supporting local households. In Japan, customization has long been a beloved part of hobby culture. From stationery to Gundam models and Tamiya cars, people enjoy repainting, decorating, and reimagining objects they already own. Customization is less about perfection and more about storytelling—about giving an object a new chapter and a renewed sense of life. In this project, local housewives participated directly in the creative process, allowing artistic work to be done within the community while providing support to local households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen bodies are coated using modern lacquer paint rather than traditional Japanese Urushi lacquer. The work is carried out with care and creativity, but without the rigid formality of classical techniques. This choice allows for experimentation and accessibility, making it possible for non-artisans to participate meaningfully in the creation process. Each pen is then decorated using a combination of modern Maki-e stickers and gold, silver, and copper leaf, resulting in a one-of-a-kind surface that reflects both individual expression and collective effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/6188\/5066\/files\/visionedit-result.png?v=1776498388\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Lacquer Paint \u0026amp; Modern Maki-e Stickers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTraditional Urushi lacquer and true hand-drawn Maki-e sit at the very top of Japanese decorative arts. Urushi is not simply paint—it is a living material that demands years, often decades, of training to control. Artisans apply layer after layer by hand, carefully curing and polishing each stage in humidity-controlled environments. Every line of Maki-e is drawn freehand with precious metal powders, where a single mistake cannot be undone. The process is slow, demanding, and exacting, but the result is extraordinary depth, durability, and cultural value that can last for generations.\u003cbr\u003eThis project takes a different path by design. Using modern lacquer paint and contemporary Maki-e style stickers allows for a more playful and expressive approach. The focus is on creativity, experimentation, and enjoyment. These modern methods invite freedom—combining metallic leaf, texture, and bold visuals to create something personal and unexpected. It is not about replacing tradition, but about exploring a lighter, more approachable way to celebrate art, imagination, and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/6188\/5066\/files\/media-18.jpg?v=1776498385\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"\u003eNeko no Yume captures a scene of pure, serene fantasy. At the heart of the design is a sleeping white cat, curled tightly as if lost in a deep slumber. Swirling around its quiet form is a vibrant landscape of multi-toned sakura--blossoming in rich crimson, soft pinks, and pearlescent whites--suggesting the very dreamscape of the sleeping creature brought to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino;\"\u003eThe background shifts away from a simple black canvas, transforming into a dense, atmospheric haze of gold. Sweeping clouds of heavily distressed, fractured gold leaf merge with a uniform spray of metallic micro-particles. The cat and the cherry blossoms don't just sit on the surface; they are completely enveloped by this warm, shimmering fog, evoking the image of an enchanted imperial garden bathed in a permanent, golden twilight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pilot Vanishing Point Capless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cartridge or Converter (Pilot Proprietary)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e:  31 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pilot 18K-750 Gold Fine Nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot 18K Gold Nib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pilot Capless is fitted with a precision-engineered 18-karat gold nib unit that represents the culmination of decades of Pilot's nib-making expertise. Compact in size yet exceptionally refined, the nib is specifically designed to function within the pen's retractable mechanism while maintaining the smoothness and reliability expected from a premium gold nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-finished in Japan, the nib delivers consistent ink flow, excellent line control, and a writing experience that balances precision with comfort. The carefully tuned feed system ensures dependable performance even during extended writing sessions, while the gold construction contributes a subtle responsiveness that enhances writing feel without sacrificing control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Capless nib particularly remarkable is its ability to combine convenience with performance. Despite being housed within a complex retractable mechanism, it offers the same high standard of craftsmanship found throughout Pilot's premium fountain pen range. This achievement has helped establish the Vanishing Point as one of the most respected and enduring writing instruments in modern fountain pen history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase pen condition: [A - S Tier]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen has been customized with Lacquer paint by our local housewives. We are not Urushi artisans and this is not an Urushi Lacquer fountain pen. It is a Lacquer paint that we use to decorate this pen adding a new aesthetic and new look. The artwork is done by our local artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is a creative experiment and an artistic customization, not a traditional Urushi or artisan Maki-e piece. 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