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Collectors who log it — 287 101
Nib steel, EF/F, open or hooded (small nib) nib Small steel retractable nib unit, EF or F nib retractable steel nib unit, EF or F (Pilot-style unit) nib
Materials plastic barrel, metal cap; steel trim ring, clip and end plug Metal body, lacquered or gradient finishes plastic (resin) body, metal nose cone and clip
Homage to Pilot Elite 95S Pilot Vanishing Point (Capless) Pilot Capless Decimo
For
  • Pocket size: 12 cm capped, 15 cm posted, about 20 g
  • Close Pilot Elite look
  • Very cheap
  • One-handed use, no cap
  • Shutter keeps the nib from drying out
  • Converter included
  • Much cheaper than a Pilot Vanishing Point
  • Very cheap way to try a capless pen
  • Close Decimo size and weight
  • Nib units reported interchangeable with Pilot's
Against
  • EF nib writes nearer to a European F/M
  • Very stiff clip
  • Small ink capacity
  • Clip near the nib gets in the way for some grips
  • Some buyers report ink residue on the shutter
  • Heavier than plastic pens (about 33 g)
  • Some units leak at the nose cone joint
  • Nib can dry out when stored; quality varies
  • Less refined finish than the Pilot
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Dimensions are mined from retailer listings — approximate. A dash means no source gave it, not that it is missing.