---
product_id: 17769929
title: "\"Capless (special alloy nib) / Silver [nib : Fine]"
brand: "pilot"
price: "R3678"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Pilot"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/17769929-capless-special-alloy-nib-silver-nib-fine
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# One-hand knock retract mechanism Brass body with balanced weight & shine Special alloy nib for unique writing feel "Capless (special alloy nib) / Silver [nib : Fine]

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** R3678
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Unlock your signature style with every knock.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** "Capless (special alloy nib) / Silver [nib : Fine] by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** R3678 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/17769929-capless-special-alloy-nib-silver-nib-fine)

## Best For

- pilot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pilot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ready to Gift:** Comes in an elegant box with black ink cartridge — perfect for pros on the go.
- • **Effortless Innovation:** Knock to write, knock to protect — no cap needed, ever.
- • **Premium Craftsmanship:** Brass body delivers a sophisticated shine with just the right heft.
- • **Timeless Design, Modern Edge:** 50+ years of evolution packed into a sleek, silver silhouette.
- • **Distinctive Writing Experience:** Special alloy fine nib offers precise, authentic feedback.

## Overview

The PILOT Capless Silver fountain pen features a unique special alloy fine nib housed in a stylish brass body that balances weight and shine. Its innovative one-hand knock mechanism protects the nib from drying out without a cap, making it perfect for professionals who value convenience and elegance. Packaged in a sleek gift box with a black ink cartridge, this pen blends over 50 years of design evolution with modern sophistication.

## Description

Casual "Capless" Knock, knock, knock. Oh, pretty face is appeared ! "Capless" is pronoun of innovation and revolution. Let's take some interesting features. Wonderful features Cheerful - this small nib is very pretty. As if children who enjoy hide and seek. Stylish - surely, this is most modern sophisticated design form. In addition this point, brass body produce characteristic shine and moderate weight. Function - This is special instruction. Do nothing but "Knock" Surprisingly, you can protect nib from dry out by only one hand. Actually, this is big weak point of fountain pen. Nib is very weak to dry. For protecting from dry out, it is needed to write continuously. But normally president's speech is long. Let's knock, knock ! Don't forget to knock, even if you are nominated for members of cabinet. By the way, Capless have more than 50 years history. However the color is not turned into sepia. In the long history, design has been changed several times. So, it has been "innovation" for matching era. The axis of this model have moderate thickness. Combination with weight, you feel profound feeling. Nib... cheerful ? Profound ? Ummm... nib The nib is special alloy. You can see inside when you change ink. Interesting mechanism. Converter is sold separately. Suitable is "CON-20 and CON-50" / products of PILOT. Equipped semi-transparent pipe is not converter. It's purpose is to keep length of internal structure (Please preserve it.)

Review: Excellent retractable fountain - This purchase is my second Pilot Capless, my first is a Vanishing Point with rhodium gold nib in Medium. I managed to damage (drop) and repair (clumsily) my original Medium nib in my first pen and I wanted to get a "backup" pen with a "special alloy" nib in the event that I screw up my Vanishing Point again. The Capless is packaged less ornately than the Vanishing Point and with different accessories, but otherwise is functionally the same. The Capless comes with a plastic case, a black ink cartridge, and an empty cartridge that can be filled with a syringe. The Vanishing Point comes with an awful converter, so I find the empty cartridge a win in my book. The Capless I received came with a Fine nib but it is gold colored. It feel like it's just gold plated but it has a little bit of feedback and slight scratchiness that I expect from a stiffer nib. The Fine nib was excessively fine for my liking and actually wouldn't flow ink well until I ran a razor blade through the tines. It opened up a tiny bit and produces nice fine lines now. Some people may find the pocket clip weird and difficult to adjust to, but it honestly took me less than 10 minutes to find a way to hold it that created the perfect grip everytime. It's easy to grab, retract the nib, get writing, retract it back and toss it in a pocket. It's nearly as convenient as a retractable ballpoint with the coolness of a fountain pen. If I had a choice of buying this Capless versus a Vanishing Point I'd get the Capless. It presents a better value if you don't deeply care about a gold nib.
Review: Great writing experience if you prefer needle points - I prefer 0.38 ballpoint and rollerball since they most closely resemble 0.5 mechanical pencil writing. I'm picky with my pens cause i have to many, and a seasoned pen purchaser including Mont Blanc, ST Dupont, Dunhill, Parker and now the usual suspects fountain pen brands. Although I have 3 Sailors (EF & F), 2 Pelikans (EF), and Platinum (UEF), I gravitate towards Pilot fountain pens for their fine line width, the right amount of feedback, and their lack of ghosting/ bleeding with different inks & paper. This F nib even tames my most troublesome ink from ghosting/ bleeding. I enjoy writing with this pen. The knocker mechanism is smooth and satisfying, not to mention convenient. I don’t like the look of the pen profile and girth compared to my Decimo and Fermo, but the pen is still plenty attractive. You quickly get used to the clip placement. What's interesting is the nib's writing experience. The "Special alloy" nib is definately stiff compared to the bouncy Vanishing Point 18k EF & F nibs, but slightly bouncy compared to my Prera and Kakuno steel nibs. The line width falls right between my VP F and Prera F. Ink is less saturated then my 18k VP and steel Prera, but that's probably why there's no ghosting. This is a nice upgrade to my Prera without having to spend $150 on a Vanishing Point. I bought it to test out, and I'm keeping it.

## Features

- Visitor from future - innovation and stylish
- Characteristics brightness and moderate weight of brass. And moderate thickness of axis.
- A kind of standard "Capless" model…?
- Nib is special alloy - cheerful but authentic writing touch
- Packaged in an elegant gift box with 1 black ink cartridge. (converter is sold separately)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001AX9HI2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #218,366 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1,018 in Fountain Pens |
| Brand | PILOT |
| Closure | Snap |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (107) |
| Date First Available | August 9, 2012 |
| Grip Type | Smooth |
| Ink Color | Black,Silver |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.96 ounces |
| Item model number | PLT426 |
| Line Size | 0.3mm to 0.5mm |
| Manufacturer | PILOT |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FCN1MRSF |
| Material Type | Body : brass, Head and Clip :stainless, nib : special alloy |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.52 x 0.52 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Teen
- **Brand:** PILOT
- **Color:** Silver
- **Ink Color:** Black,Silver
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen

## Images

!["Capless (special alloy nib) / Silver [nib : Fine] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616zvD0OAzL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent retractable fountain
*by C***G on September 22, 2024*

This purchase is my second Pilot Capless, my first is a Vanishing Point with rhodium gold nib in Medium. I managed to damage (drop) and repair (clumsily) my original Medium nib in my first pen and I wanted to get a "backup" pen with a "special alloy" nib in the event that I screw up my Vanishing Point again. The Capless is packaged less ornately than the Vanishing Point and with different accessories, but otherwise is functionally the same. The Capless comes with a plastic case, a black ink cartridge, and an empty cartridge that can be filled with a syringe. The Vanishing Point comes with an awful converter, so I find the empty cartridge a win in my book. The Capless I received came with a Fine nib but it is gold colored. It feel like it's just gold plated but it has a little bit of feedback and slight scratchiness that I expect from a stiffer nib. The Fine nib was excessively fine for my liking and actually wouldn't flow ink well until I ran a razor blade through the tines. It opened up a tiny bit and produces nice fine lines now. Some people may find the pocket clip weird and difficult to adjust to, but it honestly took me less than 10 minutes to find a way to hold it that created the perfect grip everytime. It's easy to grab, retract the nib, get writing, retract it back and toss it in a pocket. It's nearly as convenient as a retractable ballpoint with the coolness of a fountain pen. If I had a choice of buying this Capless versus a Vanishing Point I'd get the Capless. It presents a better value if you don't deeply care about a gold nib.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great writing experience if you prefer needle points
*by K***N on June 21, 2023*

I prefer 0.38 ballpoint and rollerball since they most closely resemble 0.5 mechanical pencil writing. I'm picky with my pens cause i have to many, and a seasoned pen purchaser including Mont Blanc, ST Dupont, Dunhill, Parker and now the usual suspects fountain pen brands. Although I have 3 Sailors (EF & F), 2 Pelikans (EF), and Platinum (UEF), I gravitate towards Pilot fountain pens for their fine line width, the right amount of feedback, and their lack of ghosting/ bleeding with different inks & paper. This F nib even tames my most troublesome ink from ghosting/ bleeding. I enjoy writing with this pen. The knocker mechanism is smooth and satisfying, not to mention convenient. I don’t like the look of the pen profile and girth compared to my Decimo and Fermo, but the pen is still plenty attractive. You quickly get used to the clip placement. What's interesting is the nib's writing experience. The "Special alloy" nib is definately stiff compared to the bouncy Vanishing Point 18k EF & F nibs, but slightly bouncy compared to my Prera and Kakuno steel nibs. The line width falls right between my VP F and Prera F. Ink is less saturated then my 18k VP and steel Prera, but that's probably why there's no ghosting. This is a nice upgrade to my Prera without having to spend $150 on a Vanishing Point. I bought it to test out, and I'm keeping it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy, writes easily and smooth
*by A***R on November 29, 2025*

I love it! It writes beautifully, it's sturdy and feels good in the hand.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-20*