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How does the Pilot Capless work?

The Pilot Capless (sometimes called Vanishing Point under the Namiki brand) has a unique push retractable mechanism. The diagrams below explain how this works and how the nib is protected.

Pilot Capless mechanism

Each stage enlarged:

Pilot Capless mechanism


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