# Pilot Capless Matte Black Medium: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for Pilot Capless Matte Black Medium with supported home markets.

Exact item: Pilot Capless / Vanishing Point; matte black body and black trim; 18K medium nib; retractable fountain pen; Japan FC-18SR-BM-M and JAN 4902505422393; regional codes disclosed

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-19. FX capture: 2026-08-19T00:02:31Z. FX is informational and comes from [Exchange Rate API](https://www.exchangerate-api.com).

## Price comparisons

### Japan vs South Korea

- Japan price in KRW: ₩179,138
- Japan source price: JP¥20,254; Low stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/penpen-avenue/fc-18sr-bm-m.html)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥857
- Japan source price: JP¥20,254; Low stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/penpen-avenue/fc-18sr-bm-m.html)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Result: 33% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: TWD
- Japan expected checkout: NT$4,048 (JP¥20,254 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥22,279; Low stock)
- Taiwan expected checkout: NT$6,000 (NT$6,000 listed price; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Taiwan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/penpen-avenue/fc-18sr-bm-m.html)
- [Taiwan price source](https://www.pilot-pen.com.tw/event/poshpen/product_capless.html)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 39% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $127 (JP¥20,254 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥22,279; Low stock)
- United States expected checkout: $206 ($192 sale price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/penpen-avenue/fc-18sr-bm-m.html)
- [United States price source](https://www.truphaeinc.com/products/pilot-vanishing-point-black-matte-fountain-pen)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Japan price in HKD: HK$995
- Japan source price: JP¥20,254; Low stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Hong Kong: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/penpen-avenue/fc-18sr-bm-m.html)

### Japan vs Australia

- Japan price in AUD: A$180
- Japan source price: JP¥20,254; Low stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Australia: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/penpen-avenue/fc-18sr-bm-m.html)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Japan price in SGD: S$162
- Japan source price: JP¥20,254; Low stock
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Singapore: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/penpen-avenue/fc-18sr-bm-m.html)

## Stores checked

### AU

- [Pulp Addiction](https://pulpaddiction.com.au/products/pilot-capless-vanishing-point-matte-black-fountain-pen-medium): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. The exact Medium page was more than a year old and current stock could not be trusted

### CN

- [Pilot China](https://www.pilotpen.com.cn/p/91.html): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. First-party identity page confirms matte black and Medium support but exposes no current price or stock

### HK

- [Circle Tape](https://circletape.com/en/products/capless-matt-black-black-nib-fine-medium-nib): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. The page showed conflicting sold-out and low-stock states and no exact regional code

### JP

- [Penpen Avenue](https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/penpen-avenue/fc-18sr-bm-m.html): JP¥22,279; Low stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Exact Japanese model and JAN; Yahoo Shopping displays consumer prices tax included; remaining stock was low

### KR

- [Danawa Korea](https://prod.danawa.com/info/?pcode=79498655): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Only a stale comparison page was retrievable; exact Medium selection seller authority and live stock were not proven together

### SG

- [Cityluxe](https://cityluxe.sg/products/pilot-capless-fountain-pen-matte-black): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. The exact Medium regional variant was sold out with zero inventory

### TW

- [Pilot Taiwan](https://www.pilot-pen.com.tw/event/poshpen/product_capless.html): NT$6,000; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Regional FC-1800R matte-black family with an M option; stock and tax basis are not stated

### US

- [Truphae](https://www.truphaeinc.com/products/pilot-vanishing-point-black-matte-fountain-pen): $192; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Regional Vanishing Point name and SKU 60581; US sales tax depends on delivery address

## Important notes

The US name is Vanishing Point and regional codes differ. Confirm the matte-black finish and Medium nib before buying.

Japan tax-free eligibility, actual local sales tax, daily FX, shipping, card fees, warranty, and import charges can change the final cost.