Pilot built the Kakuno to make a first fountain pen feel easy, and it has become one of the most-loved starter pens in the world. The name plays on the Japanese for "to write", and every detail serves that idea: a faceted body that stays where you put it, a shaped grip that settles your fingers into place, and a tiny smiling face on the nib that tells you at a glance which way is up.
This listing is the Extra Fine (EF) nib, which gives an extra-fine line for small handwriting, planner boxes and annotating margins. Choose the fully clear demonstrator, which lets you watch your ink level, or one of the soft pastel caps paired with a white barrel.
The Kakuno comes with a black Pilot cartridge so you can start writing straight away. When you're ready for colour, add a Pilot CON-40 converter and a bottle of Iroshizuku ink and the Kakuno becomes an inexpensive way to explore the whole world of fountain pen inks. It also makes a thoughtful gift for students and anyone curious about fountain pens.
Features
- Pilot special-alloy nib in Extra Fine (EF)
- Small smiling face on the nib shows when the pen is held the right way up
- Faceted cap and barrel keep the pen from rolling off the desk
- Shaped grip section guides your fingers into a relaxed hold
- Light at 11 g, so long writing sessions stay comfortable
- Barrel and cap made from recycled resin
- Winner of Japan's Good Design Award and Kids Design Award
What's Included
- 1 × Pilot Kakuno fountain pen
- 1 × black Pilot ink cartridge
Converter and bottled ink sold separately.
Specifications
Dimensions: 131 mm long, 16 mm at the widest point
Weight: 11 g
Material: Resin barrel and cap (recycled polycarbonate); grip section in recycled AS resin
Colour: Clear, Soft Blue, Soft Pink, Soft Violet or Soft Yellow
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Writing System: Extra Fine (EF) special-alloy nib; push-on cap; fills with Pilot ink cartridges or a CON-40 / CON-70N converter
