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 Medium (M) nib, which gives a smoother, slightly bolder line that lets ink colour and shading show. Choose the fully clear demonstrator, which lets you watch your ink level, the understated all-grey version, 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 Medium (M)
- 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, Grey, Soft Blue, Soft Pink, Soft Violet or Soft Yellow
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Writing System: Medium (M) special-alloy nib; push-on cap; fills with Pilot ink cartridges or a CON-40 / CON-70N converter
