MUJI Aluminum Fountain Pen
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Description
• Country of origin :Japan • Product type :WRITING INSTRUMENT • Package quantity :1 • Ink Color : Black
Details
General
- Brand Name
- MUJI
- Age Range Description
- Kid, Teen, Adult
- Model Name
- fountain pen
- Recommended Uses For Product
- Writing
- Included Components
- Ink Cartridge
- Model Number
- 15136865
- Manufacturer
- 無印良品
- Item Type Name
- Fountain Pen
- Unit Count
- 1 Count
Writing Features
- Writing Instrument Form
- Fountain Pen
- Ink Color
- Black
- Drill Point
- Nib
- Additional Features
- Water Soluble
- Line Size
- 0_5mm
- Hand Orientation
- Right
- Grip Type
- Round
- Water Resistance Level
- Not Water Resistant
- Hardness
- Fine
- Writing Technique
- fountain pen
- Closure Type
- Click-Off Cap
- Ink Base
- Water
Design & Materials
- Color
- black
- Style
- Aluminum round shaft
- Body Shape
- Round
- Pattern
- Single Item
- Material Type
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Item Dimensions
- 5.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
- Item Weight
- 20 Grams
- Item Diameter
- 1 Centimeters
Frequently asked questions
- What is the pen made of?
- The pen body is made of aluminum.
- What ink color does the pen use?
- The ink color is black.
- What is the line size of the nib?
- The line size is 0.5 mm.
Customer reviews
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Awesome fountain pen for sketching and writing.
Awesome everyday fountain pen for sketching and writing. No flex in the nib, don't try to either, but it's not for calligraphy. It's just a solid, minimalist design that has so far not given me any flow issues. A "wet noodle" of fine tipped nibs and takes other inks well. For about the same price as a Pilot Metro though, the Metropolitan is the better pen. For that matter though, a jinhao fountain pen also looks good, writes well, and only costs like $6, plus has a little flex to the nib for a little bit of what's probably a surprising, welcome spencerian script flair to add to your writing. This is more a workhorse pen you wouldn't feel too bad about losing or breaking for the price point, but being made all aluminum- breaking it (unless it's the nib tines or threading maybe) might be a hard task. I do think $15 and up is still kind of priced too high. I'd own a ton of them if they cost the same as my beloved parallel pens. Muji's do start up their ink flow pretty reliably each time though. Even after being capped for a long time and using different ink types. I've had Noodler's Apache Sunset, Pelican's Black, Diamine Oxblood, and even Maribu Aqua ink in them with no issue so far. It gunked up a bit here and there using Jacques Herbin's Emerald of Chivor, but kinda expected that with all the shimmer, and it still put out ink more reliably than a lot of pointed dip pens would with the Chivor. They're really best to me for sketching, filled with some good old Noodlers Heart of Darkness.
Awesome everyday fountain pen for sketching and writing. No flex in the nib, don't try to either, but it's not for calligraphy. It's just a solid, minimalist design that has so far not given me any flow issues. A "wet noodle" of fine tipped nibs and takes other inks well. For about the same price as a Pilot Metro though, the Metropolitan is the better pen. For that matter though, a jinhao fountain pen also looks good, writes well, and only costs like $6, plus has a little flex to the nib for a little bit of what's probably a surprising, welcome spencerian script flair to add to your writing. This is more a workhorse pen you wouldn't feel too bad about losing or breaking for the price point, but being made all aluminum- breaking it (unless it's the nib tines or threading maybe) might be a hard task. I do think $15 and up is still kind of priced too high. I'd own a ton of them if they cost the same as my beloved parallel pens. Muji's do start up their ink flow pretty reliably each time though. Even after being capped for a long time and using different ink types. I've had Noodler's Apache Sunset, Pelican's Black, Diamine Oxblood, and even Maribu Aqua ink in them with no issue so far. It gunked up a bit here and there using Jacques Herbin's Emerald of Chivor, but kinda expected that with all the shimmer, and it still put out ink more reliably than a lot of pointed dip pens would with the Chivor. They're really best to me for sketching, filled with some good old Noodlers Heart of Darkness.
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One of my best pens
I have a collection of 20+ fountain pens ranging from $11 to $350 each. This is in the top three quality-wise, and bottom three price-wise (so inexpensive for what it is!). It’s very smooth, it behaves very well on many types of paper, the grip is fantastic (not slippery or stepped like a Pilot Metro), writes very consistently with stock ink (although my favorite ink is Platinum Carbon Black, which you can refill the cartridge with using a syringe), does not leak and is easy to clean if it does, is very giftable, etc. I have had 10+ friends and family members test out all my pens on FP-friendly paper, and this pen almost always falls into their top three as well. I recommend getting a refillable piston-style cartridge for it and a bottle of your favorite ink to prevent wasting the plastic cartridges (and the money needed to keep buying them). Hot tip: Muji’s notebooks are also FP friendly, specifically the tan 184-page “POCKETNOTE” book with the red ribbon (pictured). There is no bleed and very little ghosting even with black ink. Do yourself a favor and get this pen if you are just getting into fountain pens — you will not regret it, and will likely keep coming back to it even as your collection grows :)
I have a collection of 20+ fountain pens ranging from $11 to $350 each. This is in the top three quality-wise, and bottom three price-wise (so inexpensive for what it is!). It’s very smooth, it behaves very well on many types of paper, the grip is fantastic (not slippery or stepped like a Pilot Metro), writes very consistently with stock ink (although my favorite ink is Platinum Carbon Black, which you can refill the cartridge with using a syringe), does not leak and is easy to clean if it does, is very giftable, etc. I have had 10+ friends and family members test out all my pens on FP-friendly paper, and this pen almost always falls into their top three as well. I recommend getting a refillable piston-style cartridge for it and a bottle of your favorite ink to prevent wasting the plastic cartridges (and the money needed to keep buying them). Hot tip: Muji’s notebooks are also FP friendly, specifically the tan 184-page “POCKETNOTE” book with the red ribbon (pictured). There is no bleed and very little ghosting even with black ink. Do yourself a favor and get this pen if you are just getting into fountain pens — you will not regret it, and will likely keep coming back to it even as your collection grows :)
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Excellent "everyday carry" pen
This Muji fountain pen is a great everyday carry (EDC) pen as it's a great price for a quality pen that does everything a pen should do and look great while doing it. The knurled grip provides the right amount of grip without being aggressive. The snap function of the cap is secure and satisfying. The caps posts as well, but I do not post my pens so it's not that big of a feature for me personally, but it's good to have a nice aesthetic when posting is desired. The nib is a western fine line, which is good for work or play. The included ink dries quickly and is a standard deep black, but it accepts international standard cartridges so one has a large selection of inks to choose from. Cleaning is easy, just remove the cartridge then run the nib under water until the water is clear, allow to dry for a few hours, and it's ready to go for another round. I highly recommend this pen for someone who's looking for an EDC or wishing to break into fountain pens. There are other options in this price range for starter or EDC pens, but for the money you will be getting a great-looking, slim aluminum fountain pen with a solid nib that has been reliable (with my unit, at least).
This Muji fountain pen is a great everyday carry (EDC) pen as it's a great price for a quality pen that does everything a pen should do and look great while doing it. The knurled grip provides the right amount of grip without being aggressive. The snap function of the cap is secure and satisfying. The caps posts as well, but I do not post my pens so it's not that big of a feature for me personally, but it's good to have a nice aesthetic when posting is desired. The nib is a western fine line, which is good for work or play. The included ink dries quickly and is a standard deep black, but it accepts international standard cartridges so one has a large selection of inks to choose from. Cleaning is easy, just remove the cartridge then run the nib under water until the water is clear, allow to dry for a few hours, and it's ready to go for another round. I highly recommend this pen for someone who's looking for an EDC or wishing to break into fountain pens. There are other options in this price range for starter or EDC pens, but for the money you will be getting a great-looking, slim aluminum fountain pen with a solid nib that has been reliable (with my unit, at least).
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Oh how I love this fountain pen - excellent for drawing
I first tried one of these fountain pens a few years ago. I love how, even though being a fine point, the ink just flows without skipping. It is an excellent pen for inking drawings, and it's never given me any troubles. Until I lost, misplaced, or had it stolen. When I couldn't find my pen, I decided to buy another one, which I did and I was VERY happy that it's quality, look and feel and writing experience remain the same. I like how thin this pen is and how the cap slips onto the back of the pen while in use. It's a flat aluminum colored pen and it comes with cartridges filled with black ink. They look to be international standard type so I imagine you could get any color ink refills you'd like, I usually just use black in mine. This is a good beginner's fountain pen because of how easy it is to use, it just works without issue -- there is no "breaking in" or adjusting the nib, of the several I have purchased and used over the years, none have given me issues or need to be adjusted. Writing is comfortable and not a strain, much like writing with a regular pen or pencil. I likely will buy it again.
I first tried one of these fountain pens a few years ago. I love how, even though being a fine point, the ink just flows without skipping. It is an excellent pen for inking drawings, and it's never given me any troubles. Until I lost, misplaced, or had it stolen. When I couldn't find my pen, I decided to buy another one, which I did and I was VERY happy that it's quality, look and feel and writing experience remain the same. I like how thin this pen is and how the cap slips onto the back of the pen while in use. It's a flat aluminum colored pen and it comes with cartridges filled with black ink. They look to be international standard type so I imagine you could get any color ink refills you'd like, I usually just use black in mine. This is a good beginner's fountain pen because of how easy it is to use, it just works without issue -- there is no "breaking in" or adjusting the nib, of the several I have purchased and used over the years, none have given me issues or need to be adjusted. Writing is comfortable and not a strain, much like writing with a regular pen or pencil. I likely will buy it again.
