Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Medium Nib, 0.5mm, Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen Extra Fine
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Description
• Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen: The Pilot fountain pen Kakuno is designed for novice and experienced fountain pen users in mind, the Kakuno features a smiley face on the finely crafted nib to ensure the perfect writing position • Variety of Nib Sizes and Colors: This beginner fountain pen comes in a Medium point nib with red, blue or lime caps and gray barrels. The hexagonal barrel design makes this fountain pen easy to hold • Express Yourself: Whether you're bullet journaling or working on other creative projects, you'll want to try our full line of Pilot pens including calligraphy and hand lettering pens, brush markers, fountain pens for journaling and more • Trusted Quality: We've been making pens for over 100 years. Whether you're taking notes, stocking up on school or office supplies, or writing in a bullet journal, Pilot has the perfect writing pen for you • Power To The Pen: Pilot makes exceptional writing instruments to suit all your needs. We have fountain pens for writing, ballpoint, retractable, erasable and gel ink pens, plus whiteboard markers and more for every writing style
Details
General
- Brand Name
- PILOT
- Model Name
- Pilot
- Model Number
- 10822
- Age Range Description
- Adult
- Recommended Uses For Product
- Calligraphy, Writing
- Item Type Name
- Kakuno Fountain Pen, Medium Nib, Clear Barrel, Clear Cap, Black Ink, Single Pen (10822)
- Manufacturer
- Pilot Pen Corporation of America
- Writing Instrument Form
- Fountain Pen
- Hand Orientation
- Ambidextrous
- Writing Technique
- Fountain Pen
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Included Components
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen, Medium Nib, Clear Barrel, Clear Cap, Black Ink, Single Pen (10822)
Dimensions
- Item Dimensions
- 2.7 x 8.1 x 6.2 inches
- Item Weight
- 9.07 g
Features
- Additional Features
- Capped
- Closure Type
- Capped
- Grip Type
- Hexagonal
- Body Shape
- Round
- Subject Character
- Smiley Face
- Style
- Medium Nib
- Color
- Clear Barrel
- Drill Point
- Medium
- Line Size
- 0.5mm
Ink & Materials
- Ink Color
- Black,Blue
- Ink Base
- Water
- Material Type
- Plastic
Warranty
- Warranty Description
- see packaging
Frequently asked questions
- What nib size does the Pilot Kakuno fountain pen have?
- It has a Medium nib with a 0.5mm line size.
- Is the pen suitable for left-handed users?
- Yes, the pen is ambidextrous, meaning it can be used with either hand.
- What does the package include?
- The package includes a Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen with Medium Nib, Clear Barrel, Clear Cap, and Black Ink, single pen.
Customer reviews
Good Value for a Daily Use Fountain Pen
I wanted to try an inexpensive Pilot fountain pen to see how I would like the nib. I ordered a pen with a Medium nib. In my experience, most Japanese Medium nibs produce a line width closer to a Western Medium than a Western Fine, and a Japanese Fine is more like a Western Extra Fine with a considerable difference between them. I was hoping for something like a Western Fine, and I was not disappointed. The Medium nib was exceptionally smooth and gave me the line width I was looking for. I ordered a second identical pen to see if my experience was a fluke. The second pen performed exactly the same way, so there seems to be consistency between nibs. Both pens wrote very well straight out of the package. The pens are very light, post well, don't dry out, and are easy to clean out when changing ink. The nib and feed can be removed easily for cleaning by pulling them straight out. The section has flat areas to encourage a three-finger grip, and I find it quite comfortable. The shape of the section makes you hold the pen a certain way, but the nib and feed can be rotated to any position, letting you position the nib perfectly for your writing style. These pens don't have a clip, so if you want to carry one in a shirt pocket, you might want to use a pen sleeve. The clear plastic body lets you check your ink level without removing the barrel. The plastic seems somewhat prone to scratching, but seems fairly durable. A pen sleeve will help keep the pen in good condition. The pen comes with a Pilot cartridge. Pilot sells cartridges in only a few colours, but you could add a Pilot CON-40 or CON-70 converter so you can use any other brand or colour of ink you choose. All in all, I think this a very good, reliable pen at a very reasonable price.
I wanted to try an inexpensive Pilot fountain pen to see how I would like the nib. I ordered a pen with a Medium nib. In my experience, most Japanese Medium nibs produce a line width closer to a Western Medium than a Western Fine, and a Japanese Fine is more like a Western Extra Fine with a considerable difference between them. I was hoping for something like a Western Fine, and I was not disappointed. The Medium nib was exceptionally smooth and gave me the line width I was looking for. I ordered a second identical pen to see if my experience was a fluke. The second pen performed exactly the same way, so there seems to be consistency between nibs. Both pens wrote very well straight out of the package. The pens are very light, post well, don't dry out, and are easy to clean out when changing ink. The nib and feed can be removed easily for cleaning by pulling them straight out. The section has flat areas to encourage a three-finger grip, and I find it quite comfortable. The shape of the section makes you hold the pen a certain way, but the nib and feed can be rotated to any position, letting you position the nib perfectly for your writing style. These pens don't have a clip, so if you want to carry one in a shirt pocket, you might want to use a pen sleeve. The clear plastic body lets you check your ink level without removing the barrel. The plastic seems somewhat prone to scratching, but seems fairly durable. A pen sleeve will help keep the pen in good condition. The pen comes with a Pilot cartridge. Pilot sells cartridges in only a few colours, but you could add a Pilot CON-40 or CON-70 converter so you can use any other brand or colour of ink you choose. All in all, I think this a very good, reliable pen at a very reasonable price.
Unbeatable Price and Performance
I'm a bit of a maniac when it comes to fountain pens; that is to say, I'm crazy about them. I have an extensive collection of vintage and modern pens, including various models made by Sheaffer, Esterbrook, Arnold, Parker, Conklin, Waterman, Noodlers, Monteverde, and many more. Curiosity prompted me to order the Pilot Kakuno demonstrator model because so many people I respect swear by them in terms of their quality and price point; I figured that if I didn't like it, I could just give it away and not be out much. Well, keep your mitts off my Kakuno! I unboxed mine this morning and filled a converter with Pilot Iroshizuku Ink (Kon-Peki), and I can't stop playing with it. The pen is incredibly comfortable in my hand, and writes more smoothly than some of my more expensive pens with fancy nibs, even on plain paper. I love watching the ink roll around in the clear barrel and flow down and through the nib, too. It makes writing fun! The truth is, I've already ordered a second Kakuno, this time with a fine nib so that I can compare the two. This is a great little fountain pen for a beginner, but it's a wonderful everyday pen for experienced writers, too. One helpful hint ... if you're going to opt to use an ink converter rather than pre-filled cartridges, choose the Pilot piston model, the CON-70. It holds more ink than the Pilot screw-type converter (CON-40), and I think it's easier to use and maintain as well. Above all else, have fun with your new Kakuno! You'll be glad you ordered it!
I'm a bit of a maniac when it comes to fountain pens; that is to say, I'm crazy about them. I have an extensive collection of vintage and modern pens, including various models made by Sheaffer, Esterbrook, Arnold, Parker, Conklin, Waterman, Noodlers, Monteverde, and many more. Curiosity prompted me to order the Pilot Kakuno demonstrator model because so many people I respect swear by them in terms of their quality and price point; I figured that if I didn't like it, I could just give it away and not be out much. Well, keep your mitts off my Kakuno! I unboxed mine this morning and filled a converter with Pilot Iroshizuku Ink (Kon-Peki), and I can't stop playing with it. The pen is incredibly comfortable in my hand, and writes more smoothly than some of my more expensive pens with fancy nibs, even on plain paper. I love watching the ink roll around in the clear barrel and flow down and through the nib, too. It makes writing fun! The truth is, I've already ordered a second Kakuno, this time with a fine nib so that I can compare the two. This is a great little fountain pen for a beginner, but it's a wonderful everyday pen for experienced writers, too. One helpful hint ... if you're going to opt to use an ink converter rather than pre-filled cartridges, choose the Pilot piston model, the CON-70. It holds more ink than the Pilot screw-type converter (CON-40), and I think it's easier to use and maintain as well. Above all else, have fun with your new Kakuno! You'll be glad you ordered it!
Cheap price and excellent quality!
I purchased this pen around a month or so ago. The extra fine nib writes smoothly without any issue, and the ink is fairly easy and simple to refill. I've used both cartridges and a converter and have found no issues so far. As of now, I'm currently using Pilot's con-70 converter alongside their blue black ink. The pen body is made of plastic and is relatively comfortable to hold in my hands. The only thing I have a complaint with is that if I decide to mindlessly leave the pen upside down and capped when no longer in use, the ink tends to leak into the cap. However, this is easily solved by just remembering to place it upright so no biggie. Additionally, some of the ink gets stuck in the grip section, but maybe some maintenance on the pen could clean a bit of it off. I'm actually surprised with how durable the pen could be. I accidentally left it in one of my pockets, so it was thrown into the washing machine. When I found it again after, I was lucky to find that there was no damage to the pen (aside from a bit of water getting stuck) and no ink had leaked into the clothes. This is excellent for its cheap price and I would 100% be willing to buy this fountain pen again if I need a replacement! It's honestly one of my favorites to write with as a beginner.
I purchased this pen around a month or so ago. The extra fine nib writes smoothly without any issue, and the ink is fairly easy and simple to refill. I've used both cartridges and a converter and have found no issues so far. As of now, I'm currently using Pilot's con-70 converter alongside their blue black ink. The pen body is made of plastic and is relatively comfortable to hold in my hands. The only thing I have a complaint with is that if I decide to mindlessly leave the pen upside down and capped when no longer in use, the ink tends to leak into the cap. However, this is easily solved by just remembering to place it upright so no biggie. Additionally, some of the ink gets stuck in the grip section, but maybe some maintenance on the pen could clean a bit of it off. I'm actually surprised with how durable the pen could be. I accidentally left it in one of my pockets, so it was thrown into the washing machine. When I found it again after, I was lucky to find that there was no damage to the pen (aside from a bit of water getting stuck) and no ink had leaked into the clothes. This is excellent for its cheap price and I would 100% be willing to buy this fountain pen again if I need a replacement! It's honestly one of my favorites to write with as a beginner.
Great for Beginners - Inexpensive, Writes well
This is such a great little pen (and fun to write with too!) for the amazingly low Amazon price of approximately $10. So much to like here: this particular pen has a <M> medium nib, which is my favorite for this pen. It can use and ink cartridge or a converter and as you can see, this one has a converter; it’s almost out of ink but from the writing sample you can see I have use bottled ink with the converter (Diamine Emerald). The barrel and cap have angled sides, preventing it from rolling away like a round barrel can; the cap snaps off and seals tightly; the clear barrel shows the ink color and volume. It is extremely lightweight acrylic, which means I can write with it for long periods of time and not have hand fatigue. It feels good in my small hand posted or unposted, although I like the balance better when it is posted. This reliable little pen is a great way to jump into fountain pens for beginners, especially children. This is the second one I’ve purchased for myself, just because it’s fun, inexpensive and writes so well. Highly recommend.
This is such a great little pen (and fun to write with too!) for the amazingly low Amazon price of approximately $10. So much to like here: this particular pen has a <M> medium nib, which is my favorite for this pen. It can use and ink cartridge or a converter and as you can see, this one has a converter; it’s almost out of ink but from the writing sample you can see I have use bottled ink with the converter (Diamine Emerald). The barrel and cap have angled sides, preventing it from rolling away like a round barrel can; the cap snaps off and seals tightly; the clear barrel shows the ink color and volume. It is extremely lightweight acrylic, which means I can write with it for long periods of time and not have hand fatigue. It feels good in my small hand posted or unposted, although I like the balance better when it is posted. This reliable little pen is a great way to jump into fountain pens for beginners, especially children. This is the second one I’ve purchased for myself, just because it’s fun, inexpensive and writes so well. Highly recommend.
