Grey Red Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens
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About Grey Red Pilot Kakuno
The Pilot Kakuno fountain pen, perfect for beginners and experienced writers, is a delightful fun pen. "Kaküno" means "to write" in Japanese and that is just what this fountain pen has been designed for. Fitted with a stainless steel nib that features a smiley face so when it is facing upward the nib is in the perfect orientation for writing.
5 new colors added to the Pilot Kakuno Collection January 2024:
Translucent Blue: Moustache + Tie featured on the nib
Translucent Coral: Grin + Necklace featured on the nib
Translucent Aqua: Classic Smile featured on the nib
Translucent Pink: Grin + Bow featured on the nib
Translucent Green: Pacifier featured on the nib
Available in an assortment of colors including the all clear cap and barrel, the Pilot Kakuno fountain pen is hexagonal, similar to the classic wooden pencil. The Kakuno has a plastic resin cap and barrel and the pen has been made from 85% recycled content. The pen accepts a Pilot ink cartridge and one is included to get you started.
Product Specifications
Capped Length: 5.2 in.(132.1mm)
Posted Length: 6.3 in.(160.0mm)
Length of Body: 5.0 in.(127.0mm)
Length of Cap: 2.2 in.(55.9mm)
Diameter of Body: 0.5 in.(12.7mm)
Diameter of Cap: 0.6 in.(15.2mm)
Weight: 0.4 oz.(11.34g)
Nib Material: Stainless Steel
Fill Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter
Cartridge Type: Proprietary
Cap Type: Snap On(Compression)
Postable: Yes
Demonstrator: Yes
Available Sizes & Colors
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Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens
* Special orders typically ship in 7-14 business days. However, occasionally due to manufacturer inventory, items can take up to 1-3 months. For a specific shipping estimate on your special order contact Customer Care.
Guaranteed Quality
Each Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens we sell is guaranteed to be genuine, authentic and will arrive brand new & unused!
5 new colors added to the Pilot Kakuno Collection January 2024:
Translucent Blue: Moustache + Tie featured on the nib
Translucent Coral: Grin + Necklace featured on the nib
Translucent Aqua: Classic Smile featured on the nib
Translucent Pink: Grin + Bow featured on the nib
Translucent Green: Pacifier featured on the nib
Available in an assortment of colors including the all clear cap and barrel, the Pilot Kakuno fountain pen is hexagonal, similar to the classic wooden pencil. The Kakuno has a plastic resin cap and barrel and the pen has been made from 85% recycled content. The pen accepts a Pilot ink cartridge and one is included to get you started.
Product Specifications
Capped Length: 5.2 in.(132.1mm)
Posted Length: 6.3 in.(160.0mm)
Length of Body: 5.0 in.(127.0mm)
Length of Cap: 2.2 in.(55.9mm)
Diameter of Body: 0.5 in.(12.7mm)
Diameter of Cap: 0.6 in.(15.2mm)
Weight: 0.4 oz.(11.34g)
Nib Material: Stainless Steel
Fill Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter
Cartridge Type: Proprietary
Cap Type: Snap On(Compression)
Postable: Yes
Demonstrator: Yes
Available Sizes & Colors
View all colors & Sizes of the:
Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Clear - Extra Fine (Stainless Steel nib)
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Clear - Fine (Stainless Steel nib)
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Clear - Medium (Stainless Steel nib) *
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Grey Blue - Medium (Stainless Steel nib)
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Grey Lime - Medium (Stainless Steel nib)
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Grey Red - Medium (Stainless Steel nib) *
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Translucent Aqua - Fine (Stainless Steel nib)
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Translucent Aqua - Medium (Stainless Steel nib)
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Translucent Blue - Fine (Stainless Steel nib) *
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Translucent Blue - Medium (Stainless Steel nib) *
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Translucent Coral - Fine (Stainless Steel nib) *
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Translucent Coral - Medium (Stainless Steel nib) *
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Translucent Green - Fine (Stainless Steel nib)
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Translucent Green - Medium (Stainless Steel nib)
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Translucent Pink - Fine (Stainless Steel nib) *
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - Translucent Pink - Medium (Stainless Steel nib) *
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - White Pink - Fine (Stainless Steel nib)
- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens - White Turquoise - Fine (Stainless Steel nib)
* Special orders typically ship in 7-14 business days. However, occasionally due to manufacturer inventory, items can take up to 1-3 months. For a specific shipping estimate on your special order contact Customer Care.
Guaranteed Quality
Each Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pens we sell is guaranteed to be genuine, authentic and will arrive brand new & unused!
Pilot Kakuno Reviews
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Pretty amazing. I got the EF demonstrator and put in a Pilot CON-40. It's the only Kakuno that hasn't given me a hard start due to the ink drying; I'm not sure if it's because of the CON-40 (the others are using re-filled cartridges) or maybe it's because of the ink (Colorverse for this one, Diamine and Pilot Iroshizuku for the cartridge filled ones). The EF line is great, but my penmanship is still lacking.
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I love this pen! Feels comfortable and light weight in the hand when writing.
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I'm traveling and decided that the Kakuno would be the pens I travel with so I don't lose or damage my more prized pens. They write wonderfully and will more than do the job for me on my trip. I have been doing morning pages since November of 2023 and I have not yet missed a day. I am very happy with job that the Kakuno is doing for me.
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These are unfortunately terrible fountain pens.
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As I start my Fountain Pen Journey, I have found this starter Pilot Pen has made my adventure so exciting. I feel like I am getting the full experience of a Fountain Pen. Easy to load the cartridges. The beginning of a new hobby!
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Purple one is adorable and writes better than more expensive pens. A delight to use.
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I got a clear Pilot Kakuno, and it's a great writer. I can see why a lot of people like this as an entry pen. It's affordable and writes wonderfully. The pen is made of resin/plastic, but its body feels solid, perhaps because of its hexagonal barrel. There's no clip for this pen, which I enjoy. It gives it a unique shape, which feels very cohesive and on-brand, what with the emoticon on both the nib and the branding. This pen seems to fill any need for a fun, perhaps even quirky, pen that's still extremely reliable and doesn't break the bank. (And if the lack of a clip is a deal-breaker, you might consider ordering a pen clip separately. I know that a bunch of people do this.)
Finally, a huge selling point is that it accepts the CON-70 converter, allowing for massive amounts of ink for those afraid of making it an eyedropper pen. (People like me. Because I'm clumsy and accident-prone.) There's a lot to appreciate about the Kakuno.
- Pilot Kakuno VS Platinum Preppy (for anyone trying to decide between the two) -
Between this and the standard Platinum Preppy (which I also got so I could try the two), I prefer the Kakuno. Its body feels sturdier, to the point where I'd even be willing to put this in my pen pouch whereas I'd fear that my Preppy would break and leak. Both EF nibs produce wonderfully thin lines that suit my small handwriting, but the Kakuno's EF nib writes thinner by just a hair and pushes it ahead by that much. All that and the fact that it's compatible with the CON-70 converter makes the Kakuno my preference, even if the Preppy wins in the price category.
Finally, a huge selling point is that it accepts the CON-70 converter, allowing for massive amounts of ink for those afraid of making it an eyedropper pen. (People like me. Because I'm clumsy and accident-prone.) There's a lot to appreciate about the Kakuno.
- Pilot Kakuno VS Platinum Preppy (for anyone trying to decide between the two) -
Between this and the standard Platinum Preppy (which I also got so I could try the two), I prefer the Kakuno. Its body feels sturdier, to the point where I'd even be willing to put this in my pen pouch whereas I'd fear that my Preppy would break and leak. Both EF nibs produce wonderfully thin lines that suit my small handwriting, but the Kakuno's EF nib writes thinner by just a hair and pushes it ahead by that much. All that and the fact that it's compatible with the CON-70 converter makes the Kakuno my preference, even if the Preppy wins in the price category.
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The Kakuno is a great fountain pen for a new writer.
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I absolutely love these. I have over 200 pens, but gotta have a couple of these. I much prefer over a Preppy. Great performance and a great starter pen. Nibs run smaller than typical and use proprietary cartridges. Make sure you have a converter or 2. To me the are more of a staple than “a Fun” pen, but still a must have.
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I bought this so I can use the Pilot Colored Inks. This pen works well with no scratching. I like that you can see the inks being used so I can keep track of not putting another color of the same into another pen. The barrel is a pinch to large for me, but the comfort is still there. This is why I rated the Style a 4.
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FAQs about the Pilot Kakuno
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Does the pen come with a cartridge? If so, what color ink does it contain?A:
Yes, a black ink cartridge is included.Q:
What other brand of cartridges work with the Kakuno? A:
The Kakuno would use only Pilot ink cartridges.Q:
Can a converter be used with this pen?A:
Yes, the Pilot Con-70 converter works with the Kakuno. https://www.penchalet.com/pen_accessories/fountain_pen_converters/pilot_con-70_piston_fountain_pen_converter.html
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Does this pen come with a converter?A:
No, unfortunately the Pilot Kakuno does not come with a converter.
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