PILOT Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Extra Fine Nib (10816)
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Standard black ink is used by Pilot. It is not resistant to water. To get archival ink, you'll need a pilot converter and any brand of waterproof ink, like Noodler's. I have three of these pens because they are so enjoyable to use.
Those are the cartridges used by the pen. For refilling the pen with bottle ink, a converter can be purchased. I've made use of the con- Although I used to use a 40 converter, I now use ic100 cartridges because they hold more ink. If you want to, the cartridges can be refilled and reused multiple times. If you choose to refill cartridges, make sure you don't fill them up too much. Overcrowding can result in a soiled situation.
A PILOT NAMIKI IC100 FOUNTAIN PEN INK CARTRIDGE or a PILOT CON 40 converter are required for use with the PILOT KAKUNO FP.
The difference in line width is too slight to notice if this extra fine is italic.
Selected User Reviews For PILOT Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Extra Fine Nib (10816)
I'm not a beginner when it comes to fountain pens, but I enjoy experimenting with them. I bought it because it was inexpensive and I wanted to try it out. Extra Fine nib was purchased. You could save money by dipping a nail in ink and getting the same effect. It's a bit draggy and scratchy. The ink flow is terrible, and I'm having a terrible time writing. If I were new to fountain pens and came across this, I would immediately abandon them. br>br>If you bought this and thought, "EHRMERGERD fountain pens are terrible," think again and buy a nice Lamy Safari or even a Pilot Metropolitan. They're inexpensive fountain pens that write beautifully and are simple to maintain.
This is an authentic EF nib from Japan. Expect the EF to be scratchy for the first few pages you write with it if you get it. This is a perfectly normal situation. EF nibs aren't designed to be used on rough or low-quality paper. You should be using this on Tomoe River or at the very least the CVS Caliber notebooks. EF nibs differ as well, with the Pilot EF nibs writing a little dry. This makes it ideal for inks like Baystate Blue, which will bleed and ghost through any paper if the nib is wet. br>br>However, and this is a major drawback for me, the CON- 40 as well as CON- This pen is unable to accommodate 50 converters. They'll keep going, but they're a little sloppy. I tried them both on empty, and the converters fell out as soon as I tapped the barrel on the table from a height of 1 inch. br>Because the barrel has holes in the bottom to prevent children from choking, I can't use it with a converter because I don't want to waste my clothes or bleach them. br>I had an old Pilot Petite cartridge lying around, so I filled it with Baystate ink and used it as a temporary solution. br>br>Eventually, I'll probably swap the nib for a Pilot Metropolitan I have on hand, just so I can use the converter again. br>br>The grip is triangular in shape, similar to that of the Lamy Safari. It isn't completely triangular, and the tip is rounded. br>br>The pen isn't overly thick, but the hexagonal pencil-like shape irritates me. However, this is solely a matter of opinion. br>br>I think three stars is a good number, especially since I'm going to switch the nib and feed to my metropolitan because of the CON- 40 isn't a good number. Although I am aware that the seller made no such claims, it is one of the primary reasons I purchased it. Please let me know if anyone knows where I can get Pilot compatible EF nibs.
I love kakunos because they're cheap but still have Pilot quality, and I don't have to worry about losing them at work like I would a $300-plus pair of shoes. $500 pen. My gripe is with the person who put the thing together. 1) they tossed the pen in the bottom of a LARGE box with several other large items, giving it no protection and scratching it; 2) they shipped it with the black ink cartridge FULLY installed, causing it to leak ALL OVER the inside of the box and the pen itself. Because I use bottled ink, I now have to clean the pen as well as everything else in the box before I can use it. On BOTH counts, you're a complete jerk.
It's a genuine item, except the nib is F, not EF, and it's the same nib that comes with the Pilot Metropolitan (it doesn't have the "smiley face" stamp on it), which is strange. Is it possible that the nib has been replaced? This is the first time I've heard of Pilot using these nibs on the Kakuno. The only issue I have is that I didn't receive the nib that I ordered, but I'm keeping the pen because I like it so much (I did get an EF nib on my second Kakuno from Amazon - Just to let you know, it was one of those sets that came with little sticky notes). After doing some more research, I discovered that these particular EF nibs are quite uncommon; For most writers, I believe it is simply too fine. The major pen retailers don't seem to have them on hand on a regular basis, and I'm guessing Pilot doesn't make them in large quantities.
This is an excellent and reasonably priced fountain pen starter kit. (Different brands have different gauges for what fine/extra fine is. ) The extra fine is truly extra fine. Ink is easy to work with. It's a little scratchy, but that's to be expected. It's great for everyday use and has a nice appearance.
I began my search for the best fountain pen I could find that didn't cost an arm and a leg as an obsessive compulsive perfectionist. I've experimented with numerous knock-offs. I got a couple of fine nib Metropolitans from Pilot because I've always liked the brand and used to love their Razor points. They were okay, but the point wasn't fine enough for me, and the weight and grip were difficult for my arthritic fingers. Then, on a whim, I purchased a Kakuno Extra Fine pen, which has crisp and fine writing, is lightweight, and is comfortable to hold. Furthermore, the cost is incredible!.
This pen is simply ridiculously cute. It has a nice feel in the hand, a satisfying "click" when you open or close it, and a small bump on the cap to keep it from rolling off the table (no pocket clip, though, if that's important to you). The Pilot nib is of good quality, with no hard starts or skips, and is not too wet or dry. In my hand, the pen feels good-- I'm a medium-sized woman. female hands of various sizes It's a little chunkier and less sleek than the Pilot Metropolitan (which is still a fantastic pen, but has a completely different vibe). Despite the fact that they are made of plastic, they have a solid feel to them and do not appear to be cheap. I started with an extra fine nib and plan to order fine and medium nibs as well for various writing situations. These are excellent pens to leave at work because they are inexpensive and easy to replace, but their value is extremely high, in my opinion.
ish, and a tad on the large side. It was simply too much for me to handle. That's a shame, because I ordered three and the tip is fantastic! It would also be fantastic if it could be filled with ink instead of requiring the use of a cartridge or converter. The CON, however, is that The number 40 was perfect.
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