Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen – Fine Nib

Your First Fountain Pen. Or Your Favourite One.

The Pilot Kakuno is designed to make fountain pen writing accessible and enjoyable for everyone. With its friendly smiley-face nib, lightweight body, and smooth fine nib, the Kakuno is the perfect entry-level fountain pen — yet refined enough to satisfy experienced writers too.

• Fine nib for smooth, precise lines
• Lightweight, comfortable triangular grip barrel — ideal for beginners
• Smiley-face nib marking helps position the pen correctly
• Compatible with Pilot IC-50 ink cartridges and CON converter
• Available in a range of cheerful barrel colours
• Made in Japan by Pilot

FAQ

Q: Is the Kakuno suitable for beginners?

A: Absolutely. The Kakuno is specifically designed as an entry-level fountain pen. The triangular grip guides proper finger placement, and the smiley-face nib helps orient the pen for optimal ink flow.

Q: What ink cartridges are compatible with the Kakuno?

A: The Kakuno is compatible with Pilot IC-50 ink cartridges and the Pilot CON-40 or CON-70 converter for bottled ink use.

Q: What nib size is included?

A: This listing is for the Fine (F) nib, which produces a clean, precise line suitable for everyday writing and note-taking.

Q: Is the Kakuno refillable?

A: Yes. The Kakuno accepts standard Pilot IC-50 ink cartridges or a Pilot CON converter for use with bottled fountain pen ink.