- The perfect starter pen: simple and fun to use
- Smiley face nib guides correct alignment  
- Lightweight resin body 
- Comfortable triangular grip 
- Nib sizes in Extra-Fine, Fine, or Medium 
- Includes black Pilot ink cartridge

Simple, smooth, and a joy to use, the Pilot Kakuno makes fountain pens accessible to everyone. “Kakuno” means “to write” in Japanese, and that’s exactly what this pen helps you do. 

A cute smiley face on the nib visually guides correct alignment—if it’s facing up, you’re holding the pen at the right angle. The lightweight resin body and triangular, pencil-like grip feel natural in the hand, keeping fingers comfortably and correctly in place. Well-designed nibs, available in Extra-Fine to Medium line widths, offer controlled ink flow and smooth, skip-free writing.

With a range of playful and translucent colors, there’s a Kakuno for every creative. Each pen includes a black ink cartridge to get you started right away. It also fits the Pilot CON-40 converter (sold separately), allowing it to grow with you as you transition to bottled inks.




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The Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen is a cheerful, thoughtfully designed tool that makes writing more enjoyable for beginners and seasoned pen enthusiasts alike. “Kakuno” means “to write” in Japanese, and this pen brings that spirit to life with a playful smiley face stamped on the stainless steel nib to guide proper orientation.

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“Kakuno” means “to write” in Japanese, and that’s exactly what this pen helps you do. A cute smiley face on the nib visually guides correct alignment—if it’s facing up, you’re holding the pen at the right angle. 

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