Pilot Kakuno Fine-Nib Fountain Pen, White Body Soft Blue Cap Body (FKA-1SR-SLF)

I've had a Pilot Metropolitan for 4 1/2 years, and have always really liked it. It was my re-entry into fountain pen use after many years on hiatus. I have purchased many pens since that fateful June, but none have surprised me as much as my new Pilot Kakuno.First of all, I knew exactly what I was buying--a schoolchild's pen designed for children's hands and appealing to their simple sense of aesthetics. I got the white pen with a light blue cap. As a nursing student (retraining for a new career in my 50s) I have been trying to figure out how to carry a fountain pen on the job. Most of my pens aren't suitable for sticking in a pocket with scissors and penlights or hanging around the neck, much less using them in a clinical environment. I most certainly wouldn't want to have to wipe down the vast majority of them with alcohol or another antimicrobial cleaner. I was hoping the Kakuno would be a workable option.Out of the plastic bubble packaging, it's actually kind of cute. Very blocky and quite simply designed. The pen doesn't come with a converter, but I had a couple of Pilot CON-50s lying around so I opted to ink up with Sailor Oku-Yama rather than using the black cartridge that came with the pen. Please note that I'm generally a fan of Pilot inks, including their cartridges, but I prefer just about any color over black and would rather use a converter where available. The converter fits very satisfyingly tightly into the section of the pen, and after inking up I was pleasantly surprised that the pen started immediately. I didn't flush the pen before inking up, either! This is rare, even for much pricier pens.I have to say that writing with the Kakuno is a a very nice experience. I expected to like the nib--after all, it's the same nib that comes on the Metropolitan, Prera, and Plumix--but this feels nothing like writing with my Metropolitan. It's SO SMOOTH, especially for a fine nib. The grip is shaped to encourage an appropriate pen holding habit, which is quite comfortable for me, and the overall circumference of the pen is similar to that of the Lamy Safari/Al Star line (also comfortable). The shape is blocky, as mentioned before, but the edges are rounded and the plastic is flawless so there are no places where the hand might find it difficult or unpleasant to hold.Pilot is known for pretty consistent quality, and this pen ticks all the boxes for a solid fountain pen experience. I can't imagine introducing a child to writing with this pen and having them not want to continue using fountain pens for the rest of their lives. I haven't tried disinfecting my new pen yet to see how the plastic holds up, but I believe it will clean well without ruining the nice, shiny finish. I think I've found the solution to my nursing pen problem.

This pen is really wonderful! I love the design of it, so simple and cute! It’s a great size for your hand and writes very smoothly! No scratching or gaps have shown up and they just perform really nicely. I’m a big fan of this pen!!!

Love it! Love the design! Love the colors of the plastic! Love the shapes! Love the quality! Everything!NOTE: in these photos the cap may appear as soft and some vendors do use the phrase "soft cap." However, that is NOT true. The cap is made out of hard plastic, the same as the barrel. That plastic feels to be similar to plastic used in LEGO parts.Great news: the feed and the nib of this pen and the Plumix (with 1 mm stub) ARE interchangeable! Just take a paper napkin (to prevent leaving skin oil on the nib and the feed), grab around the nib and the feed, and pull them out carefully. The swapping between two pens take seconds! Also, it is extremely important and useful for cleaning. If you will forget one of your Pilot Kakuno pens with ink for a while or worse, with permanent ink, then you don't need to panic. Just disassemble and clean! I use mine for testing permanent inks where I cannot risk pens from other brands that are not as easy to disassemble.The size of the pen is just right for sketching. I have family big hands, but I love this design! By the way, there is a small knob on the cap to make it easier for removing the cap. Also, it is great that it does NOT have a clip on the cap! I love it! Those clips always get in my way.I own Lamy and Pelican, but after trying my friend's Pilot Kakuno, I was hooked and purchased four of these in various colors and nibs along with four of Plumix (for their 1 mm stubs).

This is a $10 fountain pen, and can't compare to pens 10x (or more) in price. Don't expect it replace your Loom or Vanishing Pen; the body is plastic, and the nib feels a little scratchy on normal paper. However, for the price, it's a great little pen! Relatively cheap, easy to use, and even fun (the smiley face nib is cute, as is the cap color). It's a great pen to use day-to-day, and it's a not a nightmare if you lose it.One caveat - this Fine nib is about the smallest I'd go. I got a Kakuno EF as well, and it's too scratchy for my taste. I find myself using the Fine much more.My only problem with the pen is the lack of a clip. I bought this to use with my Hobonichi Techo, a daily planner. The cover of my techo even matches the cap color. Unfortunately without a clip to clip it onto the cover it doesn't "come along for the ride" as much as I'd like. If they made this pen with a clip, I'd easily buy another couple to keep around.

I love this pen! It's cheap and it's very easy to hold. The nib is smooth and I never had an issue with any scratchiness. It glides on paper like butter and deposits ink very well. I love this fountain pen, it's great for beginners and it's a good value for the money. It is made in plastic, but don't let that deter you - it's a high quality pen that I recommend for any fountain pen beginners or collectors.

Wanted to try pilot without spending a fortune. Perfect for ink pen beginner.Works like a charm with C70 converter.

La utilizzo per prendere appunti all'università, dura da qualche giorno a una settimana per ricarica di cartuccia(circa 1ml). Non ero contento del flusso di inchiostro e ho dovuto smanettare un po' con il pennino. Però vorrei sottolineare che il flusso dipende anche dell'inchiostro utilizzato e dal tipo di carta. Scrittura scorrevole. Io volevo ordinare una EF e ho ordinato per sbaglio una F, ma sono comunque molto soddisfatto dell'acquisto. Tappando i buchi posteriori e usando del grasso sulla filettatura lo si può convertire in un eyedropper(da circa 4ml di cui circa 1ml non utilizzabile per blurping, in confronto al 1ml in cartuccia si avrà una capacità effettiva 3 volte tanto) senza bisogno di O-ring. Tappando i fori del tappo con della colla idrofobica e sigillante(deve sigillare anche l'aria, io ho utilizzato della colla americana ad uso esterno) si può migliorare l'isolamento ed evitare che l'inchiostro si secchi in fretta(opzionale e non consigliato se la penna è per bambini in quanto i fori hanno una funzione antisoffocamento).Per una scrittura fine su fogli normali consiglio la EF suppur gratti(le EF avranno sempre un po' di feedback). La F è paragonabile al tratto di una matita non temperata.Se volete una soluzione più economica consiglio l'acquisto della Platinum Preppy, Little Meteor o Plaisir come entry level. Io personalmente preferisco il feedback della Platinum Preppy. Però sappiate che la resina/plastica utilizzata sarà meno spessa di quella della Kakuno.

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Excellent pen.I bought the pen with a fine nib (which is much closer to a European very fine nib). If you want a European fine nib I would suggest trying the Pilot medium nib. However I'm very pleased with this fountain pen, writes well and is easy to use.