PILOTKakuno Fountain Pen of Biginners, Fine Nib, Glay Body (FKA-1SR-GYF), Gray

Excellent pen! You cannot beat the price and quality that you are receiving for the money. Nib is super, keep in mind that body is plastic and is intended for kids but who cares! Is a very reliable writer, is light, is reliable and has an excellent price. This pen is made by Pilot which is a very well know brand in the stationery and fountain pens world. I have a fine nib since japanese fine nibs are very fine and usually this helps to perform well on cheap papers. Keep in mind that for this last statement, the ink is part of the equation. I recommend this gorgeous pen. Mine came with an ink cartridge. A converter is not supplied so you must buy a converter so you can use bottled ink (CON-40 or CON-50) or you can refill the cartridge with a syringe. I have attached some images and a writing sample with the black ink cartridge included. You can attach a Kaweco clip if you need it since the pen does not have a clip.

This is my favorite fountain pen. I received one as a gift from someone who visited Japan and brought it back as a gift. I loved it, then I misplaced it and was super bummed to be missing my favorite pen. I found a replacement on Amazon and ordered it right away.What I like about the pen:It is lightweightThe barrel shape is comfortable. I also have another Pilot fountain pen in metal with a tapered barrel but prefer this one for its straight barrel.Nib writes well, the replacement nib is in fine although I prefer the medium (which I had in my original pen)Posted -- I like that the cap fits snugly onto the pen when writingRefills are easy to findPrice is greatWhat I don't like:Pen cap clip - I wish it had a pen clip to put onto a notebook (which is how I lost my first pen, it must have fallen off a pile of papers). I created a have with a rubber band and paperclip.Converter -- I wish it came with a converter to make it more environmentally friendly, I can get around this by using a syringe and refilling but having a true converter would make it better.But for the price I can't complain too much.

Another great fountain pen from Pilot! I'm a big fan of their Cosmopolitan line, but sometimes I just want a light, economical pen to carry around, and this is the answer. It's a no-frills pen, but accepts standard Pilot cartridges and the nib writes as smoothly as a higher-end model.

I already have a Pilot Metropolitan with a medium nib, and that works great. Smooth writing, great feel in the hand, and a bargain to boot. I wanted to experiment with a different pen though, and this was both cute and a little cheaper, and already having a spare Pilot converter, I decided to get the Kakuno.When it arrived, I found it was just downright adorable. The packaging is cute and colorful if somewhat cheap. It has a smiling face on the nib! The black and blue coloring is fun and the finish is nice. The provided instructions are all in Japanese but that's to be expected, and they're not really needed to use for the most part outside of some fountain pen common sense.However, it came in a disposable case rather than the plastic shell and case of the Metro. It also only had one disposable ink cartridge compared to the Metro's two refillable converters. For only 2 or 3 dollars less, 'tis a bit disappointing.In the hand, it feels fine; its rather's light due to the plastic and is surprisingly ergonomic due to the hexagonal barrel. It is a hint more scratchy than the Metro, but being a finer nib, that's to be expected. It still wrote smoothly and without issue. No stutters, no leaking, no hiccups.It's a solid no-frills writing and drawing experience, with some nice pluses like the barrel shape, making it less likely to roll off a desk and break the tip. The smile on the nib even makes a good reference point to use to know when your pen tip is aligned properly. Those two features can be pretty notable, especially for an absolute beginner or younger person learning how to write with a fountain pen.However, every time I used it, I just kept comparing it to the Metro. On value alone, the Metro blows it out of the water in terms of feel and accessories, and the Kakuno doesn't really provided much unique outside of a good soft aesthetic and even more beginner friendliness. It's adorable and personally worth it for that, but with only a small cost difference, those qualities really have to matter in order to get the Kakuno in particular.However, everything about this pen feels more oriented towards being a gift from adults to children to learn the love of using fountain pens, and from that perspective, this pen makes perfect sense, and nails that goal well. If that's what you wanna do, the Kakuno can't be a better choice.For what it's worth, it's a solid pen. I don't regret it and I can see myself buying another as a gift to younger folks.

I just got this pen. As a beginner with fountain pens I really like its flow when writing. I did calligraphy many years ago. This pen is very smooth no grabbing. I would definitely recommend this pen.