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product_id: 103052070
title: "Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Extra Fine Nib, 0.3mm, Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen Extra Fine"
brand: "pilot"
price: "$26.29"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Pilot"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/103052070-pilot-kakuno-fountain-pen-clear-barrel-extra-fine-nib-0
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Hexagonal grip for ergonomic hold Clear barrel for ink visibility Extra Fine 0.5mm nib for precision Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Extra Fine Nib, 0.3mm, Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen Extra Fine

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** $26.29
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✒️ Write smart, write happy — the pen that smiles back!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Extra Fine Nib, 0.3mm, Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen Extra Fine by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** $26.29 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/103052070-pilot-kakuno-fountain-pen-clear-barrel-extra-fine-nib-0)

## Best For

- pilot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pilot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **See Your Ink Flow:** Transparent barrel lets you track ink levels effortlessly
- • **Durable & Dependable:** Survives accidental washes and daily hustle without missing a beat
- • **Comfort in Every Stroke:** Hexagonal, dotted grip designed for fatigue-free writing
- • **Precision Meets Playfulness:** Smiley face nib ensures perfect writing angle every time
- • **Beginner-Friendly Brilliance:** Ideal for novices and pros alike, making handwriting a joy

## Overview

The PILOT Kakuno Fountain Pen features an extra fine nib with a unique smiley face design to guide your writing angle, housed in a clear barrel for easy ink monitoring. Its hexagonal, dotted grip ensures ergonomic comfort, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned writers. Durable and reliable, this pen combines playful design with professional precision, elevating everyday writing into a joyful experience.

## Description

The PILOT Kakuno fountain pen comes with a extra fine nib, clear barrel, and a clear cap. One of Pilot's calligraphy pens, this is a single pen with black ink that's great for helping novice fountain pen users develop their writing skills. Calligraphers, artists, and anyone who wants smooth writing will love these Pilot fountain pens. The anti-roll hexagonal body design of this starter pen supports a comfortable grip during your handwriting practice.

Review: Excellent purchase - This pen is stunning. It’s cool looking AND it writes like a dream. I never thought I would be this fond of a 12 dollar plastic pen. It really is a dream come true. It’s not a Mont Blanc but it is perfect for what it is. I’m certain it’s the best plastic pen on the planet. My search has finally come to an end. My standards are HIGH. I purchased the fine tip nib and I am so glad I did. Great purchase. Great value.
Review: Great starter or daily use pen. - I love these pens -- this is my second. For an inexpensive starter fountain pen, these are great quality and write well. I use mine with the converter and pretty ink.

## Features

- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen: The Pilot fountain pen Kakuno is designed for novice and experienced fountain pen users in mind, the Kakuno features a smiley face on the finely crafted nib to ensure the perfect writing position
- Variety of Nib Sizes and Colors: The Kakuno comes in an Extra Fine point nib, with pink, purple or turquoise caps and white barrels. The hexagonal design makes this fountain pen easy to hold
- Express Yourself: Whether you're bullet journaling or working on other creative projects, you'll want to try our full line of Pilot pens including calligraphy and hand lettering pens, brush markers, fountain pens for journaling and more
- Trusted Quality: We've been making pens for over 100 years. Whether you're taking notes, stocking up on school or office supplies, or writing in a bullet journal, Pilot has the perfect writing pen for you
- Power To The Pen: Pilot makes exceptional writing instruments to suit all your needs. We have fountain pens for writing, ballpoint, retractable, erasable and gel ink pens, plus whiteboard markers and more for every writing style

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07KBN9YTK |
| Additional Features | Capped |
| Age Range (Description) | Above 8 years |
| Age Range Description | Above 8 years |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,361 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #4 in Fountain Pens |
| Body Shape | Hexagonal |
| Brand | PILOT |
| Brand Name | PILOT |
| Closure Type | Retractable |
| Color | Clear Barrel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,293 Reviews |
| Drill Point | Extra Fine |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00072838108166 |
| Grip Type | Dotted |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | 1.0 |
| Included Components | Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen, Extra Fine Nib, Clear Barrel, Clear Cap, Black Ink, Single Pen (10816) |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Item Dimensions | 2.7 x 8.1 x 6.2 inches |
| Item Type Name | Kakuno Fountain Pen, Extra Fine Nib, Clear Barrel, Clear Cap, Black Ink, Single Pen (10816) |
| Item Weight | 9.07 g |
| Line Size | 2mm and Above |
| Manufacturer | Pilot Pen Corporation of America |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | Pilot |
| Model Number | Kakuno 10816 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Writing |
| Style | Extra Fine Nib |
| Subject Character | Smiley Face |
| Theme | Writing |
| UPC | 072838108166 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | see packaging |
| Writing Instrument Form | Fountain Pen |
| Writing Technique | Fountain Pen |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Above 8 years
- **Brand:** PILOT
- **Color:** Clear Barrel
- **Ink Color:** Black
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen

## Images

![Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Extra Fine Nib, 0.3mm, Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen Extra Fine - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61m43WgQJaL.jpg)
![Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Extra Fine Nib, 0.3mm, Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen Extra Fine - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21qLi10RCHL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you refill it or is it disposable?**
A: You can refill this, with either a Pilot converter or with a Pilot cartridge.  Pilot uses proprietary converters and cartridges.

**Q: Can the Con-40 converter be used in this pen?**
A: The Con-B, Con-40 and the Con-70 can all be used in the Pilot Kakuno.

**Q: Is the ink waterproof and archival?**
A: Pilot Namiki ink, which is what comes in the cartridge with the pen, is not waterproof or archival. For replacing the ink in the cartridge with permanent, archival-quality, and water resistant ink, I recommend buying Diamine Registrar's Blue-Black Ink, a 3ml luer-lock syringe, and a blunt-tipped dispensing needle at least 3 inches long. 

1. Gently insert the cartridge (JUST BARELY) into the pen, only enough to open the cartridge. Pull it back out, rinse the ink out of the pen, and empty the ink from the cartridge with the syringe and needle. Dispose of the ink, and rinse the cartridge, syringe, and needle with clean water. Shake the water out of the cartridge. You can dry it out with a Q-tip if you don't want you new ink diluted at all.

2. Withdraw ALMOST 1ml of the Registrar's Blue-Black Ink with the syringe, and fill the cartridge with it. 

3. Insert the newly refilled cartridge into the pen, gently but firmly. Set the pen nib-down in a cup , with the cap on, for 5-10 minutes, so the ink can saturate the feed and reach the nib. And don't press too hard if it's still not writing yet. Give it some more time.

**Q: What size cartridge does this pen take?**
A: The PILOT KAKUNO FP takes a PILOT NAMIKI IC100 FOUNTAIN PEN INK CARTRIDGE or a PILOT CON 40 converter.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent purchase
*by V***Z on May 6, 2026*

This pen is stunning. It’s cool looking AND it writes like a dream. I never thought I would be this fond of a 12 dollar plastic pen. It really is a dream come true. It’s not a Mont Blanc but it is perfect for what it is. I’m certain it’s the best plastic pen on the planet. My search has finally come to an end. My standards are HIGH. I purchased the fine tip nib and I am so glad I did. Great purchase. Great value.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great starter or daily use pen.
*by C***E on May 12, 2026*

I love these pens -- this is my second. For an inexpensive starter fountain pen, these are great quality and write well. I use mine with the converter and pretty ink.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible value. Beautiful nib. An absolute joy with the right paper. Not fun with the wrong paper
*by A***! on November 13, 2025*

love love but also meh. Incredible value and beautiful stuff. but the nib is indeed very scratchy. It can really become difficult to use if you do not have the right paper. this nib really must have smooth paper and a very nicely flowing ink. then its an absolute joy. And i did put this extra fine nib in the pilot and thats a really fun experience and just a beautiful piece to carry around and use. but when you write on some paper with just barely too much tooth or its kind of old paper or its been shuffled around a whole lot, this nib struggles and becomes too annoying to use. For journaling, this nib is absolutely lovely. The pen itself - the clear barrel - its fine for what it is. it is exactly what you think it will be and it does that perfectly fine.

## Frequently Bought Together

- PILOT Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Extra Fine Nib (10816)
- Pilot Fountain Pen Converter (CON-70)
- Pilot Fountain Pen Ink Converter Screw Type (CON-40)

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*Last updated: 2026-05-17*