Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen | Madoromi Pink

Madoromi means "drowsy" in Japanese, and this special Kakuno series is exactly that — soft, dreamy colors inspired by naps and daydreams. The pink is a faded, milky blush with a slightly translucent body, topped with a gold-toned nib — a quiet upgrade from the standard silver that makes the whole pen feel a little more special. Underneath the dreamy colors, it's still the Kakuno we hand to everyone: one of the easiest, most approachable fountain pens you can pick up, whether it's your first or your fifteenth. Lightweight, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, it features a hexagonal grip that naturally guides finger placement and a cheerful nib "smile" that helps orient the pen correctly as you write. It's simple in the best way: reliable ink flow, smooth writing, and no learning curve. Details: Smooth gold-toned stainless steel nib, exclusive to the Madoromi series Slightly translucent pastel body in a soft pink Hexagonal shape prevents rolling and improves control Refillable with Pilot ink cartridges or converter Available in Fine and Medium The pink is a faded blush, like the last page of a sunset — soft without being sweet. Easy to use, hard to outgrow, and dressed for dreaming. The Madoromi series also comes in a hazy periwinkle blue and a misty grey — pick your mood, or collect the whole nap. Specs Length: about 5.1 inches capped (13 cm); posts to about 6.3 inches Weight: about 11 grams — light enough to disappear in your hand during long journaling sessions Nib: gold-toned stainless steel in Fine or Medium (Japanese sizing runs about one size finer than Western — a Pilot Fine writes closer to a Western Extra Fine) Cap: snap-on, and yes, it posts Fills with Pilot ink cartridges (one black cartridge included) or a Pilot CON-40 or CON-70 converter for bottled ink (converter sold separately) Made in Japan FAQ Is this a good gift for someone new to fountain pens? One of the best. It's around twenty dollars, the included cartridge snaps right in, and it's forgiving of every beginner habit. You're giving someone their gateway pen. How big is it in your hand? About five inches capped and just eleven grams — light and comfortable for long stretches of writing. The cap posts if you like a longer pen, and the hexagonal shape keeps it from rolling off your desk. What ink does it come with? A black Pilot ink cartridge comes in the box. Snap it into the grip section, give the ink a minute to reach the nib, and you're writing. When you want more color, the Iroshizuku cartridges are the natural next step — our yama-budo, a moody wine-red, is gorgeous against the blush body, and all six Iroshizuku colors are here if you'd rather choose your own. It also takes a Pilot CON-40 or CON-70 converter for bottled ink. If you'd like to see the whole process with photos, here's our step-by-step guide: How to Load Your Pilot Kakuno with an Ink Cartridge.