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product_id: 103052070
title: "PILOT Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Extra Fine Nib (10816)"
brand: "pilot"
price: "₨576"
currency: SCR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Pilot"
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# Clear Barrel shows ink level Hexagonal grip prevents rolling Extra Fine Nib for precision PILOT Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Extra Fine Nib (10816)

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** ₨576
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Write Sharp, Write Happy – The Pen That Smiles Back!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PILOT Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Extra Fine Nib (10816) by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** ₨576 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/103052070-pilot-kakuno-fountain-pen-clear-barrel-extra-fine-nib-10816)

## 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

- • **Trusted Legacy:** Crafted by Pilot, a century-strong leader in premium writing instruments.
- • **Ergonomic Hex Grip:** Unique hexagonal shape offers a comfortable, non-slip hold for long writing sessions.
- • **Ink Visibility On Point:** Transparent barrel lets you track ink flow and color effortlessly.
- • **Precision Meets Playfulness:** Smiley nib design ensures perfect writing angle every time.
- • **Beginner-Friendly Brilliance:** Lightweight and balanced for novices and pros alike, reducing hand fatigue.

## Overview

The PILOT Kakuno Fountain Pen features an extra fine nib with a playful smiley face to guide your writing angle, housed in a clear barrel that reveals ink levels. Its hexagonal grip prevents rolling and enhances comfort, making it ideal for beginners and seasoned users alike. Lightweight and reliable, this pen combines Pilot’s 100+ years of craftsmanship with modern design, perfect for journaling, note-taking, and creative projects.

## Description

Pilot Kakugo fountain pen, extra fine nib, clear barrel, clear cap, Black ink, single pen (10816) great for helping novice fountain pen users develop their writing skills.

Review: Incredible value. Beautiful nib. An absolute joy with the right paper. Not fun with the wrong paper - 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.
Review: Great for Beginners - Inexpensive, Writes well - This is such a great little pen (and fun to write with too!) for the amazingly low desertcart price of approximately $10. So much to like here: this particular pen has a  medium nib, which is my favorite for this pen. It can use and ink cartridge or a converter and as you can see, this one has a converter; it’s almost out of ink but from the writing sample you can see I have use bottled ink with the converter (Diamine Emerald). The barrel and cap have angled sides, preventing it from rolling away like a round barrel can; the cap snaps off and seals tightly; the clear barrel shows the ink color and volume. It is extremely lightweight acrylic, which means I can write with it for long periods of time and not have hand fatigue. It feels good in my small hand posted or unposted, although I like the balance better when it is posted. This reliable little pen is a great way to jump into fountain pens for beginners, especially children. This is the second one I’ve purchased for myself, just because it’s fun, inexpensive and writes so well. Highly recommend.

## Features

- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen: Designed with 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 Pilot's full line of calligraphy and hand lettering pens, brush markers, fountain pens 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 pen for you
- Power To The Pen: Pilot makes exceptional writing instruments to suit all your needs. We have fountain, ballpoint, retractable, erasable and gel ink pens, whiteboard markers and more for every writing style

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07KBN9YTK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,040 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #4 in Fountain Pens |
| Brand | PILOT |
| Closure | Retractable |
| Color | Clear Barrel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,078) |
| Date First Available | November 8, 2018 |
| Grip Type | Dotted |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item model number | Kakuno 10816 |
| Line Size | 2mm and Above |
| Manufacturer | Pilot Pen Corporation of America |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10816 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | 1.0 |
| Point Type | Extra Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 2.7 x 8.1 x 6.2 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |

## 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 (10816) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+DXT2gJIL.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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible value. Beautiful nib. An absolute joy with the right paper. Not fun with the wrong paper
*by N***L 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for Beginners - Inexpensive, Writes well
*by S***S on July 8, 2025*

This is such a great little pen (and fun to write with too!) for the amazingly low Amazon price of approximately $10. So much to like here: this particular pen has a <M> medium nib, which is my favorite for this pen. It can use and ink cartridge or a converter and as you can see, this one has a converter; it’s almost out of ink but from the writing sample you can see I have use bottled ink with the converter (Diamine Emerald). The barrel and cap have angled sides, preventing it from rolling away like a round barrel can; the cap snaps off and seals tightly; the clear barrel shows the ink color and volume. It is extremely lightweight acrylic, which means I can write with it for long periods of time and not have hand fatigue. It feels good in my small hand posted or unposted, although I like the balance better when it is posted. This reliable little pen is a great way to jump into fountain pens for beginners, especially children. This is the second one I’ve purchased for myself, just because it’s fun, inexpensive and writes so well. Highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cheap price and excellent quality!
*by A***S on July 27, 2025*

I purchased this pen around a month or so ago. The extra fine nib writes smoothly without any issue, and the ink is fairly easy and simple to refill. I've used both cartridges and a converter and have found no issues so far. As of now, I'm currently using Pilot's con-70 converter alongside their blue black ink. The pen body is made of plastic and is relatively comfortable to hold in my hands. The only thing I have a complaint with is that if I decide to mindlessly leave the pen upside down and capped when no longer in use, the ink tends to leak into the cap. However, this is easily solved by just remembering to place it upright so no biggie. Additionally, some of the ink gets stuck in the grip section, but maybe some maintenance on the pen could clean a bit of it off. I'm actually surprised with how durable the pen could be. I accidentally left it in one of my pockets, so it was thrown into the washing machine. When I found it again after, I was lucky to find that there was no damage to the pen (aside from a bit of water getting stuck) and no ink had leaked into the clothes. This is excellent for its cheap price and I would 100% be willing to buy this fountain pen again if I need a replacement! It's honestly one of my favorites to write with as a beginner.

## 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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