How To

Loading an ink cartridge into a Pilot Kakuno fountain pen

How to Load Your Pilot Kakuno with an Ink Cartridge

Loading a Pilot Kakuno takes about two minutes: unscrew the barrel, point the cartridge's bigger end toward the nib, press until it clicks, and give the ink a minute to reach the nib. Here's the wh...

Fountain pen writing sample showing shimmer particles and sheen developing in the ink

fountain pen ink

How to get the most out of Shimmer & Sheen Inks

Shimmer and sheen inks are designed to create visual effects that go beyond standard ink color. These properties appear differently depending on nib size, ink flow, and paper choice.