Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen — Madoromi Grey

Madoromi means "drowsy" in Japanese, and this special Kakuno series is exactly that — soft, dreamy colors inspired by naps and daydreams. The grey is a gentle, misty shade with a slightly translucent milky 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 grey
• Hexagonal shape prevents rolling and improves control
• Refillable with Pilot ink cartridges or converter
• Available in Fine and Medium

The grey is for people whose favorite weather is fog — quiet, calm, and a little mysterious. Easy to use, hard to outgrow, and dressed for dreaming.

The Madoromi series also comes in a hazy periwinkle blue and a faded blush pink — same drowsy mood, different dream.

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 the Kakuno a good first fountain pen?

It's the one I hand to everyone. The hexagonal grip guides your fingers to the right spot, the nib has a little smiley face that shows you which way is up, and the ink flows without any fuss. There's no learning curve — just pick it up and write.

How do I refill it?

A black Pilot cartridge comes in the box — snap it into the grip section, give the ink a minute to reach the nib, and you're writing. Refills work the same way. When you're ready for more color, our Iroshizuku fuyu-syogun cartridges — a quiet winter grey — were practically made for this pen, and all six Iroshizuku colors are here if you'd rather pick your own. A Pilot CON-40 or CON-70 converter swaps in the same way when you want to explore bottled ink.

Is the body really translucent?

Slightly — it's a milky, frosted translucence, like sea glass. You can just barely see the cartridge inside, which is a quiet little bonus: you'll know when you're running low on ink.