Fountain Pens

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• Pilot Iroshizuku: Fountain Pen Ink Named After Things You Can Picture

  July 25, 2026

  Iroshizuku's 24 colors are named after Japanese natural imagery, not marketing labels like 'Midnight Blue.' Here's why that naming approach actually helps you pick a color.

• Pilot Kakuno: The Fountain Pen Actually Designed for First-Timers

  July 25, 2026

  Most 'beginner' fountain pens are just cheap versions of adult pens. The Kakuno was designed from the ground up for someone who's never used one — including a smiley face with a real purpose.