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product_id: 4311571
title: "Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen of Biginners, Fine Nib, Orange Body (FKA-1SR-OF)"
brand: "pilot"
price: "R13"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4311571-pilot-kakuno-fountain-pen-of-biginners-fine-nib-orange-body
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Ergonomic Triangle Grip for natural hold Vibrant Orange Hex Barrel, anti-slip 0.5mm Fine Nib for precision Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen of Biginners, Fine Nib, Orange Body (FKA-1SR-OF)

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** R13
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Write Bold, Write Bright — The Beginner’s Fountain Pen That Stands Out

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen of Biginners, Fine Nib, Orange Body (FKA-1SR-OF) by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** R13 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4311571-pilot-kakuno-fountain-pen-of-biginners-fine-nib-orange-body)

## 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

- • **Lightweight & Durable:** Crafted from high-quality plastic, this pen is feather-light yet built to withstand daily use without breaking the bank.
- • **Ergonomic Comfort Grip:** Unique triangle-shaped grip naturally aligns your fingers, reducing hand fatigue during long sessions.
- • **Stay Put, Write Smooth:** Hexagonal barrel design prevents slipping on any surface, keeping your pen steady and your writing flawless.
- • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Fine 0.5mm nib delivers crisp, clean lines perfect for detailed writing or sketching.
- • **Beginner’s Fountain Pen with Flair:** A playful smile-mark nib hole and bright orange body make this pen a stylish, confidence-boosting tool for new fountain pen users.

## Overview

The Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen is a beginner-friendly writing instrument featuring a fine 0.5mm nib for precise lines, an ergonomic triangle grip for natural finger placement, and a hexagonal orange barrel that prevents slipping. Lightweight and durable, it offers smooth ink flow with a playful design, making it an ideal entry point into the world of fountain pens for professionals and creatives alike.

## Description

Gentle triangle shape at the grip naturally fits your fingers. Hexagonal shape at the barrel prevents sliding from drawing tables.

Review: that is perfect (I adore lightning quick pens) - another 5 star review, at least upon opening up and inking within hours of receiving and writing out the alphabet on the back of an envelope, so I guess things could go sour, but I don't expect so: Pilot makes a solid, solid, pen line-up and this pen, aimed at the Japanese school kids learning to write with a proper pen, is just that: a workhorse that can take some abuse but will write as well as pens costing TONS more. Here's why: it's made of plastic, for one thing, so light as a feather. In the right hands, that is perfect (I adore lightning quick pens), but it will never have the heft of an oversized pen made of substantial material. (The latter, however, can be heavy in long writing sessions.) You will also not get a flexy 14k nib, but it is only a nail when you keep your touch light, at which point it remains a FINE point you could write the Declaration of Independence with on a 3x5 card, and only use a drop of ink--for that matter, a wetter ink is best, and the fantastic standard Pilot ink is just that--I recommend you hunt down a converter and try the bottled Japanese stuff among others, but the cartridges offered by Pilot are really second to none. Anyway, yes it might be a stingy dryish pen on crappy paper with the wrong ink I would guess, but with the included ink it puts down a nice wet line that will fatten if you put a little pressure on the nib, and even has a little spring to it that you don't so much have to worry about busting--it's a school pen, right? anyway, at the 11 buck price point, these are a steal, and an absolute best buy for those who want to dip into fountain pens. other thoughts: most of my pens are screw tops, which can unwind at times if carried about. this little guy without a clip of any kind (so not a dress or work shirt pen at all) would slip easily into a pants pocket. I think I will really like the quick pop on/off of this cap, and really the pen writes great unposted. I didn't try posting it and might not do so often for fear of cracking the cap, though it may just click on lightly. nothing would surprise me that the engineers of this pen would not cover. makes me wish I had bought more of the 78g pens when they were cheap. I did not get a fine nib then because I had to write fast and furious and the fines don't always keep up, but it is true that these Japanese fine points with that bit of flex are something special, and you should own at least one version of it (I think this may be the same nib as the 78g without the gold plating and in one other Pilot series as well) if you are into pens and a great starter if you are just interested. It really writes as well as pens double or triple the price, easily, as long as you know what a fine point brings to the table (i.e. don't complain that it's scratchy if it's really just the tiny footprint of the nib, of course it's sharper than a Bold or medium point). It's gonna be hard for me not to start price watching the other colors (chose orange for low price/quick ship and visibility). final word of advice, but before I inked the pen up, I wrote somewhat aggressively on some decent paper to give a little polish to the nib. If you happen to get a rough example, do the same on progressively coarser papers (brown paper bag is final resort) until you rub out any imperfections. A cheapo loupe (little magnifier) is great to see if your tines are aligned on the nib and it does not take too much persuasion to make them even, if you do get a crappy one, but my experience with Pilot has been the same as with Japanese cars from the 80's: high quality, super high performance to price ratio. I covet their higher end models, like the vanishing point. Now that's a pen for a dress shirt!
Review: A helper and a treat. - Newly purchased. Wrote for several hours last night and found this pen to be easy on my hand and a smooth writer. There is also a charm to this pen,, a toy that is also a tool, looking like a child while doing an adult function. It is light, but in a floating way. And what a low price for such a quality fountain pen. (I hope all of you are enjoying your writing.)

## Features

- for beginners
- fine nib
- Grip is Triangle.
- Nib's hole is smile mark.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00FZLJL3Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #35,523 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #140 in Fountain Pens |
| Brand | PILOT |
| Closure | Snap |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,603) |
| Date First Available | November 2, 2013 |
| Grip Type | Triangle |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.12 ounces |
| Item model number | FKA-1SR-OF |
| Line Size | 0.5mm |
| Manufacturer | Pilot |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FKA-1SR-OF |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | F |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 6.1 x 0.8 x 2.6 inches |
| Size | 1 count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Child, Teen
- **Brand:** PILOT
- **Color:** Orange
- **Ink Color:** Black
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen

## Images

![Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen of Biginners, Fine Nib, Orange Body (FKA-1SR-OF) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51K+8824IlL.jpg)
![Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen of Biginners, Fine Nib, Orange Body (FKA-1SR-OF) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BPPDgF0RL.jpg)
![Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen of Biginners, Fine Nib, Orange Body (FKA-1SR-OF) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61N+iSkJLKL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ that is perfect (I adore lightning quick pens)
*by M***A on August 2, 2017*

another 5 star review, at least upon opening up and inking within hours of receiving and writing out the alphabet on the back of an envelope, so I guess things could go sour, but I don't expect so: Pilot makes a solid, solid, pen line-up and this pen, aimed at the Japanese school kids learning to write with a proper pen, is just that: a workhorse that can take some abuse but will write as well as pens costing TONS more. Here's why: it's made of plastic, for one thing, so light as a feather. In the right hands, that is perfect (I adore lightning quick pens), but it will never have the heft of an oversized pen made of substantial material. (The latter, however, can be heavy in long writing sessions.) You will also not get a flexy 14k nib, but it is only a nail when you keep your touch light, at which point it remains a FINE point you could write the Declaration of Independence with on a 3x5 card, and only use a drop of ink--for that matter, a wetter ink is best, and the fantastic standard Pilot ink is just that--I recommend you hunt down a converter and try the bottled Japanese stuff among others, but the cartridges offered by Pilot are really second to none. Anyway, yes it might be a stingy dryish pen on crappy paper with the wrong ink I would guess, but with the included ink it puts down a nice wet line that will fatten if you put a little pressure on the nib, and even has a little spring to it that you don't so much have to worry about busting--it's a school pen, right? anyway, at the 11 buck price point, these are a steal, and an absolute best buy for those who want to dip into fountain pens. other thoughts: most of my pens are screw tops, which can unwind at times if carried about. this little guy without a clip of any kind (so not a dress or work shirt pen at all) would slip easily into a pants pocket. I think I will really like the quick pop on/off of this cap, and really the pen writes great unposted. I didn't try posting it and might not do so often for fear of cracking the cap, though it may just click on lightly. nothing would surprise me that the engineers of this pen would not cover. makes me wish I had bought more of the 78g pens when they were cheap. I did not get a fine nib then because I had to write fast and furious and the fines don't always keep up, but it is true that these Japanese fine points with that bit of flex are something special, and you should own at least one version of it (I think this may be the same nib as the 78g without the gold plating and in one other Pilot series as well) if you are into pens and a great starter if you are just interested. It really writes as well as pens double or triple the price, easily, as long as you know what a fine point brings to the table (i.e. don't complain that it's scratchy if it's really just the tiny footprint of the nib, of course it's sharper than a Bold or medium point). It's gonna be hard for me not to start price watching the other colors (chose orange for low price/quick ship and visibility). final word of advice, but before I inked the pen up, I wrote somewhat aggressively on some decent paper to give a little polish to the nib. If you happen to get a rough example, do the same on progressively coarser papers (brown paper bag is final resort) until you rub out any imperfections. A cheapo loupe (little magnifier) is great to see if your tines are aligned on the nib and it does not take too much persuasion to make them even, if you do get a crappy one, but my experience with Pilot has been the same as with Japanese cars from the 80's: high quality, super high performance to price ratio. I covet their higher end models, like the vanishing point. Now that's a pen for a dress shirt!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A helper and a treat.
*by J***Y on April 22, 2025*

Newly purchased. Wrote for several hours last night and found this pen to be easy on my hand and a smooth writer. There is also a charm to this pen,, a toy that is also a tool, looking like a child while doing an adult function. It is light, but in a floating way. And what a low price for such a quality fountain pen. (I hope all of you are enjoying your writing.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent and affordable fountain pen
*by C***Y on July 2, 2024*

I love finding great pens that are both functionally top-notch and very affordable. The Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen of Beginners, Fine Nib, is just such a pen. BUT it's not just for beginners. I have several fountain pens and I typically use them every day in my journal. This pen has been used more than the others lately because it writes so well. It's size fits my hand (med/lg man's hand), the nib is not scratchy, the "fine" designation is accurate, and the ink flow is strong but not too much. I also love the look, which is playful and I assume plays into the "for beginners" designation. I plan on get at least one or two more in different colors.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen of Biginners, Fine Nib, Orenge Body (FKA-1SR-OF)
- Pilot Fountain Pen Converter (CON-70)
- Pilot Fountain Pen Ink Converter Screw Type (CON-40)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-11*