Calligraphy Fountain Pen with a 1.5mm Stub Italic Nib and Parallel Plate Design for Sharp Lettering
This calligraphy fountain pen uses a 1.5mm stub italic nib and a parallel plate structure to create sharp, defined lettering. The Pilot Parallel is designed for calligraphy, making the nib's distinctive lettering style central to the writing experience.
One black and one red ink cartridge are included, along with a converter for flushing the pen and a nib cleaner for maintenance. For bottled fountain pen ink, use the separately sold Pilot Con-40 converter.
To explore graduated color lettering, use two Pilot Parallel pens fitted with different Pilot Parallel Mixable color cartridges. Touch their nibs together before writing to transfer color; this package contains one pen.
Features
- 1.5mm stub italic nib for calligraphy lettering
- Parallel plate structure produces sharp handwriting
- Includes one black and one red ink cartridge
- Includes a converter for flushing the pen
- Includes a nib cleaner
- Graduated color lettering is possible using a second pen and different Pilot Parallel Mixable color cartridges
Specifications
- Product type: Fountain pen
- Model: Pilot Parallel
- Source color designation: Red
- Nib: 1.5mm stub italic
- Nib structure: Parallel plates
- Package contents: One pen, one black ink cartridge, one red ink cartridge, flushing converter and nib cleaner
- Bottled ink converter: Pilot Con-40, sold separately
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of nib does this calligraphy fountain pen have?
This Pilot Parallel fountain pen has a 1.5mm stub italic nib. Its parallel plate structure creates sharp lettering for calligraphy.
Does the pen come with ink and cleaning tools?
Yes. This pen includes one black and one red ink cartridge, a converter for flushing the pen, and a nib cleaner.
Can I use bottled fountain pen ink?
Yes. The Pilot Con-40 converter is recommended for bottled fountain pen ink and is sold separately. The included converter is intended for flushing the pen.
How do I create graduated color lettering?
Use two Pilot Parallel pens loaded with different Pilot Parallel Mixable color cartridges, then touch the nibs together before writing. A second pen is required; this package includes one.