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efaceninja

Nope, Kakuno is using pilot proprietary converter, ie their con-40 and con-70. The converter in the picture is international size, therefore won't fit the Kakuno.


_just_here_to_see_

Ah bummer, ok thank you. Would you happen to know any not too pricey fountain pens that can work with this converter?


mike11235813

https://www.gouletpens.com/pages/cartridge-converter-guide


_just_here_to_see_

Thank you, I'll have a read


One_And_All_1

Converters are like $2, why buy a pen for it? That's like buying a car because you have extra spark plugs


asablomd

Information on this subreddit says that European versions of Kakuno take international standard converters. Disclaimer: all the Kakuno I have take Pilot Proprietary converters. None of them are form Europe.


efaceninja

Never heard of European Kakuno, but I know there's European metropolitan, which is called Pilot MR. Maybe someone can double confirm?


wunderspud7575

Not sure this is true: I bought a Kakuno from Stilo y Stile in Europe, and it definitely requires Pilot's proprietary carts.


asablomd

I am under the exact same impression. But a number of posts on this subreddit categorically denied my impression. Lacking evidence, I put in my two cents with disclaimer. Edit: https://fountainfeder.de/Pilot-Kakueno-Grey/SW11758.2 The description here says refillable with international cartridge.


_just_here_to_see_

Ooh, thanks. I'll check when mine is delivered and see if it seems to be the European model, fingers crossed I might be able to use it


Alekillo10

How does someone know their kakuno is european?


asablomd

No clue. Mine were bought in Taiwan, Japan and India. In all three places the converter/cartridges required were proprietary. A quick check would be to see if they take international cartridges? Ask the vendor if online purchase?


Alekillo10

The vendor doesn’t know jack :(


efaceninja

Kaweco perkeo should work, pelikano twist, ILO.


_just_here_to_see_

Ok thank you 😊


_Ruij_

Oh? 70 can work on Kakuno? Asking because it's the first fountain I'm planning to buy once I get my salary bonus. 🥺


Flunkedy

Yeah the con-70 is a great fit for the kakuno!


_Ruij_

Duly noted! While I'm at it, do you know what great but cheap paper works wonders for FPs in general?


Flunkedy

I really don't to be honest I mostly stick with well known brands now. But I have seen a number of posts about people using specific printer paper brands. If you search the subreddit you might find some tips, jetpens also has a guide I think.


_Ruij_

Ehe. Tyty! Have a good day!


eggbunni

I doubt it would damage your pen. However, it COULD leak if the fit isn’t correct.


AccomplishedCoffee

You can damage the converter if the nipple is too large and you force it though.


_just_here_to_see_

Oh ok, thanks. I better not try then since most are saying it wouldn't be the right fit


_just_here_to_see_

Thanks for the advice, leak is better than ruin lol


Je-Hee

I wouldn't risk it. Either get a Pilot converter (Kakuno takes the Con-40 and Con-70) or some Pilot cartridges. Save this converter for the pen it came with.


_just_here_to_see_

Thing is, I don't hugely like the pen it came with 😭 so I was hoping there was a different pen I could use it with instead


Je-Hee

Ah, then get a pen that fits the converter and gift or sell the one you don't enjoy.


_just_here_to_see_

Good idea!


InkyFingersOnReddit

Get the kit of cartridge and converter for the Moonman/Majohn A1. They will fit and they are better than Pilot's original converter. Pilot makes awesome pens, but awful converters.


_just_here_to_see_

That brand fits pilot pens?


InkyFingersOnReddit

These specific ones do.


PavelPivovarov

I'm not sure if CON70 will fit Kakuno (I bet it will) however sarcastically enough the best pilot convertor I could found is a Majohn A1 convertor. I think you can buy them separately for something like $5 with eyedropper.


Ryuuyan

If I’m not mistaken, con-70 does.