Pilot Kakuno vs Pilot Parallel

I asked for suggestions from fellow users of the product, but before the answers came, I tried pulling the cartridge back off and putting it on again. This caused a large spraying of ink onto me and the various kitchen tools in the vicinity. Fortunately it didn’t ruin any clothing, and my hands will be clean after a week or so most likely. However, even though the pen now does work, it still smears ink on my fingers whenever I grasp it to write

Pros: -comes with two ink cartridges per pack, so you end up with 8 ink cartridges (4 black and 4 red) in this set -multiple widths allow for experimentation and practice, and the color coded tops make it easy to tell each size nib apart -no leakage laying down, woohoo! -cartridges keep the mess to a minimum, unlike bottled ink -ink doesn't soak through the paper I'm using (Tomoe River paper in a Hobonichi) Cons: -takes a while to work the ink down the barrel to the nib, I accidentally squeezed one cartridge too hard trying to do it and cracked it...ink everywhere! -wish the pack came with colors other than just black and red, throw in a blue or green or something!

For some reason, fountain pens are really expensive. This one, for beginners, was fairly priced. So, I figured that I could try out a fountain pen without spending alot. The pen is fairly nice, and was easy to install the ink cartridge, even if the instuctions are in Japanese

Make sure you rinse it well when switching inks/colors! The price is phenomenal, too! I think I've seen these easily go for $10+ apiece before in art stores.

Pilot Metropolitan (finer nib point options with a sturdy body, nibs can easily be swapped out next time just buying the cheap plumix instead).

You can even fill the barrel with ink. I am new to lettering and these were the recommended pens for a formal lettering class(uncial). The 6mm gives a really wide stroke you can check your angle and work on technique but the smaller sizes are great for a variety of lettering sizes, Pens are well made and I have not had any trouble with changing cartridges and cleaning them is so easy. Ink cartridges are reasonable so there is not an excuse to letter