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Plumix, How To Hold
- Grip the pen firmly between your index finger, middle finger and thumb
- Place the nib (writing side up) at a 45 degree angle with the flat tip parallel to the paper
- Move the pen in a downward motion
- Gently press the pen into the paper to create stroke variations
- Place the nib (writing side up) at a 45 degree angle with the flat tip parallel to the paper
- Move the pen in a downward motion
- Gently press the pen into the paper to create stroke variations
Plumix Ink The Pen
-Unscrew the neck from the pen barrel
-Firmly insert a new cartridge by putting it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open. You may feel or hear a slight click when the cartridge is fully inserted.
-When using a calligraphy pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge gently 2 to 3 times to get the ink to flow down the nib point. Screw the neck back onto the pen barrel.
-Make a few loops on paper. If the ink does not flow out the nib, continue making loops until the ink begins to flow.
-Firmly insert a new cartridge by putting it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open. You may feel or hear a slight click when the cartridge is fully inserted.
-When using a calligraphy pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge gently 2 to 3 times to get the ink to flow down the nib point. Screw the neck back onto the pen barrel.
-Make a few loops on paper. If the ink does not flow out the nib, continue making loops until the ink begins to flow.
Plumix, Difference in Nib Sizes
Plumix - Difference in Nib Sizes
-Fine Nib (F): Ideal for intricate detail and small writing.
-Medium Nib (M): Ideal for traditional hand lettering and drawing.
-Broad Nib (B): Ideal for calligraphy and flourishes.
-Fine Nib (F): Ideal for intricate detail and small writing.
-Medium Nib (M): Ideal for traditional hand lettering and drawing.
-Broad Nib (B): Ideal for calligraphy and flourishes.
Kaküno, How To Hold
- Grip the pen firmly between your index finger, middle finger and thumb
- Place the nib (smiley side up) at a 45 degree angle with the flat tip parallel to the paper
- Move the pen in a downward motion
- Gently press the pen into the paper to create stroke variations
- Place the nib (smiley side up) at a 45 degree angle with the flat tip parallel to the paper
- Move the pen in a downward motion
- Gently press the pen into the paper to create stroke variations
Kaküno, How To Ink
- Unscrew the neck from the pen barrel
- Firmly insert a new cartridge by putting it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open. You may feel or hear a slight click when the cartridge is fully inserted.
- When using a fountain pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge gently 2 to 3 times to get the ink to flow down the nib point. Screw the neck back onto the pen barrel.
- Make a few loops on paper. If the ink does not flow out the nib, continue making loops until the ink begins to flow.
- Firmly insert a new cartridge by putting it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open. You may feel or hear a slight click when the cartridge is fully inserted.
- When using a fountain pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge gently 2 to 3 times to get the ink to flow down the nib point. Screw the neck back onto the pen barrel.
- Make a few loops on paper. If the ink does not flow out the nib, continue making loops until the ink begins to flow.
Kaküno, Difference in Nib Sizes
- Fine Nib (F): Ideal for intricate detail and small writing.
- Medium Nib (M): Ideal for traditional hand-lettering and drawing.
- Medium Nib (M): Ideal for traditional hand-lettering and drawing.
Parallel, Clean with Pipette
- Holding the pen with the nib upwright, remove the empty cartridge. Insert the pipette into the Parallel Pen neck to clean the unit.
- Dip the pen into a glass of water. Squeeze the pipette several times until the pen unit is clean.
- Remove the pipette and insert new ink cartridges.
- Wipe any excess water off the pen or pipette with a soft cloth.
- Dip the pen into a glass of water. Squeeze the pipette several times until the pen unit is clean.
- Remove the pipette and insert new ink cartridges.
- Wipe any excess water off the pen or pipette with a soft cloth.
Parallel, How-To Blend
- By using two Pilot Parallel Pens, each with different colored cartridges, you can create beautiful color-blended lettering.
- Hold the pens with the nib of B pointing downwards and the nib of A pointing upwards.
- Leave the nibs in contact for several seconds. Then the ink of B will be transferred to the nib of A.
- Beautiful color blending can then be produced when writing with the pen.
- Hold the pens with the nib of B pointing downwards and the nib of A pointing upwards.
- Leave the nibs in contact for several seconds. Then the ink of B will be transferred to the nib of A.
- Beautiful color blending can then be produced when writing with the pen.
Parallel, How-To Hold
- Grip the pen firmly between your index finger, middle finger and thumb.
- Place the nib (writing side up) at a 45 degree angle with the flat tip parallel to the paper.
- Move the pen in a downward motion and gently press the pen into the paper.
- Place the nib (writing side up) at a 45 degree angle with the flat tip parallel to the paper.
- Move the pen in a downward motion and gently press the pen into the paper.
Parallel, How-To Ink the Pen
- Unscrew the neck from the pen barrel
- Firmly insert a new cartridge by putting it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open. You may feel or hear a slight click when the cartridge is fully inserted.
- When using a calligraphy pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge gently 2 to 3 times to get the ink to flow down the nib point.
- Firmly insert a new cartridge by putting it in straight without turning or twisting, otherwise the valve may not open. You may feel or hear a slight click when the cartridge is fully inserted.
- When using a calligraphy pen for the first time, squeeze the inserted cartridge gently 2 to 3 times to get the ink to flow down the nib point.
Parallel, Difference in Nib Sizes
- 1 .5mm
- 2.4mm
- 3.8mm
- 6.0mm
- 2.4mm
- 3.8mm
- 6.0mm
Introduction to Enso
Take a little inspiration from Tolga Girgin, whose works feature artistic 3D effects using the Pilot Parallel pen.
by Tolga Girgin
Created with
Parallel Pens
Tolga Girgin creates artful writing pieces with a 3D effect using Pilot Parallel pens.
by Tolga Girgin
Created with
Parallel Pens
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Artist Kim shows us how to mix and match fonts to wish your friends a Happy St. Patrick’s Day with the help of Pop’lol Gel Pen Coloring Set.
by Kim Panella
Created with
Pop'lol
Create
Artist Cami fosters her creativity using Pilot’s Lettering Pen with a 3.0 mm point size.
Created with
Lettering Pens
Congratulations
Artist Cami adds her personal charm to handwritten notes with the help of our Lettering Pen with the 3.0 mm point size.
Created with
Lettering Pens
Find Your Fire
Artist Cami used our Plumix Hand Lettering Calligraphy Set to create this inspirational piece.
Created with
Plumix Iris
Create the Art
Janne Liew of Mint & Ordinary uses her Pilot Ensō Lettering Pens to channel creativity.
by Janne L.
Created with
Lettering Pens
You Can Totally Do This
Sometimes, all you need is a little reminder. This one comes courtesy of Janne Liew (@MintOrdinary on Instagram) and her Pilot Ensō Lettering Pen.
by Janne L.
Created with
Lettering Pens
Artful Writing
Mint & Ordinary’s Janne Liew brings “Artful Writing” to life with Pilot’s new Ensō Lettering Pens.
by Janne L.
Created with
Lettering Pens
Be Creative
Janne Liew (@MintOrdinary on Instagram) used Pilot’s new Ensō Lettering Pens to create this thoughtful reminder.
by Janne L.
Created with
Lettering Pens
Mountain Scene
Becca Bastian Lee brings to life the beauty of the mountains using colors from our Creoroll Gel Pastel Coloring Set.
by Rebecca Lee
Created with
Creoroll Gel Pastels
Inspiration
With a little inspiration and the right tools, Janne Liew of MintOrdinary.com creates beautiful hand lettered designs. This one was done with Pilot’s new Ensō Lettering Pens.
by Janne L.
Created with
Lettering Pens
Do What You Love
Pilot’s new Ensō Watercolor Brush Pens were created precisely for those who do what they love. They’re the perfect tools for hand letterers and calligraphists like Ben Treanor of Old English Company.
by Bec Brown
Created with
Watercolor Brush Pens
Inspire
Ben Treanor (Old English Company) never lacks inspiration when it comes to his beautiful hand lettering. He created this nonchalant reminder to find inspiration with Pilot’s Ensō Watercolor Brush Pens.
by Ben Treanor
Created with
Watercolor Brush Pens
It's The Journey
Inspired by the old adage, “It’s the journey that counts, not the destination,” Ben Treanor of Old English Company (OldEnglishPrints.com) brings the words to life with Pilot’s new Ensō Watercolor Brush Pens.
by Ben Treanor
Created with
Watercolor Brush Pens
Squad Goals
Ben Treanor, founder of Old English Company (Instagram @OldEnglishCompany) knows the meaning of “Squad Goals”. Ben uses Pilot’s new Ensō Watercolor Brush Pens to bring his creation to life.
by Ben Treanor
Created with
Watercolor Brush Pens
Red Maple
Morgan Kendall (morgankendallart.com) created this beautiful sketch of the red maple inspired by our Ensō Kaküno Red Maple Calligraphy Set.
Created with
Kaküno Red Maple
Artful Writing
Artist Kim exercises her creativity using the Pilot Ensō Pop’lol Gel Pen Coloring Set to mix and match writing styles and sizes.
by Kim Panella
Created with
Pop'lol
Thank You
Artist Kim uses the Creoroll Gel Pastels to write a Thank You note on black paper.
by Kim Panella
Created with
Creoroll Gel Pastels
Live in The Moment
Artist Cami expresses sound life advice with color and detail to make the most of the moment with our Parallel Pen Hand Lettering Calligraphy Set.
Created with
Parallel Pens
Congratulations
Artist Sydney celebrates her peers' accomplishments with endearing handwritten notes using a Pilot Ensō Lettering Pen with the 1.0 mm point size.
Created with
Lettering Pens
Happy Holidays
Artist Audra creates her own handwritten holiday card using the Plumix Hand Lettering Calligraphy Set in Iris.
by Audra Keller
Created with
Plumix Iris
Mind Over Matter
Artist Sydney uses the Plumix Hand Lettering Calligraphy Set in Hydrangea, conquering obstacles with a unique flair, sense of style and use of color.
Created with
Plumix Hydrangea
Happy Birthday
Artist Audra uses our Kaküno Hand Lettering Fountain Pen Set to wish friends well on their special day.
by Audra Keller
Created with
Kaküno Cherry Blossom
Happy Fountain Pen Day
Artist Audra celebrates her penmanship, writing the day away with our Kaküno Fountain Pen Set.
by Audra Keller
Created with
Kaküno Cherry Blossom
Happy Veterans Day
Artist Audra writes a personal thank you to the nation's veterans with the Kaküno Hand Lettering Fountain Pen Set.
by Audra Keller
Created with
Kaküno Cherry Blossom
Every Moment Matters
Artist Audra reminds us to savor every moment with a flourished statement crafted with our Watercolor Brush Pens.
by Audra Keller
Created with
Watercolor Brush Pens
Save The Date
Artist Sydney adds a personal touch to wedding invitations with our Watercolor Brush Pens.
Created with
Watercolor Brush Pens
Lotus Blossom
Artist Clouds of Color brings subtle color and detail to life with the Watercolor Brush Pens.
by Bec Brown
Created with
Watercolor Brush Pens
Create
Artist Morgan Kendall sparks her imagination drawing with the new Ensō Watercolor Brush Pens.
Created with
Watercolor Brush Pens
Lotus
Artist Morgan Kendall enchants her work with soft splashes of color from our Watercolor Brush Pens.
Created with
Watercolor Brush Pens
Iris
Artist Bec Brown (@CloudsOfClour on Instagram) created this beautiful sketch based on our new Plumix Iris Calligraphy Set.
by Bec Brown
Created with
Plumix Iris
Hydrangea
The talented Bec Brown (@CloudsOfClour on Instagram) created this sketch based on our new Plumix Hydrangea Calligraphy Set.
by Bec Brown
Created with
Plumix Hydrangea
Cherry Blossom
Artist Morgan Kendall work with the Kaküno Hand Lettering Pen Set shows an imagination in bloom.
Created with
Kaküno Cherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom
Artist Clouds of Color draws inspiration from nature with the Kaküno Hand Lettering Pen Set as her tool.
by Bec Brown
Created with
Kaküno Cherry Blossom
Red Maple
Artist Clouds of Color gives attention to finer details using the Kaküno Hand Lettering Fountain Pen Set.
by Bec Brown
Created with
Kaküno Red Maple
Lotus
Old English puts our Watercolor Brush Pens to paper with bold color that pops.
by Ben Treanor
Created with
Watercolor Brush Pens
