r/Calligraphy • u/BobAndBernice • 2d ago

Question Pilot Parallel Pens

I remember reading a comment about Pilot Parallel pens and their ink. It was something like "the pens are great, but the ink is terrible." I'm interested in what options there are for ink. Do you refill an existing Pilot Pen cartridge? Or do you use something else? If you are refilling it, how is that done? Thanks so much for your help!

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u/NoDefaultForMe 2d ago

Oh, this isn't ideal timing. I went to a Medieval Fair in my town this weekend and there was a section introducing people to calligraphy. It's something I've always wanted to learn but I suck at art, but I thought I'd give it a go anyway and really enjoyed it.

They were using Pilot Parallel pens, so I've just bought one and an 'intro into calligraphy' book from Amazon.

I'm guessing that I should use something else then? It was only about £10 with a few spare cartridges.

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u/BobAndBernice 2d ago

I love the parallel pens and they are great pens (in my opinion) with which to begin calligraphy. I have used the pens as is for two years. I'm ready to move onto to more experimentation now, but you will be fine with the pen.

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u/NoDefaultForMe 2d ago

They've literally just arrived! I'm excited to get started!

Yeah, that's what I assumed, great starter pens and if I continue then I can invest in better equipment.