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product_id: 23218154
title: "Pilot Parallel 4 Nib Calligraphy Pen Set, 1.5mm, 2.4mm, 3.8mm & 6.0mm Nibs, Includes 4 Black & 4 Red Ink Cartridges (90078)"
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# Mix & match ink colors for custom gradients Refillable cartridges for sustainable creativity 4 nib sizes (1.5-6.0mm) for versatile strokes Pilot Parallel 4 Nib Calligraphy Pen Set, 1.5mm, 2.4mm, 3.8mm & 6.0mm Nibs, Includes 4 Black & 4 Red Ink Cartridges (90078)

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** € 87.47
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✍️ Elevate your lettering game—where precision meets playful color!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pilot Parallel 4 Nib Calligraphy Pen Set, 1.5mm, 2.4mm, 3.8mm & 6.0mm Nibs, Includes 4 Black & 4 Red Ink Cartridges (90078) by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** € 87.47 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- pilot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pilot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Color Fusion Magic:** Innovative parallel plate nibs enable seamless blending of inks—create stunning ombré effects that turn heads.
- • **Lightweight Control:** Feather-light plastic design reduces hand fatigue, empowering hours of creative flow without strain.
- • **Effortless Refill & Clean:** Quick cartridge swaps and included cleaning tools keep your workflow smooth and mess-free.
- • **Precision Meets Versatility:** Four distinct nib widths let you craft everything from fine lines to bold calligraphy with ease.
- • **Trusted Legacy, Modern Flair:** From a century-old pen maker, this set combines heritage quality with breakthrough design for professionals and hobbyists alike.

## Overview

The Pilot Parallel 4 Nib Calligraphy Pen Set features four refillable pens with nib sizes ranging from 1.5mm to 6.0mm, designed with innovative parallel plates for sharp, expressive strokes. Included are black and red ink cartridges, plus cleaning tools, enabling smooth, customizable calligraphy and artistic projects. Lightweight and easy to use, this set is perfect for professionals and creatives seeking precision and vibrant color blending in their writing instruments.

## Description

A breakthrough in calligraphy pen design, these pens feature a nib that consists of two parallel plates, allowing the writer to produce lines sharper than existing calligraphy pens. Ink cartridges can be switched in the pen to create gradated color lines and mixed colors. This set contains 4 pens with different size nibs (1.5mm, 2.4mm, 3.8mm and 6.0mm). Each pen comes with 2 ink cartridges [black and red]. These calligraphy pens are refillable. Additional Parallel Pen ink cartridges are sold separately.

Review: So in Love with my 3.8mm Pilot Parallel Pen - and This is Why - I absolutely love this pen set. I have two. And I couldn't love them more! This pen writes so amazingly smooth. It doesn't glitch or hitch up when writing (if it does, it means the nib has paper particles in it. It's easy to remove by using the Nib Cleaner that comes with this set.). The ink glides on with an ice-cream smoothness that will amaze you and make you wonder where this pen has been all your life. Hands down, it's the best Calligraphy Pen I've ever used. But I don't use it just for Calligraphy. I use it for all my art needs. This pen has so many uses. I'm particularly fond of it for my Art Journals, handmade cards and design. This set comes with everything that you need to get started. It comes with 2 ink cartridges - red and black. A pipette to clean the ink from the pen. A Nib cleaner to clean the nibs. Fantastic color instructions that include some basic calligraphy instructions - and of course the pen unit set itself. (And when it arrives, it doesn't look exactly like the set in the picture, but it is close. The silver pipette in the picture next to the cartridges is actually blue, and it's much bigger - and made of plastic. It's in it's own spot next to the barrel of the silver pen unit. And the nib cleaner (just a thin, plastic sheet that reminds me of a film negative) isn't in it's own place like in the picture, instead it's beneath the ink cartridges. Other than that, it's the same. The picture is probably just an old picture.) Getting Started: It's a snap to get started, simply unscrew the barrel and detach the pen from the unit. Insert the cartridge firmly - while holding the pen unit with the nib pointing upward. Be sure to push the cartridge in without twisting or turning otherwise the valve may not open. After you insert the new cartridge, squeeze the cartridge gently before use to allow the flow of ink to the nib. Be careful not to squeeze too hard otherwise you may rupture the ink cartridge and then ink will leak everywhere (even if you do not see a leak, it will be all over your fingers and soon, everything else). Squeezing too hard may also cause the ink to splash out. Some Tips: Make sure you clean your pen unit every time you change colors. Doing so is easy. After you remove the cartridge (while holding the cartridge upright) insert the pipette. Then, dip the pen into a pot of water. Press the pipette several times until the pen unit is clean. Remove the pipette and insert a new ink cartridge. Be sure to wipe off any excess water with a soft cloth. Always put your cap on tightly. Otherwise your ink may dry out. This ink reminds me of marker, in it's thickness, in its smoothness, and not unlike marker, it will also bleed through thinner paper. So, be sure to either put something beneath your paper when you write/design/draw - or use thicker paper. I haven't noticed much feathering at all. So that isn't an issue for me. Although, this ink does NOT dry quickly so you do have to be careful not to run your hand, pen, or anything else through it that could cause a mess. Did you know that you can write with this pen in two different ways? You use the flat side for your thick, calligraphy, curvy, wavy letters and design - but you can also use the thin side to create fine, thin lines, just rotate the pen. Best of both worlds! They make amazing refills for this pen which you can find here: Pilot Parallel Pen Ink Refills for Calligraphy Pens, Assorted Colors, 12 Cartridges per Pack (77312) for less than $6 (for 12 different colors). You can also find all black, or all the same of your favorite color. You can also refill the ink cartridges, if you wanted (I like India Ink) with an eye dropper. (They do not recommend this, of course.) For the price, the 12 cartridges, in my opinion, are really worth it. They're so simple to change, and the ink is fantastic! You do go through it fast though, a downside of the pen, but again, the price is good so it's not like it's bleeding you, and most bottled ink is expensive. As much as I love the refills, I do also like to refill them with my own ink once in awhile to get the variety - and the India Ink. (If you have a favorite ink, this may be the way to go.) The upside of refilling is that you can store the different ink colors. There really isn't any good way to store the ink cartridges once they are open. Keep them in an airtight container, upright, if you can. One of my favorite things about this pen is that you can use two pens to gradate colors. Simply put two different color cartridges in each pen. Hold one pen with the nib pointed upwards, and the other downwards. Leave the nibs in contact for several seconds. The ink from the pen pointing down will transfer to the one pointing up. Then, write. Your colors will gradate as you write. This pen comes in 4 different sizes. The 3.8mm (the green one) is my favorite, which is why I have two. I don't know, there's just something about the width (3.8mm) that is just perfect. Don't get me wrong, the others seem to be just as lovely and wonderful, and I'm sure they are perfect for their own jobs, but the way the letters and design look on paper from this pen, is just beautiful and classic. I like how it's boxy - squared. Simple. Thick. I love the look of the others, yes, but this one, it's my favorite. The one thing that surprised me about this pen, and I've decided to mention it to you in my review just so you're not as surprised as I was, is that this pen is made a lot more 'cheaply' than I thought it would be. I was expecting a 'pen.' A heavy, well built pen. Especially for almost $8. But the whole thing is made of a really light plastic. The heaviest part of this pen is actually the cap. I'm talking, it's almost top heavy when the cap is on. But after I got over my surprise, it really doesn't bother me anymore. That's because I see the good that comes from it being plastic. This pen is feather-light in the hand, so it doesn't weigh your hand down when you are writing. In other words, it's so easy to control. So, I think they got it right after-all. But it was a surprise when you're expecting one thing, and got another. So, just a fair warning. But, it works out okay in the end. If you're new to Calligraphy, or if you want to learn Calligraphy, this is definitely the pen for you. I have been writing in Calligraphy for a very long time now, and this is by far the easiest, smoothest, simplest experience I've ever had with Calligraphy. My 11-year-old has been wanting me to teach her, and this is definitely the pen she's going to start with. Yes, she's going to move up to other pens, but to get the technique down, I can't think of a better, more simpler pen to start on. There isn't much to mess up. The pen does all the work, you just have to concentrate on technique. The instructions come with a nice little 'getting started guide', desertcart has thousands of books, or, you could just Google Calligraphy and start there. For free. Just practice, practice practice. Do the same thing over and over and over again. You'll get it. Remember, practice makes perfect. Your goal is to train your hand and your brain to know what to do without thinking about it. So that it becomes natural. Are you an artist? Love Art? Like to draw? Putting together an Art Journal? Making Homemade cards? Trying your hand at Art Therapy? Definitely give this pen a whirl. You won't be sorry. Are you a pen collector? Do you love pens? I mean LOVE pens? Can't go into an office supply store without drooling over pens? You get excited when you think about buying a new pen? Pens are like Christmas? Yep, then add this one to your pen collection. It's calling your name. You won't be satisfied until you do. You will think of this pen constantly until you answer that call. I hope to one day collect them all. Because they're calling my name. Just like this one did.
Review: Great quality - Great pen! Very fun to use!

## Features

- Pilot Parallel Calligraphy Pen: Pilot's breakthrough nib design features 2 parallel plates & allows for sharp, monoline writing with the narrow edge, & expressive, calligraphic writing with the broad edge.
- Mix and Match: Refillable with a wide variety of ink colors and available in 4 nib widths: 1.5 mm, 2.4 mm, .38 mm, 6.0 mm. Touch the nibs of two Parallel Pens together to meld the ink colors and create ombre designs
- Express Yourself: Whether you're bullet journaling or working on other creative projects, you'll want to try Pilot's full line of calligraphy and hand lettering pens, brush markers, fountain pens and more
- Trusted Quality: We've been making pens for over 100 years. Whether you're taking notes, stocking up on school or office supplies, or writing in a bullet journal, Pilot has the perfect pen for you
- Power To The Pen: Pilot makes exceptional writing instruments to suit all your needs. We have fountain, ballpoint, retractable, erasable and gel ink pens, whiteboard markers and more for every writing style

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B019YLRFFS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,966 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #3 in Calligraphy Pens #61 in Drawing Pens |
| Brand | PILOT |
| Closure | Retractable |
| Color | Black/Red Ink |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,793) |
| Date First Available | February 1, 2016 |
| Grip Type | Smooth |
| Ink Color | Black, Red |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6 ounces |
| Item model number | 90078 |
| Line Size | 1.50 |
| Manufacturer | Pilot Pen Corporation of America |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 90078 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Point Type | Broad |
| Product Dimensions | 3.38 x 2.38 x 7.75 inches |
| Size | 8 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** PILOT
- **Color:** Black/Red Ink
- **Ink Color:** Black, Red
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Multifunction Writing Instruments

## Images

![Pilot Parallel 4 Nib Calligraphy Pen Set, 1.5mm, 2.4mm, 3.8mm & 6.0mm Nibs, Includes 4 Black & 4 Red Ink Cartridges (90078) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qCL9JNDzL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Has anyone found metallic or white ink for these pens?? Or have any idea how to refill a cartilage?**
A: hopefully you have figured this out by now but you can refill the old cartridges with a blunt syringe look at Goulet pens or pen chalet, or you can get a pilot converter from them but you would still have to manually fill it with a syringe. Both companys and even here on Amazon have amazing inks now in any color under the sun and plenty with metallic in them, i love to write and play with those. As for white ink i have used Noodler's Whiteness of the Whale with great results.

**Q: are there another version of pens with tilted pen tip ?**
A: 1. If you are asking because you are left-handed, Pilot does sell a L handed Parallel Pen series.
2.  If you are right-handed, simply change the angle of your nib for each alphabet, eg, 45⁰ for Italic or 30⁰ for Uncials, etc.

**Q: Ink won't come out**
A: Make sure the cartridge is fully seated. Pull it out and look for the hole. It took me a few tries to pierce it the first time.

Very gently squeeze the cartridge just a little over a paper towel or the sink. You don't want a splatter mess. That should get it started. 

If that fails, wet the tip of a paper towel and brush it lightly against the nib. That can get messy unless you're careful, but it's a solid way to get the ink flow started.

**Q: The title says it is a 4 nib pen set with different sizes. What are the options that say 1-5 pack vs a 5.000?**
A: The nib is a 4.0mm ..its under the 5.0mm but bigger then the 3.5mm

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So in Love with my 3.8mm Pilot Parallel Pen - and This is Why
*by J***H on March 16, 2016*

I absolutely love this pen set. I have two. And I couldn't love them more! This pen writes so amazingly smooth. It doesn't glitch or hitch up when writing (if it does, it means the nib has paper particles in it. It's easy to remove by using the Nib Cleaner that comes with this set.). The ink glides on with an ice-cream smoothness that will amaze you and make you wonder where this pen has been all your life. Hands down, it's the best Calligraphy Pen I've ever used. But I don't use it just for Calligraphy. I use it for all my art needs. This pen has so many uses. I'm particularly fond of it for my Art Journals, handmade cards and design. This set comes with everything that you need to get started. It comes with 2 ink cartridges - red and black. A pipette to clean the ink from the pen. A Nib cleaner to clean the nibs. Fantastic color instructions that include some basic calligraphy instructions - and of course the pen unit set itself. (And when it arrives, it doesn't look exactly like the set in the picture, but it is close. The silver pipette in the picture next to the cartridges is actually blue, and it's much bigger - and made of plastic. It's in it's own spot next to the barrel of the silver pen unit. And the nib cleaner (just a thin, plastic sheet that reminds me of a film negative) isn't in it's own place like in the picture, instead it's beneath the ink cartridges. Other than that, it's the same. The picture is probably just an old picture.) Getting Started: It's a snap to get started, simply unscrew the barrel and detach the pen from the unit. Insert the cartridge firmly - while holding the pen unit with the nib pointing upward. Be sure to push the cartridge in without twisting or turning otherwise the valve may not open. After you insert the new cartridge, squeeze the cartridge gently before use to allow the flow of ink to the nib. Be careful not to squeeze too hard otherwise you may rupture the ink cartridge and then ink will leak everywhere (even if you do not see a leak, it will be all over your fingers and soon, everything else). Squeezing too hard may also cause the ink to splash out. Some Tips: Make sure you clean your pen unit every time you change colors. Doing so is easy. After you remove the cartridge (while holding the cartridge upright) insert the pipette. Then, dip the pen into a pot of water. Press the pipette several times until the pen unit is clean. Remove the pipette and insert a new ink cartridge. Be sure to wipe off any excess water with a soft cloth. Always put your cap on tightly. Otherwise your ink may dry out. This ink reminds me of marker, in it's thickness, in its smoothness, and not unlike marker, it will also bleed through thinner paper. So, be sure to either put something beneath your paper when you write/design/draw - or use thicker paper. I haven't noticed much feathering at all. So that isn't an issue for me. Although, this ink does NOT dry quickly so you do have to be careful not to run your hand, pen, or anything else through it that could cause a mess. Did you know that you can write with this pen in two different ways? You use the flat side for your thick, calligraphy, curvy, wavy letters and design - but you can also use the thin side to create fine, thin lines, just rotate the pen. Best of both worlds! They make amazing refills for this pen which you can find here: Pilot Parallel Pen Ink Refills for Calligraphy Pens, Assorted Colors, 12 Cartridges per Pack (77312) for less than $6 (for 12 different colors). You can also find all black, or all the same of your favorite color. You can also refill the ink cartridges, if you wanted (I like India Ink) with an eye dropper. (They do not recommend this, of course.) For the price, the 12 cartridges, in my opinion, are really worth it. They're so simple to change, and the ink is fantastic! You do go through it fast though, a downside of the pen, but again, the price is good so it's not like it's bleeding you, and most bottled ink is expensive. As much as I love the refills, I do also like to refill them with my own ink once in awhile to get the variety - and the India Ink. (If you have a favorite ink, this may be the way to go.) The upside of refilling is that you can store the different ink colors. There really isn't any good way to store the ink cartridges once they are open. Keep them in an airtight container, upright, if you can. One of my favorite things about this pen is that you can use two pens to gradate colors. Simply put two different color cartridges in each pen. Hold one pen with the nib pointed upwards, and the other downwards. Leave the nibs in contact for several seconds. The ink from the pen pointing down will transfer to the one pointing up. Then, write. Your colors will gradate as you write. This pen comes in 4 different sizes. The 3.8mm (the green one) is my favorite, which is why I have two. I don't know, there's just something about the width (3.8mm) that is just perfect. Don't get me wrong, the others seem to be just as lovely and wonderful, and I'm sure they are perfect for their own jobs, but the way the letters and design look on paper from this pen, is just beautiful and classic. I like how it's boxy - squared. Simple. Thick. I love the look of the others, yes, but this one, it's my favorite. The one thing that surprised me about this pen, and I've decided to mention it to you in my review just so you're not as surprised as I was, is that this pen is made a lot more 'cheaply' than I thought it would be. I was expecting a 'pen.' A heavy, well built pen. Especially for almost $8. But the whole thing is made of a really light plastic. The heaviest part of this pen is actually the cap. I'm talking, it's almost top heavy when the cap is on. But after I got over my surprise, it really doesn't bother me anymore. That's because I see the good that comes from it being plastic. This pen is feather-light in the hand, so it doesn't weigh your hand down when you are writing. In other words, it's so easy to control. So, I think they got it right after-all. But it was a surprise when you're expecting one thing, and got another. So, just a fair warning. But, it works out okay in the end. If you're new to Calligraphy, or if you want to learn Calligraphy, this is definitely the pen for you. I have been writing in Calligraphy for a very long time now, and this is by far the easiest, smoothest, simplest experience I've ever had with Calligraphy. My 11-year-old has been wanting me to teach her, and this is definitely the pen she's going to start with. Yes, she's going to move up to other pens, but to get the technique down, I can't think of a better, more simpler pen to start on. There isn't much to mess up. The pen does all the work, you just have to concentrate on technique. The instructions come with a nice little 'getting started guide', Amazon has thousands of books, or, you could just Google Calligraphy and start there. For free. Just practice, practice practice. Do the same thing over and over and over again. You'll get it. Remember, practice makes perfect. Your goal is to train your hand and your brain to know what to do without thinking about it. So that it becomes natural. Are you an artist? Love Art? Like to draw? Putting together an Art Journal? Making Homemade cards? Trying your hand at Art Therapy? Definitely give this pen a whirl. You won't be sorry. Are you a pen collector? Do you love pens? I mean LOVE pens? Can't go into an office supply store without drooling over pens? You get excited when you think about buying a new pen? Pens are like Christmas? Yep, then add this one to your pen collection. It's calling your name. You won't be satisfied until you do. You will think of this pen constantly until you answer that call. I hope to one day collect them all. Because they're calling my name. Just like this one did.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality
*by J***R on January 7, 2026*

Great pen! Very fun to use!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best calligraphy pens ever!
*by R***. on November 14, 2025*

I’ve been a fan of these pens since I discovered them in high school! Recently rediscovered my calligraphy supplies and started again. All my parallel pens from 2016 still work perfectly fine (after cleaning years worth of buildup) but I’m glad they added a 3.0 mm option! The white looks so much prettier than the previous grey body. These are my absolute favorite for blackletter calligraphy !!

## Frequently Bought Together

- PILOT Parallel 4 Nib Calligraphy Pen Set, 1.5mm, 2.4mm, 3.8mm & 6.0mm Nibs, Includes 4 Black & 4 Red Ink Cartridges (90078)
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- Pilot Parallel Pen Refill Black 6 Pack

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