The Best Pens for Everyday Use in 2023

May 31, 2023

PILOT’s calligraphy pen set comes with four pens with four nib sizes, plus an extra cartridge. Cartridges are easier to manage than converters and bladders, and they don’t require the use of an ink bottle. Once you’ve installed the cartridge, it takes a couple of light squeezes, and the ink starts flowing.

We like how these pens’ sharp nib edges give you precise, tight curves and strokes while their broadsides flow smoothly. Their ink doesn’t tend to dry out in the nib the way it does in some other pens, which means less skipping and smudging if you pick up the pen after not using it for a while. Though these pens offer consistent ink flow, it can take some practice to master managing them. Overall, it’s a set that beginners can grow into and advanced calligraphers can rely on.