

The Pilot Parallel Pen is a remarkable and durable tool that offers crisp edges, sharp hairlines and a totally reliable, smooth flow of ink for beginners and seasoned lettering artists.
In a typical dip or cartridge pen, ink travels through one or more slits in the nib and feeds across the writing edge. Skipping (non-delivery of the ink) can occur, particularly in larger pens. The parallel pen has a totally different construction. Ink flows between two layers of metal lying on top of each other, delivering ink to the entire writing edge without fail.
Each pen comes with one black ink cartridge, one red ink cartridge, one pen cleaner pipette, one nib cleaner, and an instruction booklet.
The 1.0mm, 2.0mm, and Slant pens have been cut down to a custom size. Since we have modified these products from their original factory condition, all original factory packaging is included but may not apply specifically to these products. This also accounts for their raised price.
The Pilot Parallel Pen is a remarkable and durable tool that offers crisp edges, sharp hairlines and a totally reliable, smooth flow of ink for beginners and seasoned lettering artists.
In a typical dip or cartridge pen, ink travels through one or more slits in the nib and feeds across the writing edge. Skipping (non-delivery of the ink) can occur, particularly in larger pens. The parallel pen has a totally different construction. Ink flows between two layers of metal lying on top of each other, delivering ink to the entire writing edge without fail.
Each pen comes with one black ink cartridge, one red ink cartridge, one pen cleaner pipette, one nib cleaner, and an instruction booklet.
The 1.0mm, 2.0mm, and Slant pens have been cut down to a custom size. Since we have modified these products from their original factory condition, all original factory packaging is included but may not apply specifically to these products. This also accounts for their raised price.
Features | Refillable |
Tip Size | Fine, Medium, Broad |
Tip Style | Chisel (Slant), Chisel (Flat) |
Ink Type | Dye |
Compatibility | Watercolor, Water-Based Ink |
Surface | Paper |
Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Enjoy $5.99 Flat Rate Shipping (2-7 business days) on orders over $50. (*Large sheet paper (uncut) will have an additional $15 fee due to oversized shipment price increases)
We ship worldwide! International orders are subject to all applicable customs & duty taxes & fees. These fees are not included in the shipping price.
Orders placed online and by phone generally ship within 48-72 business hours. Paper and Ink Arts is closed on Saturday & Sundays, so orders placed over the weekend will begin shipping on the following Monday.
If there is an item in your order that is out of stock, we will contact you via email when your order is packed to allow you the choice of having your other items shipped or having your entire order held until your backordered item arrives.
Shipping charges are simply the standard UPS or USPS rate of shipping your package to your location based on the package's weight. Sheets of paper require a tube for shipping, thus your shipping rates will increase from the amount you see on your online order to compensate for the extra parcel. No handling charges are ever added.
If an item doesn’t suit you, package it carefully to avoid shipping damage. We’ll be glad to give you a full credit or refund for the price of the unopened/unused item. Please note:
We are unable to accept returns for items purchased on SALE or CLEARANCE.
Simply include a note with your order number and return regularly-priced, unopened/unused merchandise within 30 days by US Mail or UPS to:
Paper & Ink Arts
Attention: Returns
113 Graylynn Dr.
Nashville, TN 37214
nice pens and variety in sizes
I'd been wanting an altered parallel pen and was so happy to find P&I sells one! Love this. I had a regular one that i enjoy as well, but I'm a huge folded pen fan, so this is so fun for me. The only thing is that the ink is a little "spotty" when I try to make broad strokes. Maybe it's just how I inserted the cartridge, as it works fine for thin lines. I guarantee I'll be getting my money's worth with this pen! I wanted a portable folded pen where I could sketch anywhere without having to dip into ink, and this is perfect! So glad I found it.
Finally treated myself to one of these, after years of curiosity, and so glad I did. It's such a great broad-edge calligraphy pen -- even better than some of my nibs! Creates wonderful fine lines! And because of the cartridges, such a great tool to take with you to practice (or play with) lettering vs. dip pens and/or markers. The ink isn't waterproof, so you need to watch out for that (in case you alter or add "embellishments" to your lettering. I also love that you can buy different color inks vs. just standard colors. Such a fun, inexpensive "on-the-go" calligraphy pen!