--- product_id: 1406779 title: "PILOT Parallel Calligraphy Pen Set, 3.8mm Nib with Black and Red Ink Cartridges (90052)" brand: "pilot" price: "275 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Pilot" url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/1406779-pilot-parallel-calligraphy-pen-set-3-8mm-nib-with-black store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Refillable with mixable ink cartridges for ombre effects 2 parallel plates nib for sharp & expressive lines 3.8mm nib width for versatile calligraphy styles PILOT Parallel Calligraphy Pen Set, 3.8mm Nib with Black and Red Ink Cartridges (90052) **Brand:** pilot **Price:** 275 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✍️ Elevate your script game — where precision meets vibrant creativity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PILOT Parallel Calligraphy Pen Set, 3.8mm Nib with Black and Red Ink Cartridges (90052) by pilot - **How much does it cost?** 275 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/1406779-pilot-parallel-calligraphy-pen-set-3-8mm-nib-with-black) ## 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 - • **Custom Color Fusion:** Mix black and red inks or swap cartridges to create unique gradient and ombre effects. - • **Dual-Plate Nib Precision:** Innovative parallel plates deliver razor-sharp monoline and bold calligraphic strokes. - • **Ergonomic & Ambidextrous:** Comfortable contoured grip and retractable design suit all writing styles and hands. - • **Refillable & Sustainable:** Eco-friendly design with easy cartridge replacement keeps creativity flowing without waste. - • **Trusted Legacy Craftsmanship:** Backed by 100+ years of Pilot’s pen expertise, ensuring premium quality and reliability. ## Overview The PILOT Parallel Calligraphy Pen Set features a breakthrough dual-plate nib design that enables both sharp monoline and expressive broad strokes. With a 3.8mm nib and refillable ink cartridges in black and red, it allows users to blend colors for stunning ombre effects. Designed for comfort and versatility, this pen is perfect for bullet journaling, artistic calligraphy, and professional lettering, backed by Pilot’s century-long reputation for quality writing instruments. ## Description A breakthrough in calligraphy pen design, this pen features 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. Each set comes with a Parallel Pen, one black and one red ink cartridge, a pipette to clean the pen and a nib cleaner. This calligraphy pen is refillable. Additional Parallel Pen ink cartridges are sold separately. Nib width is 1.5MM, the thinnest of the Parallel Pen line. Review: Everyone needs one (or 2 or three) - Such a pleasant writing experience. Absolutely my favorite nib. This is my primary in my Opus 88. I've put at least 15 mL of ink through it, and I just can't get away from the versatility and beautiful script it produces. It's kind of what I imagine having a brush pen is like without having a brush AND having the ability to make quite thin and very straight lines! Despite the fact that I use the Opus 88 and not the handle that it comes with, the original handle feels quite nice in the hand. A bit thin, but still sufficiently pleasant. I found the 2.4mm a bit too thick for standard writing, but 1.5mm is awesome! I write on a 6mm grid with no issue, but some might find <7mm a bit constrictive. Note: the attached pictures of writing are *after* I rounded the corner of the nib. Main critiques: I'd like the thin side to be a little bit thinner. The flow rate is a bit high. I keep the valve on my Opus 88 closed, but the first line or two after I refill the writing chamber, it can write a bit heavy — causing feathering. Despite making thin lines, the high flow rate makes cross hatching challenging since the ends of lines blot a bit. If you're not careful with your writing, a corner can catch, spattering ink as the two halves of the nib rapidly spread and slap together. This isn't damage to the pen, rather splattering all over your work. It can happen quite easily on back strokes. Modded: If you want to avoid the aforementioned splattering/chattering, you can file/round down one of the corners. Be careful not to remove too much material... sand, test, sand, test. I took off too much, so the line variation and max thickness were reduced a bit too much, but I'm still very satisfied with the result. The mod reduced the flow, made the average line a bit thinner, and reduced the corner catching which has taken this from a 10 to an 11. Though, honestly, I've ordered another OEM so that I can go back and forth. Both versions are so much fun! Review: Nice pen for drawing or calligraphy - This is a good pen for a good price. It is easy to put in the cartridge and does not clog. I tried it for drawing and it is great for getting variety in the thickness of the line. Apparently you can get cartridges of ink in many colors. Be aware, the ink is not permanent. If you use it and then add watercolor to the drawing, the ink becomes liquid. In some cases that is good. But not always. ## 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 | B002RJPPMK | | Additional Features | Refillable, Retractable | | Age Range (Description) | Ages 13+ | | Age Range Description | Ages 13+ | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,059 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #3 in Calligraphy Pens #32 in Drawing Pens | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand | PILOT | | Brand Name | PILOT | | Closure Type | Retractable | | Color | Red/Blue | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,917 Reviews | | Drill Point | 2.4mm | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00072838900524 | | Grip Type | Contoured | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Included Components | Parallel Pen, Black Ink Cartridge, Red Ink Cartridge, Pipette to clean the pen, Nib cleaner, Pen cleaner, Instructions for use | | Ink Color | Assorted | | Item Dimensions | 6.7 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches | | Item Weight | 9.07 g | | Line Size | 0.7mm | | Manufacturer | Pilot Pen Corporation of America | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | Pilot | | Model Number | 90052 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Calligraphy | | Style | 3.8mm Nib | | UPC | 072838900524 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Contact Manufacturer | | Writing Instrument Form | Brush Pen | | Writing Technique | calligraphy | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Ages 13+ - **Brand:** PILOT - **Color:** Red/Blue - **Ink Color:** Assorted - **Writing Instrument Form:** Brush Pen ## Images ![PILOT Parallel Calligraphy Pen Set, 3.8mm Nib with Black and Red Ink Cartridges (90052) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6129WQGrPhS.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everyone needs one (or 2 or three) *by T***T on March 27, 2026* Such a pleasant writing experience. Absolutely my favorite nib. This is my primary in my Opus 88. I've put at least 15 mL of ink through it, and I just can't get away from the versatility and beautiful script it produces. It's kind of what I imagine having a brush pen is like without having a brush AND having the ability to make quite thin and very straight lines! Despite the fact that I use the Opus 88 and not the handle that it comes with, the original handle feels quite nice in the hand. A bit thin, but still sufficiently pleasant. I found the 2.4mm a bit too thick for standard writing, but 1.5mm is awesome! I write on a 6mm grid with no issue, but some might find <7mm a bit constrictive. Note: the attached pictures of writing are *after* I rounded the corner of the nib. Main critiques: I'd like the thin side to be a little bit thinner. The flow rate is a bit high. I keep the valve on my Opus 88 closed, but the first line or two after I refill the writing chamber, it can write a bit heavy — causing feathering. Despite making thin lines, the high flow rate makes cross hatching challenging since the ends of lines blot a bit. If you're not careful with your writing, a corner can catch, spattering ink as the two halves of the nib rapidly spread and slap together. This isn't damage to the pen, rather splattering all over your work. It can happen quite easily on back strokes. Modded: If you want to avoid the aforementioned splattering/chattering, you can file/round down one of the corners. Be careful not to remove too much material... sand, test, sand, test. I took off too much, so the line variation and max thickness were reduced a bit too much, but I'm still very satisfied with the result. The mod reduced the flow, made the average line a bit thinner, and reduced the corner catching which has taken this from a 10 to an 11. Though, honestly, I've ordered another OEM so that I can go back and forth. Both versions are so much fun! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice pen for drawing or calligraphy *by A***A on May 24, 2026* This is a good pen for a good price. It is easy to put in the cartridge and does not clog. I tried it for drawing and it is great for getting variety in the thickness of the line. Apparently you can get cartridges of ink in many colors. Be aware, the ink is not permanent. If you use it and then add watercolor to the drawing, the ink becomes liquid. In some cases that is good. But not always. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Versatile and great as a highlighter. *by S***T on July 28, 2026* I bought this to use as a highlighter after dealing with standard highlighters smearing my ink, and this worked beautifully. The 6mm nib is the perfect size, and if that would be too wide, you can angle the nib to adjust the width. Writing with the corner of the nib is similar to writing with an extra-fine nib, making this pen highly versatile. Due to the width of the nib, it does run out of ink quickly, but if you prefer refilling with your own ink instead of cartridges, the wide mouth of the reservoir makes it perfect for refilling with an eyedropper without a mess. The feature it states of being able to make gradients by touching the nib against another nib is also a fun feature and works better than I expected. Not only is it a good price to begin with, but its surprising versatility makes it even more worth it. It makes a fantastic gift for anyone who enjoys fountain pens or for artists and is very practical if you need a highlighter that won't dry out. ## Frequently Bought Together - PILOT Parallel Calligraphy Pen Set, 3.8mm Nib with Black and Red Ink Cartridges (90052) - PILOT Parallel Mixable Color Ink Refills for Calligraphy Pens, 12 Colors, 12-Pack (77312) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/1406779-pilot-parallel-calligraphy-pen-set-3-8mm-nib-with-black](https://www.desertcart.no/products/1406779-pilot-parallel-calligraphy-pen-set-3-8mm-nib-with-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*