--- product_id: 8969906 title: "Prera Iro-Ai Fine-Nib Transparent Black Body Fountain Pen (FPRN-350R-TBF)" brand: "pilot" price: "€ 65.95" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Pilot" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/8969906-prera-iro-ai-fine-nib-transparent-black-body-fountain-pen store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Refillable with CON-50 converter & cartridge Transparent black body with sleek design Fine 0.3mm nib for precise lines Prera Iro-Ai Fine-Nib Transparent Black Body Fountain Pen (FPRN-350R-TBF) **Brand:** pilot **Price:** € 65.95 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ–‹οΈ Elevate your everyday writing with precision and style β€” don’t miss out on the pen that’s winning over pros! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Prera Iro-Ai Fine-Nib Transparent Black Body Fountain Pen (FPRN-350R-TBF) by pilot - **How much does it cost?** € 65.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/8969906-prera-iro-ai-fine-nib-transparent-black-body-fountain-pen) ## 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 - β€’ **Lightweight & Durable:** Compact 18g plastic body designed for all-day comfort and resilience against daily knocks. - β€’ **Snap-Cap Satisfaction:** Secure, addictive click cap closure ensures you never lose your pen topβ€”write with confidence everywhere. - β€’ **Ambidextrous Smooth Grip:** Ergonomically crafted for both left and right-handed users, reducing hand fatigue during long sessions. - β€’ **Precision Meets Elegance:** Experience ultra-fine 0.3mm Japanese nib for crisp, clean writing and sketching. - β€’ **Effortless Ink Management:** Includes a twist-style CON-50 converter plus a black ink cartridge for seamless refills on the go. ## Overview The Pilot Prera Iro-Ai Fine-Nib Fountain Pen features a 0.3mm fine nib tailored to Japanese sizing for ultra-precise writing and sketching. Its transparent black plastic body is lightweight (18g) and durable, perfect for daily use by ambidextrous professionals. Equipped with a twist-style CON-50 converter and a black ink cartridge, it offers easy refill options and visible ink levels. The pen’s snap-cap design prevents loss and adds a satisfying tactile experience, making it a top choice for millennials seeking a stylish, reliable, and economical fountain pen. ## Description Pilot Fount Pen, Prera Iro-Ai, Fine-Nib, Transparent Black Body Review: My everyday pen - I'm a recent convert to fountain pens, since I've reached the age when my hands (ambidexterity FTW!) get tired if I use a typical ballpoint or gel pen too long. At the prices that Jetstream was charging, I was in despair of needing to go bankrupt to keep myself in those pens, until some research led me to fountain pens. I tried the Lamy Safari F. The pen wrote wonderfully, but the lines were too broad and wet. I'm no calligrapher, so the broad line had to go. The wetness of the pen had it soaking through not only to the back of my paper, but through to other pages. This was unacceptable. Then I tried the EF, and I couldn't tell the difference, really, from the F. A little more research and I learned that Japan was where I needed to look for my fountain pen needs, since I like fine lines. I tried Pilot's Vortex line, and that was much better. Pretty lines, proper ink flow, could write on cheap paper--perfect. The problem with the Vortex was waiting for the other pens to come in from Japan. That wait was difficult, though. I needed a pen in the mean time. I saw the Prera when I was researching the Vortex. Best of all, desertcart had it with 2-day shipping. I bought this and the Custom Original with the 14K nib and gave both a try. I loved them both, they both put down a perfectly fine line and the pens weren't scratchy. The Prera instantly became my pen of choice. The Custom Original is a very nice pen, but its expense makes me afraid to bring it with me to college everyday. It can also be tough to tell if the converter is seated properly, and I've wound up with ink all over my hands from a leaky pen. Not so the Prera. I know when my converter is seated properly because I can see if it makes good contact. I had a quibble with the converter that comes with it for being tough to tell if you have ink in it or not, never mind enough. A change to the clear, twisty converter, and I was in business. I like knowing exactly how much ink I'm drawing up, and how much I have left. The converters are on the small side, especially in comparison to the ink cartridges. I just fill up every day, whether or not I need it. That way I know I'll be ready for class. The Prera lets me use my cheap store-brand filler paper. It hardly ever bleeds through. I've used it for graphing in my math class as well (gasp! Yes, I do most of my math work in ink!), and it didn't bleed through the cheapie quad paper I use for that. The lines are fine enough that I can get in margins of textbooks, between lines, and more. Like most fountain pens, the Prera has occasional nib creep, but it's nowhere near as bad as the Lamy Safari. This means little wasted ink, and an easier cleaning routine for the pen. I clean the pen out when I change ink colors, and that seems to be good enough to keep it going like gangbusters. I haven't had it long enough to need a more intensive cleaning, but what I've seen of that is easy enough. The size of the Prera is not for everyone. After the Lamy, I was surprised at how small and delicate this pen looks and is; however, it's perfect for me, even unposted, but I prefer it posted, because the balance of the pen feels better. It's light and my hand never gets tired of using it. It's also taken a beating from rolling off my desk in class, falling out of my hand when I'm carrying it, and falling off my desk at home. It hasn't cracked or gotten scratched, no matter how much I've abused it. As others have mentioned the "snap" of the cap when you close the pen is satisfying and borderline addictive. The bonus of that clicky snap is that I never lose the top of the pen, which I was so prone to doing in my ballpoint pen days that I had converted to retractable pens, long ago. I don't even reach for my pen case until I hear that "snap!" telling me that my writing is done and it's time to put the pen away. If I take it off and write unposted, I will be looking for the cap as soon as I'm done, and I'll get frantic if I don't see it right away. I need my snap fix. I know that thirty dollars seems like a lot, but compared to what fountain pens can cost, like, oh, a Pilot Namiki Maki-e, Omas, Delta or Montegrappa, $30 is nothing. I'll never be able to afford those pens, so I'm happy to have found one that works perfectly for me. Review: Well-performing writing instrument - "Iro-ai", or "Colour Love", perfectly describes this lightweight, colourful line of transparent fountain pens from Pilot. Well constructed, this lovely compact pen arrives in a hinged plastic box within a sleeve, suitable for presentation/gift-giving. (Please see photos). One Pilot Namiki black ink cartridge is included, as well as a twist-style converter (Pilot CON-50). There is also an instruction sheet in Japanese and English (see photo) explaining the use and care of your Pilot Prera as well as how to refill it using the converter. As something of a longtime fountain pen afficiando, I own a multitude of nibbed writing instruments; a broad variety of brands in an equally wide price-range. Fountain pens from the common to the rare-collectible. In the scope of my collection ("1"=poor/"10"=outstanding), I rate the Iro-Ai Prera, a firm "7", for overall construction and performance. It's definitely become one of my preferred pens for everyday use. While this orange Prera is the shortest, lightest-weight pen in my collection, these traits somehow work together in a very satisfying way in this pen. The nib is fairly firm, lacking the flex of karat-gold nibs, but it still produces that desirable subtle shading achievable only with a fountain pen. When combined with Pilot's Iroshizuku bottled ink, the *fine-nibbed Prera is an amazingly good fountain pen. It writes smoothly, with no skipping. I use mine both for writing and sketching. This is one economically-priced fountain pen I can easily recommend. *Please remember Pilot Prera nibs conform to the Japanese sizing system: Fine (Japan) = Extra Fine (US/Europe), Med = Fine, etc. Thank you for reading. -CC, desertcart Prime Member-Reviewer ## Features - Pilot Fountain Pen Prera Iro-Ai - Include Converter CON-50 and One Black Ink Cartridge - FPRN-350R-TBF ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004NBBPE2 | | Additional Features | Refillable | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #145,039 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #562 in Fountain Pens | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand | PILOT | | Brand Name | PILOT | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 783 Reviews | | Drill Point | Fine | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04902505416217 | | Grip Type | Smooth | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Hardness | F | | Included Components | Pen gift box | | Ink Base | Water | | Ink Color | Black | | Item Dimensions | 0.53 x 4.74 x 0.53 inches | | Item Weight | 18.14 g | | Line Size | 0.3mm | | Manufacturer | Pilot | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | fountain pen | | Model Number | FPRN-350R-TBF | | Pattern | single item | | Recommended Uses For Product | Drafting, Sketching, Writing | | Style | Classic | | Theme | Writing & Art | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Writing Instrument Form | Fountain Pen | | Writing Technique | fountain pen | ## Product Details - **Brand:** PILOT - **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen - **Color:** Black - **Ink Color:** Black - **Age Range (Description):** Adult ## Images ![Prera Iro-Ai Fine-Nib Transparent Black Body Fountain Pen (FPRN-350R-TBF) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XgjeynYwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the difference between this and the $56 Prera? They look identical.** A: There is no difference....its the same. The price. **Q: Is this pen refillable or does it use cartridges?** A: I have four of them and they are refillable and use cartridges. I like them a lot. **Q: Does the converter have the same weird metal thing that clatters around in the one I use with my Pilot Metropolitan? If y: Any idea of its purpose?** A: Its and agitator like in a spray paint can to prevent ink from hardening and sticking to the converter. **Q: Does it come with original box or case?** A: Mine did come in a box. Bought from Deputi-Japan ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My everyday pen *by A***A on March 29, 2015* I'm a recent convert to fountain pens, since I've reached the age when my hands (ambidexterity FTW!) get tired if I use a typical ballpoint or gel pen too long. At the prices that Jetstream was charging, I was in despair of needing to go bankrupt to keep myself in those pens, until some research led me to fountain pens. I tried the Lamy Safari F. The pen wrote wonderfully, but the lines were too broad and wet. I'm no calligrapher, so the broad line had to go. The wetness of the pen had it soaking through not only to the back of my paper, but through to other pages. This was unacceptable. Then I tried the EF, and I couldn't tell the difference, really, from the F. A little more research and I learned that Japan was where I needed to look for my fountain pen needs, since I like fine lines. I tried Pilot's Vortex line, and that was much better. Pretty lines, proper ink flow, could write on cheap paper--perfect. The problem with the Vortex was waiting for the other pens to come in from Japan. That wait was difficult, though. I needed a pen in the mean time. I saw the Prera when I was researching the Vortex. Best of all, Amazon had it with 2-day shipping. I bought this and the Custom Original with the 14K nib and gave both a try. I loved them both, they both put down a perfectly fine line and the pens weren't scratchy. The Prera instantly became my pen of choice. The Custom Original is a very nice pen, but its expense makes me afraid to bring it with me to college everyday. It can also be tough to tell if the converter is seated properly, and I've wound up with ink all over my hands from a leaky pen. Not so the Prera. I know when my converter is seated properly because I can see if it makes good contact. I had a quibble with the converter that comes with it for being tough to tell if you have ink in it or not, never mind enough. A change to the clear, twisty converter, and I was in business. I like knowing exactly how much ink I'm drawing up, and how much I have left. The converters are on the small side, especially in comparison to the ink cartridges. I just fill up every day, whether or not I need it. That way I know I'll be ready for class. The Prera lets me use my cheap store-brand filler paper. It hardly ever bleeds through. I've used it for graphing in my math class as well (gasp! Yes, I do most of my math work in ink!), and it didn't bleed through the cheapie quad paper I use for that. The lines are fine enough that I can get in margins of textbooks, between lines, and more. Like most fountain pens, the Prera has occasional nib creep, but it's nowhere near as bad as the Lamy Safari. This means little wasted ink, and an easier cleaning routine for the pen. I clean the pen out when I change ink colors, and that seems to be good enough to keep it going like gangbusters. I haven't had it long enough to need a more intensive cleaning, but what I've seen of that is easy enough. The size of the Prera is not for everyone. After the Lamy, I was surprised at how small and delicate this pen looks and is; however, it's perfect for me, even unposted, but I prefer it posted, because the balance of the pen feels better. It's light and my hand never gets tired of using it. It's also taken a beating from rolling off my desk in class, falling out of my hand when I'm carrying it, and falling off my desk at home. It hasn't cracked or gotten scratched, no matter how much I've abused it. As others have mentioned the "snap" of the cap when you close the pen is satisfying and borderline addictive. The bonus of that clicky snap is that I never lose the top of the pen, which I was so prone to doing in my ballpoint pen days that I had converted to retractable pens, long ago. I don't even reach for my pen case until I hear that "snap!" telling me that my writing is done and it's time to put the pen away. If I take it off and write unposted, I will be looking for the cap as soon as I'm done, and I'll get frantic if I don't see it right away. I need my snap fix. I know that thirty dollars seems like a lot, but compared to what fountain pens can cost, like, oh, a Pilot Namiki Maki-e, Omas, Delta or Montegrappa, $30 is nothing. I'll never be able to afford those pens, so I'm happy to have found one that works perfectly for me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well-performing writing instrument *by C***C on July 7, 2016* "Iro-ai", or "Colour Love", perfectly describes this lightweight, colourful line of transparent fountain pens from Pilot. Well constructed, this lovely compact pen arrives in a hinged plastic box within a sleeve, suitable for presentation/gift-giving. (Please see photos). One Pilot Namiki black ink cartridge is included, as well as a twist-style converter (Pilot CON-50). There is also an instruction sheet in Japanese and English (see photo) explaining the use and care of your Pilot Prera as well as how to refill it using the converter. As something of a longtime fountain pen afficiando, I own a multitude of nibbed writing instruments; a broad variety of brands in an equally wide price-range. Fountain pens from the common to the rare-collectible. In the scope of my collection ("1"=poor/"10"=outstanding), I rate the Iro-Ai Prera, a firm "7", for overall construction and performance. It's definitely become one of my preferred pens for everyday use. While this orange Prera is the shortest, lightest-weight pen in my collection, these traits somehow work together in a very satisfying way in this pen. The nib is fairly firm, lacking the flex of karat-gold nibs, but it still produces that desirable subtle shading achievable only with a fountain pen. When combined with Pilot's Iroshizuku bottled ink, the *fine-nibbed Prera is an amazingly good fountain pen. It writes smoothly, with no skipping. I use mine both for writing and sketching. This is one economically-priced fountain pen I can easily recommend. *Please remember Pilot Prera nibs conform to the Japanese sizing system: Fine (Japan) = Extra Fine (US/Europe), Med = Fine, etc. Thank you for reading. -CC, Amazon Prime Member-Reviewer ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good, if a bit short, Pilot pen *by M***. on April 11, 2025* This is a very decent pen. It uses the same steel nib found in many Pilot products and writes as nicely on the Prera as it does in an MR or Kakuno. In my opinion, the pen is a tad bit short. It's kind of an awkward size tbh - not exactly pocket pen size, but feels very small in the hand. ## Frequently Bought Together - Pilot Prera Iro-Ai Fine-Nib Transparent Black Body Fountain Pen (FPRN-350R-TBF) - Pilot Fountain Pen Ink Converter Screw Type (CON-40) - PILOT Kakuno Fountain Pen, Clear Barrel, Extra Fine Nib (10816) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/8969906-prera-iro-ai-fine-nib-transparent-black-body-fountain-pen](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/8969906-prera-iro-ai-fine-nib-transparent-black-body-fountain-pen) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-15*