Gold Thinking Kit (Pilot 823M, Black Ink 70mL, A5 Notebook & Vinyl Cover, Surprise 5mL Ink, Prompts)
A pen that makes thinking feel easier
The Gold Thinking Kit is built around a 14K gold nib fountain pen that feels smooth, responsive, and easy to write with from the first page.
If the Clear Thinking Kit helps you start writing more regularly, the Gold Kit is about making writing something you actually look forward to. The experience feels calmer, smoother, and more enjoyable, which makes it easier to keep coming back to.
Why this works
- Helps create a regular writing habit
- Includes a pen that naturally slows your pace slightly
- Uses paper designed for fountain pens
- Daily prompts remove the pressure of knowing what to write
- Gives you a simple routine that’s easy to repeat
What’s included
- Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen Black Medium*Â
- Pilot Black Ink 70mL (with ink miser guide)
- Filling instructions leaflet
- Midori MD Notebook A5 Lined
- Midori MD Notebook Vinyl Cover A5
- Surprise ink sample
- Daily prompts for 14 days
- Gold Nib Check Guarantee
*A medium nib writes a 0.5mm line. Talk to us if you prefer a different Nib size.
How it works
- Open to a fresh page
- Use a prompt, or start anywhere
- Undo the pen safety valve
- Write for a few minutes
- Close the notebook and continue your day
No writing or fountain pen experience needed.
Who this is for
- You’re overthinking decisions
- You feel mentally cluttered or distracted
- You want a calmer way to organise thoughts
- You’re returning to writing after a long break
- You want a setup that feels enjoyable to use every day
What you’ll notice in your first week
- Writing feels smoother and more effortless
- Thoughts feel easier to organise on paper
- Decisions feel less mentally tangled
- You start looking forward to writing time
On Day 7, open the surprise ink sample. A different ink colour changes the mood of the page completely and often makes writing feel fresh again.
FAQs
What if I don’t know what to write? Use the prompts. They’re designed to help you begin quickly without overthinking it.
Do I need to write every day? No. Consistency matters more than perfection.
Why a fountain pen? It naturally slows your pace slightly, which often helps thoughts come out more clearly.
Why a gold nib? Gold nibs tend to feel smoother and more responsive on paper, especially during longer writing sessions.
Can beginners use this pen? Yes. The Custom 823 is one of the easiest high-end fountain pens to get comfortable with.
Why can’t I do this on my phone? Paper gives your attention fewer places to go. Writing by hand also creates a clearer separation from notifications, tabs, and constant input.
Most people spend a lot of time consuming information, but very little time processing their own thoughts properly. This kit is designed to create a simple daily habit around getting those thoughts onto paper using a writing setup that genuinely feels good to use.