Just got one of the ensso pocket pens & love it. The only thing I can think of that would improve it is some texture grooves on the section like the folks at Gravitas have on their sections. I will be ordering a Gravitas entry soon.
Enjoyed your video. For many years, I thought I had no interest in pocket pens but over the past 2 years I seem to have been bitten by "the bug" and ironically have at least one of each of those you show here! Personally, my Schon DSGN Pocket Six and ensso Piuma are tied for 1st. The Piuma seemed to write a bit dry until I tweaked the nib a bit so it might move up to #1. The Namisu N1 was one I picked up on the kick starter. I particularly like that it has an affixed clip, great for summer use on a shirt plaquet!
I happen to have each of these pens (different colors in some cases, though) and I like them all. Your impression of the Kaweco is quite apt although I do carry the brass version around a lot because it has the heft and solid construction to protect it while it is being carried deep in my trouser pocket. It does write well and it is handy, as well. The Namisu is a very interesting design and it is very quick to cap and use. However, Namisu does use a nib manufacturer that provides rather scratchy nibs and I wound up replacing them in my N2 and Horizon pens. Still, it is a fun pen and very useful. The Schon and Ensso pens are the real stars, though, as they are exquisitely made and are very satisfying pens to carry and use. Threading the caps on the end of the barrels of these pens is just a bit fiddly but the pens' designs and quality make up for that little inconvenience making them my favorites. I have three Ensso Piuma Pocket Pens in Japanese ebonite, Ultem, and titanium and my Schon DSGN Pocket Six is in a sleek black adonized aluminum finish. Overall, they are all very good pens and I would not dissuade anyone from buying any of them. Excellent comparison review. Thank you very much.
Having bought 4 ‘Plastic Kawecos’, I felt they’re overrated and overpriced ($40 here in India) and I switched to Chinese pocket pens (Delike, Moonman etc..) which’re not only cute and gorgeous but also quite affordable and good writers ! I’ve a small collection of 12 pocket pens now !
I have been thinking of getting a Kaweco Art Sport but I’m not sure about the weight, that’s my main beef with the sport. I have an AL which has the perfect weight but I find the metal too slippery and cold. The Ensso looks interesting but metal again :(
Please add some description with model names or subtitles - not everyone is fluent with English. Schon and Ensso look nice, but posting the cap each time would drive me crazy... I will stay with Delike Brass as my pocket pen.
Just got one of the ensso pocket pens & love it. The only thing I can think of that would improve it is some texture grooves on the section like the folks at Gravitas have on their sections. I will be ordering a Gravitas entry soon.
Enjoyed your video. For many years, I thought I had no interest in pocket pens but over the past 2 years I seem to have been bitten by "the bug" and ironically have at least one of each of those you show here! Personally, my Schon DSGN Pocket Six and ensso Piuma are tied for 1st. The Piuma seemed to write a bit dry until I tweaked the nib a bit so it might move up to #1. The Namisu N1 was one I picked up on the kick starter. I particularly like that it has an affixed clip, great for summer use on a shirt plaquet!
I happen to have each of these pens (different colors in some cases, though) and I like them all. Your impression of the Kaweco is quite apt although I do carry the brass version around a lot because it has the heft and solid construction to protect it while it is being carried deep in my trouser pocket. It does write well and it is handy, as well. The Namisu is a very interesting design and it is very quick to cap and use. However, Namisu does use a nib manufacturer that provides rather scratchy nibs and I wound up replacing them in my N2 and Horizon pens. Still, it is a fun pen and very useful. The Schon and Ensso pens are the real stars, though, as they are exquisitely made and are very satisfying pens to carry and use. Threading the caps on the end of the barrels of these pens is just a bit fiddly but the pens' designs and quality make up for that little inconvenience making them my favorites. I have three Ensso Piuma Pocket Pens in Japanese ebonite, Ultem, and titanium and my Schon DSGN Pocket Six is in a sleek black adonized aluminum finish. Overall, they are all very good pens and I would not dissuade anyone from buying any of them. Excellent comparison review. Thank you very much.
I just ordered a Gravitas Pocket Pen.. might be worth adding to your line up 😁
You should do a review of the new pocket one!
Is the Pelikan nib in the Pocket 6 fitted with a flexible nib factory housing? If so, does that mean you eyedroppered the brass pen?
Brilliant video. Why you stop posting videos? Most recent (as of July 2024), is 11 months ago.
My favourite pocket pens right now are the Pilot E95s and the Sailor PG mini.
Thank you, I just found a little birthday present thanks to your video! I really look forward to trying it when it arrives. 😇🩷🙏🙌🇸🇪
I really like the Namisu N1. At the moment he is with me every day but with the rollerball converter instead of the bock nib.
Having bought 4 ‘Plastic Kawecos’, I felt they’re overrated and overpriced ($40 here in India) and I switched to Chinese pocket pens (Delike, Moonman etc..) which’re not only cute and gorgeous but also quite affordable and good writers !
I’ve a small collection of 12 pocket pens now !
Could you please provide a link to the prototype pen please?
I have been thinking of getting a Kaweco Art Sport but I’m not sure about the weight, that’s my main beef with the sport. I have an AL which has the perfect weight but I find the metal too slippery and cold. The Ensso looks interesting but metal again :(
I have the stainless steel one and it’s nice! I recommend that one or bronze Kaweco Sport
Ensso makes its Piuma Pocket Pens in a Japanese ebonite and the sturdy Ultem making them lighter and more tactile, if that helps.
Please add some description with model names or subtitles - not everyone is fluent with English. Schon and Ensso look nice, but posting the cap each time would drive me crazy... I will stay with Delike Brass as my pocket pen.