If I may suggest, when using cartridges (new, or pre-used), squeeze same after attaching to the section; allow two or three drops to emanate from the nib tines - thereafter, you should not get any hard starts. Whilst I have enormous hands (like shovels), I can use the 'Sport' models - the 'Lilliput', however is entirely too slim for a comfortable grip. Thank you for such an enthusiastic advocacy for these pocket scribes :)
I love your accent. Then, I am from Texas, so I might be biased. You are very clear and the audio is so clean. While some underestimate the importance of audio, poor audio can ruin an otherwise good video. Thanks for the video.
In a past video, I filled a cartridge and placed my pen in a small glass jar to let gravity bring the ink down. A viewer commented that I could give the plastic cartridge a squeeze to force the ink into the nib more quickly. It worked! I also have several Sports in plastic and AL and the Liliput in the gold finish. I did add a clip to them. I too enjoy F and EF nibs in my Hobonichi planners, but have recently fell in love with B and Stub nibs because I can really enjoy my inks! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the video Cathy 👍😎. It made me laugh where you mentioned you said “you’d never spent more than $50.00 - $60.00 for a fountain pen”. Ha! How quickly that notion falls away once the fountain pen bug bites… . Thanks for all your videos Cathy 👍😎🤗
I just received my long-awaited, Fire Blue, Lilliput, and I was disappointed to learn that the Kaweco Sport converter is a bit too long for it. I’m so grateful to you for demonstrating the reuse of cartridges with the injector. Now, I can use any ink I like.
Oh, I suddenly realized that Kaweco Sport EF is the perfect pen for me to use European standard cartridge ink with very fine nib like most of Japanese F nib. So, I don't need to buy bottled ink to enjoy beautiful color of J. Herbin, Diamine, Montblanc inks. Thank you for your info.
Bauhaus! Love my Kuh-veco's. I would like a Lilliput in fireblue, but they're kind of pricey. I draw with mine and like the portability with a pocket sketchbook.
I have 3 Kaweco pens. I don't use them much. When I do however, I really enjoy them. Favourite nib is a sport with a 1.1 nib. Very smooth. I got a montiverde mini converter for it and it's great.
@@gadgetstop321 that's expensive. Mind you I am in the UK which can ship easily from Germany. I have to pay when I order from Goulet pens with the shipping charges.
Amazing. Thank you. I watched a bunch of reviews and none of them even mentioned they way they hold the pen! I was worried about the threads because I would probably hold it like you, the section is too small.
The Fireblue Liliput is nice. I've thought about converting my Skyline Sport into an eyedropper, but I would be afraid to put it in a pants pocket. Maybe if I just used it as a desk pen I would consider it - but I'm sure I would get bored with ink I was using. 😊
Wow! I know you've said before that you had small hands but couldn't fully appreciate what "small" was til you held the Skyline Sport unposted! It's one of my favorite pocket pens, too but posting is a must for me!
I really want a Kaweco sport, but about a month ago I purchased a Kaweco Perkeo in a fine. Took me forever to get it to write. Learned how to do some tuning and polishing from great TH-camrs and it works well with some expected feedback now. So a little concerned about the Sport. This was very helpful though. Because when I decide, I think I’ll get the EF as it looks a little more like my Japanese mediums?
Thanks for the review, thinking about a Kaweco. However, for grading it wouldn't hold enough ink for me. For that I like to use my TWSBI Eco, huge capacity (for red ink :) ) .. plus I can always easily see how much ink is left. These days though, all my grading is happening online :-/
I just bought the Kaweco Skyline Sport this week and did not notice the ink cartridge inside until I opened a new one! Any suggestion for keeping the one I opened fresh? I'll put some tape over it for now. You have a fine voice and it is a pleasure to listen to you discussing the pens. I hope all is well as two years ago seems a long way off now.
Still wondering if i want a kaweco brass sport for christmas :P I carry a brass zippo that it would match reeeally nicely with hehe. But it has to be comfy enough for me to actually want to use it!!
I think the Sport has a very comfortable section. I don't know how much the weight of the brass will affect how comfortable it is though. However, the brass model is definitely nice looking.
To start a recently inked pen, just stroke the breathing hole of the niib with your finger couple times, better with a wet finger. The finger creates a slight negative pressure that brings down the ink to the nib. (And wipe off your finger immediately 😊)
The only cartridges that fit in the Liliput are the short standard international. They hold more ink than the mini converters you can get for Kaweco pens.
I don't have the piston converter, but Goldspot sells the Lilliput and the Sport and they say that the piston converter is only compatible with the Sport.
I have an EF sport and love the nib. Thinking of picking up a Liliput like yours. Do you think the nibs are the same? Do you prefer one over the other? planning on the liliput for my passport travelers notebook because its so thin. Thanks for the videos!
You're welcome! The nibs on the Kaweco Sport and Lilliput are the same nib unit so you can use them interchangeably. And I agree, the Lilliput is a good choice for a Passport sized notebook.
Hey I’m thinking of picking up a sport in EF for Christmas. However, I’m a lefty and will be using it for note taking on cheap paper. Will this make the pen smear, feather, or bleed through in any way? I’m new to the fountain pen world so any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.
This will depend, in part, on what ink you use. Some inks are more prone than others to feathering and bleed through. I did a test with my Kaweco EF on a piece of cheap notebook paper. The ink took about 1 second to dry. Depending on how fast you write and at what angle, this may or may not be acceptable.
I must be doing something wrong. ...if I take an ink cartridge off the pen tit, and put it back on, many times it won't stay on. Seems it reams out the hole and sooner or later it falls off into the body.
If you are taking the cartridge off before it is empty and puting it back on, the ink may be preventing it from attaching firmly. Before I reuse a cartridge I clean it out with an ink syringe and let it dry.
If I may suggest, when using cartridges (new, or pre-used), squeeze same after attaching to the section; allow two or three drops to emanate from the nib tines - thereafter, you should not get any hard starts. Whilst I have enormous hands (like shovels), I can use the 'Sport' models - the 'Lilliput', however is entirely too slim for a comfortable grip. Thank you for such an enthusiastic advocacy for these pocket scribes :)
I love your accent. Then, I am from Texas, so I might be biased. You are very clear and the audio is so clean. While some underestimate the importance of audio, poor audio can ruin an otherwise good video. Thanks for the video.
First video of yours I've ever seen, and I have to tell you oh my gosh your accent is WONDERFUL! & A lovely video too!
Thank you! 😀
In a past video, I filled a cartridge and placed my pen in a small glass jar to let gravity bring the ink down. A viewer commented that I could give the plastic cartridge a squeeze to force the ink into the nib more quickly. It worked! I also have several Sports in plastic and AL and the Liliput in the gold finish. I did add a clip to them. I too enjoy F and EF nibs in my Hobonichi planners, but have recently fell in love with B and Stub nibs because I can really enjoy my inks! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the video Cathy 👍😎. It made me laugh where you mentioned you said “you’d never spent more than $50.00 - $60.00 for a fountain pen”. Ha! How quickly that notion falls away once the fountain pen bug bites… . Thanks for all your videos Cathy 👍😎🤗
Oh, how times have changed! 😂
You're welcome, Shooter.
Thanks for the video - I like your calm old school teacher tone and voice - I feel safe :]
I just received my long-awaited, Fire Blue, Lilliput, and I was disappointed to learn that the Kaweco Sport converter is a bit too long for it. I’m so grateful to you for demonstrating the reuse of cartridges with the injector. Now, I can use any ink I like.
I'm glad this was helpful. 😀
Love this review!!! Thank you so much for comparing these models and for going into so much detail. You really nailed this!
You're welcome!
Oh, I suddenly realized that Kaweco Sport EF is the perfect pen for me to use European standard cartridge ink with very fine nib like most of Japanese F nib. So, I don't need to buy bottled ink to enjoy beautiful color of J. Herbin, Diamine, Montblanc inks. Thank you for your info.
Bauhaus! Love my Kuh-veco's. I would like a Lilliput in fireblue, but they're kind of pricey. I draw with mine and like the portability with a pocket sketchbook.
I sketch with mine also. The broad/BB nib with a light ink works great for filling in colors.
I have 3 Kaweco pens.
I don't use them much. When I do however, I really enjoy them.
Favourite nib is a sport with a 1.1 nib. Very smooth. I got a montiverde mini converter for it and it's great.
@@gadgetstop321 that's expensive. Mind you I am in the UK which can ship easily from Germany. I have to pay when I order from Goulet pens with the shipping charges.
Amazing. Thank you.
I watched a bunch of reviews and none of them even mentioned they way they hold the pen! I was worried about the threads because I would probably hold it like you, the section is too small.
You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.
You can eyedropper them too... and they hold quite a bit. But like you, I like changing ink a lot so syringes and cartridges are the only way to fly.
The Fireblue Liliput is nice. I've thought about converting my Skyline Sport into an eyedropper, but I would be afraid to put it in a pants pocket. Maybe if I just used it as a desk pen I would consider it - but I'm sure I would get bored with ink I was using. 😊
@@gadgetstop321 Me too, on both counts!
Wow! I know you've said before that you had small hands but couldn't fully appreciate what "small" was til you held the Skyline Sport unposted! It's one of my favorite pocket pens, too but posting is a must for me!
LOL...I told you!
I really want a Kaweco sport, but about a month ago I purchased a Kaweco Perkeo in a fine. Took me forever to get it to write. Learned how to do some tuning and polishing from great TH-camrs and it works well with some expected feedback now. So a little concerned about the Sport. This was very helpful though. Because when I decide, I think I’ll get the EF as it looks a little more like my Japanese mediums?
Thanks for the review, thinking about a Kaweco. However, for grading it wouldn't hold enough ink for me. For that I like to use my TWSBI Eco, huge capacity (for red ink :) ) .. plus I can always easily see how much ink is left.
These days though, all my grading is happening online :-/
I just bought the Kaweco Skyline Sport this week and did not notice the ink cartridge inside until I opened a new one! Any suggestion for keeping the one I opened fresh? I'll put some tape over it for now. You have a fine voice and it is a pleasure to listen to you discussing the pens. I hope all is well as two years ago seems a long way off now.
Thank you Martin! In situations like yours I have also taped cartridges closed. I hope you're enjoying your new pen.
Still wondering if i want a kaweco brass sport for christmas :P
I carry a brass zippo that it would match reeeally nicely with hehe.
But it has to be comfy enough for me to actually want to use it!!
I think the Sport has a very comfortable section. I don't know how much the weight of the brass will affect how comfortable it is though. However, the brass model is definitely nice looking.
To start a recently inked pen, just stroke the breathing hole of the niib with your finger couple times, better with a wet finger. The finger creates a slight negative pressure that brings down the ink to the nib.
(And wipe off your finger immediately 😊)
I'll have to try that. 😀
Nice video thanks for all 👍🏼🖋👍🏼.
You're welcome!
Does anyone know if the Liliput accepts the slightly longer 34 caliber cartridges?
The only cartridges that fit in the Liliput are the short standard international. They hold more ink than the mini converters you can get for Kaweco pens.
Does the Lilliput take Kaweco’s piston convertor?; thanks for review: another great vid :)
I don't have the piston converter, but Goldspot sells the Lilliput and the Sport and they say that the piston converter is only compatible with the Sport.
I like Kaweco's too 😍✌️❤️✒️
I have an EF sport and love the nib. Thinking of picking up a Liliput like yours. Do you think the nibs are the same? Do you prefer one over the other? planning on the liliput for my passport travelers notebook because its so thin. Thanks for the videos!
You're welcome! The nibs on the Kaweco Sport and Lilliput are the same nib unit so you can use them interchangeably. And I agree, the Lilliput is a good choice for a Passport sized notebook.
Hey I’m thinking of picking up a sport in EF for Christmas. However, I’m a lefty and will be using it for note taking on cheap paper. Will this make the pen smear, feather, or bleed through in any way? I’m new to the fountain pen world so any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.
This will depend, in part, on what ink you use. Some inks are more prone than others to feathering and bleed through. I did a test with my Kaweco EF on a piece of cheap notebook paper. The ink took about 1 second to dry. Depending on how fast you write and at what angle, this may or may not be acceptable.
gadgetstop321 ok thanks for the feedback.
The only reason I have a Kaweco is that it has the cheapest BB nib I could find. Works great, cheesy plastic.
Thanks! Great video
You're welcome 😊
I have never seen this Momiji ink....nice!
Soothing voice and good info. Subbed.
My bottle of Momiji came in a set with two other inks and it was a while before I actually gave it a try. I was pleasantly surprised with it.
Respectfully, all you need to prime the nib is to squeeze cartridge gently a few times.
That's a good suggestion. 👍
I must be doing something wrong. ...if I take an ink cartridge off the pen tit, and put it back on, many times it won't stay on. Seems it reams out the hole and sooner or later it falls off into the body.
If you are taking the cartridge off before it is empty and puting it back on, the ink may be preventing it from attaching firmly. Before I reuse a cartridge I clean it out with an ink syringe and let it dry.