I have a Kaweco Sport and I love it! I have small hands with a little nerve damage, so a light and small pen is perfect for me. I was wanting another pen with a calligraphy/stub nib and stumbled onto the Prera. I really like the looks and the weight…and the price! Interesting about prices in different countries (this is also a year later) but I’m finding Prera’s from $22-30 USD some with and without converters (seems like the solid colors don’t have a converter, and I like the demonstrator look more.) So, it’s around the same price as a Kaweco Sport here which is $26-30 USD without the converter (which is about $6-7 USD.) I’m really sold on the Prera, and I hear people talk about hating the Con-40 (some come with that at the lower price, and with the Con-50, I believe at the higher price.) I’ll have to look into that issue, but I’m looking forward to getting my new pen!! (P.S., I appreciate that in future reviews you plan to use the same inks to compare pens, I think that does really make a difference, as does comparing similar nib sizes.) Both inks you used were lovely!!! Thanks for the overview and I hope you’ve enjoyed using the pen!
I only bought a Kaweko Sport a few weeks ago as they didn't appeal to me initially but I love them now and have two. They're plasticy and the threads squeak like crazy but I love the EF nibs.
@@cobwebsandcatnip Sometimes good deals can be had if you don't mind shopping on Amazon. I try to avoid it for pens but I got my brass for almost half price. Cult Pens has good deals, too.
I’ve collected about 35 pocket pens including 4 Kaweco ‘Plastic Sport’, 1 Al Sport and 1 Liliput.. ‘Plastic Sport’ models aren’t my favorites though.. I love Delike Alpha Resin pens which are clones of the currently discontinued’ ‘Art Sport’ models
I have several of both pens, I prefer the Prera - love the snap cap. The Prera can be had for $20 - $25 in the US (amazon). It would be overpriced at $70 for sure, but at the current price it's definitely worth it. I also wish they made the same pen 20% larger :)
I have several pocket pens that I love I have the pilot prera , the pilot petit 1, Lanbitou 3009 space pen, the tasche ohto japan pocket pen, a vintage green lever filling pocket pen, and a vintage golf pencil its my favorite out of the bunch its so small its barely big enough to be held and its so cute to look at and fun to use like a ruling pencil :)
Hey Gary, as always wonderful and useful information. I just got my first pocket pen, the Jinhao 82 and it's amazing for $5 (US) including shipping. I am surprised at how well it write and seems to encourage using it; I just can't wait to write with it.
I never had either pen. I don't know exactly why but I have never been a fan for the Kaweco Sport. I have owned the Dia 2, though. It was a nice pen. Someone just had to have it and I sold it. I should get another. As for the Prera it is interesting and I should get one. But I am so satisfied with the Custom 743, I cannot bring myself to get another Pilot, save for the E95S. When you find a pen that is close to perfection, it is tough to look at another model. I am shocked at the price of the Prera. I don't understand the price for it. Very good comparison, Garry.
Thanks. The Prera may be cheaper elsewhere. I bought it from a shop in Australia so had to pay the "Australia tax", this seems to often increase prices by 50% - its the main reason I buy most of my pens from overseas.
@@GarryEves Yes, I do the same with my more expensive pens. One, the prices are less. Two, many of the pens have more nib options. Three, I do not have to pay VAT or other taxes. Four, many of the pens include shipping.
We're on opposite boats. I have the Prera, and thinking someday I'll get the Kaweco. Prera is a great pen, I have it on a fine nib. Japanese Fine makes really thin lines, but goes on smooth, hardly any feedback. No hard starts, no skips, no blotching. Excellent pen. AUS 70 for the Prera though?! I got mine for half the price here in the Philippines, in a bookstore.
I have a Kaweco Sport, but the push-pull piston converter isn't my favorite. A Lamy AL Star fits my shirt pockets, but is a little too long. I have TWSBI Mini and Vac Mini pens, but they have occasional hard starts. In other words, I'm overly fussy and want a perfect pocket pen. The Prera looks like a good candidate. Thanks for reviewing it - I had not seen that pen before.
Thanks for a great review! Yes been eyeing the Prera and have that on my wishlist. Would love to know though where to purchase the Kaweco sport at the price you mentioned.
I get them from Cult Pens in the UK, I find they have a good selection and very reasonable prices, although due to exchange rates the prices are less affordable at the moment for me in Aus.
I got a plastic Kaweco Sport and was impressed by the nib but disappointed in the body, first cause I picked the wrong color and second because it just seems so flimsy. Then I got a Steel Sport which I am quite happy with. I also like my Kaweco Special with a nice BB. I also accidentally bought a Franklin-Christoph Model 25 pocket, which is ludicrously small at 81 mm uncapped and doesn't post. I have no actual use case for a pocket pen, but I like having a variety of lengths amongst my pens.
I just picked up a blue medium demonstrator Prera at the SF pen show. The pen was not on my radar before the show but I really like it. I have small hands and like a light somewhat narrow pen. These Tue of pens often feel cheap but the Prera does not. Mine came with a Con-40 converter and cost $55 USD. Note that the calligraphy nibbed Preras cost considerably less: not sure why. Maybe those nibs are cheaper.
Australia is not the cheapest for pens. The Prera was bought from a stationary store here, but the Kaweco came from Cult Pens in UK and was substantially cheaper.
I do enjoy my Kaweco AL (s) and Sport (s) with nibs from EF to BB. I also enjoy two Pilot Prera pens. The cap glide is satisfying, similar to the e95s. I do prefer demonstrator pens as well. Thanks for sharing.
Personally, I think that my perfect pocket pen would have the design of a Twsbi mini with the durability of Opus acrilyc, alas, the mini is way too fragile to be considered a serious alternative.
Very nice comparison, thank you and looking forward to more videos.
I have a Kaweco Sport and I love it! I have small hands with a little nerve damage, so a light and small pen is perfect for me. I was wanting another pen with a calligraphy/stub nib and stumbled onto the Prera. I really like the looks and the weight…and the price! Interesting about prices in different countries (this is also a year later) but I’m finding Prera’s from $22-30 USD some with and without converters (seems like the solid colors don’t have a converter, and I like the demonstrator look more.) So, it’s around the same price as a Kaweco Sport here which is $26-30 USD without the converter (which is about $6-7 USD.) I’m really sold on the Prera, and I hear people talk about hating the Con-40 (some come with that at the lower price, and with the Con-50, I believe at the higher price.) I’ll have to look into that issue, but I’m looking forward to getting my new pen!! (P.S., I appreciate that in future reviews you plan to use the same inks to compare pens, I think that does really make a difference, as does comparing similar nib sizes.) Both inks you used were lovely!!! Thanks for the overview and I hope you’ve enjoyed using the pen!
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I only bought a Kaweko Sport a few weeks ago as they didn't appeal to me initially but I love them now and have two. They're plasticy and the threads squeak like crazy but I love the EF nibs.
I want to try out a metal version at some time in the future.
@@GarryEves yes me too but the price makes my eyes water a little bit. I'm not sure i think they're worth it.
@@GarryEves I like them a lot. I have the brass and the raw aluminum.
@@cobwebsandcatnip Sometimes good deals can be had if you don't mind shopping on Amazon. I try to avoid it for pens but I got my brass for almost half price. Cult Pens has good deals, too.
I’ve collected about 35 pocket pens including 4 Kaweco ‘Plastic Sport’, 1 Al Sport and 1 Liliput.. ‘Plastic Sport’ models aren’t my favorites though..
I love Delike Alpha Resin pens which are clones of the currently discontinued’ ‘Art Sport’ models
I have several of both pens, I prefer the Prera - love the snap cap. The Prera can be had for $20 - $25 in the US (amazon). It would be overpriced at $70 for sure, but at the current price it's definitely worth it. I also wish they made the same pen 20% larger :)
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I have several pocket pens that I love I have the pilot prera , the pilot petit 1, Lanbitou 3009 space pen, the tasche ohto japan pocket pen, a vintage green lever filling pocket pen, and a vintage golf pencil its my favorite out of the bunch its so small its barely big enough to be held and its so cute to look at and fun to use like a ruling pencil :)
Hey Gary, as always wonderful and useful information. I just got my first pocket pen, the Jinhao 82 and it's amazing for $5 (US) including shipping. I am surprised at how well it write and seems to encourage using it; I just can't wait to write with it.
I have that pen on my list for my next purchase from China. I believe that it is a similar look at size to a Sailor ProGear slim.
I have that pen on my list for my next purchase from China. I believe that it is a similar look at size to a Sailor ProGear slim.
What nib? I picked up a F and M, and prefer the F. Both are smooth but the line variations on the M are annoying to me
@@fitzjount F. I agree.
@@fitzjount I'd be looking at M nibs - my preference is for wider nibs.
I never had either pen. I don't know exactly why but I have never been a fan for the Kaweco Sport. I have owned the Dia 2, though. It was a nice pen. Someone just had to have it and I sold it. I should get another. As for the Prera it is interesting and I should get one. But I am so satisfied with the Custom 743, I cannot bring myself to get another Pilot, save for the E95S. When you find a pen that is close to perfection, it is tough to look at another model. I am shocked at the price of the Prera. I don't understand the price for it.
Very good comparison, Garry.
Thanks.
The Prera may be cheaper elsewhere. I bought it from a shop in Australia so had to pay the "Australia tax", this seems to often increase prices by 50% - its the main reason I buy most of my pens from overseas.
@@GarryEves Yes, I do the same with my more expensive pens. One, the prices are less. Two, many of the pens have more nib options. Three, I do not have to pay VAT or other taxes. Four, many of the pens include shipping.
The Kawecos are great little portable pens. One day I will try the Prera unfortunately, I keep putting off purchasing one. Thank. you for sharing.
We're on opposite boats. I have the Prera, and thinking someday I'll get the Kaweco. Prera is a great pen, I have it on a fine nib. Japanese Fine makes really thin lines, but goes on smooth, hardly any feedback. No hard starts, no skips, no blotching. Excellent pen. AUS 70 for the Prera though?! I got mine for half the price here in the Philippines, in a bookstore.
I have a Kaweco Sport, but the push-pull piston converter isn't my favorite. A Lamy AL Star fits my shirt pockets, but is a little too long. I have TWSBI Mini and Vac Mini pens, but they have occasional hard starts. In other words, I'm overly fussy and want a perfect pocket pen. The Prera looks like a good candidate. Thanks for reviewing it - I had not seen that pen before.
I'm with you on the Kaweco convertor. I do keep playing with one but tend to fill an old cartridge with a blunt-nosed syringe.
Thanks for a great review! Yes been eyeing the Prera and have that on my wishlist. Would love to know though where to purchase the Kaweco sport at the price you mentioned.
I get them from Cult Pens in the UK, I find they have a good selection and very reasonable prices, although due to exchange rates the prices are less affordable at the moment for me in Aus.
I got a plastic Kaweco Sport and was impressed by the nib but disappointed in the body, first cause I picked the wrong color and second because it just seems so flimsy. Then I got a Steel Sport which I am quite happy with. I also like my Kaweco Special with a nice BB. I also accidentally bought a Franklin-Christoph Model 25 pocket, which is ludicrously small at 81 mm uncapped and doesn't post. I have no actual use case for a pocket pen, but I like having a variety of lengths amongst my pens.
I did try a Cult Pens Mini Fountain pen - it was way too small. It was made by Kaweco for them.
I have to ask - how does one accidentally buy a FC pen?
@@meshzzizk Didn't realize it was unusably short and didn't post at all.
I just picked up a blue medium demonstrator Prera at the SF pen show. The pen was not on my radar before the show but I really like it.
I have small hands and like a light somewhat narrow pen. These Tue of pens often feel cheap but the Prera does not.
Mine came with a Con-40 converter and cost $55 USD. Note that the calligraphy nibbed Preras cost considerably less: not sure why. Maybe those nibs are cheaper.
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The jovial queen is turning the tables! :) ❤
Kaweco nibs are not consistent, whereas Pilot nibs are.
In my country both the Prera and Kaweco are the same price. Hence i am very confused, kawecos come in such pretty colors.
Australia is not the cheapest for pens.
The Prera was bought from a stationary store here, but the Kaweco came from Cult Pens in UK and was substantially cheaper.
Lovely comparison. I have to say, the Kaweco wins for me, nice design different from the "generic" pen design.
I'm with you there. It definitely looks unique.
I am considering getting a pocket pen. However I am more inclined for the jinhao 82 or the gravitas pocket pen... Very diff prices,😂
Great video sir.
Thanks. I'm looking at a Platypus pen at the moment. Its 3D printed by a company in Melbourne.
The Jinhao 82 would be comparable to size and design of the Prera at a considerably lower cost.
I do enjoy my Kaweco AL (s) and Sport (s) with nibs from EF to BB. I also enjoy two Pilot Prera pens. The cap glide is satisfying, similar to the e95s. I do prefer demonstrator pens as well. Thanks for sharing.
The Schon pocket pens look really nice, too. Pricey but nice.
@@MarcellHobbs I've got that on my list of pens for the next China order. From memory this one is similar to a Pro Gear Slim.
Would love if there was something like a Prera with the aesthetic design language of a BENU
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Pilot Prera is $29 in where I live, I wonder if it's a good value
That sounds like a good price. The main issue with Australia is the extra cost for transport, import and sales tax.
Personally, I think that my perfect pocket pen would have the design of a Twsbi mini with the durability of Opus acrilyc, alas, the mini is way too fragile to be considered a serious alternative.
I need to try a TWSBI Mini as.a number of people have mentioned it.
@@GarryEves It's a very good writer but it's fragile, even by twsbi standards, you can feel it just by holding it.