Beautiful collection! My converters work great however you really need to be firm when inserting them. I actually like that they dont hold a ton of ink allowing me to switch out ink colors often❤
Your selection of colors looks so good together. I have two Kaweco Sports - a mint with extra fine nib and the iridescent with double broad nib. Love them both. I have been window shopping for another one, but would like to try the ballpoint and/or rollerball versions. I like the brass, and the (new?) limited edition gold. I also noticed the stainless steel, which to me seems like a perfect combination of rustic and elegant. Your stonewashed blue has also really caught my eye. So many to dream about! Thank you for sharing this video!
I'm not new to fountain pens and never really considered a Kaweco Sport;I do love the Kaweco Dia2 ! A few months back I decided I would try a Sport Classic in Double Broad and finally understood why they are so beloved. I can foresee getting many different nibs and maybe not many more actual pen bodies; but,who knows? A week ago I received a Bronze Sport that I am enjoying immensely.
Oh dear;Now the Kaweco ART Sport/Hickory Brown has found its way into my clutches!!! I didn't care much for the Brass Sport;the Bronze has an inner glow about it. I keep the oxidation off as I think it detrtacts from the look. Jet Pens still has some Bronze Sports(as I'm sure you know). They never seem to go on sale. @@kateriewing
I love my kaweco sports not long add two more to my collection moody blue , and blush piñata,definitely thinking of adding a kaweco al to my collection
I have the pink, it was one of my first fountain pens. Not a particular lover of Kaweco, but when the iridescent one came out last year, had to have it! I have a brass clip on mine, which contrasts nicely with the cool tone of the pen, but was thinking of getting a black clip….
I have 6 kaweco sport plus two mechanical pencils at the moment, a classic in white, kaweco sport in sunrise yellow, two kaweco collections dark olive, and mellow blue extra fine and fine nibs and a frosted sport blush pitaya with a fine nib, not long ordered the cult pen exclusive classic sport in transparent gold with a fine nib. now saving up for a kaweco Al in rose gold.
@@carolannryan8834 For me it's the Anthracite. It writes like a dream and just feels better than all the rest. Funny how they can all have their own personalities!
Can you perhaps just refill the disposable cartridge with fountain pen ink? I've done it using a syringe with a fine needle tip (a 1ml insulin-type syringe) and I find it works ok. Your video was really interesting and fun, thank you!
@@kateriewing hehe. I can understand that! It can be a bit messy too, lol. Love your Write Left concept as I'm a lefty too and find fountain pens frustrating sometimes. I never realised it could be my left-handedness until fairly recently 🤣
I’m new to fountain pens. My first was an Amazon brand pen, with a fine nib. Last night I unboxed my second pen, a Kaweco, medium nib, irredentist. It is lovely to write with. I had purchased the converter, but had not tried it yet. I stopped mid video to see if my converter fit. It took a few tries but I got it on. I had to press quite firmly. There are no instructions and I’m new to this. Do I fill the converter on its own or do I put it in the pen and put the nib in the ink? Thanks for the great videos.
I’m with you in all of these points. I’m also a card carrying member of the little hands club so these pocket pens are wonderful. I have the banana colored plastic one, but it’s a little too light. I have the brass sport and I love it, but not for extended writing sessions because it’s heavy. My black stonewashed AL sport is PERFECT. I have a stub nib in that pen, but I switch it out between these three pens along with a Fine, a medium, and a Broad nib. Kaweco makes some of my favorite stub nibs. Honestly, I think the only pens I’m going to buy from here on out are pens that allow you switch out nibs easily. Pelikan, Esterbrook, Kaweco, Lamy…this is so convenient. I feel like I need to note that Kaweco nibs tend to be really dry and I can see how people might have a hard time with skipping and hard starts. I have found that, for me, I don’t have that issue when using a paper with tooth. Like MD paper or even basic printer paper. I can make my own nib adjustments to help with that ink flow issue. I’m not sure that a lot of people do, but I think it’s totally necessary to know for these pens just because you never really know what you’re going to get.
Very good thoughts about the Kaweco nibs. And you are so right about the excellence of being able to switch nibs! I am buying broads to use in the Kawecos, because I love the ability to use the nib upside down for a finer line... two pens in one.
I know someone else brought this up but silicone grease on the threads then you can fill the whole pen up with ink. You can only do this with the plastic pens.
@@kateriewing I just did it today with one of my pens. As long as don’t fill it up pass the inside threads, maybe 3/4 the way you will be fine. If the pen burps ink then you have to much in the pen.
I have the Kaweco Sport grey (I think it’s called Grey Storm) w/ XF nib, and I bought a converter with it. Then I heard what you said about them being wonky (and today, tiny-holed), but not knowing there would be a problem, I put it in and it is in use now, using Diamine’s Earl Grey ink. It works for me, but perhaps I shoved it in a little harder than usual. I’ve since taken it out to clean the pen and reinserted it. It still works fine, except that I need to fill it more often than my J.Herbin pen. Have you tried to fit both of the converters (sometimes it works…) to the plastic pens?
I love my Kaweco sport. It was very reasonably priced. I use it daily for all my writing needs. I'm thinking of getting more and using different colored ink. I use Kaweco's blue/black ink. This is one of two fountain pens I own. I love my TWSBI, but I don't use it daily, mainly because my other is always out and waiting for me!
@@suehushin7115 I love the iridescent one! I am hankering for a black aluminium and the champagne coloured AL... which I do not know the name of! Agneses has it and it thrills me every time I see it. lol
I have the raw stainless steel & iguana blue (aluminum) kaweco sport fountain pens 🖋️ they should last a lifetime. Entering my 30’s I decided to start journaling and sketching again and working on my penmanship. ✍️
What a great idea to use the tins to store and carry watercolour pans!
They are perfect!
Beautiful collection! My converters work great however you really need to be firm when inserting them. I actually like that they dont hold a ton of ink allowing me to switch out ink colors often❤
That makes total sense! xo
Your selection of colors looks so good together. I have two Kaweco Sports - a mint with extra fine nib and the iridescent with double broad nib. Love them both. I have been window shopping for another one, but would like to try the ballpoint and/or rollerball versions. I like the brass, and the (new?) limited edition gold. I also noticed the stainless steel, which to me seems like a perfect combination of rustic and elegant. Your stonewashed blue has also really caught my eye. So many to dream about! Thank you for sharing this video!
I have not seen the gold! Oh I just love them. I’d love the coconut too. Just love it!
I'm not new to fountain pens and never really considered a Kaweco Sport;I do love the Kaweco Dia2 ! A few months back I decided I would try a Sport Classic in Double Broad and finally understood why they are so beloved. I can foresee getting many different nibs and maybe not many more actual pen bodies; but,who knows? A week ago I received a Bronze Sport that I am enjoying immensely.
Oh you lucky duck! I am hoping to buy a bronze sport some time this year. What a beauty that one is!
Oh dear;Now the Kaweco ART Sport/Hickory Brown has found its way into my clutches!!! I didn't care much for the Brass Sport;the Bronze has an inner glow about it. I keep the oxidation off as I think it detrtacts from the look. Jet Pens still has some Bronze Sports(as I'm sure you know). They never seem to go on sale. @@kateriewing
I love my kaweco sports not long add two more to my collection moody blue , and blush piñata,definitely thinking of adding a kaweco al to my collection
Those are both so pretty!
I have the pink, it was one of my first fountain pens. Not a particular lover of Kaweco, but when the iridescent one came out last year, had to have it! I have a brass clip on mine, which contrasts nicely with the cool tone of the pen, but was thinking of getting a black clip….
Love to accessorize these little cuties. They are like candy for the pen lover!
I have 6 kaweco sport plus two mechanical pencils at the moment, a classic in white, kaweco sport in sunrise yellow, two kaweco collections dark olive, and mellow blue extra fine and fine nibs and a frosted sport blush pitaya with a fine nib, not long ordered the cult pen exclusive classic sport in transparent gold with a fine nib. now saving up for a kaweco Al in rose gold.
That is a lovely collection! Which one do you use the most?
@@kateriewing I use the mellow blue the most,the nib writes perfectly straight out of the box which is a extra fine nib.
@@carolannryan8834 For me it's the Anthracite. It writes like a dream and just feels better than all the rest. Funny how they can all have their own personalities!
Can you perhaps just refill the disposable cartridge with fountain pen ink? I've done it using a syringe with a fine needle tip (a 1ml insulin-type syringe) and I find it works ok. Your video was really interesting and fun, thank you!
Yes for sure. I’m usually too lazy :)
@@kateriewing hehe. I can understand that! It can be a bit messy too, lol. Love your Write Left concept as I'm a lefty too and find fountain pens frustrating sometimes. I never realised it could be my left-handedness until fairly recently 🤣
Ha! I know! It took me a while to figure that out 😂🤍
You have to push the converter a little harder than a cartridge but it will go in. I'm using mine right now with the little converter.
It was defective. I bought a new one and it worked perfectly!
I’m new to fountain pens. My first was an Amazon brand pen, with a fine nib. Last night I unboxed my second pen, a Kaweco, medium nib, irredentist. It is lovely to write with. I had purchased the converter, but had not tried it yet. I stopped mid video to see if my converter fit. It took a few tries but I got it on. I had to press quite firmly. There are no instructions and I’m new to this. Do I fill the converter on its own or do I put it in the pen and put the nib in the ink? Thanks for the great videos.
I’m so glad yours fit! I would put the converter in and then fill the pen through the nib :)
I’m with you in all of these points. I’m also a card carrying member of the little hands club so these pocket pens are wonderful. I have the banana colored plastic one, but it’s a little too light. I have the brass sport and I love it, but not for extended writing sessions because it’s heavy. My black stonewashed AL sport is PERFECT. I have a stub nib in that pen, but I switch it out between these three pens along with a Fine, a medium, and a Broad nib. Kaweco makes some of my favorite stub nibs.
Honestly, I think the only pens I’m going to buy from here on out are pens that allow you switch out nibs easily. Pelikan, Esterbrook, Kaweco, Lamy…this is so convenient.
I feel like I need to note that Kaweco nibs tend to be really dry and I can see how people might have a hard time with skipping and hard starts. I have found that, for me, I don’t have that issue when using a paper with tooth. Like MD paper or even basic printer paper. I can make my own nib adjustments to help with that ink flow issue. I’m not sure that a lot of people do, but I think it’s totally necessary to know for these pens just because you never really know what you’re going to get.
Very good thoughts about the Kaweco nibs. And you are so right about the excellence of being able to switch nibs! I am buying broads to use in the Kawecos, because I love the ability to use the nib upside down for a finer line... two pens in one.
I know someone else brought this up but silicone grease on the threads then you can fill the whole pen up with ink. You can only do this with the plastic pens.
Makes me nervous lol!
@@kateriewing I just did it today with one of my pens. As long as don’t fill it up pass the inside threads, maybe 3/4 the way you will be fine. If the pen burps ink then you have to much in the pen.
I have the Kaweco Sport grey (I think it’s called Grey Storm) w/ XF nib, and I bought a converter with it. Then I heard what you said about them being wonky (and today, tiny-holed), but not knowing there would be a problem, I put it in and it is in use now, using Diamine’s Earl Grey ink. It works for me, but perhaps I shoved it in a little harder than usual. I’ve since taken it out to clean the pen and reinserted it. It still works fine, except that I need to fill it more often than my J.Herbin pen.
Have you tried to fit both of the converters (sometimes it works…) to the plastic pens?
I have tried mine with every pen... it just will not fit. But I got a little kit to make my own cartridges, so it's all good :)
You can also put the ink directly in the plastic ones, just lube the threads so no leaks and use any ink.
I have not tried that yet!
I wonder if the converter is for the Lilliput model making it too small for the sport.
Ohhhhh! I never thought of that. Are they different models? I will check that! Thanks!
@@kateriewing well i've seen 2 types- one is a squeeze one and the other has a thing u push up from the bottom.. so maybe there's a difference?
@@JoJoTarz I’ll look into it!
I love my Kaweco sport. It was very reasonably priced. I use it daily for all my writing needs. I'm thinking of getting more and using different colored ink. I use Kaweco's blue/black ink. This is one of two fountain pens I own. I love my TWSBI, but I don't use it daily, mainly because my other is always out and waiting for me!
I love my TWSBI, too, but honestly it is just too much pen for me on a daily basis. I love the smaller pens. What colour Kaweco do you have?
@@kateriewing I have a light green one but I want an iridescent one! 💕💕
@@kateriewing Oh and I agree. The TWSBI is heavy and long. But it writes very nicely.
@@suehushin7115 I love the iridescent one! I am hankering for a black aluminium and the champagne coloured AL... which I do not know the name of! Agneses has it and it thrills me every time I see it. lol
@@suehushin7115 Yeah... and I have heard it works on airplanes. Have you heard that?
I have the raw stainless steel & iguana blue (aluminum) kaweco sport fountain pens 🖋️ they should last a lifetime. Entering my 30’s I decided to start journaling and sketching again and working on my penmanship. ✍️
It’s such a lovely hobby! Good for you to find it so young! ♥️
It's a German brand, German name... pronounced KaVeco.
Yes it is a German brand and if spoken with a German dialect it would be Kah VEH Koh.
Kuh-Vay-Koh 🥸🤓