Fountain Pen Shootout: Kaweco Perkeo vs. Kaweco Sport

[@sherrycohen1824]

I have two Kaweco sports and one Perkeo. Although I've been writing with fountain pens for many, many years, I still love beginners' pens more than more expensive models. Both Kaweco models have very good ink flow. I prefer the length the Perkeo.

[@jmm95076]

I really like my Perkeo. I like the simple design, the pleasant color schemes, the plastic's light weight and the elegantly pointy nib. I even like the included Kaweco blue ink cartridge. It would make an excellent beginners pen and an every-day-carry.

[@frizzen]

Kaweko Perkeo vs. Pilot Kakuno might make for a better comparision.

[@bikkies]

I can see where you're going with that. I think I'd agree. They have some similarities and appear to be priced fairly similarly (though I've had to import my kakunos so they cost me more & took longer to arrive). I'd probably prefer the Kakuno both for the nib and the feel in my hand, but I find both are good pens and are solid enough to use as a daily driver.

[@drymariner]

The Perkeo has been a surprise for me -- I spent little on it. It's not much of a pen, simple plastic and a non-replaceable nib. But it writes well, has been consistent, and it's so durable. I love this pen. It's not my most impressive pen, but it is ALWAYS in m pocket. Unlike other pens I own, it can handle just being the pen in my pocket.

[@johnedgar7956]

I also much prefer the Sport, but I can see where the Perkeo would have a certain appeal, especially, as has been mentioned, as a beginner's pen. And I must be the only person who doesn't mind facets being on the grip section. :-) I found out by accident that the plain Kaweco "Royal Blue" cartridge that you get with the pen is actually a pretty well-behaved ink that doesn't feather or bleed too much. Thanks for the video, Stephen! That stainless steel Sport of yours is gorgeous.

[@mellow-jello]

I have both Kaweco as a travelling combo, with the Perkeo working as both workable pen, and cartridge storage, as both accept the same cartridges. With a plastic case, it makes travelling with pens easy.

[@michaelaustin7339]

I bought the 'Perkeo' a soon as I saw it in a shop. Mine had a very tight nib, and needed a bit of work on the nib gap, but now it's so smooth, very comfortable to me, very light in the hand. A new nib design, and fairly unusual feed shape, but I would have liked a clip, maybe it will be available in the near future? Mine cost £15 in the UK.

[@MrAndrew1953]

I have a number of Kaweco metal/plastic sports including the Caligraphy sets. The main attraction being their quality and novelty. I recently bought a Perkeo Caligraphy set. I added the 2 italic sections to the Perkeos I already had to get more use out of them. Long Jacques Herbin cartridges will fit & work in the Perkeo if you want to use a different, flashier ink.

[@raymcc85]

Nice video Stephen. I would only add that an advantage of the perkeo is that you can use a standard international cartridge converter with it. This makes it a much more appealing option for me.

[@sbrebrown]

+ray montalvo That's a good point!

[@d00dlefreak]

Thanks so much! Was considering the Perkeo but might look into the Sport instead! I have a Kakuno that already has a similar design to the Perkeo

[@davidanderson3425]

My interest is in the Kaweco Perkeo. I like the simplicity and colours. Maybe I would favour the Kaweco Sport if I didn't already have a Delike brass pocket pen (the one with War and Peace etched on the side). The Delike, clearly borrows a lot of design elements from the Sport but has the added advantage of being long enough to accept a standard international converter . It also has a clip included for the price. I understand a clip is extra with the Kaweco. So having got the Delike I am more interested in the Perkeo. Thanks Stephen for this shootout.

[@vwood2]

Neat comparison! Thanks. For me, the unique features of the sport definitely give it the edge.

[@Dennaton]

Nice review, I liked your humor ❤

[@blue-alex]

Thank you for review!

[@johnlopez3996]

Where is the sound of a gun shooting? I miss that from the shootout!

[@jbvarghese1993]

John Lopez Same here. I was shocked it wasnt there haha.

[@jisa39]

Me too :(

[@AnzanHoshinRoshi]

Thank you, Stephen. (Azizah, I hope that cough does not mean a cold.) The Perkeo just does not appeal to me.

[@santauxia]

Great review. One question, does the Sport clip fits the Perkeo?? The perkeo clip is ugly!!!

[@dragonoz1968]

I really like the Perkeo, I haven't gotten a sport, yet though it is on my list.

[@sarahagen2450]

Steve Osborn II

[@SebastianGutberlet]

Dear Stephen, Thank you for the great review. If you need Kaweco pens or nibs please let me know. Best regards Sebastian

[@bikkies]

Interesting comparison. I have both pens though my sport is plastic. I have one of those generic brass pen pseudo sport clones as well, which is dimensionally similar to the sport. I probably prefer my Perkeo. Even though both are plastic in my case, the Perkeo feels more substantial. The plastic sport I have seems a little fragile. However I've also found the sport nib to be less scratchy than the Perkeo. Both are decent pens and would make a good EDC for me. All very subjective though.

[@sunny9895]

The Perkeo just launched in India for about US$18-20. I was waiting for your review. :)

[@unjuanequis6336]

I think an additional advantage of the Perkeo is that it's easier to find a converter for it.

[@gamerboy4566]

I thought these were wet nibs. Apparently not. Or is it just the ink being used perhaps?

[@T_B1]

The sport looks like a cool pen but the ink capacity of its squeese and push converter is tiny compared to the standard international that's why I went for the perkeo

[@randy-9842]

Haven't tried the Perkeo and don't expect to, but I very much like my Al Sport ! Thanks, Stephen.

[@WaskiSquirrel]

I agree. I prefer the Sport. The Perkeo is an interesting idea for those who don't like pocket pens, though I prefer the Lamy Safari at that level.

[@solarionispirit2117]

Kaweco F nibs are terrible in Sport. In Perkeo is good. I love Perkeo. The Sport design in plastic feels like a cheap toy except it is pricy.

[@jisa39]

*Writing sample **2:42*