Kaweco nib size comparison EF, F, M, B

[@jacobus57]

I totally get the trajectory of your journey. I used fountain pens--cheapo student Sheaffers--back in the day, and picked the "hobby" back up about ten years ago. I lusted after grail pens I could not afford or justify, and then realized, pen--at least for me--are tools! It's gotten kinda crazy, and I dropped out of some groups when I saw them devolving into acquisition contests and matchy-match fashion bragging (that is to my mind really odd). I have been thinking about getting a Sport to toss into my EDC journal, and was concerned about the performance of the broader nibs, so this video was super timely. Thank you!

[@Seefood73]

I have sport classics with a BB and three stub sizes, it's interesting to see how the other 90% live ;-P

[@lostbutfound3404]

Thank you for making this video. I started to go down the Kaweco rabbit hole ...and you saved me(lol). Cheers mate!

[@jacknemo8021]

In nib comparisons I like to see the same ink used in them all. That way we can see where size makes a difference in legibility and shading. Always good to see one done regardless, so, well done.

[@MrJungleman1]

Good one. No matter where you are in your fountain pen hobby/acquisition, there will always be a time and place for a pocket pen, such as Kaweco. You simply can’t deny its utility, versatility and retro appeal. I have Classic Sports and I enjoy writing and sketching with them a lot. Thanks!

[@lucianobrigante9216]

Lovely Carrie, you are so crazy about your Kaweco,,,,,, I feel you so much, because I am also so Crazy about it... I am a new Kaweco owner but I love this little tiny beauty Instrument. And you , please continue to be crazy because I love so people like you🤗🤗🤗🤗 Take Care and Thx for your also informative Infos. Stay Health your fan Luciano from the little and tiny Swizerland.

[@geslinam9703]

My Kaweco EF is new. So far the only ink I’ve used in it is the cartridge that came with it. It writes very, very fine. Like a 0.25. Maybe even finer. I’m very surprised, I was expecting it to write much less fine than the 2 Japanese pens I have. I also like the way it writes better on tootheir paper.

[@MV-lp8lh]

I have had a similar experience. My Kaweco EF writes like a .38 Uniball Signo DX. On the other hand my Kaweco F almost writes like a .7 Pilot V7. I am really surprised at how bold the line is on the F. I wonder if the Blue vs. Black Kaweco ink makes a difference.

[@TwoMiceOnMyBookshelf]

What an interesting story about “returning” to what one perceived as “junior” fountain pens 😀 It has been the other way around for me. After just over two years of using and collecting fountain pens, I finally bought my first Kaweco, which has been on my wish list for forever. Perhaps becuase of that, my price tolerance slowly went up from there. All of my Kaweco are M nibs for the moment and I love them. Now thinking of getting an F and feel very nervous about it. Have been using only Kaweco’s ink cartridges for now. My biggest fear is scratchiness. My experience with M nibs of all kinds have been consistent. But not so much with F. There is almost no where here to get help with nibs so I tend to be stuck with them. This has been helpful. Thank you!

[@solarionispirit2117]

I've tried two F nibs in Sport. First it was bad experience but with some usage the nibs got much better.

[@earthyurbanite]

I bought a Kaweco Sport with a Fine nib and inked it up with Kaweco cartridges and I liked it, but I didn't love it (I think I'm more of a broad nib person although I don't yet own a B). Then I inked it up with Herbin Poussiere de Lune, and honestly it made a big difference for me! The ink flows out much more freely and it feels smoother to write with now. I really want to try the broader nibs of the Sport though. I love the colors you chose!

[@fossilimprint2954]

Thank you for comparing the 4 nib sizes.

[@kocho5612]

My first time going to try out this pen, looks great !

[@MarkJunk]

I have a few in F. I love them!

[@KK-zj2gc]

Are they smooth

[@kinslowrainer3982]

Quick question: How did you tune your Kaweco to make it smoother? I'm thinking of getting one, but I'm holding back because I've heard their nibs aren't the smoothest.

[@michaelduncan6287]

For eyedroppering did you add an O ring or just the silicone greese on the threads? Going to splurge on the Ebonite as my first Kaweco.

[@assistivetek]

Really enjoyed the video! I do enjoy the Kaweco Double Broad nibs as well as the Broad nibs!🖋

[@playingwhitstationery]

A couple years late to the party here, but I own two fine-nibbed Kaweco Sports in Iridescent Pearl and Fine Lime. They are my note-taking pens, grading pens, journaling pens, and everything else pens. They are adorable but not so valuable that I am scared to use them often like my Pro Gear Slim or VP Decimo. After watching this video, I want to own them in all the nib sizes. Now to figure out which colors I want... 😅

[@anneerin3533]

Which is the smoother? I have EF and F, not smooth at all, maybe should add some water. And now I doubt whether M or B...😢 I wish I could try them beforehand. I usually use a Sheaffer it's so smooth .I love writing with it. I bought a stabilo one medium reviews say it's smooth.Still I'm also in love with the kaweco sport so I have EF and F...one of the colours I finally didnt like, maybe I will try m and b, and see mmh and return to Amazon the one I don't like. I loved your video, very clear.

[@tiffanybluetarot]

Record player…yesss! I do the records & writing thing myself. It’s all about those moments & experiences. So good for the soul. ((Japanese food with chopsticks & hot tea, sitting cross-legged on the floor is another favorite…))

[@mwestb1959]

I have all nibsizes, including the calligraphy nibs and the one that lays down a double line. I do not have that many Kaweco fountainpens though, because you can switch nibs. And not so long ago I had the opportunity to buy a gold BB nib for a reasonable price. That one even has a bit of line variation. I positively love that nib.

[@jamesaritchie1]

Be careful with that nib. The number one cause of damage I've seen to nibs comes from users trying to get line variation from non-flex gold nibs. Considerably more often than I see damage from dropped pens. You damage the nib just a little bit each time you do this. Even if you never spring the nib, you'll know instantly if that happens, damage is still being done. Eventually, the nib will get wetter and wetter, and/or it will start having hard starts, or it will start skipping, etc. Or you may just realize the pen doesn't write as well as it used to write. You probably won't have a clue why this is happening. The cause is trying to get line variation from a non-flex nib. Maybe you won't use this pen and nib enough for this to matter, but if you do use it on a daily basis because you love it, then don't try to get line variation. A steel nib can usually take minor line variation without much damage. Not a gold nib. Done too often and too long, a non-flex gold nib will cause problems.

[@davidsilva8695]

I have a pretty good assortment of Kawecos, and enjoy using all of them. They’re a great value.

[@alexandrasartinsanity]

I refused to get a Kaweco until I fell in love with one at Scriptus, now I have 4. One medium, two fine, and a broad.

[@wendywander7]

I held off on this pen for awhile because I prefer standard converters, but eventually I caved and purchased the Mint Skyline Sport with a JoWo EF nib. It was love at first write! It's such a great pen! It's THE only fountain pen I take out and about with me, tucked into my pocket Traveler's Notebook. I've been seriously considering getting another with a different nib size; this video is helpful.

[@sushanart]

Have you tried the BB nib?

[@michaelfourie345]

Yep - it is magic. I love it - it is almost as good as the Jinhao 9019 medium heartbeat nib - almost.

[@sushanart]

😇❤️🙏

[@sushanart]

I now have my first Kaweco with a BB nib. It's very nice but was a little shocking at first on my ordinary writing pad. On my Campus paper it's amazing. 😍🥰❤️

[@solarionispirit2117]

I have a grey EF nib Sport and now I use it with Kaweco Smokey Grey ink. The NIB size is good for small notebooks, the color of the ink is like writing with pencil but writing is not really smooth and with this ink I feel dryness. I'll try other inks.

[@tiantuatara]

I have 3 Sports. My first is an AL-Sport in stonewashed black. Love the pen, but the fine nib was ridiculously dry. Swapped in a 1.1 stub and like it much better. I have one in Fox (orange) and Cognac Brown (from Galen Leather). Both are mediums and I need to use a very wet ink to keep me happy with the nibs. Love the pens, though.

[@word42069]

Hypothetical question: If were to get a on of their gob nibs for a Sport…. would you then recommend the M?

[@kathycullenstern9652]

I plan to get one this weekend. May have to get more than one. They are so cute.

[@michelleannelynne]

i just got a frosted coconut in BB! I have it inked with de atramentis pearlescent columbia blue-gold. It's a very very glittery combination ^_^ ps....i have also been eying that taccia ink ^_^

[@tonycurtis4282]

Talk about similar patterns! I too started with the inexpensive and moved up the fountain pen ladder, or down the rabbit hole depending on your preference. I love the Urushi and Maki-e pens from Namiki/Pilot, but they are mostly art to me, I find that I can really enjoy fountain pens under $50 quite a bit and funny enough bought 3 Kaweco pens earlier today. I just happened onto your video reading more about my pen purchases. For me, these will be pens used at work and I will certainly use them moving about town. I really loved your video and subscribed based on what I viewed. Great job.

[@annamarielewis7078]

You are so adorable I had to subscribe. I have two Kaweco s and I do not like them at all. Must change nibs. I have yet to spend more than $30.00 on a pen. I have way too many pens now, and will spend today culling my collection.💝

[@victoriaf1619]

I really like my Kaweco Classic Sport Black Chess Checkered Pattern, but the double broad nib was very dry out the box, Love your videos. 🙂

[@miahoover9225]

I love the Kaveco Sports TWSBI ECOs, and other less expensive pens because I don't have to feel guilty buying them and they write well.

[@MandaFandaa]

Loving that blueberry one. Looked up the J. Herbin orange indien (Indian orange) and it doesn’t look quite as dark as it does on your paper. Do you think it’s true to color or ? I’m looking for a dark like it is in this video. Thank you!!

[@aliciapoloylaborda8627]

Thanks for this video. It is a nice comparison. I do have an AL sport with F nib. It is nice and ok smoother for quick notes. It is a grab and go pen. I like it while at the same time don’t need to baby it. As you said, there is a place an time for each pen.

[@stevenparsons4076]

Thank you enjoy your reviews,hello from uk .

[@lizdelisle1912]

I just got my first Kaweco pen for my birthday! It’s also my first broad nib! In fact I guess I’m going through a broad phase because I actually got three pens this fall, all of them broad! I’ve always loved the pocket pen; I’ve collected mini pens years ago Montegrappa and Lalex. So I’m excited to meet the Kaweco ! I have the Elite Royalty in Crown blue. This definitely will not be my last Kaweco!

[@uihcmoht]

Beautiful color palette!!!

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Very nice , Thanks dear

[@andrewcamacho4092]

I have a Kaweco Sport with a BB nib. It isn't too wide and a pleasure to use. It is a great little pen at an affordable price.

[@SilverSeaOT7]

Wondering if the silver steel nibs write any differently than the gold colored steel nibs? Is one smoother than the other?

[@susanscandles]

I’ve seen many, many fountain pen utubes and seems everyone has and enjoys Kaweco’s and I keep looking at them and still haven’t gotten one. Not sure why. Wonder if sport plastic is to light in hand but price point for AL much more.

[@davidbrowning5672]

I currently have eight Kaweco Sport pens, and am about to get an ninth. Goldspot pens has just announced an exclusive version, that I just have got to have (it has a major drool/cool factor IMHO). When I started collecting fountain pens I ignored Kaweco Sport pens as well as all pocket pens. Then I realized that my collection was all "full-bodied" pens which made transporting them a pain. So, I began collecting Kaweco Sport pens with medium nibs. My eight Kaweco Sport pens are of eight different colors and they are inked with an ink matching the color of the pen. Yes, my journals are in many colors. I find it nice to pick up their purple version (I call mine "Merlot") and write with Noodler's Black Swan in Australian Roses, or their red pen (which I call Cadmium, as it is a cadmium red pen) and write with Diamine's Poppy Red. So now the Kaweco Sport pens travel and the rest of my pens stay at home. You wish to "test drive" with my Platinum 3776 Century in Chartres Blue? Then you will be in my home sipping tea as well as writing with a gorgeous pen, which is currently inked with a Venetian Red ink. Life is good in the fountain pen world!

[@drrev40]

Hi, I have a few of these (5) and enjoy them as everyday, anyplace writers. I have found the nibs a bit inconsistent though. For example I have a fine that is finer then my extra fine and two mediums where one is more like a broad. Only had one bad nib which I ground to a stub. Can I ask what the Lamy ink was please? You said aquamarine but I’ve never heard of it here in the UK. Before you named it I was thinking tourmaline 🤔 Great vid, many thanks.

[@craftyklaus]

Yes, they are somewhat inconsistent indeed. I have three M nibs. Two of those are like rather nail-ish F nibs and one is a softer, true M (on the finer side for European M) which I really like...

I think it is called Lamy Amazonite.

[@ShaifN]

What do you think about the Kaweco Liliput and Supra? I have them both and I loving it.

[@HoangTranWork]

I've got a Brass with BB and depends on the ink it can be good or bad. For a dry ink even BB seems to not enough.

[@unjuanequis6336]

I have them in F, M and the calligraphy set. I prefer the F, it has the best writing experience although it depends heavily on which ink I use, the wider nibs from the calligraphy set (1.9 and 2.3 mm) require a wet ink to work properly.

[@혈앵무-i6i]

제가 찾던 영상이에요 정말 감사해여!!

[@giuseppepagano74]

Hi Carrie, I've tried Kaweco Sport nibs EF, F and M, but not B: I don't know if the right B nib ti start, for me, is Twsbi Eco or Kaweco Sport. Did you have compared this two fountain pen?

[@pedrojpinto]

I have them in broad (3, consistently great, if not super-wet), one double-broad (glorious and a water hose after minor tuning), and a 1.1 stub, which is by far the best stub I have - much much better than Lamy's or Twsbi's

[@PhilipJames_B]

You definitely need a BB nib... they are brilliant to write with (even if the Kaweco Sport pen is a bit small for my hand)

[@bumi1710]

How do you recognise if is ef, f, m nib pls? Is there any chance we can recognise the nib size from the embossed on tip? Thanks

[@PensandTea]

They all have the letter on the nib that states what it is 👍🏻

[@korax67]

The previous comments confirm my belief that Kaweco nibs are inconsistent in width and feel, at least the cheaper plastic models. I have 4 of them: the two with medium nibs are very nice, but the fine was too dry and thin like an extra fine and the broad nib has hard starts too often. Lovely pens but you have to rely on the mood of Mr. Fritz to get a nice nib (I mean if he had a quarrel with his wife last night you'll get a bad nib or if they did get along nicely you'll get a nice nib, you get what I mean)

[@Nad.s.b3578]

I would love some advice in tuning a pen and making it wetter?

[@csikomas8910]

Hi, fellow Canadian here. I was so excited to watch this vid. I also LOVE the Kaweco Sport, and have 2 and I also have 4 Kaweco Aluminum, and 2 mechanical pencils (I LOVE the design and engineering of them all). Yes, I agree in the beginning times I went for these and the Lamy, around $25-30, that seemed about right at the time and then I went to $100 and then so on and so forth...but there are reasons to keep these amazing pocket pens around and inked up. I want to ask you though, did you ever experience any scratchiness with the K nibs? I have had to replace more than 50% of my nibs for that reason (the vendors have been really good about it). Do you recommend tuning them yourself or exchanging them? For my Sports I generally use cartridges, but for the Aluminums I use the Kaweco converters. Do you use the converters? I would love to see a vid on that if you do. Thanks and keep them coming as I like seeing all the inks you use. I have a drawer full but hardly ever have even one bottle the same as you! c

[@JohnGMeadows]

My favourite is the Brass with the 1.1 stub

[@gorkemseyran7001]

İncelemeniz için teşekkürler. Bir lamy safari kullanıcısıyim ve f uc kullanıyorum. Bir kaweco satın almak istiyorum. Acaba hangi kalınlıkta uc tercih etmeliyim

[@paulhannelly9846]

I do like the Kaweco Liliput Copper fountain pen as a travel pen

[@Trexko]

How did you make the nibs wetter?

[@genaishivatov1737]

How how )) By increasing the slot on the nib !

[@carlamariestudios]

What about BB?

[@violantederojas6188]

Have a total of two Kaweco Sports - F & M nibs - and one of the sports is called a 'Sport Ice'. Prefer my Lamy AL & the Jinhao retro with the wood body....I guess I find the Kaweco's small.

[@humanfirst11]

Which model of Jinhao do you have? Is it 9056 or 9035?

[@jamesaritchie1]

Early this year, I did just the opposite. I sold all of my gold nib pens, and I had a LOT of them. I've now bought half a handful; of new, and very expensive, gold nibs, but I have never snubbed "entry level" pens. Not all entry level pens are created equal, of course. Some are horrible, but some are very, very good. Other than the sheer beauty of a very expensive pen, other than the talent and skill that went into creating it, I see little advantage in using such a pen as a sheer writer. Only the tipping material touches the paper, so a steel nib should be every bit as buttery smooth as a gold nib. In fact, somewhere around eighty percent of gold nibs are way over polished. Buttery smooth, yes. Long lasting, no. Like all other businesses, fountain pen companies give customers what they want, even when it's something that is not good. Few people these days use a single fountain pen enough to realize how quickly one of these over polished nibs will wear out, but those of us who do use a single pen every day for long writing sessions wish more companies would stoop doing something like this just because only a relative few people will suffer from it.

[@humanfirst11]

Thank you for your comment as it gives me a lot of perspective on expensive pens, as I will probably never buy them. Can you please let me know which pens are your EDC now and the ones that you enjoy writing with?

[@StopFear]

If you have something meaningful to write then any pen will do, if you have expensive high quality pens they won’t help inspire creativity.

[@krugmeup2162]

Are the available gold nibs any good?

[@PensandTea]

I haven’t tried them because they’re 10x the price of the pens lol

[@krugmeup2162]

@@PensandTea Thanks for responding. They don’t fit on the plastic ones I believe.

[@archivist17]

I have two Mediums and one broad. Sorry to be boring. I even have a third Medium on my Cultpens Kaweco Mini...

[@archivist17]

OK, just checked: I actually have two Broads and two Mediums.

[@mauraserena4521]

I love your channel, but why insist on comparing German nibs: EF = F = M always 😜

[@andreasoilander5407]

My Kaweco Sport EF writes much, much thinner than your EF. It looks like a Japanese EF. Maybe half the line width than yours. I don't think there is a consistency in the Kaweco Sport nibs. My EF is very thin and scratchy as hell. I had to smooth it a lot to make it less terrible... (Mine is the same Frosted Lime you have).

[@ignaciocalderon9751]

I have the same problem with my EF pen. How did you make it smoother?

[@andreasoilander5407]

@@ignaciocalderon9751 I purchased Goulet Mylar Paper (Set of 2 Sheets) from Goulet Pens, and I followed Brian Goulet's instructions from one of his videos. In his channel he has lots of useful videos, it's worth checking them out. I hope this helps 🙂 The name of the video was Goulet Mylar Paper Tutorial.

[@BC21beats]

Double broad is all I do