The Kaweco Liliput EDC Fountain Pen: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

[@RideAlongside]

3:10 "I may as well be weird for reasons I can control." Another great Nick quote

[@wibblegorm]

That patina on the copper looks freakin' great. I had been on the fence between buying that one and the MUCH more expensive fired blue finish, but I'm definitely going for that one now!

[@bradleffert9016]

the name of this pen is a pun. The liliputians were a race of fully formed people who were around 6 inches tall, from the book "Gulliver's Travels"

[@squintygreeneyes]

I own this pen and did not know that! was one of my fav movies as a kid too, thank you!

[@mitchelldelmar9682]

Nearly everybody writes everyday and it's an important tool, yet most people settle for the cheapest ballpoint that's on hand at the moment. This is a beautifully designed little writer and I can see the attraction. In the right environment this looks like a winner, although the drawbacks of water soluble ink, no clip and fiddle-factor need to be kept in mind. Great review.

[@squintygreeneyes]

ink can be changed, clip can be purchased separate, def has a lot of fiddle factor too but im a fiddler so thats a plus for me

[@paulx7620]

I had to buy the copper version because the patina that will develop. My very first fountain pen pretty excited will be here in a couple days.

[@jimboutilier7552]

Great Review and I second all the great things you mentioned. Great Pen. For the security conscious, keep in mind that most fountain pen inks (particularly those available in standard cartridges) are water soluble so less ideal for writing checks etc. A lot of thermal receipt paper won't take fountain pen ink very well or at all so keep that in mind as well. As these are about the size of a Fisher bullet space pen and clips for those are readily available in a number of finishes, you can add a clip easily if desired. This really is a fantastic pen that (air) travels well, doesn't dry out, and is a pleasure to write with, so terrific for EDC.

[@MattofManyTrades]

I have the smooth brass, the aluminum and the wavy brass one. I want the copper version. One is in my pocket every single day. Love them. Thanks for highlighting them!

[@einoras7251]

Could you tell me about the threads on yours? Is there any damage (or is it easy to damage them) or anything like that. Thanks

[@timmychestnut4677]

You should consider refilling the cartridge using a syringe. Opens up a world of ink selection. I'd recommend Noodler Bernanke because its fast drying and doesn't smear.

[@squintygreeneyes]

wish i could do something like that with the rollerball version. the cartridge is so incredibly tiny :(

[@bobclapper2672]

Thanks for this Vid., I had never heard of this , but I'm really wanting one now. ... hey Nick , I got a Kaweco Supra. It's a little wider, got a bigger nib, and it has a middle extension piece that makes it open to any cartridge, or converter. When you take off the extension , it's the same size as the liliput , only fatter .

[@JoeyDoingThings]

The patina on that copper pen is lovely! I hope you still have that pen.

[@jw9436]

+Nick Shabazz Do you think the Fisher bullet add-on clip would fit on this? If so, I would be more apt to buying it. My main concern with the Lili is the rolling aspect, rather than needing to clip it on. If worse comes to worse, I could stick something tiny on it--just enough to stop the roll. But this pen seems really great overall.

[@jameshinrichsen9238]

I wish you showed the fisher bullet as a comparison :( still a great vid. Have a good day nick

[@jazzandmetal]

I’m new to fountain pens and bought one, should the nib have a little flex to it? I got the EF version. Mine also requires some scratching on the paper when it’s open for like 10 seconds. Starts fine when first uncapped. Thanks. Love your reviews. About to get a Prometheus writes thanks to you. 🙂

[@nicol_valenzuela]

Thank you 💙 Sorry, the silver one is made of aluminium or steel? Beforehand thank you very much.

[@AdamHW]

There's an aluminium one, /and/ a stainless one 👍

[@plainscrafter5374]

Thanks for the review. I have a bit of a fountain pen addiction. I have a Kaweco Sport, a larger plastic but very durable pocket fountain pen. I may have to put this one on the to buy list after a Karas Kustoms Ink that I think will be a perfect EDC pen

[@JessHull]

So happy to see that you did a review on these. I love mine. I have the plain black one and the more "EDC style" stainless FireBlue version that looks and feels amazing in the hand. And you're right its quite the conversation starter when ever I whip it out. And it always entertaining to see the look on the persons face if they ask how much they cost. Despite its reasonable price to us in the EDC world and Fountain pen people world to the general public 100+ dollars for a pen seems inconceivable.

[@allenlark]

I really love how you organize your reviews and your energy.

[@neverstoplearning2]

I love this review so much...partially because I'm already a Kaweco lover! I like the Al Sports.

[@AmyDecaroArtist]

What size is the nib on the copper fountain pen?? You never mentioned it. 😭 I’m thinking of ordering one in Fine. 🖋💕

[@howdydave45421]

I just got a Brass EF Liliput for application reasons. Having started using a Midori Passport Traveler's Notebook, I needed something with an EF nib that was small enough to carry in the notebook. Cartridges seemed to be the way to go in order to insure that I had a backup ink supply when I'm out in the middle of nowhere. The Kaweco Liliput seemed to be the answer. Guess I got a deal for myself finding one for $73.

[@-BlueX]

I carried the kaweco liliput and there was a few ink splatters. thought the cap kept it from going everywhere in my pocket, i don't really want to waste ink like that. The grip of the pen also got corroded or something, but the grip has black dents on it and things grow out of it every few weeks when i don't take off the cap. otherwise this is a great pen.

[@suman5492]

It's love at first sight. I love steel finish pens. But I would like to know a few things since you own that. Are both the copper and steel liliputs prone to scratches? And is it possible to store an extra cartridge inside the barrel?

[@NickShabazz]

They will scratch, and you cannot

[@suman5492]

Nick Shabazz in terms of build quality which one feels more robust?

[@deborahpurgavie8910]

Thank you Nick. I do have a Lilliput and I have a squeezy converter that fits it, but It just doesn't hold a great deal of ink. I use mine mostly for puzzles and jotted notes and lists so it is not a problem.

[@Richard_Barnes]

I think I love this pen after watching this review. I have a thing for copper and this looks incredible. Thx Nick for the awesome review. 🙂👍🏻

[@joywilson7000]

1) Kaweco sells clips, though they just slide on, which can be an issue. 2) fountain pens work with capillary action, so writing upside down isn't an issue 3) Semantics, but a converter is a cartridge, but a cartridge is not necessarily a converter. The things you are showing are cartridges. There is no converter available for this pen :-)

[@AndrewDeCenzo]

Good video Nick! What pen would you recommend for a student who writes a lot every day?

[@NickShabazz]

The Pilot Vanishing Point (review soon!) is a great choice, as is this guy. Maybe the Lamy 2000.

[@saodavi6267]

Yeah, the Pilot VP (or Decimo) is nice for people who write a lot. You can get the pen open and shut very quickly and don't have to worry about the cap, which is nice in a classroom environment. The only downside is that the capacity is relatively low. I think it's only .5ml or so. I don' t know how much you write but that may not last you but a week or so. Alternatively, a Lamy 2000 or a Pilot Custom Heritage 92 are piston fillers and they hold a lot more ink and are easier to work with. Both are worth the money, have gold nibs and offer a great writing experience at around $100. If you want something cheaper, look at the Lamy and TWSBI pens under $50.

[@NickShabazz]

I've got a Lamy 2000 on my desk right now, actually. Same jackass who "compelled" me to order a Liliput.

[@holottawang]

Bought one on your recommendation. It rocks. Thanks for the great content!

[@loganweber7488]

Hey Nick, I'm a graduate student thinking of getting a good fountain pen. I love the design of the Liliput, as I want a pen that will be tough enough that if I drop it on my way to class I have nothing to worry about (not a diva ;) ) but some reviews I have seen are saying that it isn't exactly great at long writing sessions. What do you think? Would I be able to use this for light to moderate note-taking over a 3 hour class? I should also note that i do not currently have a fountain pen.

[@NickShabazz]

I'm very happy with this as my only pen, once I got it adjusted. Beautiful thing. The only real complaint is that it takes cartridges only, but they're cheap.

[@yorgohoebeke]

@@NickShabazz hi! how did you adjust it?

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

@@NickShabazz If you get a syringe you can squirt new ink into that cartridge and one cartridge will last a bottle of ink. I do this all the time.

[@charlesmanning6218]

Hey Nick - I want to buy one but there are so many NIB sizes that I'm lost. What is the NIB size of this pen in the video? Thanks in advance

[@jseden]

Supposedly space pen clips fit the liliput I carry mine in a little leather slip case from kaweco

[@zltn2408]

I love this tip so much, I'd upvote it multiple times if I could. I had a Fisher Space Pen around, but the thought to actually even try its cap on my Liliput never even occurred to me. Now I just put the space pen cap on my black aluminium Liliput, and it's great, acts as a much needed rollstop. Be careful though, it's a really tight fit so I had to use some force, and managed to chip the black coating of the pen. That totally does not bother me, but worth pointing it out to take care if you attempt to try it.

[@arlenealennox3136]

That copper one is beautiful.

[@carminuccio05]

Hey Nick, I know this is an old review. Had a question on this if possible. Is this considered the "Fireblue" finish or just a patina'd copper or brass? Thanks!

[@NickShabazz]

That's brass. I have a review of the Liliput in Fireblue soon.

[@carminuccio05]

Nick Shabazz thank you so much for the reply! Looking forward to the fire blue and other reviews.

[@benaronson2187]

It's like a space pen, but it writes well.

[@bikes4992]

I love this man's voice

[@AtilioEscobar]

Everybody does. Ha.

[@squintygreeneyes]

sounds like a typical NY city jewish person 🤷‍♀️ lol

[@rashid_art]

Uh nick could you please post a link for the ink flow adjustment vid? :(

[@ddhollarddhollar2267]

It would be cool if you did an overview of your pen collection, much like the knife collection overviews. I'd be interested in hearing the comparison between this and the prometheus alpha

[@NickShabazz]

+Daniel Hollar Already happened!

[@ddhollarddhollar2267]

Another interesting one would be the pen version of your "automatic vs quarts watch", something like "fountain vs rollerball".

[@NickShabazz]

+Daniel Hollar Great idea!

[@bradleyh8044]

I want this. Badly. A kaweco sport might solve a lot of your utility issues. The cap screws on over the nip but just caps with a pressure fit, and the octagonal cap does not roll. Some sacrifice in the looks department though.

[@saodavi6267]

Hey Nick, you getting into fountain pens now? I thought you swore them off because they're too fiddly (like your Sinn 104) and not as practical and maintenance free as the rollerballs and ballpoints you usually carry. So, are you coming around to the fountain pen club?

[@NickShabazz]

Like I said, I've been into them, but they're fiddly. Now that I've found one that isn't a diva, though...

[@sajjadhusain4146]

Nick, since you love the Lilliput so dearly, I reckon you must love the Kaweco Supra Steel or Brass pens just as much. They are essentially slightly bigger, thicker, heavier Lilliputs with a #6 steel nib, to boot. I’m besotted with Kaweco pens as EDCs. I have many Kawecos, and not single one of them has ever given me any trouble or grief. The Lilliput is so very fairly priced too, given its many advantages.

[@ShaddySoldier]

The kaweco squeeze converters fit these pens but you're better off just filling an ink cart with a syringe. Saddly these pens are mostly just for cartrages

[@paulx7620]

The copper on Amazon is 80ish and the steel is 50 ish so. When Nick says 100 they are at least currently a lot more wallet friendly😀

[@jazzandmetal]

Paul X $50 where?

[@paulx7620]

Jazzandmetal as of today 58 for the "silver" on Amazon. I'd recommend looking into gouletpens.com (I've made about 5 orders from them by now and they are outstanding, and watching Brian's Goulet Q&As if you're just getting into fountain pens before you buy your first. Just be mindful this is a cartridge only pen and while cartridges can be refilled they don't last forever. If you have any other questions feel free to ask them.

[@jazzandmetal]

Paul X thanks for the heads up on the KZbin channel and store. They didn’t have the regular SS version, and Amazon has the silver aluminum for $50 but not the SS. I found one at Jetpens.com though.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Paul X OMG, on the Amazon Australia website this pen costs $533 AUD + shipping. It costs $170 US plus unknown for shipping to Australia.

[@paulx7620]

MaZEEZaM WOW! that's really a bummer. I hope you can find a better resource or a good substitute. I do apologize if I got your hopes up also, I often forget about other countries then mine (USA) reading my comments. It is human nature I guess to not think too far outside of one's own experiences. Good luck I also recommend TWSBI (pen company's name) they are magnificent value in my experience. I don't know how it works for shipping to Australia but I also really recommend gouletpens.com if the shipping doesn't kill it for you. They are absolutely amazing, if nothing else Brian Goulet's KZbin videos are really great in my opinion. Be good MaZEEZaM ;!)

[@SocialSketch]

A great review by Rick Moranis

[@gonshocks]

Nice looking pen. I wonder why they didn't include a pocket clip, even a removable one to keep it from rolling. BTW on eBay they have a brass version of this pen that's ribbed ;-)

[@b1lf435]

Hey - how long does a cartridge last in these? How does it write on "standard" office paper?

[@jseden]

standard paper is fine. cart life it hard to compare but they can seem to go quick if you are doing alot of writing. Id guess maybe 5-10 standard pages per.. depending on writing style of course.

[@user-md3is4dq2d]

Couldnt put a clip on it?

[@fernmon8208]

I’ve got the same hobbies, knives and fountain pens. Also I see you have a great taste in paper (Rhodia).

[@jseden]

I love this pen! perfect little edc fountain pen for me. I have a black aluminum one but would really like a brass or steel one for the extra weight.

[@randallkelley3599]

HEY, Swiss Bianco is selling machined copper scales for the 91mm Victorinox...Got one, looks very cool, very cool....

[@JRKhoury18]

it's definitely a nice pen but I prefer the sport models from Kaweco because of the angles and the slightly wider section. I'd actually like to check out the Supra pen they make.

[@Oldcoinsandstuff1]

I would order one right now but 100 for a pen ???

[@knifenoob5411]

Price jumped up now. Like the carry ability of this.

[@michaelmelling9333]

Carbon paper? I haven't seen that stuff in 40 years. I love that copper one, btw.

[@ernstjosef4491]

Maybe you need the brass version too

[@alittleolder]

Great review. I think I am gonna get one.

[@intheair1987]

Absolutely beautiful! But I won't be able to stand all the screwing on and off the cap.

[@KaysunEntertainment]

I thoroughly enjoyed this 👍

[@deanluna847]

I know this was suppose to be a review but I laughed way to hard on the jokes and it's kinda like a standup comedy and a review at the same time. LOL

[@toastpulver3422]

actually there is a converter. a little squeeze one

[@ASecretToEveryone]

Nick what are you pointing at the only thing over there are my quick apps.

[@NickShabazz]

Maybe the playlists? Are you on the Android?

[@ASecretToEveryone]

Fedora fork. You pointed off screen to the left ;o

[@NickShabazz]

Ahh, gotcha. Well, they're over there for my screen!

[@privatesnapper2571]

You sounded like rocket GOTG , instead with crazy riffle, with a fountain pen

[@SolsGarage]

Hey Nick, where are you from? Me and my friend are arguing about your accent.

[@rileybracelin4274]

Cantabile he lives in Michigan

[@Ivan-Martynov]

Hey Nick, greetings from Russia. I like the pen and going to buy one but the cheapest version is aluminum, the steel costs almost two times more. The weight is different twice as well - 11 gram against 23. Does it make sense to overpay for steel version? If aluminum one is too lite?

[@jseden]

I have an aluminum one and definitely find it light.. Ive often been tempted to get a brass or steel one but its hard to justify a second one. If i were to do it over again, i'de get a heavier one.

[@phamthiquy4465]

@@jseden I've read somewhere on the Internet that say the Kaweco liliput aluminum version can be corroded in prolonged contact with Ink, even if the ink is Kaweco's own ink. You have this pen for quite some time, so I want to ask you about this, did this corrosion problem happen to you ? Thanks in advance !

[@jseden]

Phạm Thị Quý haven't had any issues with that.. even inside of the cap. I've used blue, black, brown and Ruby ink from kaweco in it I'd never heard of this before and have never really cleaned it out. Inside of the cap is really the only place that gets a little inky

[@phamthiquy4465]

@@jseden thank you so much for the reply !

[@christosgogidis8635]

Arghhh stop making me buy things!! Great review Nick :)

[@sorucha8249]

I really like that steel look If the Supra had a steel version I would get that

[@bakkermaarten007]

I agree, it's a beautiful material for the Liliput. Not quite silver, but storm grey. And combined with the copper clip, it will be even more beautiful I think.

[@treycemccrery7581]

I mine as well be wired for reasons I can control. 100% awesome quote

[@nept123]

apart from that he said weird

[@richkocon3443]

I like the pilot varsity disposable fountain pen they write good and there cheap

[@photorolensoman8101]

I just got a Kaweco liliput but it doens't accept any other brand of the ink cartridges. You must use the Kaweco cartridges which are expensive :(

[@princesspiien]

No you can use any standard short ink cartridge, and jetpens.com also has converters for it 😊

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Thank you

[@frankyalvarez7160]

Dang it nick I want one so bad but since I watched your channel for 30 minutes and my bank account is drained

[@davmikwil6348]

Nick, why a fountain pen? Is it just style?

[@MichielVanhoudt]

Nice to see you join the fountain pen world. You're doomed now :-) Check the Al Sport. It doesn't roll and faster to use.

[@penthehuman]

XD great review and you're so funny!

[@petergalione9704]

I love the copper!

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3nafXaYisZrhtUm13s "I might as well be weird for reasons I can control..." Best punch line in a long time! Can I steal that one?

[@ChasingBLueCars]

Damn is this katt williams

[@johannes9991]

Try out a mount blanc they're gems!

[@NickShabazz]

I'd love to. But alas, if I've got a grand to spend on EDC, it's not going to a pretty pen!

[@johannes9991]

+Nick Shabazz if I wouldn't life in Germany I would sent you one to review.

[@FishFind3000]

I think these things a great and wanted one, then you mentioned the price.

[@NickShabazz]

Fountain pens aren't cheap, sadly. But they also last a long time, and the cost of refills is very low. $100 plus 87 cent cartridges can be a deal relative to $60 with a series of $10 cartridges.

[@FishFind3000]

+Nick Shabazz unfortunately I don't burn though ink that fast.

[@seedeebun]

“Pahka jahttah” 😂

[@sebenzalover]

His fake mafia accent was more pronounced in his old videos.

[@TheKillo101]

Dude... If i were a talent scout and mostly a bazillionaire. I would make you a rich man. Your accent and personality would make "us" (notice the -us-) probably wish Taylor Swift and most every other single female wish they had made better life (and man) choices. O well.. not a bizillionaire and you've already made a decision on the person you'll "probably" be with for the rest of your life... just sayin...

[@NickShabazz]

Hah. My fiancée will be thrilled you're not a bazillionaire. Kind words appreciated!

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Nick if you go to 1095.co.uk he makes KNP leather slips/pouches that will take a liliput or bullet pen and a small pocket knife in one. Great for the trouser pockets or shirts/jackets Tell him I sent you. 👍🏻