KawecoSport Fountain Pen Brass Nib: EF

This is a fantastic fountain pen. I purchased it with a fine nib, and it is an incredibly smooth writer. The nib glides smoothly across the page, whatever ink I throw at it (Diamine, J. Herbin and Kaweco in many colors so far). I write mostly in a Midori MD notebook, but it works great with Rhodia, Stalogy and Tsubame notebooks I have, and even on copier paper. It is my go-to, every-day-carry pen. I had great experience with Kaweco Sport Classics (plastic) and wanted to see what a bit more heft would bring to the writing experience. I find this pen to be very nicely balanced despite the extra weight (writing with the cap posted, of course). The brass takes on a great patina that continues to evolve through use. I added a bronze clip, which I think is a nice contrast, especially as the brass has aged. I feel that Kaweco doesn't get as much love as it deserves. I own several more expensive pens (Parker, Mont Blanc, Graf von Faber Castel, etc.), and I enjoy my Kawecos the most. Great company, and they really excelled with this Brass Sport!

I was curious to get this pen and I found myself a deal with this amazon return one. I did notice the person must of use it for a month or so then return it. It's no biggie as the price I paid for it was pretty good just not knew. I notice the cap is already patina and it looks different from the other half. It writes really smooth and the nib is bigger tan the average Kaweko sport.

Great pen—one of the best I've ever had. Good grip, beautiful brass body. Ink flow depends on the paper. Mine is medium, and on poor-quality paper, it leaves broad marks, but on standard paper, it is fabulous.

Excelente pluma, tiene un peso muy interesante el cual a pesar del mismo me ha gustado muchisimo.El unico inconveniente es que la pedi con una plumilla fina y esta es mas del tamaño de la mediana, lo que no me gusta. Compré una extra fina y quedó perfecta....como las finas que tengo en mis otras plumas.El diseño y el material brass son una maravilla!

Writes amazing with noodler's black, haven't had a dry start yet with F nib.

This is a great pen, I love it!

Most Kaweco Sport fountain pens are relatively low-priced, and at just over 4" when closed, can fit into any pocket. However, since they're made from injection molded plastic, they are not very robust. And that's why Kaweco makes them in a variety of metals (Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Steel, Sterling Silver), as well. The Aluminum version (Kaweco AL Sport) is just a little heavier than the plastic, and significantly sturdier and higher priced. Bronze and Silver were special editions, and are no longer sold. So, if you want the sturdiest pens, you can choose between Brass and Steel. Brass will patina when exposed to moisture, and since you are more or less "forced" to hold a fountain pen in a certain way to get it to write, your fingers will rub off the patina more quickly in those spots, creating a pattern of shiny brass on the patina'd surface that's pretty much unique to your pen. Brass is also not as tough or hard as steel, so the other "residents" of your pocket are more likely to scratch or scuff your pen...a clear sign that you're taking it with you, and using it "out there", which is what it's designed for. Due to the copper content of the brass, it's anti-microbial, so you're less likely to have live germs on your pen. And for those with sensitive noses, brass will give off a metallic smell (like when you hold a penny in your hand for 10 minutes), which will get on your fingers. If you can't get past that smell, I would recommend the steel version.How does it write? That has to do with nib size; generally speaking, the broader the nib, the smoother it will glide across the page. The Bock 060/#5 steel nib is available in five sizes, from EF to BB, and replacement nibs are also available in some calligraphy sizes. Nibs are usually in chromed finish, but there are also gold plated steel nibs available, as well as 14kt gold nibs for a hefty price. The nibs are fairly stiff, and you might have to adjust a misaligned nib to get rid of scratchiness. The nibs are probably never going to be as smooth as some high-end pens with 14-21kt gold nibs, but that's not what these fountain pens' mission is. As long as it's not scratchy, and only provides moderate feedback, you'll have a pleasant enough writing fountain pen in your pocket at all times.What I don't like:There's room for only one standard international short cartridge at a time, due to the overall shortness of the pen. That's not unique to THIS pocket pen; if it's long enough for two cartridges, or a standard converter, it's no longer a pocket pen.There's no O-ring to prevent the cap from unscrewing in your pants pocket if you don't screw the cap on tight enough. I have a virtually identical gel roller/ballpoint pen that is my EDC pen, and the cap will sometimes get loose in my pocket. That's not an issue with a gel roller/ballpoint pen ink cartridge, but fountain pens may leak in your pocket, or dry out...which is why my EDC is NOT the fountain pen version. If I carried my pens in a pen case, I would take my fountain pen as an EDC, but I just stick my pen in my shirt pocket with the (optional) pocket clip...What I like:Shape and size are ideal for stowing this pen in a small space, such as a jeans pocket, or small purse. The pen is always ready to write. Since I refill my cartridges from bottled ink with a blunt-needle syringe, and I were to take my fountain pen instead of my rollerball/ballpoint pen, I could top off the half empty cartridge before I leave the house. That way, if I get inspired to write something like "War and Peace" on the way to Walmart, I could do that ;-). And this pen is virtually impervious to damage. I wouldn't recommend running your car over it, but you probably could, and it would continue to write...but it would leave a mark!

The Sport is a great entry-level fountain pen, and the metal versions are a very fun upgrade. Good heft, lovely color that patinas with use.