Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen Copper EF

A great pen. It's robust and small. Will last a lifetime. Love the design, but don't buy a clip with it. Yes, it will not roll, but it will be harder to uncap and cap. It will have some "roll-resistance" when it is placed on the table, because the nib is off-centered and it generally wants to stay up with the kaweco etching on the cap facing you. Writes as any kaweco EF. Needs to be broken in desperately, but ones you write with it for 2 weeks or so, it will be the most comfortable thing on earth (at least that's how it is to me). I didn't find the thinnest of it and the screw-to-post too uncomfortable. This is the pen that you get used to over time. I had trouble screwing the cap straight for the first few days, but now I get it perfect every time. Love the light ... MoreA great pen. It's robust and small. Will last a lifetime. Love the design, but don't buy a clip with it. Yes, it will not roll, but it will be harder to uncap and cap. It will have some "roll-resistance" when it is placed on the table, because the nib is off-centered and it generally wants to stay up with the kaweco etching on the cap facing you. Writes as any kaweco EF. Needs to be broken in desperately, but ones you write with it for 2 weeks or so, it will be the most comfortable thing on earth (at least that's how it is to me). I didn't find the thinnest of it and the screw-to-post too uncomfortable. This is the pen that you get used to over time. I had trouble screwing the cap straight for the first few days, but now I get it perfect every time. Love the light weight, love the metal. This is the best feature of the pen BTW. You will not find the lighter metal pen. It really does weigh less then the kaweco classic sport.

I purchased the Kaweco Liliput fountain pen in silver a few years ago as a traveling pen (ah yes, the pre-pandemic years!) because I had purchased the Black version and liked the way it wrote.The silver pen looked nice and wrote just as well as the Black version, and I liked that I could keep it in my pocket and use it easily on the go. The pen is small, and posting requires a brief effort because the cap screws on, but that creates a nice, comfortable writing size. I used the pen daily for probably more than a year, then cleaned it and put it away to use the Brass Liliput fountain pen that I had just purchased.Fast forward a couple of years or so: I got the pen out to put it back into my "rotation" of daily users, and found that the pen's finish on the grip ... MoreI purchased the Kaweco Liliput fountain pen in silver a few years ago as a traveling pen (ah yes, the pre-pandemic years!) because I had purchased the Black version and liked the way it wrote.The silver pen looked nice and wrote just as well as the Black version, and I liked that I could keep it in my pocket and use it easily on the go. The pen is small, and posting requires a brief effort because the cap screws on, but that creates a nice, comfortable writing size. I used the pen daily for probably more than a year, then cleaned it and put it away to use the Brass Liliput fountain pen that I had just purchased.Fast forward a couple of years or so: I got the pen out to put it back into my "rotation" of daily users, and found that the pen's finish on the grip section had deteriorated significantly. The metal exterior at the grip is best described as "chipped", and the grip as a whole is discolored, almost as if corroding. The cap's threading displays similar problems.Neither the Black fountain pen, nor the Brass pen has shown that problem. The silver ballpoint Liliput I bought at a companion to the silver fountain pen has also held up well.So, I don't know if the silver pen's finish is more susceptible to corrosion from ink and moisture, or what, but I don't recommend it because of that damage. The pen still writes well, but is not as attractive, and also the grip no longer feels smooth.

Almost stellar construction. A few dings: absolutely a mess to change the nib. I was able to do it but taking things out and putting them in made me feel like I was breaking something. Also the twist mechanism to post is annoying and takes too much time. Additionally any cartridge you put in this will quickly run out of ink. But you know that getting into this because it is so short. I really am taking off a star because I feel with light jostling around it starts to untwist itself

Very well made. To many faults. Worst fault is the pens finish. So slippery due to smooth finish on a metal body. Exhausting try to hold it at preferred angle, and keeping the nib oriented correctly. Try keeping this one on the sweet spot. Only uses small standard cartridges or a converter that holds less ink. It should have a matte texture under that finish, more like a Lamy Safari with a matte finish. Wouldn’t take much. And it’s just to small. Won’t fit in a pen case, can’t clip it on anything. Gets lost real easy.

Like my Copper, Eco Brass and Steel Liliputs (and my Sports), thys Al Liliput is a great writer from the start. Lays a nice, thick line (at least for me, as it is my first B nib from any manufacturer) and it glides effortlessly over the paper. The anodizing appears durable, and looks really classic. It is the lightest of the Liliputs, and can easily "disappear" in a pocket. Easy to service. My only "pet peeves" are the annoying chirping sounds it made when uncapping and posting, or vice versa (remedied by lubricating cap's threads with silicone grease) and that the "kaweco" etched finial is not in alignment wit the "Liliput/Germany" at my pen's front, and since it comes filled in white, its not aesthetically pleasing. Other than that, a wonderful pocket pen.

A lot of pen in a little body

I purchased this pen as a gift for my son for his EDC (Every Day Carry) He has always loved smaller pens, and green is his favorite color. I have been trying to find a fountain pen that he would like. I did a lot of research on this pen before purchasing, and it did not disappoint. After a few weeks of use, he has reported back that the pen performs great. He loves the size, and the color. He really appreciates the EF nib, and he says it writes every single time. His only "complaint" was the amount of times to turn to remove the cap. While he is generally does not love "posting", he is grateful that this pen is able to post due to the smaller size. All the men that have seen this pen in action now want one too.

Great EDC pocket fountain pen

Kaweco is a German company with an interesting heritage. The Liliput is a classic Kaweco model with many fans due to the quality and simple, timeless design. I have several Kaweco Liliput pocket fountain pens - the brass, stainless steel, and aluminum versions The Liliput is similar in size to the Fisher Bullet pocket space pens. The Liliputs cap is threaded, and can be posted to make it long enough for average hands to write with comfortably. Its probably not the best choice for writing novels, especially if you like big pens. This pen uses international short standard ink cartridges, of which there are many to choose from. I refill empty plastic cartridges with a blunt syringe purchased on eBay for this purpose, so I can use any bottled fountain pen ink. This ... MoreKaweco is a German company with an interesting heritage. The Liliput is a classic Kaweco model with many fans due to the quality and simple, timeless design. I have several Kaweco Liliput pocket fountain pens - the brass, stainless steel, and aluminum versions The Liliput is similar in size to the Fisher Bullet pocket space pens. The Liliputs cap is threaded, and can be posted to make it long enough for average hands to write with comfortably. Its probably not the best choice for writing novels, especially if you like big pens. This pen uses international short standard ink cartridges, of which there are many to choose from. I refill empty plastic cartridges with a blunt syringe purchased on eBay for this purpose, so I can use any bottled fountain pen ink. This method works great if you are willing to do it. Refilling ink cartridges is common practice in the fountain pen community, and in the case of the Liliput it offsets the lack of a good ink converter option to fit in the small pen body. Note that Kaweco does make a tiny squeeze converter, but reviews on that converter are mixed. This version of the Liliput is machined from lead-free brass, which gives some solidity and heft for a pocket pen. Be aware that the brass will tarnish with exposure to the elements and your own skin chemistry. While it can periodically be polished back to new, lots of people enjoy the personalized patina that brass develops over time and with use. Note that there is also a copper version that tarnishes faster. If you dont like the tarnished look, or dont like the smell of a handful of sweaty pennies, Id suggest either the stainless steel or aluminum Liliput. I own most of the Kaweco #060 nibs that fit this pen: EF, F, M, B, BB; plus the 1.1 , and 1.5mm stub nibs for calligraphy. The only one I dont enjoy using is the EF because its too scratchy for me, however many people prefer very thin lines. The F and M might be best for everyday use. The broader tips B and BB will lay down more ink and, depending upon your paper quality, the ink can really bleed or feather on the cheap paper used in legal pads, student notebooks, and some printer papers. The Kaweco nibs are cheap enough that you can try different ones if you want to change the way your pen writes. The nibs simply thread into the grip section. In summary, if you enjoy fountain pens, high quality brass EDC items, want a durable pocket pen, and appreciate a simple functional design, then the brass Liliput is definitely worth your consideration. Before you spend your money, I suggest you do a little research to know what you are purchasing. The Kaweco Liliput model has been reviewed by many fountain pen fans on the web, and information should be easy to find.

Perfect Pocket Carry

I knew I was taking a risk on the nib as a Kaweco, but my fine nib ended up being perfectly smooth and consistent. It also never dries out even after 3+ minutes uncapped, great for this pen which takes 3.5 turns to uncap and 3.5 turns to post.(Tip for capping and posting: twist with both hands at the same time. This essentially reduces the number of turns and the time by half.)It slips in perfectly in my passport traveler's notebook wallet insert, for a compact pocket carry. No spitting ink in the cap yet, despite the warmth and jostling in my pocket.I'll be refilling cartridges. I got a bulb syringe to clean, but if I didn't have one I would just use a spare converter to clean.The one down side: the threads squeak unpleasantly. I'm still thinking of how best to ... MoreI knew I was taking a risk on the nib as a Kaweco, but my fine nib ended up being perfectly smooth and consistent. It also never dries out even after 3+ minutes uncapped, great for this pen which takes 3.5 turns to uncap and 3.5 turns to post.(Tip for capping and posting: twist with both hands at the same time. This essentially reduces the number of turns and the time by half.)It slips in perfectly in my passport traveler's notebook wallet insert, for a compact pocket carry. No spitting ink in the cap yet, despite the warmth and jostling in my pocket.I'll be refilling cartridges. I got a bulb syringe to clean, but if I didn't have one I would just use a spare converter to clean.The one down side: the threads squeak unpleasantly. I'm still thinking of how best to lubricate the threads - maybe a tiny bit of silicone grease or graphite?

Solder the clip on

I love this pen — I grew up as a plumber, so the copper and brass pens always speak to me differently than the plastic pens. For such a small pen, it's heft is satisfying, and its threads inspire a durability that other pens don't.But. Here's the deal: that clip needs soldered on, and it takes about three seconds to do it. Watch any video on copper soldering, and then go even gentler on this cap. Once soldered, the cap becomes actually useful for daily carry.The nib is OK. Posted, the writing experience is alright. But this pen shines for quick annotations and meeting notes — above all, it loves being clipped to the cover of a book, tossed into a bag, and dragged all around for your day.

Teeny tiny!

This pen is even smaller than the Traveler’s Fountain Pen. The cap unscrews to remove and screws onto the back to post. When posted, it is sturdy due to the threads holding it in position. The threads are not super smooth and squeak a little but holds solid when tight. I'm using this with the cartridge, not sure if a short international converter would work in it.I also purchased the clip for this pen and I’m not so happy with it, it seems like it is a little too large and is at an angle. When removing the pen from a loop, the clip grabs and slips on the pen body.