Kaweco Pen Thoughts: Nib Comparisons [Giveaway Closed!]

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[adventuredenali]

And the giveaway winner is…
TECHNORPTOR777!

[regularlyirregular]

I started using fountain pens just because I wanted to take hand written notes without my hand cramping up (as it does when I use ballpoint pens). I had no idea what I was in for when I ordered my first Pilot Varsity, I thought it was just going to be like any other pen... boy was I wrong! I ended up falling in love with fountain pens and, much to my surprise, I ended up falling in love with writing. Before I knew it I was journaling every single day and finding any excuse I could just to write! I was suddenly able to confront a ton of unresolved things from my childhood/youth through my journals, it's really special and quite profound just how much writing something out can give you a new perspective on things. By way of journaling, I was then re-introduced to cursive which was something I thought I had left behind in elementary school. I'm not sure that there are words to even describe how much fountain pens have impacted my life, but I do know that I'll be holding on to them for the rest of my life. I've been slowly building a pen and ink collection since that first Varsity last year and I'm so excited to see what else ends up it!

[johnlopez]

Fountain pens have made me realize how much I would spend on disposable ballpoint pens and how they would end up in a landfill. A fountain pen has helped me to improve my penmanship and has given me the opportunity to protect and preserve the analog soul found in each of us because every observation or emotion is translated differently due to a nib size and ink color. I have learned to be more cognizant of my words and it is amazing to realize that people in the fountain pen community are kind and caring. Thank you for your video presentation. Take care.

[themperor]

As an artist, I always had a interest for drawing and writing utensils. By the time passes, my interest got narrowed down when I discovered pens. They were practical but felt soulless to me and I discovered fountain pens thanks to your channel and fell love with them immediately. It felt like each of them had their own personality and unique feeling unlike other pens and these concepts gave me the motivation to create and write more. Watching your videos always makes me to pick up my pens no matter how busy or down i feel. Hope you'll never stop creating your content.

[dianewalker]

I think my world has greatly expanded during this pandemic because of fountain pens. I’ve learned tons of new knowledge, found new You Tube channels (like yours), and really upped my journaling practice to new heights - pens, nibs, inks, paper. Just WOW!

[pensane]

Fountain pens have given me a new interest in COLOR. Colors I never imagined I would like are now some of my favorites: orange, brown, purple… even red. And though I have a VERY long way to go, I know fountain pens are improving my penmanship.

[mcgitarz]

I’ve been writing with fountain pens since childhood. My first pen was an old Parker that my uncle gave me. I was in first grade. All of my family members were letter writers. I naturally followed suit. I turn 70 next week and there are three fountain pens on my desk - all inked up and ready to write. Fountain pens didn’t change my life. They’ve been my life. Your channel is a treat to follow!

[cynthiarichter]

At this time in my life, I am 76 years old, I felt I needed to let go of all the anxiety and be grateful for that life just as it is. I discovered journaling and that led to fountain pens as a way to express myself. The feel of putting that pen and ink to paper is peaceful and calming. Every day I use different pens that I have inked up with different inks and just put my thoughts, ideas, and memories to paper. Who knew how many different pens and inks were out there? I only wish I had discovered the occupation sooner in my life. I encourage everyone to take a bit of their day to relax and see the world in a different way. As the saying goes, "Let it all go". Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[hollied]

Fountain pens have gotten me back in to journaling which is so good for my mental health. It makes me slow down and just enjoy the pen, ink, and paper. My time spent watching your videos is so quiet and peaceful. It’s a wonderful reminder to enjoy the little things.

[lensolla]

For me pens are just the natural progression to my love for writing and stationery. They are a symbol of my commitment, from studying to art to learning new languages. I feel like the act of picking a pen, taking good care of it and using it all your life sends a clear message in this hyper consumistic era. I use regular pens from time to time but nothing beats my well loved fountain pens

[wackybobocito]

I’ve been writing, both journaling and story writing for years. Always by hand as I like the tactile feel and I feel that my thoughts flow differently than when I type. I’ve only discovered fountain pens in the last six months or so and adore how they have changed my writing. As a left handed writer it’s always been a struggle to find pens that don’t skip and slow my writing down, often in the middle of a particularly inspired moment, fountain pens solved that problem entirely. The best thing that has come of discovering fountain pens though is how they turned my daughter from a reluctant writer who would cry at the thought of even having to write a short sentence into a prolific journal filler. In the few months since I got her a pen of her own shes managed to fill out two A6 Leuchtturms with her observations and thoughts.

[susiee]

Just come across with your channel today! Absolutely loved how you reviewed the nib sizes, and really appreciate the fact that you had to clean out each pen in order to use the same ink. As a science teacher, hats off to you, and can’t wait to watch more videos! ❤

[madpandaa]

My husband bought me my first fountain pen last year. Now both of us are writing everyday, experimenting with different ink. I love the positive impact it's had for both of us. It's changed the way we write. Normal ball point pens just don't do it for us anymore. Fountain pens are amazing and I couldn't live without my small collection now.

[Julie-rtuc]

Fountain pens started for me as a distraction from a difficult time in my life - losing my mom and my job/career, and then the scary time at the start of the pandemic. But because of my interest, they led me to back to using paper and journaling, something that I'd done as a teenager but given up on. Journaling and planning has improved my life, my health and my perspective in so many ways that I can't believe that it all started with just a little pen.

[PR-NZ]

It's hard to believe how therapeutic it is writing with a fountain pen 🖋 fancy or not. I have also found it makes me want to write thoughtfully for myself and others. Thank you for adding peacefulness to the 🌎.

[CraftyMountainGal]

Actually it was your love of fountain pens that made me make the jump into this lovely rabbit hole. As a lefty, it never even crossed my mind. It and 5 new journals have adjusted my stagnated journal keeping. Thank you for opening up this wonderful world to me. As always, love each of your videos.

[MegaTripsy]

I had covid and then long covid from August 2021. I found this channel whilst looking for journalling prompts to help me to process the ways in which life had and was changing. My fountain pen love began!!! I loved the look of the Kaweco sport, purchased one and have been trying to convince everyone I know of the greatness of them too. I found a new hobby and something to keep me inspired to write through the pain and loss of myself and it felt so much more appealing to have a beautiful writing tool with personally chosen ink and wonderful paper than using any old biro I had to hand. I am changed in more ways than one since last August and fountain pens have been one of the better parts of those changes! Thank you for your channel! You will never know how you helped me through some very dark days. X

[AqilahRahman]

I recently discovered the joy of fountain pens last September (I started with Pilot Kakuno) and I tried them enough to gift myself my very first Kaweco on my birthday in December. I used to never gave fountain pen a second look (I collected gel pens though), but it is true, you HAVE to try them first and see how they change your life (in writing). Then I discovered more channels that makes podcasts about pens. Penss??? Literally over an hour long discussion about pens?? I used to laugh at them but now I schedule them in my planners - using my fountain pen of course. I love my fountain pens, they make me want to write more. Sometimes I just hold them, uncap them, and itching to write something. (Btw, I purchased the spare double broad nib for my Kaweco, I LOVE IT! definitely not something for everyday writing, but it makes a beautiful nib for headers and titles)

[nikicooper]

Fountain pens have opened many doors for me...I have rediscovered my love of letter writing. The ceremony of sitting down at my little writing desk in the late afternoon light with my favourite pens and writing paper, really makes me slow down and reconnect with myself and my daily life. The joy of seeing a hand addressed envelope in the letter box! I have found that the fountain pen community, through channels such as yours, is filled with supportive, kindhearted people. I love hearing other people's stories, experiences and recommendations.

[wadeevans]

My handwriting in grade school was almost illegible. My Mom got me a Parker pen before I started seventh grade. My Mother and I are both left handed and her handwriting was so beautiful and expressive . She would help me with the writing portion of my homework. It helped but never enough to come close to hers. We both wrote straight up, no hook. The one thing I enjoy most about writing with a fountain pen is the feeling of “time distortion “ that I feel when using one. My focus is on the page as my mind thinks about the things that I want to write. The ambient noise seems to fade away and am truly alone with my thoughts and my self. Thank youfor the give away and your channel.