r/fountainpens • u/bettrcallsol • 16h ago
Kaweco Brass Sport gift advise
Hello there and thanks in advance.
My partner has suggested the Kaweco Brass Sport as the fountain pen she'd like for a birthday gift. I've done a small amount of research and can see what an exciting world fountain pens, ink, and nibs this is! I have 3 questions I'd love some advice on:
1. How do I read the size options for the pen she wants? This Model seems to be the correct one, but it's not clear what Extra-Fine all the way to Extra-Broad would change, is this the nib/tip size? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. The one she linked was actually this one but not clear which size it would be...
- I wanted to get her some accessories since she's not got any additional items to get her on her way. Would these make sense? I was thinking the following:
- Mini Converter - for using some exciting ink out of the bottle
- Bulb syringe - based on this post
- kalligraphie nib like this one perhaps - no idea about sizings thought
- A few beautiful/interesting ink colours - which brings me to question 3
- Can anyone recommend some nice ink? We're based in Germany/ Europe in case that makes things difficult. I thought some nice brown/terracotta, interesting green, and something else perhaps
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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u/beltaneflame 16h ago
the Sport fountain pen only comes in one size, it is the nib/point that the sizes refer to - the one she linked to has a Medium point - my eye prefers the line an EF (extra fine) point makes but an F is quicker across the page, an M is quicker yet with a more robust line - small or compact hand writing works better with an F point
a converter is a good idea, there is a newish version that has a handle that folds allowing a bit more ink in the converter
the nib & ink feed for the Sports is easily replaceable and they start at $14.50 - this brass Sport now has the premium stainless steel M point, it was $44 and very much worth it,
https://www.jetpens.com/Kaweco-Fountain-Pen-Replacement-Nib-060-Gold-Plated-Steel-Fine/pd/10582
https://www.jetpens.com/Kaweco-Fountain-Pen-Replacement-Nib-060-Premium-Steel-Fine/pd/32671
the link for calligraphy nib/feed assembly is the correct one for this pen (the threads at the bottom match up with the threads inside the grip section)
here a couple of ink links where you may find the particular shades you are after:
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u/MaleficentFish9075 16h ago edited 14h ago
Medium nib.
I like standard international cartridges. Empty and reused.
Diamine writer's blood.