(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)
It's been quite a while since I've tried out a new Kaweco, let alone a Liliput. I've been so pleased with the steel and copper variants in my collection that I almost forgot about the original aluminum models. Even better, there are more colors than last time I looked!
The Kaweco Liliput in Green is a beauty. It features the same small size and feel as the original, but in a cheery medium green colorway. Compared to the standard black and silver, this one is pretty exciting. I've had it on my desk for a couple weeks just because I like how it looks so much.
The Liliput uses the same nib system as the Sport, AL Sport, and other popular models. If you have customized nib units, you can easily swap them between one another. The fine point that came with my pen worked great out of the box. It lays down a smooth, crisp line and starts up immediately when I'm ready to use it. If you've used Kaweco steel nibs in the past, this one is no different.
The Liliput comes with a standard blue cartridge, but I opted to use Diamine Meadow with a Kaweco mini piston cartridge converter. The mini converter is still too long to fit the Liliput with the piston plunger fully extended, so I only extended it about halfway to ensure there was enough space to prevent any leaks once the section was screwed into the body. So far, it's worked great!
The Liliput is a unique size that I really enjoy carrying and using. It's a robust and dependable pocket pen, but it's also a pretty and simple piece of metal. The small size, limited branding (just a Kaweco logo on top of the cap), smooth ends, and crisp threads make this pen a joy to use, handle, and look at.
One thing you'll have to do prior to buying a Liliput (assuming you think the small size is suitable for your use) is pick a material and color. This green aluminum colorway really makes me happy, but there are several other Liliput options that I've either collected already or want to collect in the future. In aluminum, you can pick from black, silver, or green. In copper, you can pick a plain barrel or a wavy barrel. I have the wavy barrel and love it. My personal favorite, the stainless steel version, is a little heavier and feels perfect for my writing balance. And, at some point I'd love to grab a special Fireblue variant. If you think the Liliput is a bit too small for your taste, you can get the same shape and design in a larger package with the Supra, which is another favorite of mine.
The Kaweco Liliput isn't for everyone, but it definitely has fans! This little pen might look diminutive, but it's very capable. At $60, it's a little pricey for a pocket pen, but the materials and fit and finish more than justify the price tag for me. If you're looking for a pocket fountain pen, the Liliput at least needs to be in your list of considerations.
(Goldspot provided this product at no charge to The Pen Addict for review purposes.)
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