Aluminium Black Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen
Choosing Keeping holds the largest range of Kaweco pens in the UK – indeed we have built a long-lasting friendship with the beloved Gutberlet family who run the company with so much brains and gusto. Kaweco is often mistaken for a Japanese brand – not so! – it is 100% German. Originally established in 1899 in Heidelberg (also home of Lamy), the company was eventually renamed Kaweco as its owners namesake, Henrich Koch and Rudolph Weber – KOch, WEber and COmpany. Here pictured, an advertisement from 1911 which declares, ‘stocked in every best stationery store’ – still the case!Â
This extra-compact model, the Liliput – named for the island nation of miniature humans visited in Gulliver’s Travels (Jonathan Swift, 1726) – was first issued in 1910, but went through several changes before being re-released in 2011. It is the smallest Kaweco model available; indeed, when closed, this fountain pen is a mere 9.6cm, with a diameter of only 0.95cm! It remains one of the smallest models, across brands, to take the international short standard ink cartridge. The Liliput is available in five finishes: brass (in smooth or wavy), copper, aluminium (in silver or black), stainless steel, and fireblue torched stainless steel. This lightweight aluminium finish is perfect for the writer on the go. Â
We recommend posting the cap on the back for extra length, balance, and comfort.Â
Slip-on clip is optional and can be purchased separately here.Â
Details
Body material:Â Satin finish black aluminiumÂ
Nib type: Medium*
Nib material: Stainless steel chrome-plated nib**, manufactured by Boch of Heidelberg
Cap type: Threaded screw-on cap
Refill type: Takes standard small international cartridges; sold with one blue washable cartridge in the barrel.Â
Dimensions: closed 9.6cm, posted 12.5cm, diameter 0.95cm
Included:Â presentation box, one blue ink cartridge
Matching retractable ballpoint available here.
Made in Germany
*If you prefer to use a different nib size, kindly purchase a spare part here.
Read our interview with Kaweco CEO Michael Gutberlet on the topic of pen collecting.
