This is a lovely video and I'm very grateful for all of your reviews on usage, but the fact that you start right out with "we like them because they're cute" is so very relatable. Who among us has not bought something primarily because it's adorable?

You made the best review of pocket fountain pens I have seen to date. Subscribed !

By far one of the best review of fountain pens I've ever seen! I really appreciate the way you conducted the nib tests.

I love This and your love to your art. It's artists geekery to its best. Thank you so much for your precious knowledge and the wit and humor you serve it.

Thank you for the video as always. My lovely Liliput is fitted with a vintage nib thanks to your advice and it has become my main EDC pen. I also have several other pocket pens from independent makers that you mentioned at the end of this video. While I can’t disagree with your opinion on these boutique brands, what they have to offer are some alternative materials such as titanium and engineered plastics, which aren’t found in the mainstream brands (too costly, perhaps?). But anyway, you are one of my favorite KZfaqrs regardless of subject matter. I am so thankful that you’re doing this!

I love seeing the variation of the line quality here, thank you! I was looking at some of the Twisbis as they look like they have a larger ink capacity. So many videos seem to show how fountain pens write, but I use mine for both drawing and writing. Another less expensive alternative to the Pilot Prera is the Kakuno, I have two of them , I use one with cartridges and the other I put a converter into for bottled inks, they are around the $10-15 mark, but I have had good results with them and they fit nicely into my watercolour box, or the side pocket of my backpack if I want to take it with me, they would be a good pen for a student on a budget too.

Marc, excellent review of pocket fountain pens 👍👍👍😎😎. Very though, comprehensive, and more information than most folks might want, but a welcome addition imo 👍. I picked up an Opus 88 Omar eye dropper (no way a “pocket pen”). Pilot’s Elite 95s another pocket pen I really enjoy, best kept secret gold nib at a great bargain cost😇. Thanks Marc. You did mention I think putting these pens in your pockets, but it sounded like you were referring to your trouser pockets? I never carry any of my fountain pens in my trouser pockets, only my shirt pocket. Even robust Kaweco AL sports, or brass pens. Each to their his own of course, but I’d be afraid of busting them up. Great review Marc, thanks.

I had the opposite experience than you with the Moonman and Koweco pens. I'm so disapointed in Koweco Liliput's inconsistent ink flow. At its price point, the nib should funciton right out of the box. However, your video has given hope with the idea of replacing the nib with a vintage gold nib. Thanks!!

First of all, thanks to you i got into fountain pens and back to drawing since i can't grip and press a regular pen to use it, but fountain pens are way easier for that Now for the video, really good video and informative as always, I'm really into pocket pens and love seeing good reviews on them for drawing, one i personally recommend is the moonman q1, the fat body of it make it really nice to hold and use for long periods of times, it takes a lot of ink, and the nib is as good, or better in my case, than the one on pilot kakuno, for an extra fine i got, is really wet and can take fast lines perfectly fine

What a lovely video. Thank you Marc...

Thanks for the reviews. I was looking for a pocket fountain pen. I mostly am a writer but doodle a little still and want a fountain pen to replace my Preppy for carrying.

Really love the video as always but if you're putting the VAC Mini on there you might as well throw in a Pelikan 200 or 400, and a Sailor Pro Gear Slim, they might be super close if not smaller. Thanks for the awesome content.

In my view the TWSBI is always the best because, for some reason, it never seems to dry up, unlike everything else.

Interesting video. There seems to be a dichotomy here though. Either a hefty metal pen with low ink capacity or plastic with a tendency to crack and/or a poor nib. Since I want something that can be used straight away and use bottle ink I will stick with my Duke Ruby . It is small, (5 1/2 inch), slim, fude, all metal with a good size converter and quite inexpensive. Well made and comfortable to use too. Although not a pocket pen can I recommend it as a useful alternative ? Keep up the good work!

Thank you Mark

I'm one of those people who have had many problems with Kaweco! May I ask if you have the name or any info on the vintage nib you picked for the liliput? I would like to get something similar. The nib that came with mine was terrible. I actually ended up swapping it for a cheap Jinhao nib that works much better lol I came here looking for an alternative to Kaweco pocket pens and I didn't know that vintage nibs would fit the liliput. Thank you so much for the detailed video!

I have watched this video at least 5 times, I think this is why I bought 3 of these pens and I will buy a 4th one. 😁

I use 2 Kaweco Supras. One in brass and the other one in steel. I changed the 6 size nibs to Bock, one 1.1 and the other extra-fine. Also Lotte black Sketch Ink... And this combination is AWESOME ! Just saying :)

Hello, I saw you have the Bijou box. Would you consider making a review about it? BTW thanks for the video.

Hi Mark! What vintage nib (from what pen) fits the kaweco sport? Thank you very much for the very informative video.

Kaweco switched from Bach to mostly Jowo nibs. The 060 is a modified No 5.

Would love to hear your thoughts on the moon man q1 😂

Opus all the way, I do like Twsbi but their plastic has serious issues, I wouldn't care nearly as much for the Echo but the mini and the Vac are serious money pens and should have serious durability, I hope they will improve their manufacturing process but it's been 10 years already, I doubt they will do anything about it.

Thank you.

I own the Burgundy with the Golden accents Kaweco Sport !!! What a beauty and what a writer it is?!!!! If I would go for another, it would be the Aluminum version, because I like performance more than anything else, and any pen/pencil I had, out of aluminum, it was the best writer both in precision and beauty of the letters but also on weight and how that felt! Full brass sounds heavy. I'd take brass grip/front part though, because it adds to precision and better balance. The more front the weight is, the better the pen/pencil. top heavy, is a no no for me.

1. Wonderful, thorough, review, thanks. 2. I like cool pocket pens, but their smallness and pocketability do not provide me any extra value. 99% of the time I'm drawing in the studio, where I've developed a taste for the exact opposite, desk pens. And on the rare occasions when I am thinking about drawing on the road, I feel no pressure to downsize the pens, all pens fit easily in my shirt pocket or messenger bag. I guess the handiness of pocket pens might come into play if working with a pocket-sized sketchbook as well. For those who travel REALLY light. 3. Are you saying the #2 nib (EF Flex) from my Waterman 52V might fit in my Kaweco Steel Sport, or at least a Liliput? I've finally learned to love its nib, but I wouldn't mind upgrading by putting it in a different body. Hate the lever filler. 4. The Pilot Petit1 is available at jetpens for $3.30. What a bargain. It's my recommendation for a beginner pen: works, costs nothing. 5. Sailor fans might be interested in the Pro Gear Slim Mini, which is quite similar in size to the Kaweco Sport. Maybe with a Zoom nib.

I love my TWSBI mini. It is a great and very sturdy pen with a huge ink capacity. The only improvement I would suggest for it is for TWSBI to come out with a fude nib to go with the huge ink capacity-a match made in heaven!

Fun vid. I want to strongly second the Opus 88 Fantasia! They're a little hard to come by but worth the hunt. The pocket pen Opus 88 writes equally well but doesn't securely post.

To solve the slippery grip section I apply a coat of clear nail polish.

What is the name of the vintage pen that the nib retracts? I think you said More/ Morse safety pen? Thanks so much.

Hi Marc, I recently broke the feeder of my beloved TWSBI Diamond Mini. Do you have any recommendations how to replace it? i think you also mentioned jowo nibs/feeder for the pen? I also have an FPR 5.5 ultra flex with the corresponding feeder? Will the feeder work properly in my mini? Best, and thank you for your inspirations! Georg

Marc this is phenomenal, but I just need to know who’s the purple guy (in your opinion!)

What is a black ink that is waterproof, can be used in any fountain pen, does not need to be shaken up..? I have not found a ink like that yet.

Hi Marc, How did you change the nib on your TWSBI Mini. I tried it once but i could not get it out. Is there a specific model i have to get?

OK so u got me into buying a pocket pen, too bad u don't do affiliate links. U could of received something for that. I would like to get the moonman q1(not in your review but similar to mini) but I would like to know how can I know which nibs can fit on it. Thinking of buying a kit of nibs for drawing and would love to know which ones will match, no DIY necessary. Can anyone illuminate me on the subject please?

Hi Marc, Is it safe to use the De Artramentis Document Ink with the Pilot Elite? or any other vintage pen?

I like my Jinhao 82 with a fine nib

Is it safe to take the wancai on a plane?

So NONE of the pens you just "tested" had the factory nib? That helps.....

namiki Myu

I’ve learned so much! @mkompan have you any advice for lefties?