Hopefully everyone is getting ready for National Handwriting Day and is checking out our giveaway for the occasion. This week, we’ve decided to bring you another budget-friendly starter pen, the Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen. Hailing from the far-away lands of Germany, Kaweco has been making quality pens since 1883. The Perkeo is another great pen in their long line-up of quality pens.
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Appearance
The Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen comes on a nondescript plastic bag with the Kaweco logo on it. There are four unique colors available for the Perkeo. Pictured in this review from left to right above is the Cotton Candy, Old Chambray, Indian Summer and Bad Taste. The Perkeo has the traditional hexagonal cap like the Kaweco Sport, however, the Perkeo is slightly longer. Unique to the Perkeo, the cap and the barrel are two different colors, which creates some wonderful contrasting. The body and cap are both made from a durable plastic, and the snap on/off cap can be posted.
Qualities
Ringing in at just $16.00 USD the greatest quality about the Perkeo is how affordable it is. Whether you are a first time user, or the hardcore collector, that’s a price that isn’t going to break the bank. The Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen does not come with a clip, however the ingenious hexagonal cap prevents your pen from rolling away into a disaster. As with most of Kaweco’s other pens, the Perkeo accepts short international standard cartridges. Also, it will accept any mini international standard converter. For those hoping for another possible inexpensive eye-dropper pen, unfortunately, the Perkeo is not advised to be converted to an eye-dropper system.
Performance
The important question to all this, however, is how does it write? We inked up the Perkeo with Kyoto Tag Nurebario Ink and put it to the test. We used the Cotton Candy with a medium nib and had a smooth writing experience. Although Kaweco is known on occasion to have dry nibs, the Perkeo laid down a nice wet line with even and consistent flow. All in all, a fantastic writing performance, and a must have for your collection.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, the Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen is another great pen from a reliable German company. We’re proud to stock it on our shelves, and hope to see many of them on yours. Don’t forget to subscribe to our blog so that you can stay up to date with all the latest news. Comment below with what you’d like to see us review next! As always, get your Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen at Pen Chalet today!
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It’d be cool to review a titanium nib next 🙂
I think my wife would like this pen
Current favorite ink is Noodler’s Zhivago–I like the black green color.
Very nice pen, particularly at this price
I’d like a review of any blue-black or lavender-black ink, im searching for the perfect one.
I just got a Kaweco Sport and really like it! I have to be honest. This was brand that was not on my radar. Good daily carry so far.
what a fun pen!
Great review. Can you review some of the new Conklin pens coming out, like the Nozac or the Duraflex?
I would love this pen… they look fun and I’m sure they would work excellent!
How about a review on some of the Robert Oster inks- especially some of the blue ones!
My nieces kaweco sport is cool
My favorite ink right now is Diamine SBREBrown.
these pens are so much fun! thanks for the opportunity at this giveaway.
This is one of my favorite pens. It’s a great writer, it’s cheap, it’s light and durable. While nicer pens are relegated to my desk or a pen roll, I have no qualms just throwing the Perkeo in my bag or dropping it in my pocket. It’s always there.
My “Bad Taste” Perkeo is inked up with Caran d’Ache Infra Red – gorgeous combo.
Great to see a decent pen at such a low price.
Kaweco pens always intrigued me, I don’t personally own one but it is on my list. They are very interesting looking and the colors and materials are fantastic. Do you have any views on the titanium nibs?
LOVE the pink and gray combination—very appealing.
Thanks for reviewing a budget friendly pen. I’d like to hear more about these.
Looks like a good pen for the money! I would like to see reviews of some Conklin pens.
I’ve heard about, but never bought a Kaweco pen. Looks interesting.
My current favorite ink is Pilot iroshizuku Momiji….brushing away the winter blues.
I would love to see a review of some grey inks.
I like the faceted barrel.
Higher end brush pens or a brown black ink
Favorite ink is Maruzen Eternal Blue
As much as I enjoy that mid-range of pens. like gold-nib pilots and platinum 3776s, I also enjoy a good value pen, and I love the wetness of the Perkeo!
Thank you. 🙂
I can’t pick a favorite ink! I like Kon-Peki for blue, Oxblood for red, Mass 54th as a blue/black, and still in the search for a quality black ink to add to my collection. Cheers!
Flex nibs would be great to review and sheen in inks too.
One of noodler’s flex pens maybe?
What a perfect pen to get someone hooked on Fountain pens with
My favorite ink is Noodlers’ Air Corp Blue/Black. Thanks for a chance to win!
I’d love to see a review of the new sailor inks!
How about reviewing calligraphy nibs, especially replacement nibs for Kaweco Sport pens!
Great review and giveaway. Would love to get to write with this one!
Great review; would like to see more budget pen reviews.
I would love you to review a really red ink. My son would love this pen
I’d love one. They can be frustrating but overall are great pens. Usually my favorite. I’d love one in Bad Taste or Candy.
What a cool pen!
Lovely pen.
Cool pens!
I love the way it looks!
The Green Black Perkeo is such a beauty!
It looks like a great little pen. I would like you to review some inks that are no longer in production.
Could be a shootout between the Perkeo and the Pilot Kakuno
Cute pen!
These are beautiful
Thanks for a chance to win a Kaweko.
Do a nostalgia one for the ART Sports pen you carried before, please!
Thank you for your review.
Interesting combos. Two tone like the Ice, but softer colors!