Kaweco 14k Gold Two-Tone Medium Nib Review

I like new fountain pen nibs almost as much as I like new fountain pens. Many companies offer replacement nibs for their pens, and for those that do, I find myself owning at least two different nibs. Why? Swapping an EF nib out for a 1.1 mm stub, or something similar, gives a completely different writing experience and makes for a more useful pen.

Kaweco, on the whole, makes this very easy to do. When I was just a novice fountain pen user it was eye-opening when I first found out how to change a Kaweco nib. This amazed me, because something that I thought was too advanced for me at the time was so simple. I had no idea at the time how it would open up an entirely new world to me.

I have several Kaweco pens on my desk, but I use a total of two nibs between all of them. A stock steel EF nib, and a modified B nib that Shawn Newton turned into a cursive italic, as seen in action here. This way, I always have my favorite nib handy for use in whichever compatible Kaweco I want to break out.

I've been anxious to try out one of the new Kaweco 14k nibs since I heard of their existence, so I appreciate Kaweco loaning me this one for review. It is a real stunner to look at, with the two-tone gold making a great visual impression. Performance wise, it is just as you might expect. It is smooth, soft, and consistent, with a feel similar to its German counterparts such as Pelikan or Lamy. The medium nib is not fine enough for my taste, so I would be looking to modify it, but those who like a wide Western line should enjoy it.

The price is as you would expect for a 14k gold nib these days, if not a touch high. Fontoplumo is the only place I see it available right now and it will run you €120, or approximately $140. I'd be more comfortable paying closer to $100, but with the versatility it brings in fitting a huge range of Kaweco models (Liliput, AL Sport, AC Sport, Luxe Sport, Special, Allrounder, Dia chrome, Dia gold, Elegance, Student) it may be worth a splurge.

Check out more reviews of the 14k solid colored BB nib at Gourmet Pens and The Well-Appointed Desk. My thanks to Kaweco for letting me test out this excellent nib.

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Three Questions With Ana From The Well-Appointed Desk

The Best. That's how I refer to Ana Reinert from The Well-Appointed Desk. Her blog is an amazing resource, her reviews are spectacular, and she is one of the nicest people on the planet. Like I said, The Best. My thanks to Ana for answering Three Questions.

1. What role do analog tools such as pens, pencils, and paper play in your day to day life?

Since I've been writing The Well-Appointed Desk for over four years, pens, pencils and paper ARE my life. That said, I often pick out my pens and pencils in the morning with the same considerations most people reserve for their wardrobe. When I get up to go to a meeting, I select pens or pencils based on my mood. Is this a doodle-necessary meeting? If so, I'll pack a multi-pen for multiple color options. Is it a serious meeting where I'll be doing a lot of writing? A good notebook and a fountain pen will be carried. Will there be handouts? Then I pack an extra fine fountain pen or a good gel pen like my Karas Kustoms Render K G2.

2. What are your favorite products you are currently using?

I just met and fell in love with a Kaweco Dia2. Its got a medium nib which is not usually my preferred nib size but it feels so classic I just love it. I'm hoping to upgrade the nib to a 14K gold as soon as they are readily available.

3. What post are you the most proud of on your blog?

Its a tie between the Epic Refill Guide and the Guide Sheets. I worked closely with Dan at Karas Kustoms to pull together the Refill Guide and I keep trying to update and add to it as new options come to light. And the Guide Sheets was an involved project that has gotten a lot of enthusiasm from readers. If you find the perfect notebook but the pages are blank, guide sheets can help turn that book into lined or graph paper. I'm inclined to buy blank paper notebooks now because I can use a guide sheet to make the line widths exactly what I prefer. I've recently updated the Guide Sheets to include graph paper and more size options.