Capped Fireblue Kaweco Liliput Ballpoint
£95.00
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 ballpoint pen is a mere 9.6cm, with a diameter of only 0.95cm! It remains one of the smallest models, across brands, to take short standard cartridge refills. The Liliput ballpoint pen is available in retractable and capped models.
Details
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 - _KO_ch, _WE_ber and _CO_mpany. Here pictured, an advertisement from 1911 which declares, ‘stocked in every best stationery store’ - still the case!
A perfectly weighted companion, at your desk or on the go. We recommend posting the cap on the back for extra length, balance, and comfort.
Technical Details
Length: Closed 9.5cm, Posted 12.5cm
Diameter 1cm
Weight: 30g
Body material: Drilled stainless steel
Ink colour: Blue
Refill type: Takes standard D1 ballpoint refills
Line width: 1.0
Included: Presentation box, one medium width blue cartridge
Made in Germany
