My Kaweco pen inspires me to write

In recent months, I have increasingly gone analog. I now own a record player, stationary, fountain pens, paper cookbooks, and more. The rationale behind this shift is best for a different article. For now, I want to praise the Kaweco Sport Brass fountain pen. It's a compact package that packs a big punch.

When you first see the pen closed, it looks so small and unassuming. How could something so tiny provide a satisfying writing experience? As soon as you pick it up and feel the slight heft, you know you're working with something of substance. The cool metal even has a lovely brassy scent to it. It's analog sensation at its finest.

Opening the pen unveils a clean fountain pen that demands posting. My pen has a fine nib. I might go for the extra fine if I were to buy again because I like narrow lines, but the fine works beautifully.

I love how it's developing a patina through use. I've been carrying it in my pocket and have had no leaking problems. Having a pen and a Field Notes on me all the time is supremely convenient. It pushes me towards paper instead of jumping to my phone for everything.

Such a fine fountain pen demands fine paper. I typically use Rhodia notebooks, but I splurged on a Manufactus journal in marbled green. (I'm still a Rhodia fan and use them for all my other notebooks. They consistently have good paper.)

Together, they make me want to never stop writing.