Aside from this, I have another on which the barrel does not screw on to the section tightly and seamlessly and ends up with a little bit of play and a slight gap. When creating the abstract alphabets I experienced no resistance from the paper whatsoever – which I would normally – using a sharper nib. I think it is a mixture of the interesting colour combinations and the general toughness of the designs and materials you find in this sector that I like. The Perkeo has been around for a while with some interesting colour schemes, however recently more colours have been added to the mix as well as a demonstrator finish, which is this pen. I did wonder about doing a quick comparison review as I have two of the Perkeo’s chief rivals, the Lamy Safari and the Pelikan Pelikano, plus a lower level Schneider pen.

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Looking at the section and there can be no doubt the Perkeo is aimed at young students as there is very prominent moulding to force a tripod grip. In Kaweco's historical records, the PERKEO model can be found as early as 1900, in the form of an eye- dropper, in a catalogue of the Heidelberger Federhalterfabrik (dip pen factory). Visually, the octagonal cap and the 16-sided barrel harmonise perfectly with each other, as the surfaces at the different angles create a unique play of light and shadow. For a kid or student then yes, for an adult I might recommend spending slightly more and going for a Sport instead.

Where to get hold of one Almost any fountain pen retailer you choose; these aren’t hard to find at all.Please note that we cannot add notes to 'leave in the shed' 'Leave in porch' as it's our responsibility to get item into your hands. Also, I have found that the Fine versions have a delightful feedback to them which I enjoy, on smooth paper. This, as previously mentioned, is a downside to the breathing holes in the barrel as this stops the Perkeo from being used as an eye dropper.